Gwen Moran
Gwen Moran is a freelance writer and co-author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Business Plans (Alpha, 2010).
Five Recovery Steps Business Owners Need to Take Now
How to put your company in the best position to benefit from an improving economy.
Crowdfunding Could Be the Answer to Your Cash Woes
A host of websites have sprung up to help people raise money from supporters.
How Two Long-Time Buddies Launched a Top-Grossing App
The founders of fitness app developer Abvio share the secret to their super-fast success.
How a Young Entrepreneur Cobbled Together a Business By Recycling Vinyl into Shoes
Paperfeet is building an eco-friendly business out of discarded billboard materials.
How to Make Sure Your Business Isn't Paying Too Much in Sales Tax
Consider taking these three steps to avoid overpaying the tax man. Plus, the best and the worst tax states for business owners.
How to Barter to Save Money Without Running Afoul Labor and Tax Rules
Here's what your business needs to know about volunteers and paying in barter.
Craigslist Founder Launches a New Site to Connect Nonprofits
Craig Newmark's new site is designed to bring together a world's worth of helping hands.
A New Social Venture Takes the Lead from TOMS Shoes to Fight Child Hunger
Two Degrees addresses malnutrition in developing countries with a get-one, give-one sales approach.
Venture Capital in Reverse: The Business Idea First, Then the Entrepreneur
A Kansas City firm turns the traditional VC funding model on its head and captures new opportunities.
New LinkedIn Services Offer Networking Options for Small Businesses
Consider trying out LinkedIn's new features for your business.
The Business of Better Benefits
Providing a first-rate benefits package for employees can be an important part of the recruitment and retention puzzle, especially for small businesses
Business Incubators for a Variety of Niches
A growing number of specialized, market-specific business accelerators are helping entrepreneurs around the country get their businesses off the ground
The Business of Building Artificial Reefs
An aquatic exhibits designer crafts a plan to reinvigorate his state's marine life and fishing industry.
How To Clean Up Your Business
Spruce up your work by chucking these eight productivity pitfalls. No Swiffer required.
Search Funds: A Financing Option for Business Buyers
Search funds seek out opportunities to acquire.
An Early Investor in iTunes and Pandora Shares His Views on the Direction of the Music Business
An early investor in iTunes and Pandora weighs in on what makes an online music company a hit.
Three Questions to Ask Your Payroll Service
How to evaluate whether your payroll service is working for your business.
SaleSpider: A New Business Matchmaker Site
With online dating sites as an inspiration, the founder of SaleSpider.com developed a site that connects small and midsize businesses with big opportunities
How an Earplug Company Supports Jobs for 200 People with Disabilities
How one earplug company supports jobs for 200 people with disabilities.Three Tips for Building an Online Community
Focus on the interests of your community, not just your own product, and you're likely to end up with loyal customers.
Three Options When You Can't Pay Your Taxes
What to do when you can't pay the taxes you owe by April.
How a Company Aiding Nonprofits Secured Venture Capital
A new way for small nonprofits to tap into big audiences and raise awareness and exposure online.
Good Deals, for Good
A discount site adds a charitable twist to online shopping, supporting both local businesses and nonprofit causes
Study: Women Angel Investors Are More Cautious
Does gender affect how investment decisions are made?
10 Business Investments to Make Now
Business owners reveal the expenditures that paid off -- big-time.
Three Tips for Finding a Franchise Location
How much should your franchisor help in finding the right location?
Six Tips for Building Buzz on a Budget
Six tips for building buzz on the cheap.
Beyond Plain-Vanilla: Reinventing Ice Cream
How Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams found success in pricey pints.Four Tips for Subleasing Office Space
Those offices you're paying for and not using can bring in some extra cash. But being a landlord can be tricky business.
How to Check a Customer's Credit Worthiness
Know the risks and what to ask before extending credit to your customers.Most Popular
