Monthly Archives: January 2013
Hate Small Talk? How to Break the Ice When Networking for Business
The fear of small talk is a common objection for those who shy away from networking. But ice-breakers can be yours for the asking.
Video Chat: Brad Feld on Winning Over Brad Feld (Video)
Entrepreneur and early-stage venture investor Brad Feld sits down with business coach Antonio Neves to bring you the 411 on how to land him as a mentor or investor.
Video Chat With Brad Feld, Today at 12:30pm ET
For budding young entrepreneurs a little guidance can go a long way. Stay tuned for our video chat with Brad Feld, the entrepreneur and early-stage venture investor.
Negative Nelly Must Be Stopped: How to Make Objective Decisions
In running your young company, the decisions you make now could reverberate for years. Here's how to ensure you're making the right ones.
Finding Employees on a Startup Budget (Video)
Attracting and hiring talented employees without the funds to invest in big salaries can be a challenge for companies just starting out. Here's what's working for startups now.
5 Ways to Validate Your Business Idea
Tech expert Prerna Gupta on how to test your startup concept.
Is It Time to Let Go of Your Business Idea?
Four tips to help you know if your idea has run its course.
How to Know If Your Startup is Ripe for Success
Student entrepreneur Karim Abouelnaga on the importance of a great business model to the overall health of your company.
Quirky Startup Perks: ‘A Mating Call’ for Tech Talent?
Between bacon-wrapped cash, winery outings and a year's supply of PBR, startups are rolling out all the stops for top talent.
How to Be a More Charismatic Leader
Some people command attention when they enter a room. Here are five tips for the rest of us.
What Type of Entrepreneur are You?
When starting up, it helps to know your strengths. Here's how to parse them out.
7 Startup Events and News to Watch This Week
Shark Tank's open call, Paris gets a new startup hub, co-eds give their business pitches, New York entrepreneurs meet up and the Super Bowl kicks off in New Orleans… This week’s notable news and startup events for young treps.
College Entrepreneur Dives Into Niche Business
A University of Oregon grad turns his love of coral into a thriving niche business.
Barbara Corcoran on Projecting a Big Image and Living Up to It (Video)
Multimillionaire Barbara Corcoran shares lessons about the power of perception and why you should expand before you're ready at Entrepreneur's recent Growth Conference.
Why a 12-Year-Old Launched His Own Social Network
Grom Social is a network for kids, Facebook's more lucrative Hacker Cup, a Pinterest for cats and more.
10 Stories From the Web to Know About This Week
Spotted in NYC: Sergey Brin, an out-of-this-world mining boom, Tim Geithner's exit interview, sharing your closet online, the import of art in business, living well in tight quarters, relationship advice from Mark Suster’s wife… This week’s notable news and tantalizing tidbits for young treps.
In Search of Buzz: What It Is and How to Build It
Generating interest among the media, customers and clients is the goal, but how to make that happen can often get confusing and costly. Here are three tips.
Lessons about Building a Team from Zuckerberg and Facebook
Facebook's Zuckerberg focuses first on hiring for fit and talent, not the perfect mix of skills.
Must-Have Mentors: How to Build Your Personal Board of Directors (Video)
Business coach Antonio Neves offers some sage advice for young entrepreneurs looking for more formalized guidance.
How Reality TV Helped One Young Trep Jump-Start His Fledgling Brand
Ben Flajnik, star of ABC's hit show 'The Bachelor' describes the rigors and advantages of starting up in the spotlight.
How to Motivate Creative Employees
Four tips to help you inspire creative employees to share new business ideas.
4 Tips for Balancing Friendship and Business
Tech expert Prerna Gupta on the importance of keeping your team at a professional distance.
Want to Charm Customers or Clients? Channel Your Inner Politician
No one can work a room like a politician. Here are a few tips for using their powers of persuasion to help you better communicate.
The Twitter Conundrum: Why Are So Many Brands Ignoring Tweets?
A recent study shows that fewer than one-third of big brands that have Twitter accounts answer customer tweets. They interact more on Instagram or Pinterest.
How to Turn an Internship into Entrepreneurship
Student entrepreneur Sarah Haselkorn on how working for a startup inspired her to launch her own business.
