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The Challenges of Starting Up in the Controversial Medical Marijuana Industry
BY Michelle Goodman
Medical marijuana is legal in 18 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. But entering the business can be tricky, since it's still a federal crime to grow, sell or possess marijuana.Obama Goes After 'Patent Trolls'
BY Catherine Clifford
The White House announces executive actions and legislative recommendations Tuesday that aim to protect innovators from frivolous lawsuits.
Entrepreneurship Today: Starting Up Is Optional (Infographic)
BY Andrea Huspeni
Long over are the days when being an entrepreneur was defined solely as being a business owner.The Secret to Successful Product Design? Simplicity.
BY Debra Kaye
The more elegant and straightforward your product design, the easier it will be for you to attract customers. Here are three ways to streamline the way your product looks.Brooklyn Flea's Innovative Take on an Old Idea
BY Jenna Schnuer
A flea market as restaurant incubator, hipster destination and, yes, great place to find a lamp.
The Man Making Jet Packs Possible
BY Jennifer Wang
Flying high with a water-powered jet pack can now be a reality for thrill-seeking tourists thanks to Raymond Li's invention. The Serial Entrepreneur Who Is Tackling E-Waste With EcoATMs
BY Katherine Duncan
Automated kiosks that buy back used electronics aim to ease the electronic waste burden and put cash in consumers' pockets.Creating a Prototype Immediately and 4 More Business Tips From the Week
BY Brian Patrick Eha
Read the best tips of the week from Entrepreneur.com, from why you should build a prototype early to why you need a team of "front stabbers." How to Make Sure There's a Market for Your Business Idea
BY Brad Sugars
No matter how great your idea, if you don't have a solid market, you're wasting your time. Here are four ways to be more strategic about positioning your business idea for the right customers. 3 Ways to Find Your Next Brilliant Product Idea
BY Lewis Howes
How you can harness your best business ideas and bring them to life. 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. 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. 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 Triple Bottom Line Goal of Sustainable Businesses
BY Grant Davis
A profitable startup that can make the world a better place? It's a win-win.Ads by Google
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