Monthly Archives: July 2012
Starting Up Under One Roof: A Look at the Surge in Residential Incubators
Rather than move in with mom and dad, young founders are increasingly bunking up -- choosing to inhabit startup houses or hacker hostels. Here's a look at the growing trend.
In Search of the Next Instagram? 5 Startups to Watch
From Ashton Kutcher investing in Dwolla to Instagram's record-setting acquisition, 2012 is shaping up to be the year of the startup. Here are five to watch.
7 Steps to Hiring Your First Employee
Small business experts Adam and Matthew Toren answer readers' top questions about entrepreneurship.
Andrew Rasiej on the Next Big Wave in Tech — And How Young Treps Can Surf It
The NY Tech Meetup chairman offers his thoughts on the future of social media and helpful resources for starting up today.
People’s Pops and Its Vision for the Way We Eat (Video)
The U.S. may be awash with sweet treats, but these ice-pop makers have given the tired category a makeover.
How to Lose that Vital First Investor — And Succeed Anyway
Student entrepreneur Eric Muli reveals how hard work, rejection and a little luck helped him land an investor for his startup.
The Logo Mishaps of Giant Brands
Even the world's most iconic brands make mistakes. Here are five giant company logos that now serve as giant cautionary tales.
From Starving Artist to Young Entrepreneur: Conor McCreedy on Making Creativity Pay
From artists to chefs to designers, making money is still considered taboo. But when you want to make it big in fashionable industries, being able to earn a buck is often key.
4 Must-Have Elements in a Successful Media Pitch
When you're trying to build buzz about your startup, consider the details. Here are some absolute must-haves in your pitch to the media.
Mike Jones on Ditching La La Land for Silicon Beach
Los Angeles has long been a mecca for creative types. Now it's attracting techies too.
5 Ways to Win the Hearts of Employees
Small business experts Adam and Matthew Toren answer readers' top questions about entrepreneurship.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Business-Plan Competitions
For startups seeking critical seed money, business-plan competitions can be both a blessing and a curse.
No Cuddly Kittens? Here’s How to Make Popular Web Videos Anyway
Even if you're not technologically versed, creating videos to showcase your business is not only possible, it's downright vital for some entrepreneurs.
Could Faculty Entrepreneurs Drive Innovation?
To spur added innovation in the U.S., some support giving academics more freedom to start up. Here's a look at the argument for and against the idea.
4 Start-Up Accounting Tips for the Young Trep
When launching a new business, young entrepreneurs tend to forget one very important element: their books. Here's how to avoid making that mistake.
Lean Startups Need Business Plans, Too
Lean business planning doesn't mean no business planning. The formal written business plan has long been obsolete. A real business plan should grow organically, with regular review and revision.
Success in a Flash: How One Young Trep Turned DIY into ROI
How Flash Pals is gaining traction with its fuzzy animal-themed storage devices.
How Loosecubes Aims to Change Where We Work (Video)
Campbell McKellar describes her vision for a different kind of co-working space -- one where individuals get to choose where they work.
Must Read Books to Fuel Your Summer — And Your Startup
Even if you can't get away this summer, consider these top tomes to help make the most of your downtime.
Where ‘Shark Tank’ Goes to Poach Young Entrepreneurs
Starting up when you're 13 may not be easy, but for some it could mean landing big bucks -- as ABC's hit show 'Shark Tank' looks for fodder on school campuses.
6 Tips for Closing the Generation Gap
Small business experts, Adam and Matthew Toren answer readers' top questions about entrepreneurship.
How One Young Trep Bucked the Odds During the Great Recession
Doing the opposite of what others expect is sometimes the fastest ticket to success. We spoke with Alexa von Tobel of LearnVest about why she started up a financial site in the midst of the worst recession since the Great Depression.
The Latest Craze in Incubators: Pay-to-Play Accelerators?
Fee-based entrepreneurship accelerators and incubators are increasingly sprouting up. We take a look at some new programs and consider whether they're worth your time.
7 Tips to Successful Fundraising for Young Entrepreneurs
Don't let the tech and start-up blogs fool you, finding an investor to part with big money is neither common nor easy. Here, the co-founder of CrowdTwist gives his top lessons for success.
The Price Is Right
Priceonomics scours the web for the best prices to create an objective guide for consumers.
