Business ideas
BY Polly Brewster
You can order just about anything on your smartphone, so why are you stuck in line for nachos at the ballpark? These three startups keep you in your seat and concession stands hopping. Why 'You' May Be Standing in the Way of Your Company's Success
BY Joshua Medcalf
In business, as in life, your preconceived notions can wreck your future potential. To stamp them out, consider an attitude adjustment. 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. The Bitcoin Buzz and How Young Entrepreneurs are Cashing In
BY Andrea Huspeni
Even with its roller-coaster volatility, young entrepreneurs are banking on the digital currency. A Rude Experience Inspires a 'Good' Brand
BY Sarah Max
Kris Wittenberg vowed to put "Be Good to People" on a T-shirt after an unpleasant encounter. Five years later, she's ready to turn her sideline into a main event. 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. Social Media Platform Allows Users to Crowdsource Relationship Advice
BY Michelle Goodman
Can't just let it be? WotWentWrong.com offers assistance for the dumped. 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. Startup Wedding Planners Explore Niche Markets to Stand Out
BY Emily Meehan
To get a piece of the $51-billion wedding market, aspiring entrepreneurs embrace specialty planning services. Fertile Ground for Startups: 10 Sectors of the $207 Billion Cyber-Security Industry Poised to Take Off
BY Catherine Clifford
As businesses move their data processing to the cloud, cyber-security is becoming an increasingly prevalent and mission-critical problem. 5 Essential Ingredients of a Winning Business Idea
BY Stephen Key
Not all ideas make it to market -- no matter how great they seem. How to tell if your idea has legs? Here are five key qualities every good concept should have. How a Breakup Led to an Online Marketplace for Used Engagement Rings
BY Michelle Juergen
After getting dumped, one entrepreneur founded I Do Now I Don't, an e-commerce site that turns heartbreak into cold hard cash. Doing 'Five-Minute Favors' and Other Business Tips From the Week
BY Brian Patrick Eha
The best tips of the week from Entrepreneur.com, from fueling success with generosity to dealing with foreign business associates. VC Heavyweights to Fund Tech Startups Creating Google Glass Apps
BY Brian Patrick Eha
New group called the Glass Collective calls Google's wearable computer "the future" of technology. How to Outwit Your Competition
BY Stephen Key
You don't have to reinvent the wheel to come up with a great business idea. Here are three ways to look at what your competition is doing -- and do it better. A Startup Aims to Fill a Hole in the Housekeeping Market
BY Judy Sutton Taylor
A trio of ad execs launches a line of air fresheners for modern men. Fresh Idea: The Unlikely Inspiration Behind Food-Saver FreshPaper
BY Amy S. Choi
Kavita Shukla spoke at the Women in the World Summit today about finding inspiration in uncommon places. Stop Searching for 'The Next Big Thing:' Tips for Building the Best Business for You
BY Mike Brooks
You don't need a revolutionary business idea to find success in entrepreneurship. Here are five steps for launching a startup that's ideal for you. Grow Your Business By Getting Back to Basics
BY Brad Sugars
You don't have to venture far to find the next big idea. Growing your business is all about knowing where to look for opportunities. Here are five places to start. How to Stop Making Excuses and Run With Your Business Idea
BY Grant Davis
There will never be a "perfect" time to start your business, so why not start now? The Secrets of What Makes a Product Go Viral
BY Nadia Goodman
Author Jonah Berger shares insights from his new book about how ideas and products become contagious. 
