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Young Treps Kick Off New Sports Ventures

Young Treps Kick Off New Sports Ventures

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As U.S. schools cut back on arts and sports programs, administrations are increasingly turning to private providers and startups to fill the gap.
February 14, 2013 in Business Ideas
College Startup Re-Imagines Bike Sharing

College Startup Re-Imagines Bike Sharing

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ViaCycle set out to design a GPS-enabled, stationless bike-share system.
February 13, 2013 in Business Ideas
Online Microlenders Offer Capital to Young Businesses

Online Microlenders Offer Capital to Young Businesses

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An eBay merchant quadruples his revenue with help from an online microlender.
February 11, 2013 in Bank Loans and Microloans
What Type of Entrepreneur Are You?

What Type of Entrepreneur Are You?

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When starting up, it helps to know your strengths. Here's how to parse them out.
February 10, 2013 in Starting a Business
What the Year of the Snake Could Mean for Your Business

What the Year of the Snake Could Mean for Your Business

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The Chinese New Year starts this weekend. Here's what the zodiac predicts for your company.
February 8, 2013 in Lifestyle
Hunting for Business Ideas? Consider Looking at These 8 Hot Industries

Hunting for Business Ideas? Consider Looking at These 8 Hot Industries

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Here is a rundown of industries expected to have plenty of room to grow in 2013.
February 7, 2013 in Finding Ideas
Kauffman Foundation's State of Entrepreneurship: A Hopeful Outlook for 2013

Kauffman Foundation's State of Entrepreneurship: A Hopeful Outlook for 2013

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Industry watchers are hopeful that entrepreneurship is on the rise.
February 5, 2013 in Getting Financing
How to Manage the Stress of Uncertainty

How to Manage the Stress of Uncertainty

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Four tips to help you gain control of a new business idea and lower stress.
February 4, 2013 in Growth Strategies
10 Questions to Ask Yourself When Testing a Business Idea

10 Questions to Ask Yourself When Testing a Business Idea

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Need help trying to figure out if that great idea you're passionate about could become a successful business? Here's how to evaluate a potential winner.
February 4, 2013 in Business Ideas
A Business Idea for the Big Game -- And Beyond

A Business Idea for the Big Game -- And Beyond

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In the tradition of solving consumers' problems, two young treps set out to eradicate the hangover.
February 3, 2013 in Business Ideas
New Mentoring Program Aims to Help Lesbian Entrepreneurs

New Mentoring Program Aims to Help Lesbian Entrepreneurs

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StartOut takes a look at the unique challenges LGBT entrepreneurs face and aims to bring the gap with its second annual mentorship program.
January 31, 2013 in Finding Help
What to Look for in an Accelerator Program

What to Look for in an Accelerator Program

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Accelerator programs are exploding in number, promising cash, mentorship, exposure and prestige. Here's what to look for, how to get in and how to reap the rewards.
January 30, 2013 in Starting a Business
Richard Branson on Entrepreneurial Determination

Richard Branson on Entrepreneurial Determination

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The super successful business owner on what it takes to make it as an entrepreneur.
January 28, 2013 in Startup Basics
College Entrepreneur Creates Wireless Headphones

College Entrepreneur Creates Wireless Headphones

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A young DJ mixes up a wireless sound solution with his startup EarTop.
January 26, 2013 in Success Stories
Inspiration for the Downtimes (Infographic)

Inspiration for the Downtimes (Infographic)

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Consider these words of encouragement on the often bumpy road of entrepreneurship.
January 25, 2013 in Business Ideas
What Doesn't Kill You... Makes You an Entrepreneur?

What Doesn't Kill You... Makes You an Entrepreneur?

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Go getter? Problem Solver? Bossy? Here are five signs you may have what it takes to be an entrepreneur.
January 22, 2013 in Starting a Business
Incubator Helps Online Social-Recruitment Tool Take Off

Incubator Helps Online Social-Recruitment Tool Take Off

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AngelPad helps RolePoint, an online recruitment platform, think bigger.
January 22, 2013 in Evaluating Your Idea
Roll It Your Way: Customization and Automation Set U-Sushi Apart

Roll It Your Way: Customization and Automation Set U-Sushi Apart

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Jeremy Umland came up with a quick-serve sushi concept: Customers design their own rolls at the counter, then a kitchen full of automated machines helps cooks prepare them for takeout in just minutes.
January 18, 2013 in Franchises
8 Ways to Come Up With a Business Idea

8 Ways to Come Up With a Business Idea

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If you're planning to start a business, you first need to figure out a winning concept. Consider these strategies to help get your creative juices flowing.
January 15, 2013 in Business Ideas
Photos: Hot Startups Born in Dallas

Hot Startups Born in Dallas

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Entrepreneur is hosting our annual Growth Conference in the Big D today. Here's a look at what some local hot entrepreneurs are up to.
January 10, 2013 in Ask Entrepreneur
Making Freedom Part of the Business Model: How a Young Trep Helped Fuel the Arab Spring

Making Freedom Part of the Business Model: How a Young Trep Helped Fuel the Arab Spring

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Silicon Valley-based AnchorFree gained prominence during the uprisings in the Middle East for helping protestors cover their web tracks. See how the company is doing since the tumult.
January 9, 2013 in Business Ideas
Photographers Refocus on New Ventures

Photographers Refocus on New Ventures

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The line has long blurred between the amateur and professional photographer. Here, three former pro photographers who saw the changes coming early on and reinvented themselves with successful startups.
January 8, 2013 in Profiles
The Rise of Entrepreneurship on College Campuses (Infographic)

The Rise of Entrepreneurship on College Campuses (Infographic)

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The uptick of entrepreneurship among young people across the country is causing many college campuses to add classes or retool out-of-date programs. Here's a snapshot.
January 2, 2013 in Starting a Business
4 Ways to Dip a Toe into Social Entrepreneurship

4 Ways to Dip a Toe into Social Entrepreneurship

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As the number of social-entrepreneurs rise, catering to sustainably-minded ventures makes good business. Here's how to ease into working with these companies and how to grow with the trend too.
December 29, 2012 in Business Ideas
How a Leather Designer Keeps Musicians Traveling in Style

How a Leather Designer Keeps Musicians Traveling in Style

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Ryan Barr, founder of WhippingPost.com, makes durable leather goods for musicians, including a "picker's wallet" with a dedicated stitched pocket for a guitar pick.
December 29, 2012 in Profiles
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