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Starting a Business ![Steve Tobak]()
Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics About Entrepreneurs
A refreshingly objective perspective on what it takes for startups and small businesses to make it and the percentage that actually do.
Education ![John Rampton]()
What's the Smarter Move, Start My Business or Stay in School?
If you know in your heart you want to be an entrepreneur, weigh carefully whether the value of college outweighs the debt you'll carry when you graduate.
Disruption
How Tuft & Needle Disrupted a Tired Mattress Marketplace
With word-of-mouth marketing and a focus on customer service, two friends are becoming the sleeper hit of the mattress industry.
Startups ![Adam Callinan]()
The Finns Are Coming, and They Mean Business
Check out these three cool, innovative Nordic startups that are seeking to expand to the U.S.
Home Improvement ![Catherine Clifford]()
Need a Room Painted? This New Startup Wants to Streamline the Whole Process.
PaintZen, backed by real-estate mogul Barbara Corcoran, launches in New York and San Francisco today.
Entrepreneurs ![Kate Taylor]()
Coke Is Luring Experienced Entrepreneurs to Create New Startups
In Coca-Cola's new platform for entrepreneurs, Coke brings the money and the cachet, while startups (hopefully) help the soda giant reach new markets down the road.
Finance ![Peter Gasca]()
The Golden Rule of Startup Capital: Don't Waste Money
For ambitious entrepreneurs, keep this one rule in mind when preparing your pitch to investors.
Steve Case ![Derek Andersen]()
Steve Case: Great Companies Will Thrive, Despite Where They're Based
The AOL co-founder has been on a tour of cities between the coasts and will soon invest $500,000 in five startups.
Mentors ![Steve Tobak]()
7 Surprising Truths About Mentors
You may think you're in control and everything happens for a reason, but more often than not, things that matter are influenced by others.
Pivots ![Zach Cutler]()
5 Reasons Why Pivots Are Crucial to Today's Businesses
A change in focus can lead to great things by bringing in new customers or providing a much need kick in the pants.
The Grind ![David Chait]()
7 Tips For Hiring The Best Startup Talent
For any entrepreneur, identifying and hiring your first non-founding employees is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make.
Social Entrepreneurs ![Adam Callinan]()
A 'Kool' Nerd's Lessons on Launching a Killer Social Enterprise
How do you build a business that both generates a profit and gives back to a worthy cause? An New York City entrepreneur shares his strategy.
Startups ![Rob Strandberg]()
4 Pieces of Bad Startup Advice That You Should Ignore
Investors will not be impressed if you attempt to pursue these unfounded bits of guidance.
Startups ![Kate Taylor]()
Sick of Apple? Check Out Carrot, a Wireless Vegetable That's Exactly What the Name Suggests.
Carrot pokes fun at Apple and other tech companies by satirizing the all-too-familiar clichés of Silicon Valley product makers.