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A Startup Aims to Fill a Hole in the Housekeeping Market

A Startup Aims to Fill a Hole in the Housekeeping Market

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A trio of ad execs launches a line of air fresheners for modern men.
April 6, 2013 in Business Ideas
Fresh Idea: The Unlikely Inspiration Behind Food-Saver FreshPaper

Fresh Idea: The Unlikely Inspiration Behind Food-Saver FreshPaper

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Kavita Shukla spoke at the Women in the World Summit today about finding inspiration in uncommon places.
April 5, 2013 in Business Ideas
The 10 Fastest-Growing Industries for Small Business

The 10 Fastest-Growing Industries for Small Business

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Here's a rundown of what's hot for businesses with less than $10 million in annual revenue.
April 2, 2013 in Business Ideas
How to Stop Making Excuses and Run With Your Business Idea

How to Stop Making Excuses and Run With Your Business Idea

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There will never be a "perfect" time to start your business, so why not start now?
March 26, 2013 in Business Ideas
The 'Etsy Economy' and Changing the Way We Shop

The 'Etsy Economy' and Changing the Way We Shop

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The online handmade marketplace is seeking to reimagine retail.
March 22, 2013 in Business Ideas
Startup Snapshot: Oklahoma City

Startup Snapshot: Oklahoma City

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A look at a surprising startup city, plus three other locations to keep your eye on.
March 20, 2013 in Business Ideas
Nonprofit Incubator Teaches Low-Income Women to Build Restaurant Businesses

Nonprofit Incubator Teaches Low-Income Women to Build Restaurant Businesses

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The story of one La Cocina graduate and her quest to cook up authentic Mexican tastes.
March 19, 2013 in Business Ideas
Seth Godin on the 3 Essential Skills Every Entrepreneur Should Cultivate

Seth Godin on the 3 Essential Skills Every Entrepreneur Should Cultivate

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Changing your way of thinking can change your whole approach to your business. Here's how.
March 14, 2013 in Finding Ideas
Behold Some of Baton Rouge's New Ventures

Behold Some of Baton Rouge's New Ventures

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Louisiana's capital city is more than just the home of Louisiana State University. Here's a look at entrepreneurs setting up shop there.
March 12, 2013 in Business Ideas
Seth Godin on Why You Can't Wait to Get Noticed

Seth Godin on Why You Can't Wait to Get Noticed

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Success won't be handed to you and the traditional safety net has disappeared, so why not jump in?
March 7, 2013 in Evaluating Your Idea
Baton Rouge Turns Up the Heat With New Startups

Baton Rouge Turns Up the Heat With New Startups

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The capital of Louisiana is a petrochemical and manufacturing hub, a thriving college town, and home to several hot startups.
March 7, 2013 in Business Ideas
'Impact Entrepreneurship' Places Importance on Social Consciousness

'Impact Entrepreneurship' Places Importance on Social Consciousness

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As a social-impact entrepreneur, you need more than a passion for doing good. Here's how some 'treps are putting their chops to work to run successful enterprises and make the world a better place.
March 6, 2013 in Business Ideas
Maintaining Your Startup's Focus

Maintaining Your Startup's Focus

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Too many passions can derail you. Find one that sticks.
March 5, 2013 in Business Ideas
Web Startup Will Find the Best Parking Spot

Web Startup Will Find the Best Parking Spot

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Ben Sann was a junior in high school when he came up with an idea for a website that would post the rates of parking garages all over New York. BestParking.com has now grown to include six cities.
March 2, 2013 in Business Ideas
A Look Inside NYC's Entrepreneurial Landscape

A Look Inside NYC's Entrepreneurial Landscape

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A new exhibit at New York's Tenement Museum explores a century of the city's immigrant small-business owners, while the city government champions its growing tech startup community.
March 1, 2013 in Business Ideas
A Look Inside Washington D.C.'s Startup Scene

A Look Inside Washington D.C.'s Startup Scene

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Politicians aren't the only movers and shakers in the U.S. capital. A highly educated population and revitalized urban core make Washington, D.C., an ideal spot for launching a new venture, according to these eight startups.
March 1, 2013 in Business Ideas
Seth Godin on Dealing With Critics and Rejection

Seth Godin on Dealing With Critics and Rejection

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The popular marketing guru on how to deal with rejection and still unlock your ability to do amazing things.
February 28, 2013 in Business Ideas
Creative Problem-Solving Strategies to Test Your Business Idea

Creative Problem-Solving Strategies to Test Your Business Idea

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How to use an approach called 'design thinking' when you're creating a new product or business.
February 28, 2013 in Finding Ideas
Most New Business Ideas Hatching for 6 or More Months

Most New Business Ideas Hatching for 6 or More Months

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A new report shows that most new business owners spend months working on their business plan prior to starting up.
February 28, 2013 in Business Ideas
The Future of the Subscription Economy

The Future of the Subscription Economy

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Last year may have given rise to a surge in startup-subscription services, but will larger competitors joining in this year spoil the mood?
February 26, 2013 in Business Ideas
How to Test Your Business Ideas

How to Test Your Business Ideas

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Rather than viewing your business goals as a straight line, try this method of zigzagging your way to success.
February 22, 2013 in Evaluating Your Idea
Lessons from Seth Godin on Embracing Uncertainty

Lessons from Seth Godin on Embracing Uncertainty

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Why getting comfortable with failure is part of the entrepreneurial struggle.
February 21, 2013 in Evaluating Your Idea
How to Find Suppliers for a New Business

How to Find Suppliers for a New Business

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Navigating supplier relationships is just one of the many challenges facing new business owners. Here are some basics for those just starting out.
February 19, 2013 in Retail Center
Former NFL Running Back Tiki Barber Creates Online Marketplace for Athletes

Former NFL Running Back Tiki Barber Creates Online Marketplace for Athletes

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The ex-New York Giants star on his new venture and how his time as an athlete prepared him to become an entrepreneur.
February 19, 2013 in Business Ideas
Unlocking Business Ideas Hidden in the Natural World

Unlocking Business Ideas Hidden in the Natural World

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A look at how the growing field of biomimicry has led to innovations inspired by nature.
February 19, 2013 in Business Ideas
College Startup Re-Imagines Bike Sharing

College Startup Re-Imagines Bike Sharing

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ViaCycle set out to design a GPS-enabled, stationless bike-share system.
February 13, 2013 in Business Ideas
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"I love to compete. I want to get out there and kick your ass in the business world. That is what inspires me."

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."

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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."

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"The secret to success lies in the gap between dream and reality."

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"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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