Monthly Archives: December 2012
The 5 Biggest Twitter Marketing Fails of 2012
A look at the mistakes of some of the biggest brands, and what you can learn from them.
Young Entrepreneur’s 10 Most Popular Stories of 2012
From inspiring quotes and giant-brand mishaps to tips on starting up and growing a business, here are the stories that became our readers' favorites this year.
7 Startup Events and News to Watch This Week
'Project Vesto' wants to give you $100,000, more trouble for print, a New Year's Eve deadline for Washington, startup events during CES, and shopping in Dubai… This week’s notable news and startup events for young treps.
The Top 10 Tech Accessories of 2012
An Android-powered dongle, a smart thermostat, a better iPhone camera and more.
College Entrepreneurs Invent a Way to Keep Beer Cold
KegSkins banishes the biggest party foul -- warm beer.
How TechStars Gave an iPhone Relocation App a Boost
An app that eases the packing-up process gets some help from the New York City incubator of startup accelerator TechStars.
10 Stories From the Web to Know about This Week
A gift for founders, top productivity tips for the holiday doldrums, Starbucks' CEO asks, can't we all 'come together,' reinventing the toaster, 40 essential life hacks, unsung startup heroes, meet Ego… this week’s notable news and tantalizing tidbits for young treps.
How to Operate in All-Out Survival Mode as a Young Entrepreneur
If the holidays weren't as kind to your startup as you would have liked, here are some tips for helping you withstand leaner times.
Richard Branson on Being Richard Branson
The globetrotting billionaire and Virgin founder opens up about his legacy, what keeps him going, and why he'll never quite feel like he's 'made it.'
4 Tips to Avoid Co-Founder Conflict
Student entrepreneur Eric Muli on why it’s important to be honest with your business partners and to quickly get over disagreements.
The Business of Helping Less-Fortunate Entrepreneurs Start Up
The founders of some socially-oriented startups have begun focusing on helping fellow entrepreneurs, while creating new business opportunities for themselves. Here's a look at the trend.
7 Steps to Regaining Your Focus
If you're prone to distraction, these techniques can help you refocus in as little as 60 seconds.
Are You Ready to Launch? Here’s How to Find Out
Veteran venture capitalist Jason Green on the importance of a minimum viable product and assembling a top-notch team.
Making Freedom Part of the Business Model: How a Young Trep Helped Fuel the Arab Spring
Silicon Valley-based AnchorFree gained prominence during the uprisings in the Middle East for helping protestors cover their web tracks. See how the company is doing since the tumult.
How to Determine Which Eco-Friendly Changes Your Business Should Make
Some green improvements may not be worth the trouble or expense. Here's how to determine which changes will provide the greatest return on investment for your company.
Business-Boosting Gifts to Give Yourself for the Holidays
While giving yourself a watch or a new pair of jeans can make you look and feel good, a motivational book or even some nonfiction might give you some much-needed time to unwind.
How to Banish Holiday Stress
It's the busiest time of the year, follow these four ways to decompress now.
Tis the Season for Giving Thanks
With Christmas just a day away, don't forget to give a big 'THANK YOU' to the VIPs in your life.
The Top 10 Startup Events to Watch in 2013
CES, the Webbys, Disrupt NYC, South by Southwest, Social Media Week, National Small Business Week, Global Entrepreneurship Week, the Clinton Global Initiative… A non-exhaustive list of this year’s top 10 startup events for young treps.
The Biggest Trends in Business for 2013
Remember when virtual reality was all the rage? What about the daily-deal explosion? We love a good story and a quick cash infusion, but when it comes down to it, we’re far bigger fans of businesses built on a solid …
Startup Creates Mobile App to Ease Parking Nightmares
QuickPay drives the private parking lot into the 21st century.
4 Cures for Chronic Procrastination
Expert tips to help you stop making excuses, increase productivity, and get things done.
10 Stories From the Web to Know about This Week
Is it wrong to be jealous of hobos? The year's dumbest moments in business, the best of science 2012, storytelling 2.0, finding exceptional employees, getting people to do what they don't want… this week's notable news and tantalizing tidbits for young treps.
The Year-End Accounting Missteps of Rookie Entrepreneurs
This time of year may be about giving, but don't forget to devote plenty of time to getting your books in order. Here are a few often-missed year-end accounting tasks.
Nightmare on Main Street: Workers That Can Sap Your Soul
A horror-story employee can turn a high-performing team into zombies. Here's how to recognize this familiar plot line.
