Karen E. Spaeder

If you're looking to capitalize on the next big thing, it's all about knowing where to look and how to treat your customers. Here are 4 booming markets to keep an eye on this year.

If you want to weather the storm, keep these industries in mind.

A healthy workplace means keeping your employees' minds and bodies happy.

A healthy workplace starts at the top.

Want a healthy company? Start by focusing on yourself.

Your brilliant idea may indeed be brilliant--or it may need some work. Here's how to find out whether you're ready for startup.

Thoroughly research all your options before choosing a printing method and a company to do it.

What does it take to transform your product from a mediocre seller to a megahit? The answer could be as simple as inking a licensing deal.

Spotting trends can put your business in the money for the long haul.

There's still room in the apparel business. The key is to specialize your wares.

The plus-sized market is ripe for business opportunity if you offer high-quality products.

This traditional business idea is fresh once again as a new generation of sellers open their homes for direct sales.

This little bean is making a big difference in dozens of industries.

Looking to innovate on a concept that already exists? Ordinary products get new life when they find the perfect blend of form and function.

Somewhere between soccer practice and homework, entrepreneurs are helping families get dinner on the table with do-it-yourself meal preparation services.

Your brilliant idea may indeed be brilliant--or it may need some work. Here's how to find out whether you're ready for startup.

Ignore those reels of tape no longer--software that analyzes call-center data can help you take customer relations to the next level.

Specialty breweries stand out from the crowd with unusual products.

Don't second-guess your startup dream! Here are five reasons you might be stalling and what you can do about them.

Some PR firms strive to make a difference by promoting causes as well as products.

Looking for a way to kick your biz up a notch? Here are 10 practical methods to super-size your startup.

Everyone's mad about premium jeans--and entrepreneurs are making crazy profits.

Market your million-dollar idea! These inventors brought their ideas to life -- and hit it big. Find out how they did it.

Seniors are the hottest demographic out there, and this market is only going to get bigger. Get in on this growth industry with these five hot businesses.

Know what to ask when sizing up demographics and scout out the best location for your food or retail business.

Seniors are the hottest demographic out there, and this market is only going to get bigger. Get in on this growth industry with these nine hot businesses.

Your brilliant idea may indeed be brilliant -- or it may need some work. Here's how to find out if you're ready for startup.

A guide to scouting out a location for your food or retail business, sizing up demographics and getting the help you need

You've got a million-dollar idea; now all you need is a strategy to make it marketable. These inventors brought their ideas to life--and hit it big. Find out how they made it happen.

Contrary to popular belief, there's no need to ante up a fortune when you're playing the startup game. Here's how 3 entrepreneurs launched high-cost businesses the low-cost way.