Taking risks
BY Scott Shane
An unstable income is almost always guaranteed when just starting your business, but research shows it's one of the top fears that keeps Americans from becoming entrepreneurs. Train Your Brain to Overcome Fear
BY Nadia Goodman
Three tips to help you get over your fears and take bigger risks. 10 Questions to Ask Before Quitting Your Job to Start a Business
BY Alina Dizik
How do you know when the time is right to make the leap? How to Become Risk Savvy
BY Steve Strauss
Sure, starting and running a business comes with risks. But a savvy entrepreneur knows how to minimize them by taking calculated risks instead of crazy ones. 5 Tips for Generating Breakout Opportunities
BY Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha
Reid Hoffman, investor and co-founder of LinkedIn, and Ben Casnocha, entrepreneur and author, share valuable tips on cultivating and seizing make-or-break opportunities. Grads: Want to Be an Entrepreneur? Get a Job (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
If your heart is set on running your own business, you could raise your odds of success by first getting some experience on your resume and money in the bank. Are You Ready to Pitch Your Product to Investors?
BY Carol Tice
Inventors and entrepreneurs made their case on the debut episode of PBS's "Everyday Edisons" new season, but not all of them seemed quite ready to do so. The Risk-Averse Entrepreneur's Guide to Startup Success
BY Carol Tice
Thinking about starting a small business? Here's a step-by-step guide for how to launch your business in a low-risk way. Entrepreneurs Risk All On 'Gold Rush Alaska.' Would You?
BY Carol Tice
If you'd like to see other entrepreneurs take high-stakes business gambles, nothing beats Discovery Channel's hit Friday-night show 'Gold Rush Alaska.' Why Small Companies Have the Innovation Advantage
BY Sam Hogg
Why big companies would rather buy your company instead of launching their own competitive version.Play Video Toshiba America's CEO on How to Embrace Risk (Video)
BY Behind the Brand
Mark Simons, CEO of Toshiba America Information Systems, discusses how a business can go from good to great by taking risks, not being afraid of failure -- and learning from mistakes. He talks with Bryan Elliott for 'Behind the Brand.'Play Video Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran on Tapping Home Equity for Your Business (Video)
Shark Tank judge and investor Barbara Corcoran on whether pulling equity out of home is still a viable way to fund a business. Taking big risks can be necessary to stay afloat, she says. In bad markets, she has exhausted her options to remain in business.Play Video Seth Godin on Taking Risks and Entrepreneurship (Video)
Business iconoclast Seth Godin talks about trying out new ideas with Bryan Elliott for 'Behind the Brand.'Play Video Seth Godin on Failing Until You Succeed (Video)
Author Seth Godin shares his views on taking risks, challenging the status quo and starting a business with Bryan Elliott for 'Behind the Brand.' (20:34)Play Video 
