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3 Tips for Newbie Entrepreneurs on Starting a Business
Workplace expert and entrepreneur Liz Elam offers some advice about starting a business with little experience.
By Liz Elam
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Blue, Green, Gold? How to Manage Employees Based on their “Color” Temperaments
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How Informational Meetings Can Expand Your Network and Influence
Want to network and bone up on the industry you're hoping to launch into? Business coach Antonio Neves offers some tips for how to master the art of informational meetings.
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Most New Business Ideas Hatching for 6 or More Months
A new report shows that most new business owners spend months working on their business plan prior to starting up.
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5 Traits Top Entrepreneurs Have in Common
Want to know what you have in common with the world's top entrepreneurs? Look no further: Business coach Antonio Neves sums it up right here.
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Defining Your Business Goals
When you're just starting up, it's a good idea to set goals for your company and align them with your personal goals as well. Consider this advice for setting goals that are realistic for you.
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4 Ways to Stretch Your Startup Budget as a Student Trep
College campuses are rife with money-saving opportunities. Here's where to look.
By Marissa Hu
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Biggest Mistakes: How JackThreads Overcame Its Growing Pains
When the menswear flash-sale site first started up, planning ahead for growth would have helped. Here, founder Jason Ross dishes on his company's biggest mistake and overcoming it.
By Diana Ransom
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Hunting for Business Ideas? Consider Looking at These 8 Hot Industries
Here is a rundown of industries expected to have plenty of room to grow in 2013.
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Barbara Corcoran’s 6 Pearls of Wisdom for Young Treps
Ahead of her keynote address at Entrepreneur's annual Growth Conference, here are some of her choicest gems of advice for young entrepreneurs.
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Young Entrepreneur’s 10 Most Popular Stories of 2012
From inspiring quotes and giant-brand mishaps to tips on starting up and growing a business, here are the stories that became our readers' favorites this year.
By Diana Ransom
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How a One-Person Show Can Look Bigger to Clients
The key is to provide extra-special treatment, says expert Angela Jia Kim. Your perceived weakness may be your greatest strength.
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How Hyperink Aims to Reinvent Publishing
See how Kevin Gao, the founder of Hyperink, is re-thinking the e-book publishing industry by focusing on niche content.
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How to Choose the Best Legal Structure for Your Startup
A look at the pros and cons you should consider before deciding on a business structure.
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12 Surprising Signs You Could Be an Entrepreneur
The traits and circumstances many people might consider a liability may actually just be the perfect fuel to drive you as an entrepreneur. Here's why.
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The Man Who’s Turning Cities Into Trivia Games
We interview the CEO of a mobile gaming startup that helps urbanites get to know their cities better.
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College Students Who Pivoted Into Entrepreneurship
Picked the wrong major? Young entrepreneurs like Austin Hackett of CrowdHall and Julie Sygiel of Underbrella are finding success outside their college degrees.
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Finding Start-Up Success Through Serious School Spirit
University of Oregon grad Abraham Choe wanted more university-branded goods. So he launched a business to make it happen.
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10 Top Reasons Why First-Time Entrepreneurs Fail
You never want to make the same mistake twice, but isn't success sweeter when you don't make any? Here are some reasons why businesses fail and tips for how to avoid it.
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Picked the Wrong Major? Here’s How to Pivot Into Entrepreneurship
Young entrepreneurs like Austin Hackett of CrowdHall and Julie Sygiel of Underbrella are finding success outside their college degrees.
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What the Founder of Travel Site Trippy Can Teach You About Entrepreneurship
Serial entrepreneur J.R. Johnson launched his first company 12 years ago at age 28. Here's what he wishes he knew then.
By Shira Lazar
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Tools, Technology and Retail Options that Make Starting Up Today a Cinch
Everyone knows starting up isn't easy. But before you feel sorry for yourself, think about what it was like when your grandparents or parents were your age.
By Adam Toren
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How an Eco-Friendly Fashion Startup Landed on Top Retailers’ Shelves in 6 Months
See how these young treps turned a winning Kickstarter campaign into a thriving business in just a few months.
By Eric Shapiro
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How to Ease Acquisitions from the Acqui-Hired Founders
Tech giants aren't just looking for talent, they're buying it. See what the transition has been like for start-up founders.
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7 Paybacks an Alma Mater Can Offer Young Entrepreneurs
Think university resources are only for students? Here are some ideas for how to best utilize your old school -- even when you're no longer on campus.
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One Entrepreneur’s Rocky Road to Success After ‘Shark Tank’
One of Shark Tank's first entrepreneurs, Tiffany Krumins, talks about dealing with cancer, giving up half of her equity, and the challenges of getting her product made in the U.S.
By Carol Tice
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9 Ways to Make Working at a Startup Pay for Future Entrepreneurs
To truly learn the ins and outs of launching a business, some suggest working at a startup is all you need.
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3 Tips to a Speedy Launch
Student entrepreneur Karim Abouelnaga discusses how he managed to start up quickly and efficiently.