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Shaping Crowdfunding 2.0
By Catherine Clifford | May 15, 2012
As the crowdfunding industry braces for a massive shift, its players are seeking rules that will serve both to protect investors and entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurship as a Career Choice for New Grads Gets Some Respect
By Diana Ransom | May 14, 2012
While the number of employed young people remains desperately low, some experts suggest entrepreneurship as an increasingly worthy option.
A Young Entrepreneur’s Best Friend is His. . . Mom?
By Adam Toren | May 13, 2012
A helping hand from mom — or dad — can be vital for newbie entrepreneurs. Here are six ways to make your career in entrepreneurship more palatable to them.
A Young Fitness Business Inspired by Mom
By Dinah Wisenberg Brin | May 12, 2012
Giving thanks on Mother’s Day — and every other day — is capitol for one young trep who looked to his mom for inspiration.
10 Things Colleges Don’t Tell Young Entrepreneurs at Graduation
By Adam Toren | May 11, 2012
A college degree can give grads confidence and poise. But it won’t guarantee business success.
Mobile Roadie’s Co-Founder on What You Need to Know Now About the Future of Mobile Apps
By Shira Lazar | May 10, 2012
If the future of business is mobile, where are mobile apps headed? We spoke with the entrepreneur behind the first self-service app creator on the road ahead.
A Note to Young Treps: Put Down the Ramen
By Heather Payne | May 9, 2012
When it comes to launching a business, you don’t have to live so lean that you’re having to sacrifice every nicety. Here are three tips for starting up with some cash in your pocket.
Reality Show Win Sweetens Outlook for California Cupcake Business
By Dinah Wisenberg Brin | May 8, 2012
Nothing can catapult a business into the big time like staring in a reality TV show. We check in with one young entrepreneur who scored a win on ‘Cupcake Wars.’
An Inside Look at Arizona State University’s SkySong Incubator
By Maria Muto-Porter | May 7, 2012
Before you start up, you might want to consider getting a little help. Here’s a look at how one incubator is successfully giving students and non-students a hand.
Silicon Valley VCs Perk Up
By Catherine Clifford | May 6, 2012
Inspired by new waves of technology developments and blockbuster deals, VCs are feeling better at the start of 2012.
7 Tips for Naming Your Business
By Yanik Silver | May 5, 2012
Choosing the right name for your business can have a lasting impact when it comes to propelling a business to success. Here are tips in choosing the right one.
Going Out Tonight? Zoom in, Point and Click
By Lambeth Hochwald | May 4, 2012
New nightlife apps from three young treps give scenesters the inside scoop before setting foot inside a bar or club.
Crowdfunding Nets Millions for Game Developers
By Lyneka Little | May 3, 2012
Rather than wait for Zynga to scoop up your young gaming company, crowdfunding may be the next best thing.
What a Business Degree Doesn’t Teach You about Entrepreneurship
By Justin Beegel | May 2, 2012
If putting off starting up to start school is the best choice for you, make sure you pack these three lessons into your coursework.
5 Recession-Era Recovery Strategies for Young Entrepreneurs
By Martin Zwilling | May 1, 2012
The recession may be over, but the lessons learned from that dark period will be hard to forget.
Daymond John on Engaging Young Entrepreneurs and Building a Better Business
By Shira Lazar | April 30, 2012
The ‘Shark Tank’ investor shares his thoughts on youth and entrepreneurship, as well as business trends and using social media.
5 Tips for Surviving Your Startup’s First Year
By Carol Tice | April 29, 2012
One of the riskiest times for any business is when it’s just begun. Here are five key steps to take to make sure your startup survives that tough first year.
Are You Ready for Student-Loan Rates to Skyrocket?
By Diana Ransom | April 27, 2012
As House and Senate members bicker over how to pay for maintaining low rates on certain federal student loans, a July 1 deadline looms.
How to Get the Most out of the Next 54 Hours
By Wade Foster | April 27, 2012
There’s nothing like participating in a Startup Weekend to force you to concentrate on your business. But go into it with goals.
Want to Create Engaging Content? Tell a Good Story
By Lauren Perkins | April 26, 2012
Engaging content starts and ends with a good story. Here’s how to figure out which tale to tell.
SBA Chief Touts Entrepreneurship to Recent Grads in Twitter Q&A
By Diana Ransom | April 25, 2012
New college graduates are facing never-before-seen student-debt levels. The White House is hoping entrepreneurship is the answer.
Karmaloop’s Greg Selkoe on Social Media and the Verge Culture
By Maria Muto-Porter | April 24, 2012
A discussion with Karmaloop’s founder and CEO Greg Selkoe on how innovative techniques and practical thinking helped his company thrive in today’s ever changing fashion marketplace.
What to Do When Friends Want to Be Co-Founders
By Matthew Toren | April 23, 2012
One of the toughest challenges a young entrepreneur may face is turning away friends who want to join their companies. Here are some options.
Big Scan on Campus
By Joel Holland | April 22, 2012
The ability to pull all-nighters moved three BYU students to the front of the competitive QR-code category.
Rock Revival
By Jennifer Wang | April 21, 2012
The Roxy Theatre on Hollywood’s Sunset Strip was on its way down when Nic Adler took over and restored it to prominence in the North American music scene.
How a 9-Year-Old Entrepreneur’s Business Went Viral
By Diana Ransom | April 20, 2012
Millions of people have tuned into an 11-minute video of entrepreneur Caine Monroy’s cardboard arcade creation, but how did that video catch on when so many others don’t? To figure it out, we asked the experts to give us their best viral-video tips.
With Social Media, Kick Off Your Conservative Pants
By Jason Sadler | April 19, 2012
To ramp up your young company’s social-media presence, let your personality shine.
Five Ways Kidpreneurs Make Better Entrepreneurs
By Matthew Toren | April 18, 2012
Like growing up in a family business, starting up early provides certain entrepreneurial advantages. Here are five.
Product Placement’s Future: The ‘Gossip Girl,’ Birchbox Mashup?
By Diana Ransom | April 17, 2012
The cosmetics darling will offer customers a ‘Gossip Girl’-inspired selection of goodies in May. If this branding hookup is the harbinger of what’s to come, consider these tips for amping up your own offerings.
Three Ways to Get the Media to Pay Attention to Your Young Company
By Dave Clarke | April 16, 2012
Want to Spread the Word About Your Business? Consider a softer sell.
Rainn Wilson on SoulPancake and Social Media
By Shira Lazar | April 13, 2012
See how the actor’s new media company SoulPancake is making a business out of helping you chew on life’s big questions.
How to Decide if a Job or Entrepreneurship is Right for You
By Adam Toren | April 12, 2012
College graduates may not have many job offers these days. But if you are weighing a decision between corporate life and entrepreneurship, here are five factors to consider.
From Pinterest to Gumroad, 19-Year-Old Sahil Lavingia on His Trek Through Silicon Valley
By Lyneka Little | April 11, 2012
We spoke with the young entrepreneur about his experience as Pinterest’s founding designer and his new company Gumroad.
10 Ways to Generate Your Own Startup Capital
By Matthew Toren | April 10, 2012
In the quest for startup capital, don’t overlook your most important asset: You.
Instagram Dreams? Wake Up. VCs Still Want to See the Money
By Diana Ransom | April 9, 2012
With so many startups trying to follow in Facebook’s — and now Instagram’s — footsteps, they’re forgetting one very important element: money.
Managing Older Workers? Be the Boss
By Justin Moore | April 6, 2012
Having older workers on the payroll can give your company an instant shot of wisdom, but it can also be tricky. Here’s how one young CEO learned how to lead.
Seven Ways to Effectively Juggle Business and School
By Adam Toren | April 5, 2012
Starting up while still in school gives new meaning to the term work/life balance. Here’s how to keep your business on track without cutting class.
How to Recover from a Branding Mistake? Apply Social Media, Stat
By Tim Gray | April 4, 2012
Branding mishaps happen to the savviest of entrepreneurs. Here’s how to use social media to change your young company’s stripes.
Fresh Ideas: The Costs and Benefits of Starting Up as a Teenager
By Adam Toren | April 3, 2012
Launching a business is hard work, but some say it’s the best job in the world. See which camp you should fall in.
A Good Mentor Will Tell It Like It Is
By Martin Zwilling | April 2, 2012
For many new businesses, finding the right advisor can make all the difference. Here are five qualities to seek in an ideal mentor.
Competition: A Choice Activity for Young Entrepreneurs
By Adam Toren | March 31, 2012
In the final days of March Madness, do you feel like your company is a Baylor or UNLV? Here’s how to size up the competition and come out on top.
On the Web, Personality Goes a Long Way
By Joel Goldstein | March 30, 2012
When competing online, offering a personal touch will only serve you.
Fresh Ideas: Seven Marketing Tips from a High School Pep Rally
By Matthew Toren | March 29, 2012
Even the seemingly pointless assemblies you had to attend in high school can offer some keen lessons to young entrepreneurs.
How Guppy Treps Fared After a Swim in the ‘Shark Tank’
By Daniel Bortz | March 28, 2012
Here’s a look at what happened to three companies once their young founders got investors to take the bait.
The Risk-Averse Entrepreneur’s Guide to Startup Success
By Carol Tice | March 27, 2012
So you’ve got an idea for a small business. Congratulations! Now, it’s time to figure out how to make it one that survives and even thrives. Many would-be entrepreneurs are held back by fears of failure due to the risks of starting a business. But there are ways to lessen those risks — by taking [...]
