Entrepreneur: Startup

Lonely Entrepreneur? How to Build a Support System (Video)

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:30:00 GMT

Starting a business can be an isolating experience. But there are a few ways to surround yourself with good people.

In Yahoo Deal, Tumblr Becomes the Next $1 Billion Startup

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:24:00 GMT

The blogging platform's 26-year-old founder, David Karp, will stay on as chief executive.

Creating a Prototype Immediately and 4 More Business Tips From the Week

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:30:00 GMT

Read the best tips of the week from Entrepreneur.com, from why you should build a prototype early to why you need a team of "front stabbers."

Why Entrepreneurs Choose Freedom Over Money

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

Starting your own business often means thankless hours, measly pay and the stress of being at the helm. Yet entrepreneurs report greater job satisfaction than their employed counterparts. Here's why.

Startups Give Fashion a Tech Makeover (Video)

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

An app that helps you pick out high heels. An online service that sends you trendy socks. These tech startups aim to give the fashion industry a digital upgrade.

How to Make Sure There's a Market for Your Business Idea

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:30:00 GMT

No matter how great your idea, if you don't have a solid market, you're wasting your time. Here are four ways to be more strategic about positioning your business idea for the right customers.

3 Ways to Find Your Next Brilliant Product Idea

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:30:00 GMT

How you can harness your best business ideas and bring them to life.

10 Questions to Ask Before Naming Your Business

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:52:00 GMT

A strong business name helps define your company in the market. Here is a guide to making yours meaningful and memorable.

Fast-Growing Organic Food Startup Acquired by French Food-and-Beverage Giant

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:45:00 GMT

Paris-based Danone has purchased a majority stake in Happy Family -- a deal reportedly worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

The Startup Money Hunt: When Entrepreneurs Bring In Investors (Infographic)

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:39:00 GMT

Entrepreneurs looking to grow quickly often exchange portions of their company for cash several times in their company's lifecycle. Here is a look at what that path can look like.

Unveiling Fashion's Latest Trend: Technology (Video)

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:33:00 GMT

The world's most glamorous industry is getting a digital overhaul as investors pour money into a wave of fashion-tech startups.

From Renting Bedrooms on Airbnb to $1.5 Million in Venture Capital: Lessons in Resourceful Startup Funding

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:08:00 GMT

Tracy DiNunzio, the founder of online fashion marketplace Tradesy, shares her best advice for accessing startup funding when you are a statistical outlier.

Obama Offers $200 Million Prize to Build 3 Manufacturing Innovation Hubs

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:20:00 GMT

The White House announced today that it will expand on its program to promote advanced manufacturing in the U.S., an effort to drive global competitiveness.

How to Protect Your Business Idea Without a Patent

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

You don't have to fork over thousands of dollars in legal fees to safeguard your business idea with a patent. Here are some affordable easy steps to help ensure you're protecting your ideas from theft.

Social Media Platform Allows Users to Crowdsource Relationship Advice

Sat, 04 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

Can't just let it be? WotWentWrong.com offers assistance for the dumped.

Top U.S. Cities for Women Entrepreneurs (Infographic)

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

A look at which major U.S. cities are the best for women business owners, and seven tips to help them get started.

A Dose of Advice for Health-Tech Startups (Video)

Fri, 03 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

With the U.S. spending $3 trillion on health care per year, the race is on to improve an inefficient system. We ask entrepreneurs at Blueprint Health accelerator to share their best tips for starting up.

Essential Elements of Working With a Business Partner

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

To keep your business running smoothly, it's crucial to have a clear division of duties. Here's how to set up a business with shared responsibilities-- for greater satisfaction and greater rewards.

Customer Privacy Policy Essentials

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

What every online business should know about protecting customer information.

A Car Guy Cashes in by Transforming Clunkers

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:30:00 GMT

Icon produces artisan-quality, custom-made rides out of scrapyard-bound vehicles.

Tips for Launching an Ed-Tech Startup (Video)

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:30:00 GMT

As investment grows in education technology, more entrepreneurs are looking to start businesses. Here are tips from those in the trenches.

3 Games To Help You Generate Business Ideas

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Coming up with business ideas should be fun. Here are three games you can play anywhere -- whether walking through store aisles or out for a jog -- that will turn your mind into an idea factory.

The 10 Best Cities to Start a Business

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:30:00 GMT

A new report ranks the top cities for startups based on lending, business friendliness, hiring pool and local economy.

The Triple Bottom Line Goal of Sustainable Businesses

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:30:00 GMT

A profitable startup that can make the world a better place? It's a win-win.

'The Office' Actor Rainn Wilson Builds a Site for Life's Biggest Questions (Video)

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Growing social networking site SoulPancake aims to be a 'question collective' where users discuss and debate their deepest philosophical quandaries.