Starting a Business
Getting Your Small Business Off the Ground
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 …
5 of the Biggest Risks Small-Business Owners Face
You may be an optimist, but when it comes to running a business it pays to be prepared for worst-case scenarios. According to the Institute for Business & Home Safety, …
5 Ways to Benefit from Bootstrapping
You’ve got the beginnings of what could be a beautiful product, and are anxious to introduce your idea to the market. There’s just one hangup: funding. Or more precisely, the …
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 …
The Top 3 Challenges of Running a Web-Based Company [VIDEO]
Whether you’re a full-time professional seeking a new career path or a part-time hobbyist looking to generate supplemental income, the allure of launching your own web-based company can be immense: …
How Small Business Gets Started… and Keeps Running [INFOGRAPHIC]
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 …
Steve Blank on Launching a Lean Startup
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 …
How to Find Your Own Angel Investor
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 …
The Harried Lifestyle of the Small-Business Owner [VIDEO]
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 …
4 of America’s Best Startup Incubators
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. …
How to Start a Hyperlocal News Website
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 …
The Pros and Cons of Venture Funding
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 …
3 Startup Ideas on the Rise (and 3 on the Way Out)
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 …
Pet Smart: 4 Startup Ideas for Dog Lovers
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 …
How to Choose the Right Location for Your Shop
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 …
