Startup Basics
When you have something to sell, being stuck in one place isn't always a winning idea. Fortunately, there is an alternative.
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Do Small Businesses Really Need the SBA's Help?
BY Carol Tice
The SBA's Small Business Development Centers serve over 500,000 entrepreneurs a year, but they're still on the budget chopping block.
Mark Cuban's 12 Rules for Startups
BY Mark Cuban
The billionaire tech entrepreneur offers his best advice from hiring passionate employees to never hiring a PR firm.
How to Put a New Spin on an Old Idea
BY Carol Tice
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Starting a Business--and Not a Legal Battle
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How to Bootstrap Your Business
BY Michelle Goodman
Starting up a business is a full-time job. So how do you manage it when you already have a full-time job? Here's how a few entrepreneurs juggled both to payoff.
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BY Matthew Toren
For young entrepreneurs, having a mentor -- even one you've never met -- can mean the difference between running a successful business and just dreaming about it.
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BY Sam Hogg
Why big companies would rather buy your company instead of launching their own competitive version.
Richard Branson on How to Avoid Common Startup Mistakes
BY Richard Branson
The celebrated British business mogul shares what he's learned on his entrepreneurial journey.
How Gowalla, Still in Startup Mode, Changed Direction -- Fast
BY John Shinal
With Foursquare fast gaining ground, the location-service startup made difficult changes to its business model. What entrepreneurs can learn from the young company's pivot.
Quiz: Do You Have What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur?
If you're thinking about starting a business, it's time for some personal assessment. Take this informal quiz to see how your personality compares with the popular profile of today's successful entrepreneurs.
Are Small Businesses Really Big Job Creators?
BY Carol Tice
Small businesses create most of the jobs, we've often been told. But is it true? See which two types of businesses have been adding jobs, according to new data.
Lessons Learned from Scary Business Mistakes
BY Adam Toren
Young entrepreneurs often share common stumbles. Here are three tips to avoid making the same startup mistakes.
Steve Jobs' Surprising First Business Venture
BY Jason Fell
Before starting Apple, Jobs and fellow electronics enthusiast Steve Wozniak had another business idea.
Startup Lessons from David Cohen and the TechStars
BY Carol Tice
Though the TechStars program lasts three months, participants say the entrepreneurship lessons will stick with them forever. Here's a snapshot of what they learned.
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BY Carol Tice
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