Business Planning
Do We Really Need an Alternative Form of Capitalism?
While not a love story, capitalism is certainly epic.
Founders Fund’s Geoff Lewis on Getting Acquired, on Your Terms
Yahoo's $1.1 billion acquisition of Tumblr shines a lot on the elusive topic of planning an exit strategy.
Why You Should Care About Design
The way you present your products, packaging, and even your waiting area tells your customers important information about who you are. Make sure you are sending the right message.
The 10 Best Cities to Start a Business
A new report ranks the top cities for startups based on lending, business friendliness, hiring pool and local economy.
Co-Working NYC: An Inside Look at The Yard
In our co-working series, NYU students give us the skinny on hot spaces in NYC. Here, we take a look at Brooklyn's creative-tech space The Yard.
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.
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.
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.
3 Tips for Newbie Entrepreneurs on Starting a Business
Workplace expert and entrepreneur Liz Elam offers some advice about starting a business with little experience.
Have a Burning Business Question? Ask the Expert
Entrepreneur and workplace expert Liz Elam wants to answer your big questions about office layouts, productivity and sales.
How a Breakup Led to an Online Marketplace for Used Engagement Rings
After getting dumped, one entrepreneur founded I Do Now I Don't, an e-commerce site that turns heartbreak into cold hard cash.
What Would-Be Entrepreneurs Fear Most About Starting Up
An unstable income is almost always guaranteed when just starting your business, but research shows it's one of the top fears that keeps Americans from becoming entrepreneurs.
How Niche Players Can Compete Against Big Brands
Being the little fish in a big pond can be advantageous for young entrepreneurs.
Why Future Entrepreneurs Should Invest in College
It's a perennial question, but a tough one all the same. As early May marks the deadline for when many future young treps will need to decide if going to college is right for them, here are a few key considerations.
Ahoy! A Look at Startup Incubators and Excursions for Globetrotting Entrepreneurs
What is it about conferences in far-flung places that makes the imagination spin?
4 Business-Naming Tips for Branding Success
Dreaming up a business name is simple, but finding one that fits your long-term ambitions may not be so obvious.
Someone Has Your Same Startup Idea? Move Fast, Launch First
Serial entrepreneur Mike Jones on the importance of moving quickly when competition is stiff.
How Incorporating in Delaware or Nevada Can Hurt You
Before you think of incorporating your startup in a "tax haven" state, here is what young entrepreneurs need to know.
Patents and Copyrights: How to Play By the Rules
Serial entrepreneur Mike Jones shares his insight on protecting your startup.
How Stagnation — and Pivoting — Can Crush a Startup
Stagnation may warrant radical change, but ‘pivots’ are too often punts -- not thoughtful, strategic redirections. Rather than undertake drastic measures in haste, startups ought to consider a regimen of constant flux.
The Rising Threat of Patent Trolls and What You Can Do to Protect Your Startup
Tim Sparapani of Application Developers Alliance provides insight into the world of patent trolls.
Creativity: Inspiration vs. Perspiration
Understanding the different ways that your brain approaches creative thinking can help you implement the best approach to problem solving.
Boise Attracts Startups Seeking Quality of Life
Idaho's capital doesn't have the resources of a bubble town. But sustainable growth and mountain views are drawing entrepreneurs.
10 Questions to Ask Before Quitting Your Job to Start a Business
Giving up the security of a full-time job to start your own business is a risky, often stressful move. "The biggest reason people don’t end up quitting is the fear of uncertainty. They don’t know what might happen and they don’t want …
The Pros and Cons of Launching Your Business From Home
You'll save money, but will clients find you unprofessional? What to consider when setting up your business from home.
