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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.

By Catherine Clifford

Thought Leaders

Product Hunt Is the Latest Darling of the Startup World, Despite Grumbles About Transparency

By Nina Zipkin

Online Presence

We Asked, You Answered: Your Thoughts on a ‘Period Policy’

By Wendy Frink

Building a Business

Get Your Burning Crowdfunding Questions Answered on Kickstarter’s Version of Reddit

By Catherine Clifford

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.

By Peter Daisyme

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

Buying a Franchise

Retired Executive Finds Second Career Giving Back to His Community With Kona Ice

This South Carolina man owns his own shaved ice truck and loves to help out local schools with part of his proceeds.

Building a Business

Successful Fitness Entrepreneur Shares Her 5 Secrets for Achieving Massive Success

Chalene Johnson has sold more than 10 million fitness DVDs, holds a Guinness Book of World Records and her business got acquired by a major brand. Here she shares her secrets.

By Kelsey Humphreys

Building a Business

Amazon Has Literally Gone Bananas

The e-tailer is getting fruity with a potassium-packed publicity stunt.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Building a Business

Starting Up in Nashville: What Music City Offers Entrepreneurs

The capital of Tennessee is fostering a growing ecosystem of entrepreneurs. Here's why.

By Catherine Clifford

Thought Leaders

3 Steps to Getting the Most Out of a Business Association

These tips will help you make your membership count.

By Christopher Hann

Building a Business

How Much Support Do Employers Owe Contract Workers?

Gig workers are demanding pay that affords them the benefits full time workers take for granted.

By Tx Zhuo

Building a Business

5 Steps to Get Community Buy-In for Your Startup’s Charity Program

By garnering support for your charitable organization, you will quickly increase your brand's image and build trust between your organization and community.

By Chris Thornham

Human Resources

Reddit CEO Ellen Pao Issues an Apology for the Direction of the Site

'We screwed up.'

By Laura Entis

Marketing

5 Ways Niche Brands Can Build a Massive Community

Unlike large companies with many stakeholders, a focused entrepreneur in a niche market has a leg up in building community by virtue of their common bond around a narrow topic.

By Jennifer Dopazo

Building a Business

How a Real Estate Investor Built a Thriving Social Network of 250K Users

The founder of BiggerPockets pushed the site to become a top resource with these three lessons.

By Eric Siu

Building a Business

5 Software Platforms That Host Online Communities

A successful online community provides excellent content and a user experience that encourages frequent return visits.

By Jonathan Long

Building a Business

How Your Business Can Build Lasting Partnerships With Nonprofits

Building a long-term partnership with a nonprofit can be great for your business and the community but a lasting, meaningful alliance can't be bought with a large check.

By Jason Kulpa