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A Young Entrepreneur's Best Friend is His... Mom?
BY Adam Toren
A helping hand from mom -- or dad -- can be vital for newbie entrepreneurs. Here are six ways to make your career in entrepreneurship more palatable to them.
Finding the Right Mentor to Help Grow Your Business
BY Brad Sugars
A look at how advisors can help you more than any business book ever could.
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BY Jane Porter
Bring on the boomers. Consider this advice when designing a store where boomers are the customers.
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Smaller Retailers Tap Into the Power of Digital Displays
BY Lisa Girard
Four retailers illustrate how digital signs can help attract customers and boost revenue.
Play Video How to Legally Protect Your Home If Your Business Is Sued (Video)
BY Mark J. Kohler
Before starting up, it's important to set up protections for your personal assets, including your home. Here, attorney Mark Kohler explains.
Play Video How to Deal With Copycats (Video)
BY Colleen DeBaise
If you're first to market, it's not unusual for others to rip off your product. Hear entrepreneur Michael Aiello's story, plus tips from Pinterest investor Brian Cohen on handling knock-offs.
Crowdfunding Nets Millions For Game Developers
BY Lyneka Little
Rather than wait for Zynga to scoop up your young gaming company, crowdfunding may be the next best thing.
Play Video How to Prioritize As an Entrepreneur (Video)
BY Jen Groover
The first step in setting priorities as an entrepreneur is to view your business life as something that enriches your personal life and vice-versa, says serial entrepreneur Jen Groover.
Why Innovation Dies
BY Steve Blank
Author Steve Blank argues that the road for innovation does not go through committee.
When the Product Is the Marketing, and Vice Versa
BY Tim Berry
Sometimes the product itself is the marketing. In those rare cases, businesses can thrive without organized marketing.
Startup CEOs Crave Venture Capital, Not Crowdsourcing
BY Carol Tice
Though the passage of the JOBS Act opened the doors for crowdfunding, many startups are still seeking funding from venture capital firms, according to a new study.
Karmaloop's Greg Selkoe on Social Media and the Verge Culture
BY Maria Muto-Porter
A discussion with Karmaloop's founder and CEO Greg Selkoe on how innovative techniques and practical thinking helped his company thrive in today's ever changing fashion marketplace.
Could You Charge 70% More With a Better Business Name?
BY Carol Tice
Is your small business stuck charging low prices for your products or services? The problem might not be what you're selling. Here's how one business raised prices by changing its name.
Play Video How to Create Buzz on No Budget (Video)
BY Colleen DeBaise
Local Bigwig's Ray Madronio turned to big players in his industry to get free marketing help for his startup. Hear how he did it, plus expert tips.Ads by Google
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