Reality TV
Reality TV Show May Hit Too Close to Home in Silicon Valley
BY Carol Tice
A new Bravo show that follows startups through their growing pains is riling the high-tech hotbed. A look at what may be behind all the griping. Retail Decor Tips from the Star of 'Tabatha Takes Over'
BY Gwen Moran
The outspoken business-makeover specialist Tabatha Coffey of Bravo reality show fame dishes on how to keep customers coming back. 6 Low-Cost Ideas for an Interior-Design Makeover
BY Carol Tice
Does your restaurant or store need a face-lift? Consider these budget-minded tactics from a recent episode of 'Restaurant Impossible.' 7 Lessons Every Young Entrepreneur Can Learn From 'Shark Tank'
BY Jonah Lupton
Even as the shark-infested TV show can be intimidating, the business lessons are plentiful. Here are some inspired tips that even off-camera entrepreneurs can learn. Cupcake Wars, Cupcake Champions and the Magic of Brand Extensions
BY Carol Tice
TV spin-offs have something to teach business owners about getting more mileage out of their brands. Consider these five lessons from Cupcake Wars, Project Runway and other reality-TV favorites. Reality Show Win Sweetens Outlook for California Cupcake Business
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
Nothing can catapult a business into the big time like staring in a reality TV show. We check in with one young entrepreneur who scored a win on 'Cupcake Wars.' Could You Charge 70% More With a Better Business Name?
BY Carol Tice
Is your small business stuck charging low prices for your products or services? The problem might not be what you're selling. Here's how one business raised prices by changing its name. Are You Ready to Pitch Your Product to Investors?
BY Carol Tice
Inventors and entrepreneurs made their case on the debut episode of PBS's "Everyday Edisons" new season, but not all of them seemed quite ready to do so. How Guppy 'Treps Fared After a Swim in the 'Shark Tank'
BY Daniel Bortz
Here's a look at what happened to three companies once their young founders got investors to take the bait. Do You Know the Best Way to Grow Your Business?
BY Carol Tice
Once your business launches, it's time to grow. But it's important to grow smart. Here's a look at why the Shark Tank investors passed on one great company after taking a look at its growth plan. The 'Fashion Star' Guide to Connecting the Dots for Customers
BY Carol Tice
The new shopping reality-TV hybrid shows designers and retailers the right way to get customers jazzed about products. Investor Lori Greiner on Her Swim in the 'Shark Tank'
BY Carol Tice
Guest "Shark" and QVC Queen dishes about her time on the reality TV show and what she likes to hear in an entrepreneur's pitch. The Five Things Employees Really Want
BY Carol Tice
The recent 'Undercover Boss' episode on Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen showed exactly what workers really want from their employer. Here's a hint: It's not a raise. How Do You Define Business Success?
BY Carol Tice
After five grueling months mining for gold, Hoffman's crew from 'Gold Rush Alaska' fell short. Here's why setting business goals -- even small ones -- can leave you feeling like a winner. Want to Wow Investors? Bring Your Kids to the Pitch Meeting
BY Carol Tice
See how two inventors fared when they brought their children along to pitch the 'Sharks.' Would You Sell Your Startup Right Now If I Gave You $600,000?
BY Carol Tice
Few business owners expect to get a fat buyout offer while their startup is still on the launch pad. Here's what one business owner did when confronted with an offer. Baristas, the Hooters of Coffee, Tries Reality TV
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
The Seattle coffee chain is holdings auditions to cast "hot young girls as servers" for a new reality show. A recent Tampa casting call, however, came up short. How One Entrepreneur Used the Law of Publicity to Get Investors
BY Carol Tice
Getting turned down by the 'Sharks' was the best thing to happen to one contestant. Snooki, 'Housewives' and the Reality of Celebrity Businesses
BY Diana Ransom
How 15 minutes of fame can lead to as many problems as opportunities. Does Your Business Know When to Stop Selling?
BY Carol Tice
This week's upcoming 'Shark Tank' episode spotlights the importance of learning one often-overlooked overlooked skill: When to stop selling and close the deal. Shark Tank vs. Undercover Boss: Which Are You Tivo-ing?
BY Carol Tice
See what's coming up on both shows this season, which kicks off this week. Live Chat with Shark Tank's Daymond John
BY Teri Evans
One of the sharks from ABC's hit entrepreneur reality show answers your questions about pitching, investing and what it's like in the shark tank. Are You Really in Charge of Your Business?
BY Carol Tice
Business ownership is all about being your own boss and getting to call the shots, except when investors, partners, your spouse or even your mom butt in. How do you stay in control? Will 2012 Be the Year You Start a New Business?
BY Carol Tice
There are some advantages to starting a new business in a downturn. On the reality-TV show Jump Shipp, host Josh Shipp helps would-be entrepreneurs take the plunge. 
