Startup Tips

Building a Business

8 Rules for Succeeding as an Entrepreneur

Success is a function of our belief that we will succeed and our determination not to fail.

By Tim Dyson

Building a Business

Investopedia CEO Says These Are the 3 Things Entrepreneurs Need to Know

Here are three tips that David Siegel has found most useful in harnessing his intensity to become a more effective entrepreneur.

By David Siegel

Building a Business

Accelerator vs. Incubator: Which Is Right for You?

Most startups could benefit from being in an incubator, but fewer are a fit for an accelerator.

By Hubert Zajicek

Thought Leaders

Entrepreneurship Is Crossing the Fine Line Between Crazy and Genius

How do you build a food empire? Stick crazy-delicious burgers in the mail, according to this entrepreneur.

By Dan Bova

Thought Leaders

Why You Must Go See That ‘Flop’ ‘King Arthur: Legend of the Sword’

Finding your destiny is great but hedge your bets.

By Gene Marks

Business Accounting

5 Ways to Take Advantage of Corporate Venture Capital

Don't overlook this funding option.

By Arie Abecassis

Building a Business

6 Startup Lessons I Found When I Began Jet Skiing to Work

Commuting via Lake Washington cut my travel time in half, and provided some valuable lessons for business.

By Mark Mader

Business Funding

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Seeking Startup Capital

Give your business idea its best chance to grow without risking your personal finances.

By Jonathan Long

Building a Business

5 Tips For Juggling Motherhood and Running a Company

As a founder and a mother, I can say that it's harder and messier than I ever imagined.

By Avni Patel Thompson

Building a Business

How to Know If Your Tech Startup Is on the Path to Profitability — or Not

There are a few key metrics entrepreneurs can look at to monitor their performance and keep the train from going off the tracks as it chugs ahead.

By Michael Greten

Marketing

Here’s How I Took My Business From Paper to Profitable With Minimal Marketing Spend

Many small businesses with tight budgets believe that marketing spend should be the first to go. That doesn't have to be true.

By Allie Decker

Building a Business

3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Turning Your Hobby into a Business

Aspiring hobby entrepreneurs must consider how much they're willing to sacrifice to make their passion a profession.

By Ben Warnick

Thought Leaders

This Entrepreneur Teaches Millennials How to Quit Their Jobs and Start Their Lives

Daniel DiPiazza's new book is a commonsense approach to the business of having a great life.

By Steve Eakin

Human Resources

4 Reasons Small Cities Are Better for Business

The short commutes in a community grateful that you started a business are just the beginning of the benefits.

By Zac Carman

Thought Leaders

Being an Entrepreneur Means Writing Your Own Future, According to This Founder

How Matt McCall stopped working for 'The Man' and created a company aimed at helping other small businesses get funding.

By Dan Bova

Business Accounting

6 Important Factors Venture Capitalists Consider Before Investing

Only about one percent of startups get venture capital money. How can you stand out and be that one percent?

By Jonathan Long

Thought Leaders

How to Pick the Right Team for Your Startup

A 10-step guide to making sure your startup succeeds where so many others fail.

By Eric Sachs

Building a Business

5 Questions Every Entrepreneur Should Ask Potential Investors

Understand what each investor brings to the table before you bring them on board.

By Arie Abecassis

Building a Business

3 Reasons Former Inmates Make Great Entrepreneurs

Starting a business is a great option for ex-offenders. Here are 3 reasons why.

By Brian Hamilton

Building a Business

3 Ways Successful Entrepreneurs Got It Right From the Start

Pick the right customers, tune into their existing conversations, and embrace a deeper calling you resonate with.

By Harry Red

Building a Business

4 Tips From the Founder of a Beyoncé-Backed Startup

With the right preparation, anybody can achieve success and attract big-name investors.

By Deep Patel