Starting a Business
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. Day #8: 7 Practical -- But Not Boring! -- Gifts Made By Indie Merchants
BY Catherine Clifford
For those friends and family members that swear by only the most useful gifts, here are a few options that will satisfy and delight even the most ingenious MacGyver. Want to Study Entrepreneurship? How to Get the Most Bang for Your Buck
BY Greg Bier
If choosing to study entrepreneurship in college or graduate school is tough, deciding where to go is even more challenging. Here are some tips. College Entrepreneurs Invent a Way to Keep Beer Cold
BY Jodi Helmer
KegSkins banishes the biggest party foul -- warm beer. Day #7: Our Top Beauty Gifts Made by Indie Merchants
BY Colleen DeBaise
We tested your lotions and potions -- and deemed these to be the best stocking stuffers. Need Help Paying for College? Win a Scholarship for Young Treps
BY Kara Ohngren
If you're a young entrepreneur who's planning to start college in the fall, this scholarship may be for you. But hurry, the deadline to apply is December 17. Health-Food Business Taps Into its Native American Roots
BY Christopher Hann
A PGA player tees off to improve Native American health. Day #6: 10 Gifts for the Eco-Conscious Person On Your List
BY Catherine Clifford
These gifts will make a tree hugger happy, and they feel good to give, too. Day #5: 10 Great Foodie Gifts This Holiday Season
BY Colleen DeBaise
We drank and tasted our way through all the food submissions in this year's gift guide -- and deemed these the most delicious. A Look at Shark Tank's Most Memorable Deals
BY Jennifer Wang
From cat cartoons to lip balm for couples, the sharks look back that some of their best (and worst) investments. Exclusive Q&A with Shark Tank's Investors
BY Jennifer Wang
Get inside the mind's of the business and investment experts at the heart of ABC's powerhouse entrepreneurship show Shark Tank, as they dish on what it takes to make it in the world of business. New Google Resource Aims to Help Military Veterans Become Entrepreneurs
BY Jason Fell
Google+ will now feature a hub of information, including live college-level courses on business for military veterans and their families. Day #4: The Season's Quirkiest Gifts Under $50
BY Colleen DeBaise
We've got stocking stuffers made from bullets, airplane parts, crystal balls and more. Check out our Indie Merchant Holiday Gift Guide's most unusual slide show. Day #3: 10 Gifts for Kids Made by Indie Merchants
BY Colleen DeBaise
Got a tyke in your life? From crayons to Legos, here's our top picks for kids -- made by parents, teachers and even kids themselves. How InstaEDU Is Tapping the Online Education Market
BY Brian Patrick Eha
With $1.1 million in seed funding, a new startup is connecting students electronically with tutors from top universities.Play Video How Not to Get Burned When a Partnership Goes Bad (Video)
BY Nina Kaufman
Attorney Nina Kaufman on why a written agreement can be a critical asset for keeping partners accountable. How to Choose the Best Legal Structure for Your Startup
BY Kara Ohngren
A look at the pros and cons you should consider before deciding on a business structure. Day #2: 10 Sparklers Made by Indie Merchants -- Our Jewelry Picks
BY Colleen DeBaise
Today, we roll out our top picks for gifts of jewelry, made by independent artists. We received more than 70 submissions and narrowed the list to these 10. 10 Questions Every Entrepreneur Needs to Ask Suppliers
BY Jane Porter
Consider this your vendor checklist, from costs and payment options to purchasing terms and sell-through. We've got you covered. Crowdfunding Site Gives Startups and Small Businesses a Boost
BY Jason Daley
A spin on crowdfunding, Smallknot, asks customers to support local businesses. Two Entrepreneurs Find Niche in Custom Wooden Bicycles
BY Jodi Helmer
Woodworkers carve out a niche with an offbeat, high-end product. 4 Ways to Build a Culture of Innovation at Your Startup
BY Neil Parmar
At a recent branding symposium in New York City, execs at Google and top-advertising firms shared their tips for spurring creativity. How Accelerators Help Start-ups Get Funding
BY Peter S. Cohan
Getting your venture accepted into an accelerator can help immensely when it comes to getting venture capital, thanks to a rigorous screening process and help from mentors and peers. How to Build Your Business to Attract Buyers
BY Ann C. Logue
Creating a business with the intent to sell demands forward-looking thinking from the very beginning.Ads by Google
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