Starting up
4 Start-Up Accounting Tips for the Young Trep
When launching a new business, young entrepreneurs tend to forget one very important element: their books. Here's how to avoid making that mistake.
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.
Success in a Flash: How One Young Trep Turned DIY into ROI
How Flash Pals is gaining traction with its fuzzy animal-themed storage devices.
Must Read Books to Fuel Your Summer — And Your Startup
Even if you can't get away this summer, consider these top tomes to help make the most of your downtime.
Where ‘Shark Tank’ Goes to Poach Young Entrepreneurs
Starting up when you're 13 may not be easy, but for some it could mean landing big bucks -- as ABC's hit show 'Shark Tank' looks for fodder on school campuses.
How One Young Trep Bucked the Odds During the Great Recession
Doing the opposite of what others expect is sometimes the fastest ticket to success. We spoke with Alexa von Tobel of LearnVest about why she started up a financial site in the midst of the worst recession since the Great Depression.
The Latest Craze in Incubators: Pay-to-Play Accelerators?
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.
‘Always Be Publishing,’ Brand Journalism and How It Can Help Your Startup
When marketing your startup, consider a softer sell -- or better yet, don't sell at all.
6 Ways Young Treps Can Make Time for a Vacation
In honor of the July 4th Holiday, we explore different ways that even the busiest start-up entrepreneurs can make time to get away.
How Being a Party Animal Helped SpiritHoods Grow Its Business
When it comes to starting up in the fashion world, safety can be dangerous. See how SpiritHoods went to the edge -- and found success.
Have a Burning Business Question? Ask the Expert
Serial entrepreneurs Adam and Matthew Toren want to answer your big questions about starting up, managing and growing a small business.
Congress Forestalls Student-Loan Rate Hike
Congress narrowly passes a bill to prevent student-loan rates from doubling as of July 1. Young entrepreneurs breathe a sigh of relief.
How to Start Up and Pay Down Your Student-Loan Debt
New graduates face higher student loans than any other generation -- making starting up all the more intimidating. Here are five lean start-up strategies to help you shake off those debt woes.
How to Know When It’s Time to Walk Away
Starting a business takes passion -- and often a reality check. Here's how to know when moving on might be the best thing for your business.
Food Trucks Need Love, Too
When one young entrepreneur witnessed a line forming at her favorite food truck in New York City, she also saw a business opportunity.
Teen Inventor Asks the Question ‘Wouldn’t It Be Cool If…’
Sixteen-year-old contest winner Greyson McCluskey gets the rare opportunity to work with a team of innovation pros to help him turn his big idea into a reality.
Are Young Treps Nurtured or Born?
Palo Alto Software founder Tim Berry talks about his family of entrepreneurs and asks the question: Can young entrepreneurs be cultivated?
Daddy, I want to be an Entrepreneur!
As starting a business is no easy task, it might be difficult to embrace a child's decision to follow in your footsteps. But you should try. Here are 8 ways to encourage your little ones.
Forget ‘Jersey Shore,’ MTV Wants to Put You in the Spotlight
As shows like 'Shark Tank' and 'Undercover Boss' captivate American audiences, MTV is looking to similarly capitalize -- putting out casting calls for young treps who want to be stars.
Celebrated Social Entrepreneur Luma Mufleh and Her 4 Guiding Principles
As the 2012 graduation season winds down, we check in on the commencement addresses given by some of nation's top entrepreneurs. Here are Luma Mufleh's top tips for a life well lived.
Former Google CEO, Eric Schmidt and His Top 5 Tips for Excellence
As the 2012 graduation season winds down, we check in on the commencement addresses given by some of nation's top entrepreneurs. Here are Eric Schmidt's top tips for young treps.
Salman Khan to Rice University Grads: ‘Be a Source of Positivity’
As the 2012 graduation season winds down, we check in on the commencement addresses given by some of nation's top entrepreneurs. Here are three tips from the Khan Academy's Salman Khan.
Michael Bloomberg’s 7 Steps to the Top
As the 2012 graduation season winds down, we check in on the commencement addresses given by some of nation's top entrepreneurs. Here are Mike Bloomberg's seven ways to the top.
Oprah Winfrey’s 3 Steps for Success
As the 2012 graduation season winds down, we check in on the commencement addresses given by some of nation's top entrepreneurs. See if you can spot an inspiring tip or two.
What to Do When Friends Want to Be Co-Founders
One of the toughest challenges a young entrepreneur may face is turning away friends who want to join their companies. Here are some options.
