How Black Friday came to be, Mark Cuban opens up a can of whoopass on Facebook, making a good first impression, why digital first aid matters, DIY or die… This week’s notable news and tantalizing tidbits for young treps.

Three young treps share stories of how they overcame serious personal crises -- while keeping their businesses afloat or starting new ventures.

A two-time 'Big Brother' contestant shares what he's learned.

Industry conferences can quickly become a huge expense, so you'd better choose wisely. Here's how to decide which to attend and make the most out of them.

How to utilize two distinct approaches to add and maintain connections.

When it comes to getting your message heard, leaving behind a calling card can only serve you. Here, we dissect some of the most eye-catching business cards around.

To truly learn the ins and outs of launching a business, some suggest working at a startup is all you need.

Follow these 12 steps to become a better communicator and build productive business relationships.

Fee-based entrepreneurship accelerators and incubators are increasingly sprouting up. We take a look at some new programs and consider whether they're worth your time.

Most people don't enjoy networking events, but few regret attending once they've made keen connections. Here are several insider tips to help you make the most out of networking events.

Knowing precisely what you're going to say at the precise moment anybody asks, "So, what do you do?" will set you apart from most other businesspeople out there.  As a salesperson or a representative of your business, frequently what you …

College life can sometimes feel like a vacuum.  You go to class, you go to meetings, and you go out with your friends (with a nap here and there thrown in). College serves another purpose, however: to prepare you for …

It seems as though everywhere you look, there's another blog post, article, or news story about social media. If a person didn't know better, you might think social networking is the only way to connect with people anymore. Of course …

If you have a local business or website that you'd like to take national, or if you just like to hear stories of young entrepreneurs who have beaten the odds to realize business success, today's interview is for you. In …

Experience.com, which provides career services to over 3,000 colleges and universities, announced last week that they have arranged a partnership with the professional networking site, LinkedIn.com. They'll be integrating LinkedIn's technology and profile information into their platform, which is university-endorsed …

I often recommend business networking as the most effective way for a startup founder to find investors, advisors, and even key executive candidates.  But what if you are an introvert, or new to this game, and don't know where or …

With the way the economy has been over the past three years, you might be having trouble seeing any bright spots. A report came out several months back that said we are officially out of the recession, but looking at …

You hear it called by many names: a mastermind group, success team, think tank, advisory board, etc. But it's got one purpose, and that is to help you get your business to where you want it to be. Whether you're …

LinkedIn is a great tool for building relationships for those who know what they are doing.  Many LinkedIn users think that they should join as many groups as they possibly can to maximize their ability to use the site successfully.  …

Every entrepreneur knows how important it is to network and build solid business relationships. Whether you engage with people online or in the real world, you are going to need others to bring your dreams to fruition. Understanding the importance …

When companies think about advertising, radio often doesn't make the cut. However, radio ads can be a highly effective way of reaching your target market. It can be wildly successful if done properly or extremely disappointing if done poorly. The …

Successful businesses typically see 80 percent of their business come from 20 percent of their customers. This is a huge indicator of who you should be spending your time wooing! Sure, new customers are great, but if you can build …

With social networking becoming more and more essential for young entrepreneurs, building an effective Social Media strategy becomes inevitable. In this post, I highlight some tips which can maximize the utility of a LinkedIn Free membership account to today's entrepreneurs. …

If you're looking for ways to promote entrepreneurship around the world, increase your global entrepreneurial know-how, and gain solid gold business connections galore, you need to attend Incubate 2.0, being held in the San Francisco Bay Area on November 17th …

Most businesses are on Twitter these days.  Twitter is a great way to sell products, create reach and build strong relationships with other companies.  In order to make the most of Twitter, businesses need to work consistently to create more …