Thought Leaders
What Businesses Are Doing on Giving Tuesday
These seven companies have created methods of giving back that also boost business.
By Rose Leadem
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Thought Leaders
4 Ways to Thrive as an Entrepreneur Outside the Valley
You don't need to be a founder in Silicon Valley to make it. Here are four ways entrepreneurs can take advantage of the growing resources of their startup community.
Building a Business
Why ‘One-Pocket’ Thinking Matters and How Startups Can Lead the Way
More and more, entrepreneurs say it is important their work has a purpose beyond just a paycheck.
By Ross Baird
Building a Business
The 4 C’s Needed to Build a Strong Startup Community
You may have startup activities in your city, but building a startup community is hard, intentional work.
By Erik Mitisek
Thought Leaders
Don’t Brush Them Aside: Nebraska Cities Are Building Burgeoning Startup Communities
Omaha and Lincoln may not be considered the typical entrepreneurial hubs but in the past few years, the Midwest cities have brought in millions for startups.
By Ross Baird
Business Funding
4 Ways to Maximize Your Startup’s Hometown Advantage
This is no time to be complacent, says Steve Case. Hustle and maximize every resource.
By Linda Lacina
Building a Business
Join Entrepreneur on the Road This Week With Steve Case’s ‘Rise of the Rest’
We're joining this special bus tour for the first time. Follow Entrepreneur.com for stories about startups across the country leveraging every opportunity.
By Linda Lacina
Building a Business
4 Ways to Use Your Local Community to Scale Your Business
After finding success in Denver, here is what we learned about how to tap into your community to expand your company.
Thought Leaders
The 7 Benefits of CEO Peer Groups
They say it's lonely at the top, but it doesn't have to be.
Business News
Here’s What Brands Can Learn From Hillary’s Grassroots ‘Differentiator’
How political campaigns find and energize volunteers is a model for finding brand evangelists from among your best customers.
Thought Leaders
4 Ways Entrepreneurs Earn Huge ROI Investing In Their Community
Relationship capital is the foundation of investment capital.
By Stephen Tang
Building a Business
Billions of Smartphone Users and I Wasn’t One of Them
Quadriplegic entrepreneur spearheads efforts to develop smartphone and other devices for people with physical limitations.
By Giora Livne
Building a Business
5 Tips for Building an Online Community for Your Business
Building a strong online community will foster customer loyalty and generate greater sales.
Building a Business
Ousted Reddit Employees Form a Rival, Less Toxic Community Site
It's the latest example of staffers who were let go or quit but believe they can do it better.
By Nina Zipkin
Thought Leaders
BaubleBar Co-Founders Amy Jain and Daniella Yacobovsky on the Importance of Relying on Your Community
The longtime friends explain how the camaraderie and inspiration of their fellow entrepreneurs is a wellspring of motivation.
By Nina Zipkin
Online Presence
Social Media Connects Our Spirit And Our Work
It's never been easier to embrace and share your spirituality thanks to social media.
Building a Business
Geek Icon, Actor and Entrepreneur Felicia Day on Why Enthusiasm Will Always Win the Day
The founder of Geek and Sundry talks to Entrepreneur about how to parlay your passion into a business.
By Nina Zipkin
Building a Business
How This Franchisee Is Giving Hope — and Jobs — to the Disabled Community
Disabled people make great employees. That's why this Tim Hortons owner keeps hiring them.
By Jason Daley
Building a Business
The ‘Entrepreneur’s Obligation’: Investing in Your Startup Ecosystem
Helping local small businesses isn't just the right thing to do. It's good for business.
Building a Business
3 Ways Businesses Can Profit From Local Outreach
A community outreach program can help your business gain local traction and visibility without a huge investment.
By Jana Barrett
Business News
California’s Minimum Wage Hike Puts Business Community at Risk
With a $15-an-hour wage, lawmakers in the Golden State tell business owners, 'Go east, young man.'
Building a Business
Kickstarter Makes First Acquisition, Saves Independent Music Community Drip From Closing
Terms of the deal weren't disclosed, but it was a lifesaver for Drip, which just a few weeks back announced it had to shut its doors.
Thought Leaders
Product Hunt Is the Latest Darling of the Startup World, Despite Grumbles About Transparency
Founder Ryan Hoover explains that the camaraderie of the community is what sets the startup platform apart and allows startups to excel.
By Nina Zipkin
Online Presence
We Asked, You Answered: Your Thoughts on a ‘Period Policy’
Not everyone thinks women should get time off for a painful menstrual cycle.
By Wendy Frink
Building a Business
Get Your Burning Crowdfunding Questions Answered on Kickstarter’s Version of Reddit
Called Campus, the online forum gives crowdfunders a place to get support and feedback about how to launch and run a campaign.
Building a Business
10 Top Startup Communities in Silicon Valley
All of these organizations are designed to fuel the next round of disruptive products and services that are driving a sustainable national economy.
Building a Business
Community Is the Best Company Culture
Cultures force employees to conform to rules -- both implicit and explicit -- which breed alienation. To foster inclusivity, build a community guided by shared values.
By Matt Cronin