Innovators
BY Jenna Schnuer
A tech startup helps burgeoning designers connect with U.S. manufacturers -- and paves the way for a small-business boom that's made in the USA. Richard Branson on Taking Risks
BY Richard Branson
Stepping out of your comfort zone is unavoidable if you want to truly grow your business. Virgin's CEO discusses some of his own risky decisions and how they helped him grow an empire. NASA-Inspired Technology Boosts Menswear Line
BY Millie Kerr
How four MIT students created stylish business clothing from specialized fabrics that breathe, regulate heat, zap moisture and neutralize the bacteria that causes body odor. Beyond the Food Truck: 10 Unique Mobile Businesses
BY Kathleen Davis
From dog grooming to vintage accessories, many entrepreneurs are taking their businesses on the road. Crowdfunding Platform Offers Entrepreneurs Access to Money and Mentorship
BY Catherine Clifford
CrowdIt, which launches today, is a new online portal which brings together access to capital and professional expertise. It calls itself a 'virtual incubator.' Cutting-Edge Startups Leading the Robotic Revolution
BY Jennifer Wang
With commercial applications that can improve business performance and enhance lifestyles, intelligent machines are making waves in an array of industry sectors -- and startups are leading the charge. A New Startup Financing Model and the Passionate Voices Behind It
BY Michelle Goodman
Frustrated by the lack of access to startup capital, three serial entrepreneurs lobbied Congress to legalize crowdfund investing -- and won. The Serial Entrepreneur Who Is Tackling E-Waste With EcoATMs
BY Katherine Duncan
Automated kiosks that buy back used electronics aim to ease the electronic waste burden and put cash in consumers' pockets. Downtown Las Vegas Reimagined as a Startup (Photos)
BY Teri Evans
In the last of a four-part series on Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh's Downtown Project, we look at the city in the process of reinvention. Inside the Shutterstock Zeitgeist
BY Jennifer Wang
Here's how one 'trep went from amateur photographer to web mogul, serving up the visuals that enliven the way we work, study, purchase and play. World-Champion Skier Jeremy Bloom's Unconventional Path to Entrepreneurship
BY John Patrick Pullen
He missed his shot at Olympic gold, his football career was sidelined by injuries. He has dabbled in modeling and TV presenting. Now, the golden boy may have finally found his footing, in what once would have seemed an unlikely arena: entrepreneurship. Richard Branson on How to Train Your Employees
BY Richard Branson
The billionaire entrepreneur on how to help your staff grow their careers and stay passionate about your business. Glimpse the Future: Inspirational Inventors in the Spotlight
BY Catherine Clifford
President Obama salutes 11 innovators in a ceremony at the White House today. Marketing Wizard Seth Godin on Success and Inspiration
BY Corie Brown
He has one of the most-loved marketing blogs, has penned more than a dozen bestselling books and launched a social site that attracts more than 50 million viewers per month. Yet he makes little effort to cultivate a following. Here, in his first-ever major profile, Seth Godin shares how he does it. Richard Branson on Entrepreneurial Determination
BY Richard Branson
The super successful business owner on what it takes to make it as an entrepreneur.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. Richard Branson on Dealing With Setbacks
BY Rod Kurtz
Virgin's visionary founder opens up about taking chances, making mistakes and why stumbling is an essential part of entrepreneurship. Richard Branson Shares Business and Life Lessons From His Mother
BY Richard Branson
The wildly successful businessman shares the five lessons that his mom taught him that guide him in his life and work. 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. Entrepreneur of 2012: Limor Fried
BY Jennifer Wang
Adafruit's innovative DIY open-source electronic hardware kits make founder Limor Fried our Entrepreneur of 2012. Richard Branson on the Entrepreneurs He Admires
BY Richard Branson
The world-famous entrepreneur and highlights some of the businesspeople that have inspired him. Online Pioneer Steve Case on the Future of Entrepreneurship
BY Christopher Hann
Steve Case emerged from the most maligned merger in American business history to become one of the nation's leading proponents of entrepreneurship. 10 Ways You Can Be More Like Richard Branson
BY Jason Fell
Examples from the billionaire entrepreneur's career can help you be a better business owner. Alamo Drafthouse Strikes Gold by Redefining the Cinema Experience
BY Jason Ankeny
While corporate-owned multiplexes have faced declining attendance, one indie theater chain is bucking the trend. 