Startup Basics
Is Starting a Business an Art or a Science?
BY Jennifer Wang
When it comes to launching a business, should you trust your gut or employ a more analytic approach? Professor Steve Blank and behavioral economist Kay-Yut Chen square off. How Living Lean Helped One Startup Get Off the Ground
BY Michelle Goodman
To save the cash she needed to launch her new beauty product, Brandy Jans traded her pricey Manhattan digs for room and board with Mom and Dad. Five Tools for Naming a Startup
BY Brad Crescenzo
Stuck on what you should call your new business? Here are five ways to ease the creative process. Five Things to Do Before Your SXSW Launch
BY Jennifer Wang
A good showing at Austin's South by Southwest Interactive festival can carry you down the path to startup glory. Here's a last-minute checklist. What to Do When You've Built It and No One Comes
BY Carol Tice
When you have something to sell, being stuck in one place isn't always a winning idea. Fortunately, there is an alternative. Mentors: A Young Entrepreneur's Secret Weapon
BY Adam Toren
Finding a mentor when you're just starting up, can make all the difference. Here are eight tips for finding one. How 'Small Business' and 'Entrepreneur' Fare in State of the Union Addresses
BY Diana Ransom
Small businesses and entrepreneurs were mentioned just six times in Obama's speech. We examine how often past presidents have put them in the spotlight. Editor's Note: Entrepreneurs and Defining an Era
BY Amy Cosper
The vision and actions of entrepreneurs are changing the world. And you're a part of it. Why Tony Hsieh Wants to Rehabilitate Sin City
BY Shira Lazar
The Zappos.com founder is hoping his bet on Las Vegas will be a win, win for his company and the community. Do Small Businesses Really Need the SBA's Help?
BY Carol Tice
The SBA's Small Business Development Centers serve over 500,000 entrepreneurs a year, but they're still on the budget chopping block. Five Tools for Social Entrepreneurs
BY Brad Crescenzo
Want to start a business, plus do some good in the world? Here's a list of resources. Mark Cuban's 12 Rules for Startups
BY Mark Cuban
The billionaire tech entrepreneur offers his best advice from hiring passionate employees to never hiring a PR firm. How to Put a New Spin on an Old Idea
BY Carol Tice
The retro-1950s-diner restaurant theme has been done to death. So how has DickieJo's managed to start up and thrive? Will 2012 Be the Year You Start a New Business?
BY Carol Tice
There are some advantages to starting a new business in a downturn. On the reality-TV show Jump Shipp, host Josh Shipp helps would-be entrepreneurs take the plunge. A Quick Guide to Naming Your Business
BY Jay Conrad Levinson, Jeannie Levinson and Seth Godin
How to decide what your business name should say about you and your company. A Complete Resource Guide to Start a Business in 2012
BY Catherine Clifford
Use this list of free -- or almost free -- tools to turn your business idea into a reality in the new year. That's Showbiz: What Entertainers Can Teach Entrepreneurs
BY Kara Ohngren
Ten business lessons from top musicians, actors, comedians and other high-profile celebrities. For Net Neutrality Advocates, the Fight Continues
BY Diana Ransom
Some tech entrepreneurs say more regulation is needed to keep the Internet open -- especially when it comes to wireless providers. How to Bootstrap Your Business
BY Michelle Goodman
Starting up a business is a full-time job. So how do you manage it when you already have a full-time job? Here's how a few entrepreneurs juggled both to payoff. What I Learned About Entrepreneurship from Richard Branson
BY Matthew Toren
For young entrepreneurs, having a mentor -- even one you've never met -- can mean the difference between running a successful business and just dreaming about it. Startup Initiatives Sprout from Global Entrepreneurship Week
BY Carol Tice
Here is a look at some of the programs that will keep startups growing in the months to come. Why Small Companies Have the Innovation Advantage
BY Sam Hogg
Why big companies would rather buy your company instead of launching their own competitive version. Richard Branson on How to Avoid Common Startup Mistakes
BY Richard Branson
The celebrated British business mogul shares what he's learned on his entrepreneurial journey. Three Steps to Finding a Business Mentor
BY David Cohen
Here's how to meet an experienced startup advisor and maximize the relationship. How Gowalla, Still in Startup Mode, Changed Direction -- Fast
BY John Shinal
With Foursquare fast gaining ground, the location-service startup made difficult changes to its business model. What entrepreneurs can learn from the young company's pivot. Five Resources for Turning Vets into Entrepreneurs
BY Diana Ransom
For the men and women of the U.S. military, starting a business in this economy can be tricky. Here are the government programs that aim to help veterans strike out on their own.Ads by Google
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