Starting a Business
Getting Your Small Business Off the Ground
4 Incorporation Mistakes Small Businesses Make
Incorporation can be a smart decision for small businesses as they start to grow. Knowing when and how to do it, however, is sometimes difficult, and the process can be …
The Benefits of Building a Business While in College
Starting a business is a huge undertaking for any entrepreneur. Some of the world’s most successful companies, including FedEx and Microsoft, were started while their founders were in college. Juggling …
5 Resources for Free Business Consulting
Need help setting up or growing your small business, but don’t want to pay big bucks for consulting help? Don’t worry: You can find professional assistance at no cost. Here …
Author Carol Tice on What Makes a Great Company
Entrepreneurs often know — based on intuition and experience — that they’re sitting on a great idea, whether it’s tangible (like a clothing line) or intangible (like a groundbreaking service). …
3 Things to Know about Buying Into a Franchise
Running a small business takes courage and a streak of independence. You either have both, or you don’t. Deciding whether to run your startup as an independent company or as …
‘Rebel Entrepreneur’ Author Jonathan Moules on Breaking the Rules
After profiling hundreds of business owners for the Financial Times, journalist Jonathan Moules (pictured) noticed an interesting trend: The most successful ones are often those who buck conventional wisdom about …
Avoid These Common Startup Mistakes
Few things are more exciting for budding entrepreneurs than coming up with a great idea for a new business. After all, “great idea” equals “instant profit,” right? Not necessarily. If …
Pop-Up Restaurants May Be Temporary, But Trend Is Here to Stay
From Seattle to Kansas City to New York, temporary restaurants are popping up all over the U.S., and the trend — unlike the eateries — appears to be here to …
Mitch Gordon on the Challenges of a Student CEO
Mitch Gordon is president and co-founder of GoOverseas.com, a startup that helps people find academic, volunteer, internship, and other programs abroad. It’s no surprise that he’s putting in long hours …
How to Evolve from an Employee into a Consultant
Many people decide to become entrepreneurs while they’re slogging away for someone else. If you’re passionate about your job — yet would prefer to be your own boss — shifting …
5 Tips for Teachers on Starting a Side Business
With the school year winding down, summer can be a great time for teachers to launch a side business — either to make some extra money over the break or …
Adam Brownlee on Catching Warren Buffett’s Eye
For many small-business owners, Warren Buffett is a role model for turning an entrepreneurial dream into a wildly successful career. The chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, whose net worth …
Digital Media Visionary Says ‘Blindness’ Is Key to Success
Anthony Soohoo has the type of resume most entrepreneurs dream of possessing. The UC Davis grad and Harvard MBA rose to prominence in the digital media industry by first cutting …
6 Tips for Starting a Small Business During a Recession
Although it goes against conventional thinking, there are many reasons why you should consider launching a small business during a recession. If you have a great idea and a strong …
South America Lures Silicon Valley Tech Startups
Silicon Valley continues to be a hotbed for technology innovation, but if you want to start a new tech company without spending a fortune on office space and salaries, and …
