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10 Questions to Ask Yourself When Testing a Business Idea

10 Questions to Ask Yourself When Testing a Business Idea

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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.
February 4, 2013 in Business Ideas
A Business Idea for the Big Game -- And Beyond

A Business Idea for the Big Game -- And Beyond

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In the tradition of solving consumers' problems, two young treps set out to eradicate the hangover.
February 3, 2013 in Business Ideas
How to Reframe Your Thinking to Sell Your Business Ideas

How to Reframe Your Thinking to Sell Your Business Ideas

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Four tips to help you sell ideas, even if you hate sales.
January 30, 2013 in Sales Techniques
Video: Jason Lucash on Why Humor Can Be an Entrepreneur's Best ResourcePlay Video

Jason Lucash on Why Humor Can Be an Entrepreneur's Best Resource (Video)

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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.
January 28, 2013 in Video
College Entrepreneur Creates Wireless Headphones

College Entrepreneur Creates Wireless Headphones

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A young DJ mixes up a wireless sound solution with his startup EarTop.
January 26, 2013 in Success Stories
Video: Limor Fried on Making DIY Look EasyPlay Video

Limor Fried on Making DIY Look Easy (Video)

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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.
January 25, 2013 in Success Stories
Is It Time to Let Go of Your Business Idea?

Is It Time to Let Go of Your Business Idea?

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Four tips to help you know if your idea has run its course.
January 22, 2013 in Leadership
Roll It Your Way: Customization and Automation Set U-Sushi Apart

Roll It Your Way: Customization and Automation Set U-Sushi Apart

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Jeremy Umland came up with a quick-serve sushi concept: Customers design their own rolls at the counter, then a kitchen full of automated machines helps cooks prepare them for takeout in just minutes.
January 18, 2013 in Franchises
Richard Branson on Business Ideas in the Growing Health-and-Wellness Industry

Richard Branson on Business Ideas in the Growing Health-and-Wellness Industry

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The health and wellness sector is growing, the famous entrepreneur explains why you should get on board.
January 15, 2013 in Innovation
8 Ways to Come Up With a Business Idea

8 Ways to Come Up With a Business Idea

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If you're planning to start a business, you first need to figure out a winning concept. Consider these strategies to help get your creative juices flowing.
January 15, 2013 in Business Ideas
How to Motivate Creative Employees

How to Motivate Creative Employees

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Four tips to help you inspire creative employees to share new business ideas.
January 14, 2013 in Motivation and Retention
How a New Take on the Stroller Snagged $20 Million in Funding

How a New Take on the Stroller Snagged $20 Million in Funding

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4moms, an inventive child-care products business plans to build tech into strollers and infant seats.
January 14, 2013 in Venture Capital
College Entrepreneur Dives Into Niche Business

College Entrepreneur Dives Into Niche Business

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A University of Oregon grad turns his love of coral into a thriving niche business.
January 12, 2013 in Profiles
Zipcar Timeline: From Business Idea to IPO to $500 Million Buyout

Zipcar Timeline: From Business Idea to IPO to $500 Million Buyout

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A timeline of the car-sharing service, from inception through public offering to buyout offer.
January 2, 2013 in Success Stories
How to Turn a Worthless Business Idea into a Million-Dollar Startup

How to Turn a Worthless Business Idea into a Million-Dollar Startup

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If you're dreaming about starting a business, you'll need to start validating your idea if you want to really make a go of it. Here's how to begin.
January 2, 2013 in Evaluating Your Idea
How to Sharpen Your Decision-Making Skills

How to Sharpen Your Decision-Making Skills

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Four ways to merge your brain and gut for better outcomes.
December 31, 2012 in Growth Strategies
How a Leather Designer Keeps Musicians Traveling in Style

How a Leather Designer Keeps Musicians Traveling in Style

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Ryan Barr, founder of WhippingPost.com, makes durable leather goods for musicians, including a "picker's wallet" with a dedicated stitched pocket for a guitar pick.
December 29, 2012 in Profiles
How to Find New Business Ideas in Everyday Life

How to Find New Business Ideas in Everyday Life

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Three tips to help you find new business opportunities in unexpected places.
December 27, 2012 in Business Ideas
100 Things You'll Need to Know About in 2013

100 Things You'll Need to Know About in 2013

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With 2012 very nearly in the rearview mirror, check out this list of what you are going to hear about, talk about and spend your money on in 2013.
December 26, 2012 in Go Forward
How Hyperink Aims to Reinvent Publishing

How Hyperink Aims to Reinvent Publishing

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See how Kevin Gao, the founder of Hyperink, is re-thinking the e-book publishing industry by focusing on niche content.
December 11, 2012 in Business Ideas
Fitness Instructor Creates a Sweat-Proof Headband

Fitness Instructor Creates a Sweat-Proof Headband

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A workout frustration led fitness instructor Donna Browning to create Sweaty Bands.
November 11, 2012 in Business Ideas
Papernomad Makes Biodegradable Sleeves for Mobile Devices

Papernomad Makes Biodegradable Sleeves for Mobile Devices

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A low-tech material protects high-tech products and reduces waste.
November 10, 2012 in Business Ideas
An Entrepreneurial American Couple Conquer Paris' Food Scene

An Entrepreneurial American Couple Conquer Paris' Food Scene

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With a little experience and their own money an American couple opens a wine bar and restaurant in the City of Light.
October 27, 2012 in Business Ideas
Tech-Savvy and Fashion-Forward: A Look at Today's Stylish Startups

Tech-Savvy and Fashion-Forward: A Look at Today's Stylish Startups

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Making it big in the fashion world has always been a tall task. Here's a look at how three startups are using technology to find an 'in' with customers and brands.
October 25, 2012 in Starting a Business
David Segal on DAVIDsTEA: North America's Next Starbucks?

David Segal on DAVIDsTEA: North America's Next Starbucks?

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While this startup likely won't topple the reigning queen of coffee anytime soon, the skill and backing required to open up shop across North America shouldn't be underestimated.
October 23, 2012 in Social Media

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