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Four Fast-Growing Niches in the Travel Business

Four Fast-Growing Niches in the Travel Business

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Have a passion for the travel business? Consider these four niches that are quickly winning over weekend warriors.
July 26, 2011 in Business Ideas
Camping's Extreme Makeover

Camping's Extreme Makeover

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Luxury tents, king-size beds, gourmet chefs, Wi-Fi. Welcome to the new business opportunities of not really roughing it.
July 26, 2011 in Business Ideas
Food Trucks 101: How to Start a Mobile Food Business

Food Trucks 101: How to Start a Mobile Food Business

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Want to take your recipes on the road? Here are the basics.
July 25, 2011 in Restaurant Center
The Innovators: Union Square Hospitality Group's Danny MeyerPlay Video

The Innovators: Union Square Hospitality Group's Danny Meyer (Video)

The New York restaurateur talks about starting and growing a successful business.
July 20, 2011 in Restaurant Center
Five Businesses Born at a Bar

Five Businesses Born at a Bar

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The back-of-the-napkin business plan is not just a myth. Here are just a few examples of business ideas that took shape over drinks.
June 21, 2011 in Business Ideas
Gourmet Coffee Bars: A Caffeine-Fueled Comparison

Gourmet Coffee Bars: A Caffeine-Fueled Comparison

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We look at some of the more notable coffee shops around the U.S.
June 21, 2011 in Restaurant Center
Knowledge on Tap: The Business of a Beer Sommelier

Knowledge on Tap: The Business of a Beer Sommelier

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How one beer lover tanked his career in favor of teaching people about his beverage of choice
June 21, 2011 in Restaurant Center
Why Keeping a Business Idea Secret Can BackfirePlay Video

Why Keeping a Business Idea Secret Can Backfire (Video)

At our Entrepreneur Magazine Roundtable, entrepreneurs extolled the benefits of sharing business ideas liberally.
June 21, 2011 in Evaluating Your Idea
This Crowdsourcing Site Helps Turn Business Ideas into Money

This Crowdsourcing Site Helps Turn Business Ideas into Money

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Ahhha.com is a social network that taps the collective wisdom of the masses.
June 7, 2011 in Evaluating Your Idea
Aging Boomers Become a Business Idea Goldmine

Aging Boomers Become a Business Idea Goldmine

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The active aging population holds numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs who can fill a niche.
June 6, 2011 in Hot Trends
'Breastaurants' Ring Up Big Profits

'Breastaurants' Ring Up Big Profits

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Restaurants that woo men with attractive waitresses, big beer selections & giant TVs are winning loyal customers--and raking in revenues.
May 24, 2011 in Hot Trends
How Zite's iPad Magazine Is Bringing Browsing Back

How Zite's iPad Magazine Is Bringing Browsing Back

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A hit from the start, this Vancouver, B.C.-based company delivers an (increasingly) personal reading experience for tablet-toters. Plus, a look at other ground-breaking businesses in the media space.
May 24, 2011 in Business Ideas
How Yellow+Blue Is Making a Difference in the Wine Business

How Yellow+Blue Is Making a Difference in the Wine Business

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The Chester, Penn.-based wine company's early success shatters long-held industry standards. Plus, a look at other game-changers in the beverages industry.
May 24, 2011 in Business Ideas
How Yipit Is Upending the Daily Discount Model

How Yipit Is Upending the Daily Discount Model

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This new service scans the web to aggregate offers. Plus, a look at other game-changing companies catering to bargain hunters.
May 24, 2011 in Business Ideas
How ShareSquare Is Leading the QR-Code Marketing Pack

How ShareSquare Is Leading the QR-Code Marketing Pack

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This Los Angeles-based company helps fans connect with bands and brands using quick-response codes. Plus, a look at other game-changers in the social-media space.
May 24, 2011 in Business Ideas
How Polyvore Became a Trend-Setter in Social Shopping

How Polyvore Became a Trend-Setter in Social Shopping

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This online community tells your network what to wear. Plus, a look at more ground-breakers in social commerce.
May 24, 2011 in Retail Center
How Mobile Roadie Became a Leader in Do-It-Yourself Apps

How Mobile Roadie Became a Leader in Do-It-Yourself Apps

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This self-service app creator aims to make it cheap and easy to go mobile. Plus, a look at other game-changers in the mobile space.
May 24, 2011 in Business Ideas
How Rest Assured Is Filling a Niche in the Senior-Care Market

How Rest Assured Is Filling a Niche in the Senior-Care Market

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This Lafayette, Ind.-based company lets seniors and their families know that someone has their backs. Plus, other game-changers meeting the needs of older consumers.
May 24, 2011 in Business Ideas
How H.U.M.A.N. Is Breaking Through As the Next-Generation Snack Machine

How H.U.M.A.N. Is Breaking Through As the Next-Generation Snack Machine

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This vending company reinvents the business by stocking health and information. Plus, a look at other game-changers in the health space.
May 24, 2011 in Business Ideas
What Makes a Company BrilliantPlay Video

What Makes a Company Brilliant (Video)

Want to be on next year's 100 Brilliant Companies list? Entrepreneur Editor-in-Chief Amy Cosper explains how the magazine makes its picks.
May 24, 2011 in Business Ideas
Business Incubators for a Variety of Niches

Business Incubators for a Variety of Niches

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A growing number of specialized, market-specific business accelerators are helping entrepreneurs around the country get their businesses off the ground
April 26, 2011 in Hot Trends
Seven Growth Sectors in Green Business

Seven Growth Sectors in Green Business

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Instead of knocking, sometimes opportunity shows up as a crisis.
March 8, 2011 in Hot Trends
A Social Entrepreneur Helps Homeless Dogs

A Social Entrepreneur Helps Homeless Dogs

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A restaurateur develops a line of clothing to help control the pet population.
February 22, 2011 in Pet Business Center
An Entrepreneur Brings Upscale Restaurants to Airports

An Entrepreneur Brings Upscale Restaurants to Airports

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The terminal case of sorry sandwiches that travelers must suffer through in most airports may finally be sent packing.
February 22, 2011 in Restaurant Center
Eco-Conscious Entrepreneurs Clean Up with a Soap Business

Eco-Conscious Entrepreneurs Clean Up with a Soap Business

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A couple turns restaurants' cooking oil into soap -- and sells it back to the establishments.
February 22, 2011 in Restaurant Center
Innovator: Shopkick's Cyriac Roeding Reinvents Retail

Innovator: Shopkick's Cyriac Roeding Reinvents Retail

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Meet Cyriac Roeding, the man reinventing shopping for the mobile era.
February 22, 2011 in Retail Center
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