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Mobile App Helps Bars Manage Changing Beer Selections
BY John Patrick Pullen
Taplister helps customers and bartender up-to-date on what's being poured at their favorite bars. A Snapshot of Startups in Small-Town America
BY Sarah Max
Far from the maddening crowds, and five years since the financial crisis, we look at the entrepreneurship scene in Burlington, Vt.; Chico, Calif.; Lehi, Utah; Iowa City, Iowa; and Lansing, Mich. College Entrepreneurs to Compete for Big Money Prizes at Rice University
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
One of the largest -- and richest -- business plan competitions in the country kicks off today. Funding 101: How to Position Your Startup as a Good Investment
BY Brad Sugars
Why you should look beyond bootstrapping and loans from friends and family to set your company up for success and win investors.Play Video The Biggest Business Challenge: Your Insecurity? (Video)
BY Teri Evans
Shark Tank star and angel investor Barbara Corcoran on how she deals with her own inner critic. How to Outwit Your Competition
BY Stephen Key
You don't have to reinvent the wheel to come up with a great business idea. Here are three ways to look at what your competition is doing -- and do it better. A Backstage Tour of Orlando's Startups
BY Sarah Max
Florida's "happiest place on earth" may be best known for mouse ears, but you'll find startups working on everything from healthy school lunches to hybrid geothermal systems. 3 Apps to Help You Write a Marketing Plan
BY Cynthia Boris
These tools can help you figure out your needs, understand your competition and develop a cost-effective marketing strategy. A Startup Aims to Fill a Hole in the Housekeeping Market
BY Judy Sutton Taylor
A trio of ad execs launches a line of air fresheners for modern men. Fresh Idea: The Unlikely Inspiration Behind Food-Saver FreshPaper
Kavita Shukla spoke at the Women in the World Summit today about finding inspiration in uncommon places. Orlando Entrepreneurs Say Magic Is Returning
BY Sarah Max
After suffering the double whammy of a housing crash and drop in tourism spending, Orlando's economy seems to have turned a corner. Less Time, More Money, Mentoring at Accelerators, Incubators
BY Lou Carlozo
Business incubators and their close cousins, business accelerators have been around for decades. But in recent years they've undergone dramatic changes. How Jay-Z Went From Music Mogul to Sports Agent
BY Brian Patrick Eha
A timeline of the life and career of Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter, who transformed himself into a $450-million brand. What Would-Be Entrepreneurs Fear Most About Starting Up
BY Scott Shane
An unstable income is almost always guaranteed when just starting your business, but research shows it's one of the top fears that keeps Americans from becoming entrepreneurs. A Look at Indy's Innovators
BY Sarah Max
Forget the jokes about corn. Indiana's capital city is quietly rolling out solutions for everything from tracking scientific data and charitable donations to juggling kids' soccer schedules. The 10 Fastest-Growing Industries for Small Business
BY Catherine Clifford
Here's a rundown of what's hot for businesses with less than $10 million in annual revenue. How to Calculate Gross Profit
BY Entrepreneur Staff
Knowing when your business is making money. How to Set Your Salary
BY Entrepreneur Staff
Deciding how much to pay yourself can be tricky. Here's how to determine what you're worth. When Is the Best Time to Write Your Business Plan?
BY Tim Berry
You don't need to drop everything to put together a business plan. Instead, it should be a constant work-in-progress. Here's how. The Basics of Building a Budget for Your Business
BY Entrepreneur Staff
How to think about the big picture and create the most effective budget. Indy's Entrepreneurs Make a Full-Court Press
BY Sarah Max
Sure, Indianapolis is better known for basketball and car racing than entrepreneurship. But proponents say Indy is the best place to launch and grow a startup right now. How to Stop Making Excuses and Run With Your Business Idea
BY Grant Davis
There will never be a "perfect" time to start your business, so why not start now? Why You Should Consider Cutting Overhead With Part-Time Employees
BY Entrepreneur Staff
Part-time employees can be essential to running your business. Here are a few things to consider when hiring. The Steps to Complying With Safety Standards
BY Entrepreneur Staff
How to make sure you are keeping your employees safe on the job. The 'Etsy Economy' and Changing the Way We Shop
BY Kathleen Davis
The online handmade marketplace is seeking to reimagine retail.Play Video 'Entourage' Star Adrian Grenier Starts Music Incubator (Video)
BY Brian Solis
While the young actor has already co-founded or invested in several startups, this time Grenier is changing his tune. Brian Solis spoke with him about his new venture.Ads by Google
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"I love to compete. I want to get out there and kick your ass in the business world. That is what inspires me."
Ben Kaufman
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"I'm inspired by the Empire State Building. Probably not many people know that it was built in one year and 45 days."
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"When I see people bridging the gap between the limitations that the 'real world' imposes and what they realize they can manifest."
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"The secret to success lies in the gap between dream and reality."
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"I'm more inspired by the 20-somethings who are going to change the world. They have much less respect for the status quo and are seeing the world in a fresh way, many of them."
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