Business Ideas
A Startup Aims to Fill a Hole in the Housekeeping Market
BY Judy Sutton Taylor
A trio of ad execs launches a line of air fresheners for modern men.
Fresh Idea: The Unlikely Inspiration Behind Food-Saver FreshPaper
BY Amy S. Choi
Kavita Shukla spoke at the Women in the World Summit today about finding inspiration in uncommon places.
The 10 Fastest-Growing Industries for Small Business
BY Catherine Clifford
Here's a rundown of what's hot for businesses with less than $10 million in annual revenue.
How to Stop Making Excuses and Run With Your Business Idea
BY Grant Davis
There will never be a "perfect" time to start your business, so why not start now?
The 'Etsy Economy' and Changing the Way We Shop
BY Kathleen Davis
The online handmade marketplace is seeking to reimagine retail.
Startup Snapshot: Oklahoma City
BY Entrepreneur Staff
A look at a surprising startup city, plus three other locations to keep your eye on.
Nonprofit Incubator Teaches Low-Income Women to Build Restaurant Businesses
BY Melinda Newman
The story of one La Cocina graduate and her quest to cook up authentic Mexican tastes.
Seth Godin on the 3 Essential Skills Every Entrepreneur Should Cultivate
BY Bryan Elliott
Changing your way of thinking can change your whole approach to your business. Here's how.
Behold Some of Baton Rouge's New Ventures
BY Sarah Max
Louisiana's capital city is more than just the home of Louisiana State University. Here's a look at entrepreneurs setting up shop there.
Seth Godin on Why You Can't Wait to Get Noticed
BY Bryan Elliott
Success won't be handed to you and the traditional safety net has disappeared, so why not jump in?
Baton Rouge Turns Up the Heat With New Startups
BY Sarah Max
The capital of Louisiana is a petrochemical and manufacturing hub, a thriving college town, and home to several hot startups.
'Impact Entrepreneurship' Places Importance on Social Consciousness
BY Michelle Goodman
As a social-impact entrepreneur, you need more than a passion for doing good. Here's how some 'treps are putting their chops to work to run successful enterprises and make the world a better place.
Maintaining Your Startup's Focus
BY Diana Ransom
Too many passions can derail you. Find one that sticks.
Web Startup Will Find the Best Parking Spot
BY Jodi Helmer
Ben Sann was a junior in high school when he came up with an idea for a website that would post the rates of parking garages all over New York. BestParking.com has now grown to include six cities.
A Look Inside NYC's Entrepreneurial Landscape
BY Kathleen Davis
A new exhibit at New York's Tenement Museum explores a century of the city's immigrant small-business owners, while the city government champions its growing tech startup community.
A Look Inside Washington D.C.'s Startup Scene
BY Sarah Max
Politicians aren't the only movers and shakers in the U.S. capital. A highly educated population and revitalized urban core make Washington, D.C., an ideal spot for launching a new venture, according to these eight startups.
Seth Godin on Dealing With Critics and Rejection
BY Bryan Elliott
The popular marketing guru on how to deal with rejection and still unlock your ability to do amazing things.
Creative Problem-Solving Strategies to Test Your Business Idea
BY Nadia Goodman
How to use an approach called 'design thinking' when you're creating a new product or business.
Most New Business Ideas Hatching for 6 or More Months
BY Catherine Clifford
A new report shows that most new business owners spend months working on their business plan prior to starting up.
The Future of the Subscription Economy
BY Lauren Cannon
Last year may have given rise to a surge in startup-subscription services, but will larger competitors joining in this year spoil the mood?
How to Test Your Business Ideas
BY Lisa Evans
Rather than viewing your business goals as a straight line, try this method of zigzagging your way to success.
Lessons from Seth Godin on Embracing Uncertainty
BY Bryan Elliott
Why getting comfortable with failure is part of the entrepreneurial struggle.
How to Find Suppliers for a New Business
BY Entrepreneur Staff
Navigating supplier relationships is just one of the many challenges facing new business owners. Here are some basics for those just starting out.
Former NFL Running Back Tiki Barber Creates Online Marketplace for Athletes
BY Trevor Turnbull
The ex-New York Giants star on his new venture and how his time as an athlete prepared him to become an entrepreneur.
Unlocking Business Ideas Hidden in the Natural World
BY Jane Porter
A look at how the growing field of biomimicry has led to innovations inspired by nature.
College Startup Re-Imagines Bike Sharing
BY Marty Jerome
ViaCycle set out to design a GPS-enabled, stationless bike-share system.Ads by Google
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Mark Cuban
Owner, Dallas Mavericks
"I love to compete. I want to get out there and kick your ass in the business world. That is what inspires me."
Ben Kaufman
Founder, Quirky Inc.
"I'm inspired by the Empire State Building. Probably not many people know that it was built in one year and 45 days."
Alexander Mendeluk
Co-founder of SpiritHoods
"When I see people bridging the gap between the limitations that the 'real world' imposes and what they realize they can manifest."
Bret Michaels
Musician, entrepreneur
"The secret to success lies in the gap between dream and reality."
Scott Heiferman
Meetup Co-founder
"I'm more inspired by the 20-somethings who are going to change the world. They have much less respect for the status quo and are seeing the world in a fresh way, many of them."
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