Building a Business
How Startups Can Capitalize on Global Sports Events Like the World Cup
Here's three tips for entrepreneurs seeking to wisely enter this game.
By Adiat Disu
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Building a Business
The Business of Turning Sports Fantasies into Cold Hard Cash
Increasingly enthusiasts are keeping up with the sport with the plentiful online Fantasy Sports Leagues. Here, one fantasy league founder gives us the low-down on his vibrant business.
By Matt Villano
Tech
A Startup Brings High-Tech Sports Analytics to School Teams
The online video and analytics platform Krossover analyzes plays for high school and college teams.
Tech
An Analytics Platform That Has Mastered Sports Predictions
NumberFire has built data models that have outdone the experts at ESPN.
Tech
An App That Moves Sports Fans to Better Seats
Evan Owens designed Pogoseat, an app that helps fans at an event swap seats.
By Matt Villano
Building a Business
Former NFL Running Back Tiki Barber Creates Online Marketplace for Athletes
The ex-New York Giants star on his new venture and how his time as an athlete prepared him to become an entrepreneur.
Building a Business
Young Treps Kick Off New Sports Ventures
As U.S. schools cut back on arts and sports programs, administrations are increasingly turning to private providers and startups to fill the gap.
By Neil Parmar
Marketing
Day #10: Our Top Picks for Sports Lovers
On the last day of our Indie Merchant Holiday Gift Guide, we roll out five products for the special angler, yogi or Frisbee player in your life.
Building a Business
Two Entrepreneurs Find Niche in Custom Wooden Bicycles
Woodworkers carve out a niche with an offbeat, high-end product.
By Jodi Helmer
Buying a Franchise
Sports Franchise Is Making Youth Sports Fun Again
Brian Sanders started i9 Sports as a mellower alternative to the competitive nature of youth sports.
By Jason Daley
Building a Business
Inside the Success of Second-to-Market Companies
Innovators may grab the glory, but late-to-market companies can still finish first.
Business Ideas
What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From NFL Innovator Steve Sabol
Three lessons from the life of an entrepreneur who helped revolutionize sports broadcasting.
Building a Business
What Sports Can Teach You About Running a Business
Consistent performance, whether in sports, sales or growing your business, pays off in more ways than simply sealing a big deal.
Building a Business
Four Fitness Startups Find a Unique Workout Niche
Boutique health clubs are competing with established players like 24 Hour Fitness by creating unique ways to break a sweat. Here are four that are changing the way we work out.
Marketing
Kentucky Businesses Brace for NCAA Final Four Madness
Here are three tips for how you can prepare for a sudden surge in sales.
By Jason Fell
Buying a Franchise
Martial Arts Franchise Kicks Butt
A martial arts franchise aims to drop-kick bullies and raise self-esteem while helping owners bring a professional approach to their business.
By Jason Daley
Building a Business
Six Tips to Turn Your Passion into Profit
How Joe Reynolds and Ryan Kunkel parlayed their love of extreme adventure into a $30 million enterprise.
Building a Business
How College Sports Photos Became a Multimillion-Dollar Business
A former Duke University All-American basketball player hit on a business idea for building and managing online photo stores for college athletic departments and sports teams.
By Matt Villano
Building a Business
Startups Born from a Passion for Sports
A look at three companies that are claiming their stake in the arena of sports-related businesses.
By Jason Fell
Buying a Franchise
Three Franchises Far From Business As Usual
From rock 'n roll to divorce to kickball, these companies take franchising to a new creative level.
By Jason Daley
Thought Leaders
A Mom Sees and Fills a Need in the Marketplace: Personal Hygiene Products for Boys
How an Atlanta entrepreneur launched Stinky Boyz, a line of sports-themed natural shampoos and body washes.
Building a Business
Tackling Entrepreneurship
The contenders in this year's Super Bowl aren't just football players. Some of them are savvy business owners, too.
Building a Business
Xtreme Entrepreneurs
Discover what it takes to turn your passion for Xtreme sports into a successful business.
Building a Business
From Board Room to Owner’s Box
These entrepreneurs are living every sports fan's dream as owners of NFL franchises.
Building a Business
Parking Lot Perfection
These small businesses are at the center of America's tailgating tradition.