Business ideas
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. Roll It Your Way: Customization and Automation Set U-Sushi Apart
BY Jason Daley
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. Richard Branson on Business Ideas in the Growing Health-and-Wellness Industry
BY Richard Branson
The health and wellness sector is growing, the famous entrepreneur explains why you should get on board. 8 Ways to Come Up With a Business Idea
BY Jane Porter
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. How to Motivate Creative Employees
BY Nadia Goodman
Four tips to help you inspire creative employees to share new business ideas. How a New Take on the Stroller Snagged $20 Million in Funding
BY Gwen Moran
4moms, an inventive child-care products business plans to build tech into strollers and infant seats. College Entrepreneur Dives Into Niche Business
BY Jodi Helmer
A University of Oregon grad turns his love of coral into a thriving niche business. Zipcar Timeline: From Business Idea to IPO to $500 Million Buyout
BY Brian Patrick Eha
A timeline of the car-sharing service, from inception through public offering to buyout offer. How to Turn a Worthless Business Idea into a Million-Dollar Startup
BY Rahul Varshneya
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. How to Sharpen Your Decision-Making Skills
BY Gwen Moran
Four ways to merge your brain and gut for better outcomes. How a Leather Designer Keeps Musicians Traveling in Style
BY Judy Sutton Taylor
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. How to Find New Business Ideas in Everyday Life
BY Nadia Goodman
Three tips to help you find new business opportunities in unexpected places. 100 Things You'll Need to Know About in 2013
BY Catherine Clifford
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. How Hyperink Aims to Reinvent Publishing
BY Maria Muto-Porter
See how Kevin Gao, the founder of Hyperink, is re-thinking the e-book publishing industry by focusing on niche content. Fitness Instructor Creates a Sweat-Proof Headband
BY Paula Andruss
A workout frustration led fitness instructor Donna Browning to create Sweaty Bands. Papernomad Makes Biodegradable Sleeves for Mobile Devices
BY Jodi Helmer
A low-tech material protects high-tech products and reduces waste. An Entrepreneurial American Couple Conquer Paris' Food Scene
BY Bruce Schoenfeld
With a little experience and their own money an American couple opens a wine bar and restaurant in the City of Light. Tech-Savvy and Fashion-Forward: A Look at Today's Stylish Startups
BY Lambeth Hochwald
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. 
