Business Ideas
Kidworth Hopes to Turn Enterprising Youngsters into Kidpreneurs
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
See how the youth-oriented financial services company aims to cultivate more than one million young entrepreneurs.
Community and the Value of a 'Kinky' Business Idea
BY Laura Lorber
Do others feel your pain? Then you might just have a great business idea. A recent online kerfuffle underscores the power in harnessing the passion of a community.
A Retail Extreme Makeover Provides Sweet Rewards
BY Gwen Moran
A Chicago cupcake companyâs experience offers lessons on renovating an affordable, but neglected retail space.
Reveal Your Retail Personality
BY Lambeth Hochwald
Three retail business owners show how to project personality and add a special flair to your store.
How to Create a Vision Board for Business Ideas on Pinterest
BY Nadia Goodman
A quick guide to pinning down the big-picture view of your business.
7 Retail Disaster Zones Every Storeowner Should Avoid
BY Jane Porter
How to prevent common store design mistakes that can make your customers less likely to buy.
Retail Decor Tips from the Star of 'Tabatha Takes Over'
BY Gwen Moran
The outspoken business-makeover specialist Tabatha Coffey of Bravo reality show fame dishes on how to keep customers coming back.
Beauty Businesses on Wheels
BY Jane Porter
Small beauty-product marketers are extending their reach by going mobile. Here, a look at the benefits and what you can learn from these four-wheeling entrepreneurs.
4 Ways to Find Your Next Revolutionary Business Idea
BY Gwen Moran
As you reflect on your business this holiday week, consider these strategies to generate new ideas that will grow your business.
6 Low-Cost Ideas for an Interior-Design Makeover
BY Carol Tice
Does your restaurant or store need a face-lift? Consider these budget-minded tactics from a recent episode of 'Restaurant Impossible.'
Need a Business Idea? Tap Into Lifestyle Trends in the Evolving Luxury Market
BY Catherine Clifford
Here are three ways startups can tailor product offerings for growth industries.
A Sneak Peek at the Store of the Future
BY Lisa Girard
Look for more decentralized, less cluttered stores that offer experiences and personalized products.
7 Tips to Create Winning Window Displays
BY Jane Porter
How to design windows that will command attention and lure shoppers into your store.
7 Layout Secrets of the Big Retail Chains
BY Carol Tice
The right design and displays can steer customers to more merchandise and keep them shopping longer.
5 Ways to Hatch Your Next Business Idea
BY Yanik Silver
The first step in building a successful business is to stand out from the crowd. Here's a real-world, step-by-step guide to distinguishing yourself and your product.
Fertility Yoga, Anyone? Entrepreneurs Tap Growing Holistic Niche for Women
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
With more women struggling to conceive, a cottage industry of yoga centers, acupuncturists and nutritionists has cropped up to help.
5 Ways to Make Sweet Music for Your Business
BY Lambeth Hochwald
Ditch the Muzak and tailor your tunes to appeal to your customers and employees.
Play Video Gtrot and a Vision for Local Discovery (Video)
BY Diana Ransom
Zach Smith of Gtrot talks about the company's changing vision and how the founders keep their eyes on the prize.
Liquortarians Hope to Get Your Vote
BY Erika Napoletano
Why should you raise a glass to the Liquortarians? Their platform is all about teamwork.
5 Ways to Organize Your Office--Stylishly
BY Lambeth Hochwald
How to make your office project a professional image for your business, and a look at products to help you do it.
5 Tips for Boomer-Friendly Retail Design
BY Jane Porter
Bring on the boomers. Consider this advice when designing a store where boomers are the customers.
Smaller Retailers Tap Into the Power of Digital Displays
BY Lisa Girard
Four retailers illustrate how digital signs can help attract customers and boost revenue.
Apple Retail Stores and the 'Buying Brain'
BY Carmine Gallo
Consider these three lessons to learn from Apple Stores to enhance your customer experiences in your store or office.
Lighting Up Your Store -- and Your Sales
BY Jane Porter
How to light your retail space to the best effect without breaking the bank.
Six Design Mistakes to Avoid in Your Store
BY Jane Porter
Careful planning can head off potential problems with your retail space before it's too late.
Pandora's Tim Westergren Wants to Make Musicians Respectable
BY Bryan Keplesky
Like many companies, Pandora doesn't just want to make a buck. The company also aims to turn being a musician into a middle-class job.Ads by Google
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How to Go Mobile on a Budget
Michael Schneider, CEO of Mobile Roadie, offers tips for small businesses looking to take their businesses mobile.
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"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.
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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."
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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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