Carol Tice, Contributor
A southern California native, Carol now lives on an island near Seattle with her husband and three children. Who have talked her into getting a dog. In more than 15 years of reporting on businesses large and small, she's gone on more than 100 business trips, filing stories from Anchorage to Atlanta. Her work has appeared in the Seattle Times, Nation's Restaurant News, Wall Street Journal, Puget Sound Business Journal, Seattle Magazine, and many others. More than 1,000 of her articles are floating around the Internet...and she has no idea when she had time to write them all. She is proud CEO and Janitor of TiceWrites Inc., and blogs about freelance writing at Make a Living Writing. She is reachable at carol@caroltice.com
Why One Young Entrepreneur Turned Down Mark Cuban on Shark Tank
A recent grad reveals why he walked away from $200,000 for his coat-check technology.
Two Entrepreneurs’ Marketing Plan: Crowdfunding a Reality Show
Startup:NYC pilot lacks drama to hook audiences and funding.
The Email That Snagged an Investment from Shark Tank’s Mark Cuban
You don't have to go on Shark Tank to catch the eye of a major league angel investor. Here's how one entrepreneur got funding by just sending an email.
Is Your Business Ready for an Incubator? 5 Tips from a ‘TechStars’ Grad
One of the reality show's most successful startups, Onswipe, offers advice on how they did it.
The Shark Tank Effect: Top Success Stories from the First 3 Seasons
Just in time for the premiere of season four, a look back at 11 of Shark Tank's most successful entrepreneurs.
5 Things Your Family Business Can Learn From Animal Planet’s ‘Tanked’
Running a business with your family can be tough. The eccentric brood on Animal Planet's "Tanked" compromise to make it work.
5 Things Startups Can Learn From ‘Great American Food Truck Race’
The Food Network show highlights some of the foundations of building a business.
One Entrepreneur’s Rocky Road to Success After ‘Shark Tank’
One of Shark Tank's first entrepreneurs, Tiffany Krumins, talks about dealing with cancer, giving up half of her equity, and the challenges of getting her product made in the U.S.
Why Man vs. Food Is Worth Watching
How the Travel Channel show soared to success thanks to the host's winning personality.
5 Tips for Surviving Your Startup’s First Year
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.
The Risk-Averse Entrepreneur’s Guide to Startup Success
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 …
