Starting a Business
10 Questions to Ask Before Naming Your Business
BY Lisa Girard
A strong business name helps define your company in the market. Here is a guide to making yours meaningful and memorable. Why Future Entrepreneurs Should Invest in College
BY Dr. Katherine Cohen
It's a perennial question, but a tough one all the same. As early May marks the deadline for when many future young treps will need to decide if going to college is right for them, here are a few key considerations.Fast-Growing Organic Food Startup Acquired by French Food-and-Beverage Giant
BY Jenna Goudreau
Paris-based Danone has purchased a majority stake in Happy Family -- a deal reportedly worth hundreds of millions of dollars. A Chance to Win $50,000 and Mentorship From TOMS Founder Blake Mycoskie
BY Andrea Huspeni
GOOD and TOMS are teaming up to help one lucky social entrepreneur turn her dream into a reality. The Startup Money Hunt: When Entrepreneurs Bring In Investors (Infographic)
BY Catherine Clifford
Entrepreneurs looking to grow quickly often exchange portions of their company for cash several times in their company's lifecycle. Here is a look at what that path can look like.Play Video Unveiling Fashion's Latest Trend: Technology (Video)
BY Colleen DeBaise
The world's most glamorous industry is getting a digital overhaul as investors pour money into a wave of fashion-tech startups. From Renting Bedrooms on Airbnb to $1.5 Million in Venture Capital: Lessons in Resourceful Startup Funding
BY Catherine Clifford
Tracy DiNunzio, the founder of online fashion marketplace Tradesy, shares her best advice for accessing startup funding when you are a statistical outlier.Obama Offers $200 Million Prize to Build 3 Manufacturing Innovation Hubs
BY Catherine Clifford
The White House announced today that it will expand on its program to promote advanced manufacturing in the U.S., an effort to drive global competitiveness. How to Amp Up Your Office Style on a Startup Budget
BY Erica Bell and Katie Finnegan
Even if your startup is the coolest in town, if it doesn't look the part, you may get misread or passed over. Consider these inexpensive, panache-boosting tips. How to Protect Your Business Idea Without a Patent
BY Stephen Key
You don't have to fork over thousands of dollars in legal fees to safeguard your business idea with a patent. Here are some affordable easy steps to help ensure you're protecting your ideas from theft. A Look at Modafinil and Getting an Entrepreneurial Edge, the Natural Way
BY Adam and Mathew Toren
While "smart drug" Modafinil has recently been in the limelight, we wanted to provide tips on how to naturally get energized. The 10 Best Cities for Entrepreneurs to Live After Graduation (Infographic)
BY Andrea Huspeni
With graduation day just around the corner, find out the best places for new grads to live. How Niche Players Can Compete Against Big Brands
BY Adam Toren
Being the little fish in a small pond can be advantageous for young entrepreneurs. Ahoy! A Look at Startup Incubators and Excursions for Globetrotting Entrepreneurs
BY Andrea Huspeni
What is it about traveling to far-flung places that makes the imagination spin? Top U.S. Cities for Women Entrepreneurs (Infographic)
BY Kathleen Davis
A look at which major U.S. cities are the best for women business owners, and seven tips to help them get started.Play Video A Dose of Advice for Health-Tech Startups (Video)
BY Colleen DeBaise
With the U.S. spending $3 trillion on health care per year, the race is on to improve an inefficient system. We ask entrepreneurs at Blueprint Health accelerator to share their best tips for starting up. Unreasonable at Sea: Entrepreneurs Dock at the State Department
BY Kristin Luna
After four months of sailing around the world, entrepreneurs participating in the Unreasonable at Sea accelerator program convene in Washington D.C. to chat about their experiences and rub elbows with investors. Essential Elements of Working With a Business Partner
BY Paula Andruss
To keep your business running smoothly, it's crucial to have a clear division of duties. Here's how to set up a business with shared responsibilities-- for greater satisfaction and greater rewards. Customer Privacy Policy Essentials
BY Lindsay LaVine
What every online business should know about protecting customer information. Ken and Ben Lerer Share Their Top 5 Secrets to Success for Young Entrepreneurs
BY Andrea Huspeni
Big players in New York City's startup ecosystem, the investors behind Lerer Ventures provide insight into what they believe helps entrepreneurs reach their goals. At TechCrunch Disrupt, Heavyweight Investors Answer Questions About Outside Financing
BY Andrea Huspeni
During a panel discussion at TechCrunch Disrupt NY, investors discussed when and how young entrepreneurs should go down the venture capital route. A Car Guy Cashes in by Transforming Clunkers
BY Jennifer Wang
Icon produces artisan-quality, custom-made rides out of scrapyard-bound vehicles. How Stagnation -- and Pivoting -- Can Crush a Startup
BY Michael Phillips Moskowitz
Stagnation may warrant radical change, but 'pivots' are too often punts -- not thoughtful, strategic redirections. Rather than undertake drastic measures in haste, startups ought to consider a regimen of constant flux.Play Video Tips for Launching an Ed-Tech Startup (Video)
BY Colleen DeBaise
As investment grows in education technology, more entrepreneurs are looking to start businesses. Here are tips from those in the trenches. 3 Games To Help You Generate Business Ideas
BY Stephen Key
Coming up with business ideas should be fun. Here are three games you can play anywhere -- whether walking through store aisles or out for a jog -- that will turn your mind into an idea factory. The 10 Best Cities to Start a Business
BY Jenna Goudreau
A new report ranks the top cities for startups based on lending, business friendliness, hiring pool and local economy.Ads by Google
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