Starting Up
The Importance of Being Confident: 3 Tips to Startup Success
In launching a startup, a great idea and business acumen are key ingredients. But they're nothing without confidence. Here's how to win over investors, employees and customers.
‘Impact Entrepreneurship’ Places Importance on Social Consciousness
As a social-impact entrepreneur, you need more than a passion for doing good. Here's how some 'treps are putting their chops to work to run successful enterprises and make the world a better place.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shaquille O’Neal on Geeks, Partnering and Winning in Business
The retired basketball star has advice for entrepreneurs.
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.
5 Quick Tips for Better Bootstrapping From SXSW
The founders of popular image-hosting service imgur on what it takes to launch a tech startup without seeking outside investors.
4 Tips for Creating a Firm Foundation for Your Startup
Business consultant Joshua Medcalf on the importance of passion and dedication when launching a business.
Appboy Founder on Turning a Chance Encounter into Entrepreneurship Gold
Here's how two young treps found their co-founder on the street, and went on to launch a successful venture-backed startup.
