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What It Means to Be an Entrepreneur NowPlay Video

What It Means to Be an Entrepreneur Now (Video)

Entrepreneur's Amy Cosper talks about the evolving concept of entrepreneurship at the SXSW Festival.
May 31, 2013 in Startup Basics
Entrepreneurship Today: Starting Up Is Optional (Infographic)

Entrepreneurship Today: Starting Up Is Optional (Infographic)

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Long over are the days when being an entrepreneur was defined solely as being a business owner.
May 30, 2013 in Business Ideas

6 Ways Your Startup's Location Can Boost Your Bottom Line

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Choosing an office space in a strategic locale can help grow your business. Here are six factors to keep in mind when considering where to base your business.
May 30, 2013 in Startup Basics
Eye on 'Gig City:' How Startups Thrive in Chattanooga

Eye on 'Gig City:' How Startups Thrive in Chattanooga

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With startup hubs cropping up across the U.S., we take a look at one burgeoning ecosystem to pinpoint how other city centers can spark their own entrepreneurial boom.
May 29, 2013 in Success Stories
5 Lessons I Learned From My Failed Kickstarter Campaign

5 Lessons I Learned From My Failed Kickstarter Campaign

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YogoSport founder Ryon Lane offers advice to young entrepreneurs about how to make your Kickstarter project a success.
May 29, 2013 in Getting Financing

The Secret to Successful Product Design? Simplicity.

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The more elegant and straightforward your product design, the easier it will be for you to attract customers. Here are three ways to streamline the way your product looks.
May 29, 2013 in Business Ideas
Tips for Starting a Fashion-Tech BusinessPlay Video

Tips for Starting a Fashion-Tech Business (Video)

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Digital is disrupting a stylish, multibillion-dollar global enterprise. We talk to three fashion-tech entrepreneurs about their best advice for starting up.
May 29, 2013 in Startup Basics
Startup Advice From 7 Successful Entrepreneurs

Startup Advice From 7 Successful Entrepreneurs

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We spoke with entrepreneurs we admire to cull the single best bit of startup advice they could muster -- and the experiences that led to it.
May 28, 2013 in Success Stories
Entrepreneur Seeks to Transform the Great Outdoors With 'Glamping'

Entrepreneur Seeks to Transform the Great Outdoors With 'Glamping'

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David Troya's startup wants to take camping to the next level with treehouses, yurts and teepees.
May 28, 2013 in Starting a Business
3 Reasons Why You Need a Business PlanPlay Video

3 Reasons Why You Need a Business Plan (Video)

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Operating as a lean startup has its advantages, but you still need a roadmap to success. That's where your business plan comes in.
May 28, 2013 in Your Business Plan
How to Manage Your Business Partner

How to Manage Your Business Partner

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Disagreements and hurt feelings between co-founders can sink a company before it starts. Here are four strategies to set the relationship up for success.
May 27, 2013 in Startup Basics
10 Lessons College Won't Teach You -- But Entrepreneurship Will

10 Lessons College Won't Teach You -- But Entrepreneurship Will

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Think college taught you everything you need to know about the real world? Think again.
May 26, 2013 in Startup Basics

Brooklyn Flea's Innovative Take on an Old Idea

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A flea market as restaurant incubator, hipster destination and, yes, great place to find a lamp.
May 25, 2013 in Business Ideas
The Man Making Jet Packs Possible

The Man Making Jet Packs Possible

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Flying high with a water-powered jet pack can now be a reality for thrill-seeking tourists thanks to Raymond Li's invention.
May 24, 2013 in Business Ideas
10 Habits College Entrepreneurs Should Forget at Graduation

10 Habits College Entrepreneurs Should Forget at Graduation

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While college taught you many lessons, here are a few you should make a point to leave on campus.
May 24, 2013 in Startup Basics
The Serial Entrepreneur Who Is Tackling E-Waste With EcoATMs

The Serial Entrepreneur Who Is Tackling E-Waste With EcoATMs

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Automated kiosks that buy back used electronics aim to ease the electronic waste burden and put cash in consumers' pockets.
May 23, 2013 in Business Ideas
Startup Weekend and Startup America Partner to Jumpstart Global Entrepreneurship

Startup Weekend and Startup America Partner to Jumpstart Global Entrepreneurship

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With the support of AOL Co-Founder Steve Case, new organization UP Global aims to accelerate startup communities around the world.
May 23, 2013 in Startup Basics
U.S. Entrepreneurship Climbs to Highest Level in More Than a Decade (Infographic)

U.S. Entrepreneurship Climbs to Highest Level in More Than a Decade (Infographic)

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More than one in 10 Americans were developing their own business in 2012, according to the U.S. Global Entrepreneurship Monitor released today. Here's a look at the demographics of the community.
May 22, 2013 in Starting a Business
Lonely Entrepreneur? How to Build a Support SystemPlay Video

Lonely Entrepreneur? How to Build a Support System (Video)

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Starting a business can be an isolating experience. But there are a few ways to surround yourself with good people.
May 20, 2013 in Startup Basics
In Yahoo Deal, Tumblr Becomes the Next $1 Billion Startup

In Yahoo Deal, Tumblr Becomes the Next $1 Billion Startup

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The blogging platform's 26-year-old founder, David Karp, will stay on as chief executive.
May 20, 2013 in Success Stories
Spreading the Love of Silicon Valley (Infographic)

Spreading the Love of Silicon Valley (Infographic)

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Let's face it, Silicon Valley is still the mecca for startups, and every other city is playing catch up.
May 17, 2013 in Getting Financing

Creating a Prototype Immediately and 4 More Business Tips From the Week

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Read the best tips of the week from Entrepreneur.com, from why you should build a prototype early to why you need a team of "front stabbers."
May 17, 2013 in Business Ideas

Why Entrepreneurs Choose Freedom Over Money

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Starting your own business often means thankless hours, measly pay and the stress of being at the helm. Yet entrepreneurs report greater job satisfaction than their employed counterparts. Here's why.
May 17, 2013 in Startup Basics
Startups Give Fashion a Tech MakeoverPlay Video

Startups Give Fashion a Tech Makeover (Video)

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An app that helps you pick out high heels. An online service that sends you trendy socks. These tech startups aim to give the fashion industry a digital upgrade.
May 17, 2013 in Startup Basics
How to Make Sure There's a Market for Your Business Idea

How to Make Sure There's a Market for Your Business Idea

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No matter how great your idea, if you don't have a solid market, you're wasting your time. Here are four ways to be more strategic about positioning your business idea for the right customers.
May 16, 2013 in Business Ideas
3 Ways to Find Your Next Brilliant Product Idea

3 Ways to Find Your Next Brilliant Product Idea

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How you can harness your best business ideas and bring them to life.
May 15, 2013 in Business Ideas
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