Gwen Moran
Gwen Moran is a freelance writer and co-author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Business Plans (Alpha, 2010).
A New Way to Tap Funds You're Owed for Cash
An unconventional platform delivers an auction-based way to cash in on funds owed to your company.
How to Build Your Own Brand Buzz
You don't necessarily need professional help to get the word out. Try these tactics for good old-fashioned self-promotion.
Beware High 401(k) Fees
What you need to know about the charges behind 401(k) plans to keep your employees happy.
A Site to Fight Cyber Bullying Gets Funding
SocialShield's platform for monitoring kids' online activity attracts $10 million in funding.
Avoid These Web Design Sins
Avoid these design missteps and reap the rewards.
Lifesaving Commerce
Katharina Harfâs management savvy and some celebrity assists help her nonprofit donor center perform like a business.
Money From the Masses
Crowdfunding sites let entrepreneurs leverage the power of peer persuasion.
The Giving Spirit
From sustainable farming to reforestation, VeeV is turning happy hour into a charitable act.Masters of the Tweet
With more than 19,000 followers, Ben Parr is a social media pro. So, who does he follow?
An Investment for Healthy Living
A social network that promotes healthier living through group support and motivation attracts a $5 million VC investment.
Beware Growing Retail Fraud
The National Retail Federation estimates that retail fraud cost the industry $9.6 billion in 2009.
How to Best Use Crowdsourcing
How can crowdsourcing work for your business? A look at some online resources that stand out from the crowd.
Meet Your Mentor
A new online matchmaker offers to connect small-business owners with volunteer advisors.What You Need to Know About Online Use Law
When it comes to your company's online presence, what you don't know about copyright law can hurt you.Is it Time for a CFO?
Managing financial issues can take a toll on owners. Know when to turn to a pro.
Protecting Your Personal Finances
Keep a good separation between business and personal to make sure you'll be OK if your business isn't.
How to Reduce Credit Card Fees
Rates for business credit cards are still high. Here are ways to knock them down.
Online Network for Local Farmers Hits Pay Dirt
An online effort to connect farmers with consumers trying to buy local gets a million-dollar VC infusion.
Pouring Bottled-Water Profits into Developing Countries
Two entrepreneurs help tackle the clean-water crisis in impoverished communities around the world.
The Startup Visa: a Boost for Small Business?
Proposed legislation could make it easier for entrepreneurs from other countries to start their businesses in the U.S.
Finding Your Perfect Franchise
Ten sure-fire strategies for tracking down the right one -- and five things to avoid.
Media Mash-up
Merging social networks with e-mail marketing can maximize your exposure.
The Fraud Fight That Never Ends
How to keep your customers' financial data safe in an increasingly unsafe environment
Saving in Numbers
A purchasing co-op can help your business save by teaming up to buy in bulk.
School of Investment
Student-run venture funds offer startups a financing alternative, but they may not be the place to seek guidance and connections.
The Rise of the Virtual Classroom
Three Washington University alumni create a social-media platform for online educational resources and learn how to attract investor interest.
Take Another Look: The SBA 504 Loan
The new rules for this program help small businesses buy real estate, equipment and machinery.
Two-Wheeled Philanthropy
An unlikely alliance between a good citizen and a bike shop owner has helped more than 12,000 people get around.
What You Need to Know About the Small-Business Bill
The Small Business Jobs Act is expected to finally pass this week, but what will it really do to help entrepreneurs?
The New New Alternatives
A different crop of lenders is emerging, claiming that it will revolutionize tight credit markets. Really?Most Popular
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