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The Kickoff: Three Startups Born from the NFL
After the Super Bowl and the end of the season, some football stars learn business skills and start their own companies.
Why Watching the Super Bowl May Inspire You to Start a Business
An entrepreneurship organization is running an ad during the Super Bowl. Its goal: To get you to start up.
How to Reinvent Your Business
The owners of social-buying site Fab.com discuss how they came to the decision to shut down their old venture -- and focus on their new one. Here are their three tips for how to pivot.
Sit Down Now and Write That Business Plan (Opinion)
If you're serious about building a successful enterprise, you'll need a business plan. But don't let that stop you from starting.
10 Business Plan Words Every Manager Needs to Know By Heart
If you're starting or running a business, you'll need to know this list of essential business planning words.
What to Do When You've Built It and No One Comes
When you have something to sell, being stuck in one place isn't always a winning idea. Fortunately, there is an alternative.
Snooki, 'Housewives' and the Reality of Celebrity Businesses
How 15 minutes of fame can lead to as many problems as opportunities.
Mentors: A Young Entrepreneur's Secret Weapon
Finding a mentor when you're just starting up, can make all the difference. Here are eight tips for finding one.
How 'Small Business' and 'Entrepreneur' Fare in State of the Union Addresses
Small businesses and entrepreneurs were mentioned just six times in Obama's speech. We examine how often past presidents have put them in the spotlight.
Editor's Note: Entrepreneurs and Defining an Era
The vision and actions of entrepreneurs are changing the world. And you're a part of it.
Why Tony Hsieh Wants to Rehabilitate Sin City
The Zappos.com founder is hoping his bet on Las Vegas will be a win, win for his company and the community.
Do Small Businesses Really Need the SBA's Help?
The SBA's Small Business Development Centers serve over 500,000 entrepreneurs a year, but they're still on the budget chopping block.
How Fine Art America Built Its Business by Bootstrapping
Before you even think about asking someone to invest in your business, consider what Sean Broihier of Fine Art America did.
A Search-Engine Startup with the Frequent Flyer in Mind
MileWise lets users manage their travel rewards programs and search for flights that offer them maximum benefits
Shark Tank vs. Undercover Boss: Which Are You Tivo-ing?
See what's coming up on both shows this season, which kicks off this week.
Why and How to Host a Hackathon
Short on programming talent or ideas? Consider hosting a hackathon.
Brewing Up a New Business Idea from a Coffee Castoff
KonaRed squeezes a smart business out of coffee production leftovers.
Six Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Seeking Venture Capital
Learning how to pitch investors is an invaluable skill. Avoid these blunders, which are sure to make a bad impression--and could kill the deal.
Are You Really in Charge of Your Business?
Business ownership is all about being your own boss and getting to call the shots, except when investors, partners, your spouse or even your mom butt in. How do you stay in control?
Five Tools for Social Entrepreneurs
Want to start a business, plus do some good in the world? Here's a list of resources.
After the Super Bowl and the end of the season, some football stars learn business skills and start their own companies.
Why Watching the Super Bowl May Inspire You to Start a Business
An entrepreneurship organization is running an ad during the Super Bowl. Its goal: To get you to start up.
How to Reinvent Your Business
The owners of social-buying site Fab.com discuss how they came to the decision to shut down their old venture -- and focus on their new one. Here are their three tips for how to pivot.
Sit Down Now and Write That Business Plan (Opinion)
If you're serious about building a successful enterprise, you'll need a business plan. But don't let that stop you from starting.
10 Business Plan Words Every Manager Needs to Know By Heart
If you're starting or running a business, you'll need to know this list of essential business planning words.
What to Do When You've Built It and No One Comes
When you have something to sell, being stuck in one place isn't always a winning idea. Fortunately, there is an alternative.
Snooki, 'Housewives' and the Reality of Celebrity Businesses
How 15 minutes of fame can lead to as many problems as opportunities.
Mentors: A Young Entrepreneur's Secret Weapon
Finding a mentor when you're just starting up, can make all the difference. Here are eight tips for finding one.
How 'Small Business' and 'Entrepreneur' Fare in State of the Union Addresses
Small businesses and entrepreneurs were mentioned just six times in Obama's speech. We examine how often past presidents have put them in the spotlight.
Editor's Note: Entrepreneurs and Defining an Era
The vision and actions of entrepreneurs are changing the world. And you're a part of it.
Why Tony Hsieh Wants to Rehabilitate Sin City
The Zappos.com founder is hoping his bet on Las Vegas will be a win, win for his company and the community.
Do Small Businesses Really Need the SBA's Help?
The SBA's Small Business Development Centers serve over 500,000 entrepreneurs a year, but they're still on the budget chopping block.
How Fine Art America Built Its Business by Bootstrapping
Before you even think about asking someone to invest in your business, consider what Sean Broihier of Fine Art America did.
A Search-Engine Startup with the Frequent Flyer in Mind
MileWise lets users manage their travel rewards programs and search for flights that offer them maximum benefits
Shark Tank vs. Undercover Boss: Which Are You Tivo-ing?
See what's coming up on both shows this season, which kicks off this week.
Why and How to Host a Hackathon
Short on programming talent or ideas? Consider hosting a hackathon.
Brewing Up a New Business Idea from a Coffee Castoff
KonaRed squeezes a smart business out of coffee production leftovers.
Six Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Seeking Venture Capital
Learning how to pitch investors is an invaluable skill. Avoid these blunders, which are sure to make a bad impression--and could kill the deal.
Are You Really in Charge of Your Business?
Business ownership is all about being your own boss and getting to call the shots, except when investors, partners, your spouse or even your mom butt in. How do you stay in control?
Five Tools for Social Entrepreneurs
Want to start a business, plus do some good in the world? Here's a list of resources.
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