Kara Ohngren
Kara Ohngren is a freelance writer and part-time editor at YoungEntrepreneur.com. Specializing in social media, she launched Entrepreneur’s Twitter and Facebook profiles and helped both take off. Her work has appeared in publications including Entrepreneur Magazine, The New York Times, MSNBC, The Huffington Post and Business Insider. She's also worked at daily newspapers, trade magazines and a host of online publications.
SXSW Hopefuls: 3 Young Startups on Their Strategies for Getting Discovered
Few startups would balk at the opportunity to make a big splash at SXSW Interactive. We check in with three startups that hope to do just that.
Kidpreneur Maya Penn on Starting Up and Giving Back
Twelve-year-old Maya Penn makes organic accessories and clothing and donates 10 percent of profits to local charities.
Social Marketing Service Gets a VC Boost
Social Toaster, an online marketing service, snags $2 million by sticking close to home.
A Healthier 2013: High-Profile Entrepreneurs Reveal What's in the Fridge
From Facebook and Twitter to Etsy and UrbanDaddy, some of the hippest entrepreneurs share their approaches to healthy, productive employees by way of wholesome fare.
5 Funding Sources to Grow Your Business (Infographic)
A look at the pros and cons of securing capital from crowdfunding, angel investors, venture capitalists, the SBA and community banks.
Play Video SpiritHoods and a Passion for Animals (Video)
In this installment of Young Visionaries, social entrepreneurs Alexander Mendeluk and Chase Hamilton describe their vision for selling accessories that support endangered species.
Need Help Paying for College? Win a Scholarship for Young Treps
If you're a young entrepreneur who's planning to start college in the fall, this scholarship may be for you. But hurry, the deadline to apply is December 17.
How to Choose the Best Legal Structure for Your Startup
A look at the pros and cons you should consider before deciding on a business structure.
10 Ways to Say 'Thank You'
Expressing a little appreciation can go a long way. Here's how to take it beyond the greeting card sentiments and have meaningful conversations with customers, employees and vendors.
How Entrepreneurs at 10 Cool Startups Spend Their Lunch Hour
An inside look at how ten up and coming young entrepreneurs use their lunch hour to fuel their workdays.
How Automated Booking Can Save Your Business
An automated booking system gives an events company reason to celebrate.
Play Video GOOD on Its New Vision for the Future (Video)
In this installment of Young Visionaries, social entrepreneur Ben Goldhirsh describes his vision for creating a platform for people interested in doing good.
Play Video Fifty & Fifty and Its Vision for Sparking Change (Video)
In this installment of Young Visionaries, social entrepreneur Javan Van Gronigen describes his vision for helping humanitarian organizations trumpet their messages.
5 Best Places to Find Qualified Talent
Finding the right team for your company culture is one of the most important tasks for entrepreneurs. Here's how to make the most of your search.
Play Video Krochet Kids International: A Vision for Helping Women Help Themselves (Video)
In this installment of Young Visionaries, social entrepreneurs Stewart Ramsey and Kohl Crecelius describe their vision for teaching women in the developing world skills so they can earn a living.
14 Hot Startups Funded by High-Profile Entrepreneurs
Find out which startups are attracting the attention -- and the dollars -- of some of the most high-profile entrepreneurs.
10 Products to Protect Against Bedbugs on Your Next Business Trip
Sleep tight on your next night away from home with our ultimate bed bug survival kit.
5 Low-Cost Ways to Make a Marketing Splash in Your Local Community (Infographic)
Social media is an obvious way to market to a broad customer base, but if you're goal is to win over the customers closest to you, try these local strategies.
10 Must-See Documentaries for Entrepreneurs
Get some entertainment with your business lessons with these thought-provoking films.
Finding Start-Up Success Through Serious School Spirit
University of Oregon grad Abraham Choe wanted more university-branded goods. So he launched a business to make it happen.
9 Successful Entrepreneurs Moonlighting as Professors
These successful business leaders are teaching classes on everything from leadership to technology to finance at universities and colleges across America.
9 Famous Entrepreneur Philanthropists
These big names in business are also among the most generous.
9 Millionaire Entrepreneurs Turned Authors
What you can learn from these books on business by successful innovators.
8 U.S. Presidents Who Started as Entrepreneurs
Is a background in business essential to running the country? Here are several former presidents who transitioned from the boardroom to the Oval Office.
10 Success Secrets of Olympic Greats
Successful entrepreneurs and Olympians have more in common than you might think. As London welcomes the newest group of world-class athletes, we rounded up the best success tips from several of the mo
Where 'Shark Tank' Goes to Poach Young Entrepreneurs
Starting up when you're 13 may not be easy, but for some it could mean landing big bucks -- as ABC's hit show 'Shark Tank' looks for fodder on school campuses.
Apple and the Kid App Maker Revolution
The tech giant opened its developer conference up to teens as young as 13 this year. But perhaps the company should be even more inclusive? We take a look at the even-younger app makers making waves t
The Art and Craft of Great Leadership
Past winners of our annual Entrepreneur contest share their leadership secrets.
SoundHound Creates a Faster, Easier Way to Find Forgotten Song Titles
App sees explosive growth for it's music-recognition service based on simple spoken searches, and even humming.
How One Celeb-centric Startup is Cashing in on the Guided Travel Sector
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