Starting a Business
How to Create a High Performance Office
BY Entrepreneur Staff
From equipment to lighting to privacy, office design can have a tremendous effect on morale -- here's how to get it right.
Turning Passion Into Profits: An Investment Banker Goes to the Dogs
BY Joanna L. Krotz
She left a banking career in New York for a sunnier life in California. Now, Andrea Servadio is co-founder of Fitdog Sports Club, which must grow to stay ahead of the pack.
4 Reasons Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Start Up
BY Adam Toren
When it comes to launching a business, you can make countless excuses, but you have to have faith. Here's how to confidently take the plunge.
Can You Afford to Quit Your Day Job?
BY Diana Ransom
How to determine if you can afford to work on your startup full-time.
Seth Godin on Why You Can't Wait to Get Noticed
BY Bryan Elliott
Success won't be handed to you and the traditional safety net has disappeared, so why not jump in?
The Pros and Cons of Launching Your Business From Home
BY Entrepreneur Staff
You'll save money, but will clients find you unprofessional? What to consider when setting up your business from home.
Baton Rouge Turns Up the Heat With New Startups
BY Sarah Max
The capital of Louisiana is a petrochemical and manufacturing hub, a thriving college town, and home to several hot startups.
'Impact Entrepreneurship' Places Importance on Social Consciousness
BY Michelle Goodman
As a social-impact entrepreneur, you need more than a passion for doing good. Here's how some 'treps are putting their chops to work to run successful enterprises and make the world a better place.
How to Conduct Effective Job Interviews
BY Entrepreneur Staff
The basics of what you need to know about interviews from what questions to ask to how to judge non-verbal clues, and more.
How Much Traction Is Enough for Investors?
BY Martin Zwilling
Besides the famed "hockey stick" adoption rate, here are a few ideas for showing investors why they should pay attention to your startup.
Maintaining Your Startup's Focus
BY Diana Ransom
Too many passions can derail you. Find one that sticks.
How to Provide More Benefits Without Busting the Bank
BY Entrepreneur Staff
Ideas for making the most of employee benefits.
The Incubator Bringing Washington D.C.'s Entrepreneurs Together
BY Sarah Max
1776 Washington D.C.'s is 15,000-square-foot 'incubation platform' that includes an accelerator and co-working space.
How to Turn Your Youth into Your Ultimate Asset
BY Adam Toren
As a young entrepreneur, wisdom and experience may not be your forte but energy and enthusiasm can offer a keen tradeoff. Here's how to use youth most effectively.
How to Design a Business Card That Gets Noticed
BY Entrepreneur Staff
If you don't have the money to hire a professional designer, here are several tips to help you create your eye-catching business cards.
3 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Naming Your Business
BY Alina Dizik
Here's a look at three entrepreneurs who have changed company names and the lessons they learned.
When and How to Lease Equipment
BY Entrepreneur Staff
The pros and cons of leasing office equipment for your business.
Web Startup Will Find the Best Parking Spot
BY Jodi Helmer
Ben Sann was a junior in high school when he came up with an idea for a website that would post the rates of parking garages all over New York. BestParking.com has now grown to include six cities.
The Essential Elements of Building an E-Commerce Website
BY Entrepreneur Staff
From assessing your customer's needs to registering a domain, here's what you need to consider before you start selling online.
A Look Inside NYC's Entrepreneurial Landscape
BY Kathleen Davis
A new exhibit at New York's Tenement Museum explores a century of the city's immigrant small-business owners, while the city government champions its growing tech startup community.
Startup Hiring: The Basics of Pre-Screening Job Candidates
BY Entrepreneur Staff
What to look for in a candidate's resume and application.
A Look Inside Washington D.C.'s Startup Scene
BY Sarah Max
Politicians aren't the only movers and shakers in the U.S. capital. A highly educated population and revitalized urban core make Washington, D.C., an ideal spot for launching a new venture, according to these eight startups.
7 Qualities to Look For in a Lawyer
BY Entrepreneur Staff
Once you have a list of attorneys to consider, be sure to watch what they say and do before you sign them on.
Seth Godin on Dealing With Critics and Rejection
BY Bryan Elliott
The popular marketing guru on how to deal with rejection and still unlock your ability to do amazing things.
Creative Problem-Solving Strategies to Test Your Business Idea
BY Nadia Goodman
How to use an approach called 'design thinking' when you're creating a new product or business.
Most New Business Ideas Hatching for 6 or More Months
BY Catherine Clifford
A new report shows that most new business owners spend months working on their business plan prior to starting up.Ads by Google
60 Second Solutions
Using Apps to Connect with Employees
It's an often overlooked strategy, but Mobile Roadie CEO Michael Schneider says businesses can use apps to communicat...
Presented by
Mark Cuban
Owner, Dallas Mavericks
"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
Founder, Quirky Inc.
"I'm inspired by the Empire State Building. Probably not many people know that it was built in one year and 45 days."
Alexander Mendeluk
Co-founder of SpiritHoods
"When I see people bridging the gap between the limitations that the 'real world' imposes and what they realize they can manifest."
Bret Michaels
Musician, entrepreneur
"The secret to success lies in the gap between dream and reality."
Scott Heiferman
Meetup Co-founder
"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."
Most Popular
From the Entrepreneur Bookstore
Ads by Google










