Starting a Business
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.
Kathryn Minshew on Why Silicon Valley Needs a Feminine Touch
BY Lyneka Little
The young founder of The Daily Muse discusses her charmed career in entrepreneurship and offers advice to fellow founders just getting started.
Play Video How to Hire Key Players (Video)
Oliver Guinness, an investor, says you should figure out your hiring needs in advance -- and look for people who are smarter than you.
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.
College Entrepreneur of 2012: Bryan Silverman
BY Margaret Littman
An enterprising young trep capitalizes on a captive audience with toilet paper you can read.
Emerging Entrepreneur of 2012: Jason Lucash
BY Jenna Schnuer
OrigAudio, the maker of innovative folding speakers, has doubled its sales every year since 2009.
Entrepreneur of 2012: Limor Fried
BY Jennifer Wang
Adafruit's innovative DIY open-source electronic hardware kits make founder Limor Fried our Entrepreneur of 2012.
The Winners of Entrepreneur of 2012
BY Entrepreneur Staff
All three winners of our Entrepreneur of 2012 contest bring innovation and creativity to their industries.
How TechStars Gave an iPhone Relocation App a Boost
BY Michelle Juergen
An app that eases the packing-up process gets some help from the New York City incubator of startup accelerator TechStars.
Richard Branson on Being Richard Branson
BY Rod Kurtz
The globetrotting billionaire and Virgin founder opens up about his legacy, what keeps him going, and why he'll never quite feel like he's 'made it.'
CrowdCheck Helps Startups Navigate Crowdfunding Laws
BY Michelle Goodman
Companies are lining up to help 'treps navigate new crowdfunding laws. Here's one to watch.
How to Speak the Language of Venture Capital
BY Jeff R. Lamb
If you're new to the world of raising money, it helps to know the lingo. Here's a guide to the foreign language investors speak.
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.
Mark Peter Davis on the Problem With the VC Industry
BY J. Tepper
Mark Peter Davis' journey from venture capitalist back to entrepreneur has given him a unique perspective on the new challenges of start-up fundraising.
3 Types of Rent-Free Workspaces for Entrepreneurs
BY Alina Dizik
Take advantage of these free workspaces offered by chambers of commerce, universities and the community-at-large.
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.
Young Entrepreneur Changes the U.S. Cell Phone Market
BY Marty Jerome
Ahmed Khattak came to America to study but stayed to reshape the U.S. cell phone market.
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?
Web Startup Can Help You Plan Your Free Time
BY Gwen Moran
Classtivity brings the online booking model to recreation.
The Art of Taking Advice: It Isn't What You Ask, It's Whom You Ask
BY Ed Frank
When considering who to seek advice from, consider the expertise, timing and motivation behind the words of wisdom.
Day #10: Our Top Picks for Sports Lovers
BY Colleen DeBaise
On the last day of our Indie Merchant Holiday Gift Guide, we roll out five products for the special angler, yogi or Frisbee player in your life.
Starting a Business? Here's What You'll Be Up Against (Infographic)
BY Kathleen Davis
From slow sales to finding funding -- a breakdown of the struggles that entrepreneurs face.
Day #9: Groovy Gifts of Apparel, Made by Indie Merchants
BY Colleen DeBaise
Sandals. Subscription underwear. We've got our top apparel picks in this year's Indie Merchant Holiday Gift Guide.
Two Documentaries Reveal Trials and Triumphs of Young Entrepreneurship
BY Brian Patrick Eha
The entrepreneurs behind two recent documentary films about U.S. start-up culture talk about how they made the films and why they matter.Ads by Google
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