Finding Ideas

Fashion Mogul Christopher Burch Talks Business

As Fashion Week kicks off, we sat down with the man behind brands like Tory Burch and Monika Chiang to find out what it takes to make it in the business.

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Cooking Up New Business Ideas from Old-World Recipes

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New Plan Asks Entrepreneurs to Sound Off on Immigration

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Five Ways to Find Your Business Fit

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Uncle Sam's New, $5M Incubator for Student Entrepreneurs

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Spot the Latest Trends

BY Karen E. Spaeder

Spotting trends can put your business in the money for the long haul.

February 2, 2007 in Finding Ideas

Finding the Perfect Business Idea

BY Keith Lowe

You know you want to start a business. Now what? Try searching these sources for ideas.

February 2, 2006 in Finding Ideas

Flip the Switch

BY Jennifer Alsever

If starting a business is on your mind, but you're still waiting for that light-bulb moment, read on to find out how others got their million-dollar ideas--and how you can come up with one, too.

February 1, 2006 in Finding Ideas

The Baby Boomers Are Coming

BY Chris Penttila

The boomers are coming. Can you help your city prepare?

March 1, 2007 in Targeting Niche Markets

You're the Inspiration

BY Nichole L. Torres

Know what product or service you want? Chances are, others want it, too.

September 1, 2005 in Businesses to Start

13 Niches to Investigate for Your Part-Time Business

Who says you can't make money doing what you love? These creative ideas will help you start that part-time business you've always dreamed of.

August 19, 2005 in Finding Ideas

Be the Brains of the Operation

BY Nichole L. Torres

Get your mind in gear, and start brainstorming with tips and tricks from an idea expert.

June 1, 2005 in Finding Ideas

Go Rural

BY Paul and Sarah Edwards

It is possible to start a business in a small community.

March 1, 2005 in Finding Ideas

Will It Pay?

BY Jacquelyn Lynn

Turning your hobby into a profitable business.

November 19, 2004 in Finding Ideas

Choose the Right Biz

Want to launch your own startup? These guidelines will ensure you're pursuing the right opportunity.

November 3, 2003 in Startup Basics

Roamin' Holiday

BY Nichole L. Torres

Let a vacation put you on the road to a great start-up idea.

September 1, 2003 in Finding Ideas

What to Do? What to Do?

Is your brain reluctant to give up any good ideas for a business?

February 11, 2003 in Finding Ideas

Looks Like Rain

BY Geoff Williams

If you've thought and thought and still haven't come up with any great ideas, don't sweat. We've got the tips to turn your bone-dry brainstorming sessions into hurricane-force innovation.

September 1, 2002 in Finding Ideas

Innovative Model

BY Geoff Williams

Joey Reiman has thought up stuff you've only dreamed about--and now he's going to share his secrets of innovation with you.

September 1, 2002 in Inventing

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