Business ideas
Seth Godin on Why You Can't Wait to Get Noticed
BY Bryan Elliott
Success won't be handed to you and the traditional safety net has disappeared, so why not jump in? Maintaining Your Startup's Focus
BY Diana Ransom
Too many passions can derail you. Find one that sticks. Creative Problem-Solving Strategies to Test Your Business Idea
BY Nadia Goodman
How to use an approach called 'design thinking' when you're creating a new product or business. Most New Business Ideas Hatching for 6 or More Months
BY Catherine Clifford
A new report shows that most new business owners spend months working on their business plan prior to starting up. The Future of the Subscription Economy
BY Lauren Cannon
Last year may have given rise to a surge in startup-subscription services, but will larger competitors joining in this year spoil the mood? Richard Branson on the Importance of Creative Thinking
BY Richard Branson
Virgin Group's founder answers a reader's question on how his personality drives the success of his business. How to Test Your Business Ideas
BY Lisa Evans
Rather than viewing your business goals as a straight line, try this method of zigzagging your way to success. Lessons from Seth Godin on Embracing Uncertainty
BY Bryan Elliott
Why getting comfortable with failure is part of the entrepreneurial struggle. Unlocking Business Ideas Hidden in the Natural World
BY Jane Porter
A look at how the growing field of biomimicry has led to innovations inspired by nature. Richard Branson on Why Money Isn't Everything
BY Richard Branson
You need a lot of ingredients to launch a successful business, but a big pot of money isn't one of them. Virgin founder Richard Branson explains why. College Startup Re-Imagines Bike Sharing
BY Marty Jerome
ViaCycle set out to design a GPS-enabled, stationless bike-share system. Hunting for Business Ideas? Consider Looking at These 8 Hot Industries
BY Catherine Clifford
Here is a rundown of industries expected to have plenty of room to grow in 2013. 'The Story of Stuff' and How Startups are Heeding Its Message
BY Michael Phillips Moskowitz
Consumerism may have hit a highpoint in the last several decades, but these days the real opportunity resides in our closets. Here's a look at the rise of resale startups. Innovative Event Aims to Merge the Worlds of Fashion and Technology
BY Brian Patrick Eha
Decoded Fashion's hackathon builds technology to change the way designers create clothes and consumers purchase them. 3 Apps to Help You Write a Business Plan
BY Kim Lachance Shandrow
Helpful apps that guide you from brilliant business idea to an actionable plan. How to Manage the Stress of Uncertainty
BY Nadia Goodman
Four tips to help you gain control of a new business idea and lower stress. 10 Questions to Ask Yourself When Testing a Business Idea
BY Jane Porter
Need help trying to figure out if that great idea you're passionate about could become a successful business? Here's how to evaluate a potential winner. A Business Idea for the Big Game -- And Beyond
BY Eric Shapiro
In the tradition of solving consumers' problems, two young treps set out to eradicate the hangover. How to Reframe Your Thinking to Sell Your Business Ideas
BY Nadia Goodman
Four tips to help you sell ideas, even if you hate sales.Play Video Jason Lucash on Why Humor Can Be an Entrepreneur's Best Resource (Video)
BY Diana Ransom
The co-founder of OrigAudio lets viewers in on the top business lessons he's learned along with key tips on how to stand out amid stiff competition. College Entrepreneur Creates Wireless Headphones
BY Jodi Helmer
A young DJ mixes up a wireless sound solution with his startup EarTop.Play Video Limor Fried on Making DIY Look Easy (Video)
BY Diana Ransom
The founder of Adafruit Industries offers insights into how she managed to build a small empire from castaway Altoid tins and other common household items -- and secure the title of Entrepreneur of 2012. Is It Time to Let Go of Your Business Idea?
BY Nadia Goodman
Four tips to help you know if your idea has run its course. 
