Startup Basics
10 Questions to Ask Before Family and Friends Become Business Partners
BY Jane Porter
Thinking about bringing loved ones into your business? Before you take that leap, here's what you need to know to protect your relationships and your company.
What a Language-Translation Platform Learned From TechStars
BY Michelle Juergen
VerbalizeIt facilitates global conversations with translators. Here's a look inside their time in the TechStars incubator program in Boulder, Colo.
A Peek Inside Houston's Startup Scene
BY Sarah Max
A low cost of living, diverse population, and deep ties to energy and life sciences are just a few of the perks for new ventures blowing out of H-town.
Startups Bubbling Up in Houston
BY Sarah Max
Austin isn't the only Texas town launching new companies. Here's a look at what's happening in H-Town, five years since the financial crisis.
Defining Your Business Goals
BY Entrepreneur Staff
When you're just starting up, it's a good idea to set goals for your company and align them with your personal goals as well. Consider this advice for setting goals that are realistic for you.
10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Small-Business Attorney
BY Jane Porter
A quick guide to finding a legal professional that is the right fit for your business.
Incorporating Your Business
BY Entrepreneur Staff
When starting your business, it's worth taking the time to think through which legal structure will be best for you and your business. Here is some guidance on the basics.
3 Online Resources for Getting Expert Startup Advice
BY Cynthia Boris
Can't afford to have an attorney on speed dial? Don't worry, help is just a click away.
A Glimpse Inside NYC's Startup Scene
BY Sarah Max
In the years since the financial crisis, New York has become a startup magnet. Here's a look at a diverse mix of Gotham entrepreneurs.
Big Ideas in the Big Apple
BY Sarah Max
Five years since the financial meltdown, we look at New York City's blossoming startup scene.
New Mentoring Program Aims to Help Lesbian Entrepreneurs
BY Gwen Moran
StartOut takes a look at the unique challenges LGBT entrepreneurs face and aims to bring the gap with its second annual mentorship program.
Play Video Bryan Silverman on the Advantages and Disadvantages of Starting Up in College (Video)
BY Diana Ransom
As the College Entrepreneur of 2012, the co-founder of Star Toilet Paper discusses his top startup challenges and ways he's helped overcome them.
Richard Branson on Entrepreneurial Determination
BY Richard Branson
The super successful business owner on what it takes to make it as an entrepreneur.
Can School Make You a Better Entrepreneur?
BY Antonio Neves
We've all heard the business success stories of famous dropouts like Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates. But are there benefits to studying entrepreneurship?
How to Decide Which Role Is Right for You
BY Entrepreneur Staff
Having a great business idea doesn't necessarily mean you'll make a good CEO. Take our quiz to see what role you are best suited for.
Can Start-Up Incubators Really Help You?
BY Martin Zwilling
The news is filled with success stories from incubator-backed startups, but can these programs really help your startup? We weigh the positives and consider the negatives.
Mark Cuban: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know Before Starting a Business
BY Jason Fell
The billionaire tech entrepreneur and 'Shark Tank' star on all things startups and investing.
3 Ways to Recruit Talent for a Hungry Startup
BY Peter S. Cohan
Talented potential employees will have a host of questions about your startup's vision. Here's how to persuade them to get on board.
Crowdfunding for Startup Capital -- And Market Intel
BY Susan Johnston
Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter offer more than money. With the right approach, young entrepreneurs can also gain valuable market insights.
5 Things Entrepreneurs Should Know About Real Estate
BY Barbara Corcoran
Angel investor and real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran shares her tips for entrepreneurs looking to rent an office, retail space, or even a restaurant.
Start-Up Jitters? 6 Ways to Ease into Entrepreneurship
BY Adam Toren
Starting up for the first time can be a nerve-wracking experience. Here's how to soothe your fears and boost your odds for success.
Entrepreneur Cafes Help Feed Local Startups
BY Ellen Hoffman
Fundraisers in West Virginia nurture fledgling businesses and help create a culture of entrepreneurship in the state.
5 Mentors Every Entrepreneur Should Have
BY Joanna Lord
Having these types of people around to ask advice of and bounce ideas off can be essential to business owner's success.
A Fix-and-Flip Business-Buying Checklist
BY Brad Sugars
Plenty of business owners are looking to sell their businesses. Consider these seven points before writing your check.
Incubator Secrets: If Walls Could Talk at TechStars
BY Carol Tice
Sometimes mentors can feel like a broken record at business accelerators, doling out the same advice over and over. Could what they say be the secret to startup success?
The Art of Taking Advice: It Isn't What You Ask, It's Whom You Ask
BY Ed Frank
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