Business plans
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.
10 Startup Events and News to Watch This Week
Twitter turns 7, Facebook to launch hashtags, Penn State wants you to startup, Rio heats up as the Global Entrepreneurship Congress rolls into town, mapping out success with a business plan, Vengo founders share their journey, AT&T offers up a new BlackBerry… this week’s notable news and startup events for young treps.
Barbara Corcoran’s 6 Pearls of Wisdom for Young Treps
Ahead of her keynote address at Entrepreneur's annual Growth Conference, here are some of her choicest gems of advice for young entrepreneurs.
Young Entrepreneur’s 10 Most Popular Stories of 2012
From inspiring quotes and giant-brand mishaps to tips on starting up and growing a business, here are the stories that became our readers' favorites this year.
Are You Ready to Launch? Here’s How to Find Out
Veteran venture capitalist Jason Green on the importance of a minimum viable product and assembling a top-notch team.
Do You Need an MBA for Startup Success?
Student entrepreneur Joseph Draschil on how his education prepared him for running a business, but why he had to look elsewhere for startup help.
Thinking of Majoring in Entrepreneurship? Read This First
For many heading to campus who also dream of starting a business one day, majoring in entrepreneurship can help. But it's far from the only major decision you'll need to make along the way.
Should You Create Your Business Plan on Pinterest?
The social sharing pinboard isn't just for recipes and animal photos, it can help you build a vision for your business.
7 Paybacks an Alma Mater Can Offer Young Entrepreneurs
Think university resources are only for students? Here are some ideas for how to best utilize your old school -- even when you're no longer on campus.
From Starving Artist to Young Entrepreneur: Conor McCreedy on Making Creativity Pay
From artists to chefs to designers, making money is still considered taboo. But when you want to make it big in fashionable industries, being able to earn a buck is often key.
Lean Startups Need Business Plans, Too
Lean business planning doesn't mean no business planning. The formal written business plan has long been obsolete. A real business plan should grow organically, with regular review and revision.
