Starting a business
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.
How Niche Players Can Compete Against Big Brands
BY Adam Toren
Being the little fish in a small pond can be advantageous for young entrepreneurs.
Social Media Platform Allows Users to Crowdsource Relationship Advice
BY Michelle Goodman
Can't just let it be? WotWentWrong.com offers assistance for the dumped.
Top U.S. Cities for Women Entrepreneurs (Infographic)
BY Kathleen Davis
A look at which major U.S. cities are the best for women business owners, and seven tips to help them get started.
Play Video A Dose of Advice for Health-Tech Startups (Video)
BY Colleen DeBaise
With the U.S. spending $3 trillion on health care per year, the race is on to improve an inefficient system. We ask entrepreneurs at Blueprint Health accelerator to share their best tips for starting up.
Essential Elements of Working With a Business Partner
BY Paula Andruss
To keep your business running smoothly, it's crucial to have a clear division of duties. Here's how to set up a business with shared responsibilities-- for greater satisfaction and greater rewards.
10 Best States for Starting a Business
BY Catherine Clifford
A U.S. Chamber of Commerce study out this week breaks down what each state in the U.S. is doing to promote small-business growth.
Entrepreneurs See Brighter Days for Their Business, Not the Economy
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
In two surveys released today, small-business owners report being more optimistic about their company's future, though concerns persist about government regulation, the economy, taxes and health care.
Play Video Tips for Launching an Ed-Tech Startup (Video)
BY Colleen DeBaise
As investment grows in education technology, more entrepreneurs are looking to start businesses. Here are tips from those in the trenches.
The 10 Best Cities to Start a Business
BY Jenna Goudreau
A new report ranks the top cities for startups based on lending, business friendliness, hiring pool and local economy.
How an Endurance Coach Helped Change Running Shoes
BY John Patrick Pullen
Running expert Eric Orton developed a new shoe to help athletes put their best foot forward.
The Triple Bottom Line Goal of Sustainable Businesses
BY Grant Davis
A profitable startup that can make the world a better place? It's a win-win.
The Importance of Being Confident: 3 Tips to Startup Success
BY Mike Jones
In launching a startup, a great idea and business acumen are key ingredients. But they're nothing without confidence. Here's how to win over investors, employees and customers.
Play Video 'The Office' Actor Rainn Wilson Builds a Site for Life's Biggest Questions (Video)
BY Bryan Elliott
Growing social networking site SoulPancake aims to be a 'question collective' where users discuss and debate their deepest philosophical quandaries.




