Starting Up
3 Games To Help You Generate Business Ideas
Coming up with business ideas should be fun. Here are three games you can play anywhere -- whether walking through store aisles or out for a jog -- that will turn your mind into an idea factory.
Emerging Tech: 9 International Startup Hubs to Watch
Beyond the U.S., these are the places you'll find financial and other support for innovation in technology.
3 Hacks to Save on Startup Legal Fees
When it comes to legal hurdles, an attorney can be your biggest asset or your biggest expense. Here's how to trim your legal costs.
TV Startup Aereo Countersues Big Broadcaster
Aereo, a company that lets you watch live and recorded television on any device, is suing CBS in a David-and-Goliath-style battle.
Kickstarter’s Rising Competition: Crowdfunding Alternatives to Donation-Based Sites
The JOBS Act may soon go into effect, but young entrepreneurs don't need to wait to look for investors in the crowd.
About.me’s Tony Conrad on Starting Up and Making a Big Exit (Video)
YE's Antonio Neves sat down with the entrepreneur, who in 2010 after just four short days in business sold the personal-homepage site to AOL. Conrad talks about the blockbuster exit and why he decided to take About.me back.
Launching With a Loved One? Five Lessons From Successful Startup Couples
If you're thinking of starting up with your significant other, consider the tips of those who've made the plunge before you.
What You Can Learn From the Great Gatsby and 9 Other Fictional Entrepreneurs
From Jay Gatsby to J.C. Wiatt, we look at several of the most popular entrepreneurs from books, movies and TV shows.
Forget Ping Pong and Snacks: How Buffer Digs Deeper With These 4 Startup Perks
Working at a startup is tons of work and having fun is vital. But offering more thoughtful perks can help further your mission and give employees something to smile about.
When to Ditch the Coffee Shop for Co-Working
Workplace expert and entrepreneur Liz Elam on knowing when to say when to working out of your local café in favor of more professional accommodations.
Social Media Is Getting Nasty. How Can You Rise Above It?
With social media widens its reach by the day, etiquette is getting the ax. We provide some tips on how to avoid succumbing to snarky behavior.
College Startup Rethinks Laundry
A prepaid campus laundry service offers a lesson in entrepreneurship.
How to Turn Criticism into the Ultimate Startup Motivator
Student entrepreneur Will Caldwell on the taking critiques in stride and using that feedback to help improve a business.
Eye on ‘Gig City:’ How Startups Thrive in Chattanooga
With Startup hubs cropping up across the country, we take a look at one burgeoning ecosystem to pinpoint what's afoot and what if anything other city centers can do to spark their own entrepreneurial boomtowns.
Surprising Ways to Create an Inspiring Workspace
A design expert shares three trends for winning workspaces.
Melinda Gates on the Power of Technology in Making Human Connections
Social entrepreneur Melinda Gates spoke about the importance of making ethical choices and leaving a mark on humanity during her 2013 commencement speech at Duke University.
Co-Working NYC: An Inside Look at Projective Space
In our co-working series, NYU students give us the skinny on hot spaces in NYC. Here, we take a look at the Lower East Side's Projective Space.
How to Build a Lean and Efficient Business Plan
Your business plan must be ready to accommodate rapid changes so that your company can follow suit. Here are five ways to make your business plan as lean and effective as possible.
How a Group of Friends Made a Dent in the $6 Billion Bike Industry
Childhood pals find big profits in stripped-down bicycles with their company Pure Fix Cycles.
Behind a Brand Extension: How a Sweatshirt Raised Over $1 Million on Kickstarter
Flint and Tinder's founder shares tips on how he successfully branched out with a new product -- and you can, too.
5 Lessons I Learned From My Failed Kickstarter Campaign
YogoSport founder Ryon Lane offers advice to young entrepreneurs about how to make your Kickstarter project a success.
The Bitcoin Buzz and How Young Entrepreneurs are Cashing in
Even with its roller-coaster volatility, young entrepreneurs are banking on the digital currency.
Online Marketing 101: Are You Prone to Shiny Object Syndrome?
It's hard to resist the latest digital marketing craze -- from Facebook to gamification to Vine. Before launching into a new online marketing tactic, figure out if it's the right strategy for you. Here's how.
Are You Cut Out for the CEO Role?
Flexible, charismatic, judicious… These are the hallmarks of a good CEO. See how you measure up.
How to Find a Co-Working Space That’s Right for Your Startup (Video)
Not all co-working spaces are alike. YE Coach Antonio Neves offers some key factors to consider before you sign up.
