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A Young Entrepreneur's Best Friend is His... Mom?

A Young Entrepreneur's Best Friend is His... Mom?

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A helping hand from mom -- or dad -- can be vital for newbie entrepreneurs. Here are six ways to make your career in entrepreneurship more palatable to them.
May 11, 2012 in Startup Basics
Reality Show Win Sweetens Outlook for California Cupcake Business

Reality Show Win Sweetens Outlook for California Cupcake Business

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Nothing can catapult a business into the big time like staring in a reality TV show. We check in with one young entrepreneur who scored a win on 'Cupcake Wars.'
May 9, 2012 in Branding
An Inside Look at Arizona State University's SkySong Incubator

An Inside Look at Arizona State University's SkySong Incubator

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Before you start up, you might want to consider getting a little help. Here's a look at how one incubator is successfully giving students and non-students a hand.
May 8, 2012 in The 'Treps
Going Out Tonight? Zoom In, Point And Click

Going Out Tonight? Zoom In, Point And Click

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New nightlife apps from three young treps give scenesters the inside scoop before setting foot inside a bar or club.
May 5, 2012 in Apps & Software
Crowdfunding Nets Millions For Game Developers

Crowdfunding Nets Millions For Game Developers

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Rather than wait for Zynga to scoop up your young gaming company, crowdfunding may be the next best thing.
May 4, 2012 in Starting a Business
Daymond John on Engaging Young Entrepreneurs and Building a Better Business

Daymond John on Engaging Young Entrepreneurs and Building a Better Business

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The 'Shark Tank' investor shares his thoughts on youth and entrepreneurship, as well as business trends and using social media.
April 24, 2012 in Leadership
How a 9-Year-Old Entrepreneur's Business Went Viral

How a 9-Year-Old Entrepreneur's Business Went Viral

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Millions of people have tuned into an 11-minute video of entrepreneur Caine Monroy's cardboard arcade creation, but how did that video catch on when so many others don't? To figure it out, we asked the experts to give us their best viral-video tips.
April 21, 2012 in Young Entrepreneurs
Video: Serial 'Trep Gurbaksh Chahal on Being Driven to SucceedPlay Video

Serial 'Trep Gurbaksh Chahal on Being Driven to Succeed (Video)

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In this 'Trep Talk Extra, the young multimillionaire entrepreneur shares the three elements that led to his success with multiple startups.
April 17, 2012 in 'Trep Talk
From Pinterest to Gumroad, 19-Year-Old Sahil Lavingia on His Trek Through Silicon Valley

From Pinterest to Gumroad, 19-Year-Old Sahil Lavingia on His Trek Through Silicon Valley

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We spoke with the young entrepreneur about his experience as a founding team member at Pinterest and his new company Gumroad.
April 16, 2012 in Young Entrepreneurs
Instagram Dreams? Wake Up. VCs Still Want to See the Money

Instagram Dreams? Wake Up. VCs Still Want to See the Money

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With so many startups trying to follow in Facebook's -- and now Instagram's -- footsteps, they're forgetting one very important element: money.
April 10, 2012 in Venture and Angel Investors
A Good Mentor Will Tell It Like It Is

A Good Mentor Will Tell It Like It Is

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For many new businesses, finding the right advisor can make all the difference. Here are five qualities to seek in an ideal mentor.
April 6, 2012 in Consultants and Advisors
Video: Serial Entrepreneur Gurbaksh Chahal on Turning Obstacles into OpportunitiesPlay Video

Serial Entrepreneur Gurbaksh Chahal on Turning Obstacles into Opportunities (Video)

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In 'Trep Talk, the young multimillionaire shares how he shook off bullies, how family fueled his drive to succeed, and how startups can change a conversation to get noticed.
April 4, 2012 in 'Trep Talk
How Guppy 'Treps Fared After a Swim in the 'Shark Tank'

How Guppy 'Treps Fared After a Swim in the 'Shark Tank'

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Here's a look at what happened to three companies once their young founders got investors to take the bait.
April 2, 2012 in Angel Investors
Competition: A Choice Activity for Young Entrepreneurs

Competition: A Choice Activity for Young Entrepreneurs

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In the final days of March Madness, do you feel like your company is a Baylor or UNLV? Here's how to size up the competition and come out on top.
March 28, 2012 in Branding
Does Your Small Business Need to Pivot?

Does Your Small Business Need to Pivot?

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Young entrepreneur Peter Crabtree became an upscale chocolatier in 2005. When that didn't take off, he changed the business to an entirely new concept.
March 16, 2012 in Exploring New Markets
Video: Serial Entrepreneur Gurbaksh Chahal on a Business Idea MythPlay Video

Serial Entrepreneur Gurbaksh Chahal on a Business Idea Myth (Video)

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In this 'Trep Talk Extra, the multimillionaire young entrepreneur explains why you don't need a new idea to launch a successful startup.
March 8, 2012 in 'Trep Talk
On Crowdfunding Sites, Age Doesn't Matter

On Crowdfunding Sites, Age Doesn't Matter

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Websites like Kickstarter and IndieGoGo can help young entrepreneurs lasso funding when parents and banks can't.
March 6, 2012 in Financing
Want to Wow Investors? Bring Your Kids to the Pitch Meeting

Want to Wow Investors? Bring Your Kids to the Pitch Meeting

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See how two inventors fared when they brought their children along to pitch the 'Sharks.'
February 23, 2012 in Angel Investors
Video: Young Entrepreneur Gabrielle Palermo on Growing a Social BusinessPlay Video

Young Entrepreneur Gabrielle Palermo on Growing a Social Business (Video)

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Entrepreneur Magazine's College Entrepreneur of 2011 and co-founder of G3Box shares the challenges of growing the startup.
February 13, 2012 in Grow Your Business
Tips to Help the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

Tips to Help the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

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The innovators of the future are roaming the halls of your local schools. But are they getting enough encouragement? Here's how you can help.
February 10, 2012 in Leadership
Meet the 22-Year-Old Serial Entrepreneur Behind a File-Sharing Service With $1 Million in VC

Meet the 22-Year-Old Serial Entrepreneur Behind a File-Sharing Service With $1 Million in VC

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A free file-sharing site attracts users with its drag-and-drop simplicity and universal platform
January 30, 2012 in Young Entrepreneurs
Mentors: A Young Entrepreneur's Secret Weapon

Mentors: A Young Entrepreneur's Secret Weapon

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Finding a mentor when you're just starting up, can make all the difference. Here are eight tips for finding one.
January 26, 2012 in Finding Help
One Young Entrepreneur's Million-Dollar Idea in Mobile Gaming

One Young Entrepreneur's Million-Dollar Idea in Mobile Gaming

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A Princeton dropout makes waves with mobile gaming and payment services.
January 23, 2012 in Young Entrepreneurs
Gemvara Mines Business Success With Customized Bling

Gemvara Mines Business Success With Customized Bling

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A look at the growth spurt of this design-your-own jewelry company, and how its focus on customization helps it stand out in a crowded market.
January 23, 2012 in Profiles
Why Young Entrepreneurs Should Make New Year's Resolutions

Why Young Entrepreneurs Should Make New Year's Resolutions

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Setting annual goals can help deliver a business dividends for years to come. Here are three resolutions that young entrepreneurs should especially consider.
December 30, 2011 in Work/Life Balance

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