Business Operations & Logistics
3 Fast Steps to Help You Get to Market — Right Now
When you need to get your idea to market right away, here are three services you'll want to remember.
By Derek Newton
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Building a Business
‘Accidental Entrepreneurs’ — When a Personal Mission Morphs into a Big Business
By Nellie Akalp
Marketing
5 Product Launch Lessons From ‘Star Wars Episode VII’
What do Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker and Han Solo have to do with your company's product launch?
Building a Business
A 4-Step Checklist That Will Increase Your Chances of Starting a Successful Businesses
To be one of the 10 percent of businesses that actually become legitimate you have to show a tremendous amount of dedication, and put in an insane amount of time.
Building a Business
Art and Design Get a New Launchpad Opportunity with New Inc Incubator
Technology incubators have traditionally underserved artists and designers, but New Inc is changing that, 100 members at a time.
Building a Business
This Albuquerque Launchpad Lets Biotech Companies Take On a Life of Their Own
The BioScience Center encourages companies to stay for three years at below-market rates or in exchange for a percentage of equity.
Building a Business
Why Entrepreneurs Should Look Past Tech to Find Opportunity
The entrepreneurial universe is bigger than just Silicon Valley. Lots of 'analog' businesses are plenty profitable.
By Cris Burnam
Building a Business
Why Building Your Business Comes Before Building Your Brand
Brands are built on the quality of the products and services a business provides. Get that right and your brand will do fine.
Building a Business
How Much Should You Pay Yourself as a Business Owner?
Although you get to decide your own salary, determining the amount might be one of the toughest decisions you'll make.
Marketing
Jay Z’s Faltering Streaming Service Is a Case Study in Failure-to-Launch Syndrome
The star-studded unveiling of Tidal was a tangle of mixed messages that neglected to mention any good reasons why music consumers might want the service.
Building a Business
How to Make Your Company Launch a True ‘Lift-off’
Seven tips to ensure that yours goes off with a splash and without a hitch.
Building a Business
5 Helpful Pre-Launch Resources for Online Startups
Generating buzz for your company in the beginning is a make-or-break task.
Thought Leaders
For the First Time Since the Great Recession, U.S. Startup Activity Is Strengthening
A new report from the Kauffman Foundation shows a rebound in entrepreneurship.
Building a Business
The Type of Insurance You Need for Your New Business
Learn how to protect yourself from unexpected issues by having the right type of insurance coverage.
Thought Leaders
Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec: In Business, Don’t Forget That ‘The Sun Always Rises Tomorrow’
The tech entrepreneur and investor explain how he keeps anxiety at bay and his eye on the prize.
By Nina Zipkin
Building a Business
Should You Structure Your Business as a Nonprofit?
Discover the pros and cons of structuring your new business as a nonprofit.
Building a Business
How to Incorporate Your New Business
Once you decide you want your new business to be a corporation, follow these steps.
Building a Business
The Best and Worst U.S. Cities to Launch a Business
Your backyard could be the ideal place to start a new company.
By Nina Zipkin
Business News
How to Build a Consumer App Your Customers Will Want to Download
Customers want an app simple to use that makes doing business with you easier.
Building a Business
How to Overcome the 4 Biggest Obstacles to Get Your New Hardware Product to Market
To overcome these challenges, you need to be creative, adaptable and absolutely focused.
By John Teel
Building a Business
Before Hiring a Business Coach Make Certain Their Skills Match Your Goals
If you find one coach with every skill you need, great, but in the real world different coaches have different sttrengths.
Building a Business
Keepin’ it in the Family: How to Structure a Business With Your Closest Relatives
Family-run companies need structure and careful planning. Your relationships and success depend on it.
By Nellie Akalp
Marketing
How to Design the Perfect Logo (Infographic)
From striking shapes to magnetic fonts, to cunning hidden imagery and beyond, here are all of the juicy ingredients you need to cook up a high-impact logo.
Building a Business
The 5 Best Pitch Tactics I Heard as an Angel Investor
The best pitches tend to incorporate these elements.
By Zeynep Ilgaz
Entrepreneurs
How to Get Your Family on Board With Your Startup Lifestyle
Before you start pitching your idea to potential investors, partners or employees ensure your family is on board with your startup endeavor.
Building a Business
4 Secrets to a Successful Product Launch
Anyone can put something together and tell people to buy it, but it takes an intentional plan to do a launch right.
By Jeff Goins
Building a Business
6 Steps to a Successful Product Launch
There's never a guarantee that a new product will connect with the marketplace, but properly preparing is vital.
By Chuck Cohn
Thought Leaders
Why You Need More Than Passion to Succeed In Business
Essential skills are needed to launch and sustain a company.