Starting a Business

Getting Your Small Business Off the Ground

The Hottest Industries for Starting a New Business in 2012

Got the entrepreneurial bug? The potential for growth should rank among the critical considerations for any new business venture. That doesn’t necessarily mean you want to become the next GE …

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How Small Business Gets Started… and Keeps Running [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Tammy Lam on February 6, 2012

Why does someone become a small business owner? And once they become one, how do they spend their time? How does our newly mobile working environment play into that? In …

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Steve Blank on Launching a Lean Startup

by Ellen Lee on January 17, 2012

Steve Blank, a retired serial entrepreneur, has had his share of hits and misses: He founded the business software firm Epiphany, which was later acquired for $329 million, and he’s …

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How to Find Your Own Angel Investor

by Kathryn Hawkins on January 17, 2012

An angel doesn’t need wings and a halo to be your savior — at least insofar as your small business is concerned. “Angel investors,” as wealthy private-equity investors are often …

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The Harried Lifestyle of the Small-Business Owner [VIDEO]

by Michael Essany on January 9, 2012

The lifestyle of a small-business owner often reads like the plot of a Hollywood blockbuster: There’s boundless action, enduring suspense, and constant drama. Mix in a few laughs, the obligatory …

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4 of America’s Best Startup Incubators

by Kathryn Hawkins on December 21, 2011

You have a fantastic idea for a business, but not enough cash or connections to get it off the ground. A startup incubator or accelerator may be the ideal solution. …

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How to Start a Hyperlocal News Website

by Kathryn Hawkins on December 20, 2011

Print newspapers may be in a downward spiral, but hyperlocal websites seem to be heating up. Online independent community news sites — West Seattle Blog, The Batavian, and Baristanet, to …

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The Pros and Cons of Venture Funding

by Kathryn Hawkins on December 12, 2011

An instant infusion of cash is an enticing business proposition, but is accepting money from outsiders in your best interest? Consider the following pros and cons before seeking venture funding …

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3 Startup Ideas on the Rise (and 3 on the Way Out)

by Brad Chacos on October 25, 2011

The long-term outlook for your chosen industry is an important thing to consider when you’re deciding whether to take the plunge into small-business ownership. Getting stuck holding last year’s bag …

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Pet Smart: 4 Startup Ideas for Dog Lovers

by Kathryn Hawkins on October 24, 2011

You love your own canine companion, so recently you started thinking about running a dog-related business. It’s a potentially lucrative niche: More than 46 million U.S. households include at least …

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How to Choose the Right Location for Your Shop

by Kathryn Hawkins on October 20, 2011

Aspiring retailers, take note: What you sell may not be as important as where you sell it. Choosing the right location is often crucial to creating a successful store, because …

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5 Great Podcasts for Small-Business Owners

by Kathryn Hawkins on October 18, 2011

Looking for inspiration? Apple’s iTunes store offers hundreds of thousands of free audio and video podcasts on just about every subject under the sun. Many of these topics, from increasing …

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5 Tips for Launching a Successful Online Dating Site

by Kathryn Hawkins on October 13, 2011

You’ve always had a knack for matchmaking at dinner parties, so why not offer your talent to a wider market by launching an online dating site? When done right, these …

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4 Ways to Turn Your Urban Homestead into a Business

by Kathryn Hawkins on September 22, 2011

Chicken coops, vegetable gardens, and rainwater collectors are popping up in backyards across the U.S., as a new breed of DIYers known as urban homesteaders strive to become more self-sufficient. …

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