Monthly Archives: August 2012
Thinking of Majoring in Entrepreneurship? Read This First
For many heading to campus who also dream of starting a business one day, majoring in entrepreneurship can help. But it's far from the only major decision you'll need to make along the way.
Local App Competitions Fuel Tech Startups
Across the U.S., app-making contests that promise big prizes and intros to investors have spawned thriving startups. Here's a look at the trend.
5 Ways to Land Press for Your Startup From Your Dorm Room
Student entrepreneur Matthew Fishman shares how to create buzz for your startup in between classes.
Tools, Technology and Retail Options that Make Starting Up Today a Cinch
Everyone knows starting up isn't easy. But before you feel sorry for yourself, think about what it was like when your grandparents or parents were your age.
How to Grow Quickly, Without Investors
Venture capitalist, author and professor Peter S. Cohan answer readers’ top questions about entrepreneurship.
How to Talk to ‘Nerds’ and Why You Should
For non-technical entrepreneurs, bringing a developer on board is only half the battle. You also need to be able to communicate. Here’s how to get it right.
What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Their Brains
Three CEOs on how knowing your strengths makes you more successful -- and a test to help you identify them.
How to Ease Acquisitions from the Acqui-Hired Founders
Tech giants aren't just looking for talent, they're buying it. See what the transition has been like for start-up founders.
Should You Create Your Business Plan on Pinterest?
The social sharing pinboard isn't just for recipes and animal photos, it can help you build a vision for your business.
How Social Entrepreneurs Can Edge Out the Competition
An upcoming social-venture competition sheds light on the increased enthusiasm among young entrepreneurs to start up social-impact companies. Here are five ways to rise above the competition.
Young Entrepreneurs: Not the Cure for What Ails the Economy (Opinion)
Interest is high in supporting youth entrepreneurship and often seen as a way to help create jobs and turn the economy. But a closer look at the issues shows that these notions may be little more than wishful thinking.
How to Know When to Start Your Own Business (Infographic)
There is always a reason why it's the right time to start your own business.
10 Must-Know Tech Terms, Translated
Understanding these terms can help business owners deal more effectively with their IT specialists.
9 Ways to Make Working at a Startup Pay for Future Entrepreneurs
To truly learn the ins and outs of launching a business, some suggest working at a startup is all you need.
3 Tips to a Speedy Launch
Student entrepreneur Karim Abouelnaga discusses how he managed to start up quickly and efficiently.
What Is Vooza and Why Should You Care?
Hilarious videos from possibly faux company Vooza can offer every business owner a lesson in creativity.
How to Know What to Outsource
Venture capitalist, author and professor Peter S. Cohan answer readers’ top questions about entrepreneurship.
Project Restaurant: Turning 8th Graders into Future Mario Batalis
A summer program in Harlem is teaching students what it takes to launch and grow a successful eatery.
How to Hire the Right Employees for Your Startup
When you're on a tight startup budget and timeline, it can be easy to make compromises on who you hire. Don't. Here's what to look for in an employee.
Thrillist’s Ben Lerer on his Success as a Young Trep
Despite his famous father, the Thrillist co-founder has managed to find massive success in business on his own. Here, we ask him about his victories -- and challenges.
College Entrepreneurs Find a Green Niche in an Online Farmers Market
The young environmentalists with a passion for sustainable agriculture won $10,000 in a business contest to launch the farm-to-front-door venture.
7 Paybacks an Alma Mater Can Offer Young Entrepreneurs
Think university resources are only for students? Here are some ideas for how to best utilize your old school -- even when you're no longer on campus.
Mobi Munch Turns the Food-Truck Trend Into a Restaurant Necessity
Mobi Munch aims to streamline the mobile food industry with a turnkey platform that standardizes every part of the operation.
How to Start Up from Your Dorm Room
Student entrepreneur Franco Capurro launched his startup from a crammed, two-bed dorm room in China.
How Eco-Friendly Fashion Startup Landed on Top Retailers’ Shelves in 6 Months
See how these young treps turned a winning Kickstarter campaign into a thriving business in just a few months. Photo credit: Adrian Cabrero, courtesy of ENK International
