Diana Ransom
Diana Ransom is a contributing editor at Entrepreneur.com, where she manages the site’s sister publication, YoungEntrepreneur.com. She's written about small businesses and startups for The Wall Street Journal, the Christian Science Monitor, the New York Daily News, SmartMoney.com and FastCompany magazine. Ransom lives in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Where the Candidates Stand on 'Obamacare'
As paying for health care remains one of small-business owners' biggest burdens, we look at how the candidates would trim costs and tackle reform.
Obama vs. Romney: A Tale of Two Economic Plans
With the Presidential election just around the corner, we break down the candidates' stance on small business, jobs and the economy.
What Paul Ryan on the GOP Ticket Could Mean for Small-Business Owners
In choosing the conservative Congressman from Wisconsin, Mitt Romney makes a bold choice. But is it a good one?
Play Video Ginger + Liz and Their Vision for Healthy Nails (Video)
When Ginger Johnson and Liz Pickett set out to rid nail polish of toxins, they found a flawed beauty industry in need of a makeover. See how they're making their mark.
Play Video Paperless Post and Its Vision for Artful Invites (Video)
Upending the paper invite isn't the only goal for this company. Changing the way people communicate is the larger challenge for young visionaries Alexa and James Hirschfeld.
Play Video People's Pops and Its Vision for the Way We Eat (Video)
The U.S. may be awash with sweet treats, but these ice-pop makers have given the tired category a makeover.
Play Video How Loosecubes Aims to Change Where We Work (Video)
Campbell McKellar describes her vision for a different kind of co-working space -- one where individuals get to choose where they work.
How the U.S. Supreme Court's Ruling to Uphold 'Obamacare' May Affect Small Businesses
After the High Court moved to keep the individual mandate, economists expect lower insurance costs overall, yet some businesses may still get burned by the employer mandate.
Play Video Artsicle: On a Mission to Change the Art World (Video)
Changing the age-old art business is no easy task. But entrepreneurs Alexis Tryon and Scott Carleton explain how they're trying to do just that.
5 Scenarios for the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Health Care
In anticipation of the Supreme Court's ruling on the health-care law, we outline five possible outcomes for small-business owners to chew on -- and plan for.
Social Entrepreneurs Need to Make Money, Too
In starting up a social venture, your charitable mission is often clear. But impact investors want to know your organization will last. Here, 3 tips to make it happen.
Play Video Crowdtilt and Its Vision for a More Collaborative World (Video)
We speak with James Beshara the co-founder of the group-funding site Crowdtilt about what it's like to run a fast-moving young company with major investors watching.
Play Video Gtrot and a Vision for Local Discovery (Video)
Zach Smith of Gtrot talks about the company's changing vision and how the founders keep their eyes on the prize.
Chobani Yogurt's Success Starts Where a Giant Left Off
Chobani's founder Hamdi Ulukaya tells the story of his company's modest beginnings and current growing pains.
Eyeing a HUBZone? Hold Onto That Status
When it comes to landing federal procurement contracts, getting certified under various set-aside programs can improve your chances. But a HUBZone status can easily slip away as an area changes.
Google Hangout with SBA Chief Karen Mills
As part of National Small Business Week, Entrepreneur's Diana Ransom moderated a live chat with SBA chief Karen Mills and winners of the SBA's video contest.
For SBA Award Winner, Success Means: 'Do the Right Thing'
This year's Small Business Person of the Year discusses the challenges of managing rapid growth.
Play Video How JackThreads Plans to Own the Male Demographic (Video)
Other than dispel the idea that men don't like shopping, flash-sale site founder Jason Ross is hoping to train his company's energy on making a one-stop-lifestyle-shop for men.
Play Video Birchbox and Changing the Way We Shop (Video)
When Katia Beauchamp and Hayley Barna realized the flaws in the way women buy cosmetics, they started a company to revamp the system. Here, the Birchbox founders chat about their vision for the future
Play Video Skillshare and Changing the Way We Learn (Video)
Learning doesn't have to end at graduation. Here's how Malcolm Ong and Michael Karnjanaprakorn built a business that aims to put learning first.
How a 9-Year-Old Entrepreneur's Business Went Viral
Millions of people have tuned into an 11-minute video of entrepreneur Caine Monroy's cardboard arcade creation, but how did that video catch on when so many others don't? To figure it out, we asked th
Product Placement's Future: The 'Gossip Girl,' Birchbox Mashup?
The cosmetics darling will offer customers a 'Gossip Girl'-inspired selection of goodies in May. If this branding hookup is the harbinger of what's to come, consider these tips for amping up your own
Instagram Dreams? Wake Up. VCs Still Want to See the Money
With so many startups trying to follow in Facebook's -- and now Instagram's -- footsteps, they're forgetting one very important element: money.
Win an Office Even Don Draper Would Love
Does your office say, I'm haggard and in need of Windex? If so, consider entering Turnstone's contest for a chance to win a free $25,000 office makeover and a possible shout out on Entrepreneur.com.
Without the Health Law, Reforms Could Stick
Even if you expect the Supreme Court to repeal the health-care law next week, many of the reforms already in effect won't likely go away, say insurance experts.
Play Video Reinventing Retail: How One Owner Is Making Her Boutique Tell a Story (Video)
See how Rachel Shechtman is bringing a magazine-like approach -- and advertisers -- into her retail shop.
How Dermalogica Is Giving Women Entrepreneurs a Boost
To alleviate many of the problems in the world, Dermalogica founder Jane Wurwand boldly suggests giving women entrepreneurs a hand up.
Obama Talks Energy, Pain at the Pump
With gas prices inching higher, the pressure is rising on Barack Obama to act. Here's his plan.
How the Republican Presidential Candidates Stack Up on Small-Business Taxes
The Presidential candidates will likely add to their reform agendas in the weeks ahead. But here's a look at the candidates' existing small-business tax plans.
Obama Takes Aim at Corporate Taxes
The President hopes to revise the U.S. business tax code. Though the goal is to the level the playing field, there would be winners and losers.Most Popular
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