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The Incubator Bringing Washington D.C.’s Entrepreneurs Together
1776 Washington D.C.'s is 15,000-square-foot 'incubation platform' that includes an accelerator and co-working space.
Maintaining Your Startup’s Focus
Too many passions can derail you. Find one that sticks.
10 Stories From the Web to Know About This Week
Talk about 'Contagious,' sea cucumbers demand a high price, avoiding fundraising foibles, an ancient economic cluster, debate over working from home heats up, avoiding startup hell… this week’s notable news and tantalizing tidbits for young treps:
Don’t Get Too Excited: 4 Reasons Why Passion is the Enemy of Sales Success
Having too much enthusiasm, a common condition among young treps, can bungle a deal before you even open your mouth. Here's how to temper your resolve and make the sale.
What Your Business Can Learn From March Madness
Four lessons on teambuilding from the NCAA basketball tournament.
3 Ways to Increase Your Confidence — And Build Your Business (Video)
While having a stellar business idea is a huge part of the startup puzzle, conveying your idea confidently will help you piece it all together. Business coach Antonio Neves tells you how to inject some swagger into your pitch.
Happy Birthday Twitter: Jack Dorsey on the Ubiquitous Site and His Top Advice for Young Treps
The social-media site that’s found its way into practically every entrepreneurs’ toolkit turns 7 years old today. Here, we chat with the site’s co-founder and get his best tips for newbie founders.
Web Startup Will Find the Best Parking Spot
Ben Sann was a junior in high school when he came up with an idea for a website that would post the rates of parking garages all over New York. BestParking.com has now grown to include six cities.
6 Money-Saving Tips for Cash-Strapped Young ‘Treps
Business consultant Joshua Medcalf shares his advice for launching a business on a shoestring budget.
Spring Break Plans? Open Your Mind and Rekindle Your Love of Entrepreneurship
Spring may be in the air, but you've got a lot of work to do -- on your business and your soul. Here are five tips for meeting your business challenges with a clear, open mind.
Turning Passion Into Profits: From Playing Games to Playing for Profit
How a couple turned a love of arcade games into a thriving business.
How to Find Value in Other People’s Problems
Student entrepreneur Ryan Kuhel on the importance of researching pain points to find business ideas.
Stop Searching for ‘The Next Big Thing:’ Tips for Building the Best Business for You
You don't need a revolutionary business idea to find success in entrepreneurship. Here are five steps for launching a startup that's ideal for you.
10 Twitter Feeds for a Timely Dose of Inspiration
If you're seeking a regular diet of inspirational messages, look no further than your Twitter app.
Are Your Eyes Bigger Than Your Budget? 3 Tips to Rein in Your Startup Costs
Startups simply must make a budget and stick to it. Otherwise, you could wind up a statistic. Here are just three ways to keep your costs down.
10 Startup Events and News to Watch This Week
Twitter turns 7, Facebook to launch hashtags, Penn State wants you to startup, Rio heats up as the Global Entrepreneurship Congress rolls into town, mapping out success with a business plan, Vengo founders share their journey, AT&T offers up a new BlackBerry… this week’s notable news and startup events for young treps.
NY Tech Meetup’s Jessica Lawrence on the Hottest Ticket in Town
The executive director of NY Tech Meetup talks about what the audience can expect at the city's influential monthly tech event.
10 Must-Read Inspiring Biographies of Business Leaders
Take a page from the book of the lives of these famous entrepreneurs.
Shaquille O’Neal on Geeks, Partnering and Winning in Business
The retired basketball star has advice for entrepreneurs.
10 Stories From the Web to Know About This Week
'Pimp My Ride' Vatican style, Sheryl Sandberg responds to critics (aka women), a cellphone that doesn't kill people, breaking bread with brilliant people at SXSW, Ashoka's Bill Drayton on charting your own path, Shaq on being a geek and tips for startups… This week’s notable news and tantalizing tidbits for young treps.
SXSW Style: Fashion Startups Strut in Austin
At this year's SXSW event, plenty of pastels and floral prints ruled the day, but startup founders still managed to mix in some edge. Check out Hukkster's top fashion picks from SXSW Interactive.
Are You Leaving Money on the Table? 5 Often Overlooked Tax Deductions
At tax time, novice entrepreneurs will quickly find out just how complex the U.S. tax system is. But don't let that stop you from taking advantage of a few key tax deductions.
3 Social Media Startups to Watch From SXSW 2013
The 'next big thing' in social media might not have debuted this week, but SXSW 2013 was not without noteworthy startups.
3 Reasons to Ditch Your Social Networks to Really Network (Video)
Social media may be second nature, but if you really want to connect, you’ll have to leave the office or pick up the phone. Business coach Antonio Neves offers some choice networking tips.
Opportunity Spotting: 4 Trends for Young Treps from SXSW 2013
In the aftermath of this year's SXSW Interactive festival, we pinpointed four top trends that young entrepreneurs should consider.
