Starting a Business
How One Young Trep Landed Venture Funding After Getting Booted from Y Combinator
BY Lyneka Little
In starting up, sometimes the best experiences can come from the worst ones.
The Next Big Thing in Crowdfunding: In-Person Events
BY Jason HeadsetsDotCom
When it comes to landing funding, a smile and a handshake still go a long way. Check out the latest wave in crowdfunding.
How to Test Your Business Ideas
BY Lisa Evans
Rather than viewing your business goals as a straight line, try this method of zigzagging your way to success.
Where to Look for Grant Money for Your Business
BY Entrepreneur Staff
Grant funding isn't just for nonprofits. Startups can also secure grant money. Finding a good match is the hard part. Here are some ideas for launching your search.
Perfecting the Art of Cold Calling
BY Entrepreneur Staff
Dread the idea of calling prospects you haven't met yet? Using these tips can make cold calling easier for beginners.
Lessons from Seth Godin on Embracing Uncertainty
BY Bryan Elliott
Why getting comfortable with failure is part of the entrepreneurial struggle.
Forget Silicon Alley. Stars Head to Houston for Pitch Contest
BY Sarah Max
The Rice Business Plan Competition, set for April, is the biggest student competition of its kind -- and a symbol of Houston's thriving entrepreneurial side.
10 Questions to Ask Before Family and Friends Become Business Partners
BY Jane Porter
Thinking about bringing loved ones into your business? Before you take that leap, here's what you need to know to protect your relationships and your company.
How to Find Suppliers for a New Business
BY Entrepreneur Staff
Navigating supplier relationships is just one of the many challenges facing new business owners. Here are some basics for those just starting out.
What a Language-Translation Platform Learned From TechStars
BY Michelle Juergen
VerbalizeIt facilitates global conversations with translators. Here's a look inside their time in the TechStars incubator program in Boulder, Colo.
Former NFL Running Back Tiki Barber Creates Online Marketplace for Athletes
BY Trevor Turnbull
The ex-New York Giants star on his new venture and how his time as an athlete prepared him to become an entrepreneur.
Unlocking Business Ideas Hidden in the Natural World
BY Jane Porter
A look at how the growing field of biomimicry has led to innovations inspired by nature.
Richard Branson on Why Money Isn't Everything
BY Richard Branson
You need a lot of ingredients to launch a successful business, but a big pot of money isn't one of them. Virgin founder Richard Branson explains why.
A Peek Inside Houston's Startup Scene
BY Sarah Max
A low cost of living, diverse population, and deep ties to energy and life sciences are just a few of the perks for new ventures blowing out of H-town.
How YouTube Went From Startup to the World's Largest Video-Sharing Site
BY Megan Rose Dickey
Twenty-two key turning points in the social media company's history.
Web Startup Offers Fans Unique Experiences
BY Matt Villano
Fandeavor.com puts sports junkies in the middle of the action.
New Crowdfunding Sites Boost Health Startups
BY Arlene Weintraub
Crowdfunding is catching fire in health care, partly because of the growing collection of sites that offer services to entrepreneurs inventing new products for patients, physicians and other medical providers.
Startups Bubbling Up in Houston
BY Sarah Max
Austin isn't the only Texas town launching new companies. Here's a look at what's happening in H-Town, five years since the financial crisis.
Couple Entrepreneurs Rekindle Romance by Starting Up
BY Emily Meehan
While it's not uncommon for married couples to go into business together, on this Valentine's Day we take a look at those who started a business inspired by their own love.
5 Tips for Customizing Your Pitch for Every Investor
BY Adam Lieb
Like entrepreneurs, investors also tend to specialize in certain industries. Here's how to cater to all of them.
College Startup Re-Imagines Bike Sharing
BY Marty Jerome
ViaCycle set out to design a GPS-enabled, stationless bike-share system.
Defining Your Business Goals
BY Entrepreneur Staff
When you're just starting up, it's a good idea to set goals for your company and align them with your personal goals as well. Consider this advice for setting goals that are realistic for you.
10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Small-Business Attorney
BY Jane Porter
A quick guide to finding a legal professional that is the right fit for your business.
Incorporating Your Business
BY Entrepreneur Staff
When starting your business, it's worth taking the time to think through which legal structure will be best for you and your business. Here is some guidance on the basics.
What Type of Entrepreneur Are You?
BY Martin Zwilling
When starting up, it helps to know your strengths. Here's how to parse them out.
Business-Buying Search Funds Gain Momentum
BY Kyle Stock
The buy-build-sell strategy is spreading thanks to a few high-profile successes. Here's how it works.Ads by Google
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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."
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