Starting up
BY Martin Zwilling
While not a love story, capitalism is certainly epic. Here's a look at what other forms have emerged in recent years.
Most New Business Ideas Hatching for 6 or More Months
BY Catherine Clifford
A new report shows that most new business owners spend months working on their business plan prior to starting up.
Play Video Taking on Risk, Embracing Rejection and Other Startup Lessons From the Trenches (Video)
BY Teri Evans
What you can learn from the most successful entrepreneurs when faced with these common startup challenges.
Defining Your Business Goals
BY Entrepreneur Staff
When you're just starting up, it's a good idea to set goals for your company and align them with your personal goals as well. Consider this advice for setting goals that are realistic for you.
Hunting for Business Ideas? Consider Looking at These 8 Hot Industries
BY Catherine Clifford
Here is a rundown of industries expected to have plenty of room to grow in 2013.
How a One-Person Show Can Look Bigger to Clients
BY Angela Jia Kim
The key is to provide extra-special treatment, says expert Angela Jia Kim. Your perceived weakness may be your greatest strength.
How Hyperink Aims to Reinvent Publishing
BY Maria Muto-Porter
See how Kevin Gao, the founder of Hyperink, is re-thinking the e-book publishing industry by focusing on niche content.
How to Choose the Best Legal Structure for Your Startup
BY Kara Ohngren
A look at the pros and cons you should consider before deciding on a business structure.
12 Surprising Signs You Could Be an Entrepreneur
BY Grant Cardone
The traits and circumstances many people might consider a liability may actually just be the perfect fuel to drive you as an entrepreneur. Here's why.
The Man Who's Turning Cities Into Trivia Games
BY Brian Patrick Eha
We interview the CEO of a mobile gaming startup that helps urbanites get to know their cities better.
College Students Who Pivoted Into Entrepreneurship
BY Brian Patrick Eha
Picked the wrong major? Young entrepreneurs like Austin Hackett of CrowdHall and Julie Sygiel of Underbrella are finding success outside their college degrees.
Finding Start-Up Success Through Serious School Spirit
BY Kara Ohngren
University of Oregon grad Abraham Choe wanted more university-branded goods. So he launched a business to make it happen.
10 Top Reasons Why First-Time Entrepreneurs Fail
BY Martin Zwilling
You never want to make the same mistake twice, but isn't success sweeter when you don't make any? Here are some reasons why businesses fail and tips for how to avoid it.
How an Eco-Friendly Fashion Startup Landed on Top Retailers' Shelves in 6 Months
BY Eric Shapiro
See how these young treps turned a winning Kickstarter campaign into a thriving business in just a few months.
7 Paybacks an Alma Mater Can Offer Young Entrepreneurs
BY Martin Zwilling
Think university resources are only for students? Here are some ideas for how to best utilize your old school -- even when you're no longer on campus.
One Entrepreneur's Rocky Road to Success After 'Shark Tank'
BY Carol Tice
One of Shark Tank's first entrepreneurs, Tiffany Krumins, talks about dealing with cancer, giving up half of her equity, and the challenges of getting her product made in the U.S.
Alternatives to In-House App Development
BY Jennifer Wang
There are several ways to get your app published on iTunes, here's what you need to know.
Andrew Rasiej on the Next Big Wave in Tech -- And How Young Treps Can Surf It
BY Lyneka Little
The NY Tech Meetup chairman offers his thoughts on the future of social media and helpful resources for starting up today.
Kidworth Hopes to Turn Enterprising Youngsters into Kidpreneurs
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
See how the youth-oriented financial services company aims to cultivate more than one million young entrepreneurs.
The Changing Path to Entrepreneurship: A Look at Alternatives to Business School
BY Matt Villano
To become an entrepreneur, it might behoove you to study something different. Here's more about some of the alternative courses and programs picking up steam among aspiring entrepreneurs.
How to Know When to Start Your Own Business (Infographic)
BY Catherine Clifford
There is always a reason why it's the right time to start your own business.
Could Faculty Entrepreneurs Drive Innovation?
BY Brian Patrick Eha
To spur innovation, some support giving academics more freedom to start entrepreneurial ventures.
4 Start-Up Accounting Tips for the Young Trep
BY Amrik Randhawa
When launching a new business, young entrepreneurs tend to forget one very important element: their books. Here's how to avoid making that mistake.



