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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.

SXSW's Customer Finding Tools of Tomorrow

SXSW's Customer Finding Tools of Tomorrow

SXSW shines a spotlight on firms that can help business owners connect with customers. Here's a look.
March 22, 2011 in Finding Customers
How to Be Entrepreneurial With Giving

How to Be Entrepreneurial With Giving

The American Red Cross is just one of many outlets for entrepreneurs interested in helping out the people of Japan.
March 17, 2011 in Marketing
U.S. Entrepreneurs to Japan: We're Here to Help

U.S. Entrepreneurs to Japan: We're Here to Help

Small companies aren't just waiting for someone else to help out the people of Japan, they're championing the cause.
March 16, 2011 in Lifestyle
Using Social Media to Find the Right Customers

Using Social Media to Find the Right Customers

Using social media can put your business in front of millions of potential customers. But it's up to you to draw them in.
March 14, 2011 in Finding Customers
Fixing a Nearly Fatal Flaw

Fixing a Nearly Fatal Flaw

A boutique direct marketer foundered serving too many markets, until the company found its focus.
March 7, 2011 in Leadership
Small-Business Friendly Presidents

Small-Business Friendly Presidents

The U.S. leaders who have done the most -- and least -- for entrepreneurs
February 21, 2011 in Leadership
Deepak Chopra on the Entrepreneurial Soul

Deepak Chopra on the Entrepreneurial Soul

The New Age author shares his views about what it takes to be an extraordinary leader.
February 16, 2011 in Leadership
Five Ways Indie Florists Survive Valentine's Day

Five Ways Indie Florists Survive Valentine's Day

On the flower industry's busiest day, small business owners share their crunch-time sales strategies.
February 14, 2011 in Business Management
Seven Ways to Retain Top Employees

Seven Ways to Retain Top Employees

How can a struggling startup keep valuable employees from jumping ship -- especially as the job market thaws?
November 3, 2010 in Motivation and Retention
How to Get Found and Boost Sales--Online

How to Get Found and Boost Sales--Online

From dropped shopping carts to identity theft, running a web-only shop is fraught with challenges. Here's how to combat them.
September 21, 2010 in Selling Online
How to Trim Payroll Without Layoffs

How to Trim Payroll Without Layoffs

Six money-saving strategies to consider before you sharpen that ax
July 14, 2010 in Compensation and Benefits

Six Ways to Land Venture Funding Today

As the competition for funding heats up, the likelihood of winning over VCs is declining. Here's how to get their attention.
May 21, 2010 in Growth Strategies

Make Your Product Stand Out--Without Going Broke

Use these inexpensive design tips to set yourself apart from the competition.
May 20, 2010 in Branding
6 Ways to Manage a Virtual Work Force

6 Ways to Manage a Virtual Work Force

Many employers remain concerned about whether they're getting the most from their remote employees.
April 19, 2010 in Training

7 Ways to Make Pay-Per-Click Pay

Search engine marketing can be costly, get the most out of your efforts.
March 17, 2010 in Online Marketing

Smartphone Apps Fuel Business Growth

Attract new customers and increase revenue with a niche application.
March 5, 2010 in Exploring New Markets

New Retirement Rules: What You Need to Know

Socking away retirement funds is becoming more expensive for small-business owners and employees.
February 24, 2010 in Compensation and Benefits

Tame Your Business's Cell Phone Bills

Want to save money on your wireless bill? Pick up the phone and ask.
February 12, 2010 in Management & Operations
6 Ways to Dig Out of Debt

6 Ways to Dig Out of Debt

Avoid bankruptcy and make your business more solvent with these tips.
February 2, 2010 in Managing Cash Flow
Six Ways to Ease Exporting

Six Ways to Ease Exporting

Simple steps to help steer your shipments through bureaucratic red tape and complex tax laws
September 1, 2009 in Shipping Center
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