Starting Up
Want to Go Viral? 4 Ways to Get Viewers to Share Your Videos
People are increasingly tuning in to videos, but maybe not yours. Here's how you and your company can become a YouTube sensation.
Not Your Traditional Incubator: Rokk3r Labs, a Hybrid Investor-Accelerator
Miami-based venture creates fast time-to-market recipe
What’s Trending With…Yael Cohen? The F%#@ Cancer Founder on Starting a Movement (Video)
YoungEntrepreneur.com columnist 'What's Trending' host Shira Lazar sat down with Yael Cohen at this year's SXSW. Here, she describes her startup story and offers advice to other young entrepreneurs.
3 Tips for Nailing Startup Competitions
Student entrepreneur Nina Foroutan on how to get the most out of early-stage business battles.
Embrace Your Zany Side: Offbeat Ways Startups Win Over Hard-to-Reach VCs
Having a killer business idea is key, but it won't necessarily help get your foot in the door when you're looking for funding. Sometimes the best way to grab someone's attention is to get creative.
World-Champion Skier Jeremy Bloom’s Unconventional Path to Entrepreneurship
He missed his shot at Olympic gold, his football career was sidelined by injuries. He has dabbled in modeling and TV presenting. Now, the golden boy may have finally found his footing, in what once would have seemed an unlikely arena: entrepreneurship.
What’s Trending With… Jason Silva? The Former Current TV Host Turned YouTube Star on Big Ideas (Video)
YoungEntrepreneur.com columnist and 'What's Trending' host Shira Lazar sat down with the ever inspiring Jason Silva. Here, he dishes on where the best ideas come from and how to cultivate them.
500 Startups Opens Up New Manhattan Co-Working Space. Should You Join?
With another coworking space opening its doors, does it make sense for your startup to apply?
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.
Kiss Your Day Job Goodbye
How to determine if you can afford to work on your startup full-time.
Reality TV Show ‘Dorm Biz’ Looks to Spotlight College Treps
Aiming to discover the next Mark Zuckerberg or Def Jam's Rick Rubin, who both famously got their start in their dorm rooms, a new reality TV show wants to talk to college treps.
Unreasonable at Sea: An Update From Mouhsine Serrar of Prakti Design
It's been three months since the traveling treps of Unreasonable at Sea set sail. We check in with one young entrepreneur about his progress so far.
Baton Rouge Turns Up the Heat With New Startups
The capital of Louisiana is a petrochemical and manufacturing hub, a thriving college town, and home to several hot startups.
What’s Trending With…Randi Zuckerberg? The Facebook Founder’s Sister Talks About What’s Next (Video)
YoungEntrepreneur.com columnist and 'What's Trending' host Shira Lazar sat down with Randi Zuckerberg at this year's SXSW. Beyond her uber famous brother, she talks about her own growing media empire.
3 Ways to Determine If Your Startup Is Ready for Press (Video)
While most young entrepreneurs want to grab the spotlight, few are really ready to handle it. Here, business coach Antonio Neves ticks off three must-have ingredients before your startup is ready for prime time.
Forget Facebook’s Social Graph: LinkedIn Has a New Search Tool Too
With LinkedIn’s search update, people may be taking a closer look at your profile. Here are five tips for making sure you remain front and center on the professional network.
Yahoo Acquires Teen Entrepreneur’s News Gathering App, Summly
Summly to shut down but founder and his team expected to join Yahoo.
What’s Trending With…Baratunde Thurston? The Comedian/Digital Savant Talks Business (Video)
YoungEntrepreneur.com columnist and 'What's Trending' host Shira Lazar sat down with author Baratunde Thurston to chat about his comedy/technology startup Cultivated Wit.
3 Tips for Handling Startup Hiccups
Business consultant Joshua Medcalf on the importance of embracing the unknown.
Startup Survival 101: It’s All About Relationships That Work
In designing a healthy, efficient workplace, your employees have more power than you think. Here's how one false relationship can wreck your startup.
Zappos’ Secrets to Building an Empowering Company Culture
Five key elements to building a customer and employee-centric culture from Zappos' culture coach.
4 Tips for Turning a Dispersed Team into an Asset
Student entrepreneur David Donner Chait on the pros of having a remote staff.
4 Ways Introverted Young Treps Can Win in an Extroverted World
It’s not easy for introverted young treps to put themselves out there, but these tips can help you master the networking scene.
3 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Naming Your Business
Here's a look at three entrepreneurs who have changed company names and the lessons they learned.
