Sarah Pierce

Got a great idea for an invention but not sure what to do with it? Follow these steps to turn your idea into a marketable product.

Meet 3 entrepreneurs who never "made it big" until they started helping others reach the same dream.

Take advantage of event crowds by getting people off the street and into your store.

Keep employees happy with creative benefits they'll value more than money.

A surge of young voters is fueling a niche market that targets their growing passion.

It takes a year-round effort to maximize profits in your peak season. Here are 4 principles to get you there.

Want supersized sales figures? Here are the hottest food chains around the country.

Making the transition from a 9-to-5 job requires a leap of faith. Here's how 3 entrepreneurs finally cut the strings.

5 simple lessons from the women who raised them helped these entrepreneurs succeed.

Rising gas prices can mean rising profits, if you play it smart.

Shared work spaces give solo-preneurs offices to call their own.

Need a new work wardrobe? Check out this season's must-have office attire.

St. Patrick's Day means a giant pot o' gold for some local Irish bars.

These 5 characteristics will take you far as you start your business.

Mobile technology is changing the way consumers search for answers.

New trends in prepared-meal delivery offer healthy, gourmet options fit for any appetite.

Being #1 is just a drop in the bucket for this popular photo-sharing site.

Student entrepreneurs hit the mark with businesses aimed at fellow students.

Dating is hard enough without running a business at the same time. Here's how to cope.

Sometimes even the best business ideas need some adjustments--or a complete overhaul.

Experts weigh in on whether the virtual world can actually help your business.

In part 5 of a 6-week series, we share our tips for dressing to impress.

A near death in the family prompts two brothers to create the first digital-video link between doctors, patients and live translators.

In part 3 of a 6-week series, you'll learn how to deliver your material like a seasoned presenter.

In part 1 of a 6-week series, we discuss how to create materials that will impress potential investors.

Are young employees really the slackers, whiners and praise-junkies they're made out to be? Here's what the experts have to say.

This tech-savvy entrepreneur is leaving everyone twitterpated with his global online community.

Whether you're too busy to do it yourself or want to make some extra money on the side, this new online marketplace has you covered.

Think business can't be fun? We'll change your mind with these 10 kid-friendly franchises.

This advertising expert shares the number-one secret to creating an ad campaign that's certain to help sell your product.