Starting a business
BY Diana Ransom
Before protesters engulfed Turkey's Taksim Square, the country had become a rising star for businesses and entrepreneurs.
Maker's Row Ushers in a New Wave of U.S. Manufacturing
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.Startups and Investors Bet on the Drone Economy
BY Cadie Thompson
Entrepreneurs are betting on a future full of flying robots that can do anything from survey crops to make a delivery.
The Challenges of Starting Up in the Controversial Medical Marijuana Industry
BY Michelle Goodman
Medical marijuana is legal in 18 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. But entering the business can be tricky, since it's still a federal crime to grow, sell or possess marijuana.
A Guide to Matchmaking Sites for Co-Founders
BY Andrea Huspeni
Choosing a co-founder can make or break a startup. Check out these matchmaking websites to find the perfect one.Top Tech Entrepreneurs Offer Tips on Starting Up
BY Antonio Neves
Thinking of starting a tech startup? Get ready for a bumpy ride. Tech entrepreneurs Dario Meli and Greg Isenberg talk about the agony and ecstasy of starting up.
Inside a College Entrepreneur's Unique Coat Check Business
BY Jodi Helmer
A stolen jacket leads to a big business for an Indiana University grad.6 Ways Your Startup's Location Can Boost Your Bottom Line
BY Peter S. Cohan
Choosing an office space in a strategic locale can help grow your business. Here are six factors to keep in mind when considering where to base your business.
Play Video Tips for Starting a Fashion-Tech Business (Video)
BY Colleen DeBaise
Digital is disrupting a stylish, multibillion-dollar global enterprise. We talk to three fashion-tech entrepreneurs about their best advice for starting up.
Startup Advice From 7 Successful Entrepreneurs
BY Matt Villano
We spoke with entrepreneurs we admire to cull the single best bit of startup advice they could muster -- and the experiences that led to it.
How to Manage Your Business Partner
BY Alina Dizik
Disagreements and hurt feelings between co-founders can sink a company before it starts. Here are four strategies to set the relationship up for success.
10 Lessons College Won't Teach You -- But Entrepreneurship Will
BY Adam Toren
Think college taught you everything you need to know about the real world? Think again.
10 Habits College Entrepreneurs Should Forget at Graduation
BY Matthew Toren
While college taught you many lessons, here are a few you should make a point to leave on campus.The Real Power of Health Insurance
BY J.D. Roth
Health insurance isn't a nice perk, it's a requirement for anyone choosing to go it alone as an entrepreneur.
Startup Weekend and Startup America Partner to Jumpstart Global Entrepreneurship
BY Jenna Goudreau
With the support of AOL Co-Founder Steve Case, new organization UP Global aims to accelerate startup communities around the world.
U.S. Entrepreneurship Climbs to Highest Level in More Than a Decade (Infographic)
BY Catherine Clifford
More than one in 10 Americans were developing their own business in 2012, according to the U.S. Global Entrepreneurship Monitor released today. Here's a look at the demographics of the community.
Play Video Startups Give Fashion a Tech Makeover (Video)
BY Colleen DeBaise
An app that helps you pick out high heels. An online service that sends you trendy socks. These tech startups aim to give the fashion industry a digital upgrade.
How to Make Sure There's a Market for Your Business Idea
BY Brad Sugars
No matter how great your idea, if you don't have a solid market, you're wasting your time. Here are four ways to be more strategic about positioning your business idea for the right customers.
Crowdfunding Goes Mainstream: Why Donald Trump and Google Are Supporting Grassroots Financing
BY Catherine Clifford
Google and Donald Trump have invested big money in crowdfunding projects, RocketHub and A&E are teaming up, and new CNBC reality show 'Crowd Rules' premieres tonight.
10 Questions to Ask Before Naming Your Business
BY Lisa Girard
A strong business name helps define your company in the market. Here is a guide to making yours meaningful and memorable.
Play Video Unveiling Fashion's Latest Trend: Technology (Video)
BY Colleen DeBaise
The world's most glamorous industry is getting a digital overhaul as investors pour money into a wave of fashion-tech startups.
A Rude Experience Inspires a 'Good' Brand
BY Sarah Max
Kris Wittenberg vowed to put "Be Good to People" on a T-shirt after an unpleasant encounter. Five years later, she's ready to turn her sideline into a main event.
The Ethics Coach on Misrepresentation
BY Gael O'Brien
We tackle the ethical dilemmas of pretending to be bigger than you are, selling products you get for free, and quitting your job to become the competition.
The 10 Best Cities for Entrepreneurs to Live After Graduation (Infographic)
BY Andrea Huspeni
With graduation day just around the corner, find out the best places for new grads to live.



