Starting a Business

Not sure how to start your business? Whether you're looking to start a small business or are searching for grants, discover all the steps to starting a business.

Long Work Hours Lead to Burnout — Not Productivity. Learn When to Step Back From Certain Tasks — And When to Step Up

Fatigue is a reality for many of us, but how can we learn to do less and figure out where to really focus our efforts to become truly effective entrepreneurs?

4 Actions Start-Up Founders Need to Take (But Often Overlook) to Protect Their Business

Here are four key actions that early-stage founders need to take to reduce the potential for catastrophic antitrust violations down the road

Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur? These Values and Behaviors Are Your Guide

The worst thing that can happen is that you will fail — and then you will really be on the road to entrepreneurial success!

Real estate investor and entrepreneur Paul Morris breaks down the truth inside the $418 million National Association of Realtors settlement.

How PR Can Build Trust and Credibility for Real Estate Brands

Follow these insights and actionable tips for leveraging PR to enhance the reputation and visibility of your real estate brands.

3 Emerging Trends Shaping the Future of Real Estate

These three innovations are reshaping the real estate industry — discover tips for effectively covering these trends.

Young Entrepreneurs Often Make These Tax Mistakes. Here's How to Avoid Them.

The right tax tactics and guidance may help you run a business and achieve your objectives more confidently.

5 Industries That Will Most Likely Never Adopt a Subscription Model

Many industries are adopting a subscription model — but these five well-known industries will probably never make the full jump.

Beware the Temptation of Dishonesty — How One Lie Could Sink Your Business

Let's explore the pivotal role of honesty in the entrepreneurial journey and uncover the risks associated with weaving a web of deceit.

An essential component of SEO, link building is not just a 'Set them and forget them' proposition, but a dance of skills and strategies.

Want to Test Your Business Idea Without Spending Much Money? Use the "Mousetrap" Model

Instead of building products and then learning who wants them, you can test demand before really investing your time and energy.

From $0 to $10 Million — Here's How to Build a Winning Prop Trading Team

Do you need to know what skill set is required to be a successful leader in one of the most rapidly changing niches in finance? This article sums up the recommendations of a "prop trading" pioneer.

This Dad Started a Side Hustle to Save for His Daughter's College Fund — Then It Earned $1 Million and Caught Apple's Attention

In 2015, Greg Kerr, now owner of Alchemy Merch, was working as musician when he noticed a lucrative opportunity.

This Insurance Agent Started a Side Hustle Inspired By Nostalgia for His Home State — Now It Earns Nearly $40,000 a Month

After moving to New York City, Danny Trejo started a business to stay in touch with his roots — literally.

By improving the start and finish of your pitch you can instantly help stand out from the crowd and increase your chance of raising venture capital.

Avoid These 9 Pitch Deck Mistakes When Asking Others For Money

Crafting an efficient pitch deck requires serious effort, but at least it's not wandering in the dark since certain rules are shaped by decades of relationships between startups and investors.

4 Steps to Take Before Asking Investors for Money

Entrepreneurs need to ensure their company has sufficient capital. Raising funds is a fundamental way to do so.

How to Better Manage Your Brand's Reputation in the Digital Age

In the review economy, a proactive approach to addressing complaints can help brands rise above negativity.

How to Maintain Brand Authenticity in an Increasingly Skeptical World

What does it mean to be truly authentic, and how do you convey authenticity to consumers? Here's what you need to know.

How This Entrepreneurial Couple Is Revolutionizing Brand Loyalty

Wife and husband co-founders Amanda Huh and Stephen George discuss the launch and growth of their powerful membership platform Amaze.

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Side Hustle

This Dad Started a Side Hustle to Save for His Daughter's College Fund — Then It Earned $1 Million and Caught Apple's Attention

In 2015, Greg Kerr, now owner of Alchemy Merch, was working as musician when he noticed a lucrative opportunity.

Starting a Business

This Startup Wants to Grow Your Side Hustle For You, While Cutting You a Monthly Check

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Starting a Business

Ask Co-Founder of Netflix Marc Randolph Anything: How to Watch

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Franchise

3 Ways to Get on The Road to Franchising — And How to Find the Right Business For You

Although franchising contributes significantly to the US economy, most US business schools lack dedicated franchising curriculums. These three sources will help you get started and find out which franchise is right for you.

Side Hustle

This Insurance Agent Started a Side Hustle Inspired By Nostalgia for His Home State — Now It Earns Nearly $40,000 a Month

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Living

'Don't Be Afraid to Do Something That Nobody Understands': How This Entrepreneur Re-Invented His Career and Found Happiness

Chef Joe Gatto, host of "From Scratch," gives his recipe for starting a cooking show, making deep connections through food, and believing in yourself.

Legal

Is the Company Tagline You Want to Use Already Someone Else's Trademark? Here's How to Avoid Legal Issues and Infringement.

Emphasizing the importance for small business owners to ensure that their chosen company taglines or trademarks are not already registered, to avoid potential legal issues and infringement on someone else's intellectual property.

Science & Technology

4 Ways AI Startups Can Avoid Becoming Obsolete

Navigate the AI revolution with these strategic insights to build startups resilient enough to withstand rapid AI advancements and the ever-evolving tech ecosystem.

Fundraising

2 Ways to Instantly Improve Your Pitch

By improving the start and finish of your pitch you can instantly help stand out from the crowd and increase your chance of raising venture capital.

Growing a Business

The Founders of Scott's Protein Balls Share How a Health Crisis Turned Into a Business Opportunity

Lori and Scott Levine created their company when they couldn't find the product they were looking for on the market.

Starting a Business

How to Navigate the Choppy Waters of Startup Valuation

In a landscape where down rounds are rising and a good business idea doesn't always equal financial gain, entrepreneurs must navigate the tricky waters of valuation with a clear-eyed approach to secure the funding they need.