Startup Basics
Creating Shops from Shipping Containers
BY Jane Porter
How small retailers are building new kinds of stores.
Play Video How to Know If a Business Partner is Right for You (Video)
BY Nina Kaufman
Attorney Nina Kaufman on making sure you and your partners have what it takes to start a successful business together.
What You Need to Know About Pricing
BY Mark Stiving
Before you establish a pricing strategy, understand the concepts behind ideas like neutral, penetration, skimming and value-based pricing.
Play Video How to Be Cash-Flow Positive on Day 1 (Video)
BY Colleen DeBaise
When Caroline Ceniza-Levine quit her day job to start a business, she needed to have revenue coming in immediately. Hear how she did it.
Startup Must-Haves: Perseverance and Optimism (Infographic)
BY Catherine Clifford
Starting your own business is a marathon of facing tough decisions.
Play Video When to Take Legal Action Over Late-Paying Customers (Video)
BY Nina Kaufman
Consider these three issues before suing a client over unpaid fees.
The Art and Craft of Listening to Your Critics
BY Carol Tice
Scathing feedback from experts is a staple of many a reality TV show. More business owners could benefit from hearing the brutal truth -- if they act on it.
Where 'Shark Tank' Goes to Poach Young Entrepreneurs
BY Kara Ohngren
Starting up when you're 13 may not be easy, but for some it could mean landing big bucks -- as ABC's hit show 'Shark Tank' looks for fodder on school campuses.
Play Video The Biggest Legal Mistake to Avoid in Partnerships (Video)
BY Nina Kaufman
About to strike a business partnership? Attorney Nina Kaufman shares advice on how to do it right.
Privacy of Location-Based Services on FCC's Radar
BY Mikal E. Belicove
The Federal Communications Commission is turning its attention to privacy issues surrounding the growing use by businesses of location-based services.
Play Video How to Stop a Competitor from Using a Similar Business Name (Video)
BY Nina Kaufman
Attorney Nina Kaufman explains the steps you can take to protect your name.
6 Steps to a Successful Business Launch
BY Nancy Mann Jackson
How the founders of Tender Greens turned farm-fresh fare into a $16 million business -- and you can, too.
Bringing on a Business Partner? Avoid This Common Mistake
BY Ann C. Logue
Having a business partner can be invaluable. Having the wrong--or no--partnership agreements can be disastrous.
Why Eco-Conscious Entrepreneurs Like Method View B Corp as a Badge of Honor
BY Catherine Clifford
Three entrepreneurs, among the first to certify their businesses as B Corps, share how it has affected their companies and offer advice on the process.
How to Brainstorm a Great Business Name
BY Emily Heyward
The right name for your company is out there. Here's how to find it.
Why Congress Shouldn't Fund Business Incubators (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Before spending money on business incubators, Congress should first figure out whether we really need more in the U.S. and whether they actually help create jobs.
Play Video How to Know Which State to Incorporate Your Business (Video)
BY Mark J. Kohler
You might not want to incorporate in a state other than the one where your company is doing business, attorney Mark Kohler says.
A Young Entrepreneur's Best Friend is His... Mom?
BY Adam Toren
A helping hand from mom -- or dad -- can be vital for newbie entrepreneurs. Here are six ways to make your career in entrepreneurship more palatable to them.
Finding the Right Mentor to Help Grow Your Business
BY Brad Sugars
A look at how advisors can help you more than any business book ever could.
Play Video How to Legally Protect Your Home If Your Business Is Sued (Video)
BY Mark J. Kohler
Before starting up, it's important to set up protections for your personal assets, including your home. Here, attorney Mark Kohler explains.
Startup CEOs Crave Venture Capital, Not Crowdsourcing
BY Carol Tice
Though the passage of the JOBS Act opened the doors for crowdfunding, many startups are still seeking funding from venture capital firms, according to a new study.
Could You Charge 70% More With a Better Business Name?
BY Carol Tice
Is your small business stuck charging low prices for your products or services? The problem might not be what you're selling. Here's how one business raised prices by changing its name.
7 Tips for Naming Your Business
BY Yanik Silver
Choosing the right name for your business can have a lasting impact when it comes to propelling a business to success. Here are tips in choosing the right one.
5 Tips for Surviving Your Startup's First Year
BY Carol Tice
One of the riskiest times for any business is when it's just begun. Here are five key steps to take to make sure your startup survives that tough first year.
7 Ways to Help Ensure Your Business Succeeds
BY Donald Todrin
In a changing economy, new strategies are required to survive and thrive as an entrepreneur.
The One Simple Task That Will Help Your Startup Succeed
BY Carol Tice
Many startups fail because their founders don't take the time to talk to potential customers before opening. Here are a few tips on getting feedback effectively.Ads by Google
60 Second Solutions
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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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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