Business Management
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.
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.
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.
Surprising Ways to Create an Inspiring Workspace
A design expert shares three trends for winning workspaces.
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.
Are You Cut Out for the CEO Role?
Flexible, charismatic, judicious… These are the hallmarks of a good CEO. See how you measure up.
A Snapshot of Startups in Small-Town America
Far from the maddening crowds and five years since the financial crisis, we look at the entrepreneurship scene in Burlington, Vt.; Chico, Calif.; Lehi, Utah; Iowa City, Iowa; and Lansing, Mich.
What I Learned About Running a Startup From Econ 101
Student entrepreneur Joseph Draschil on the theory of comparative advantage and how your startup would do well to learn about it.
How Entrepreneurs Push for Innovation, One pocket at a Time
Think creating the next iPhone is tough? Try making the perfect pocket or purse to hold one.
How to Recruit a Top-Notch Recruiter
For a growing company, asking a recruiter to help you fill key jobs can be ideal, but how do you know the recruiter ‘gets’ your company? Here’s how to vet a recruiter.
9 Leadership Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs
The most successful leaders know what they're good at and exploit it to the reach their fullest potential. Here's how to identify and reveal your hidden potential.
Tips for Overcoming Early HR Hurdles
Of all the struggles you'll face as an entrepreneur, hiring, training and managing employees is one of the biggest. Here are some tips for clearing your startup's way of HR obstacles.
A Look at Indy’s Innovators
Forget the jokes about corn. Indiana's capital city is quietly rolling out solutions for everything from tracking scientific data and charitable donations to juggling kids' soccer schedules.
10 Questions to Ask Before Making Your First Hire
Before rushing to expand your business with that first employee, here are the most important things you need to consider first.
Simple Strategies for Last-Minute Tax Filers
You have less than one week left to get your taxes done, but that doesn't mean you have to scramble. Here are some simple strategies to make the process go smoothly.
Why Your Startup Should Celebrate March Madness
To build a strong company and attract employees who want to work with you, taking time to bond or just yell at the TV screen is a must.
Have a Burning Business Question? Ask the Expert
Serial entrepreneur Mike Jones wants to answer your big questions about launching and growing a small business.
3 Tips for Handling Startup Hiccups
Business consultant Joshua Medcalf on the importance of embracing the unknown.
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.
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.
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.
Biggest Mistakes: How Ginger + Liz Learned to Play Nice With Vendors (Video)
When the nail-polish making duo Ginger Johnson and Liz Pickett began their production efforts, finding the right vendors to work with was easier said than done. Here’s why having a plan B can mean all the difference.
Veterans Tackle the Challenges of Entrepreneurship
New programs help veterans harness their unique skills -- including determination, creative problem-solving and risk tolerance -- to overcome the challenges of starting a business.
How to Train Your Brain to Stay Positive
Three tips to help you keep a optimistic outlook on the challenges of running a business.
Biggest Mistakes: What Artsicle Learned from Its First Hire (Video)
When co-founders Scott Carleton and Alex Tryon of the art-rental and purchase platform needed help around the office, they soon learned that preparation and clarity are key in hiring employees.
