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5 Steps to Keep Your Startup on Track
The only way to grow your business is to stay focused on your priorities.
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Want to Run a Flower Shop? What You’ll Need — and What You Won’t.
There's more to the business than beautiful bouquets.
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For These Artisan Founders, Cute Small-Batch Goods Were Just the Beginning
It's become a cliché -- the adorable little company making its cute, small-batch goods. But for some founders, that was just the starting point.
By Matt McCue
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Why We Need Startup Accelerators and Ecosystems
Mentorship and guidance are time-tested ways to ensure that you're at the top of your game.
By Gerard Adams
Thought Leaders
These Companies Just Merged and Want to Help You Find the Perfect Co-Founder
Onevest recently purchased FounderDating to better connect entrepreneurs with potential co-founders.
By Nina Zipkin
Online Presence
This Social Network Engages Audiences Better Than the Rest
A new index looks at which sites will give your business the most value.
By Nina Zipkin
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4 Tips From the Founder of a Beyoncé-Backed Startup
With the right preparation, anybody can achieve success and attract big-name investors.
By Deep Patel
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Why You Don’t Need to Found Your Startup in Silicon Valley
Creativity and persistence will help you attract talent and capital, no matter your zip code.
By Ed Pease
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The 3 Curve Balls That Strike Out the Most Entrepreneurs
Every business has its unique challenges but there are some basics that every entrepreneur has to get right or get a job.
By Ellen Rubin
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5 Culture Truths Every Company Needs to Learn
Maintaining a positive company culture fosters huge benefits, but it takes more that just crazy T-shirt Fridays.
By Scott Beck
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The 4 Mindsets That Will Make or Break Your Startup
Your startup mindset can make or break your business plan. Use positivity, passion and self-awareness for greater success.
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How I Made $24,000 in 4 Weeks of Cold Calling
Anyone can do the same if they know the process and pair it with hard work.
By Alicia Glenn
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Online Courses May Not Be as Valuable as You Hope
Sometimes it's just best to get in there and get your feet wet. You don't have to be a master before starting your business.
By Alex Barker
Thought Leaders
You Can Never Elude the Shark, But You Can Learn to Swim With It
As your business grows, so does the potential for a shark attack -- a single slip can cost you everything.
By Jack Skeels
Tech
Good Software Is Essential, Even for the Penny-Pinching Start-Up
The Softmaker Office Suite, WorkflowMax and Socedo are just a few programs you'll need when starting your business -- and they won't break your bank.
Tech
How an Entrepreneur With an Idea Can Develop Technical Expertise
Here's a 3-step plan that can help you build the technical knack required to take your startup places.
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Watch Our 8-Episode Crash Course on Crowdfunding
Here's the complete first season of our new web series, 'Crowdfund with Cat.'
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How 2 Reebok Execs Rebooted to Launch a Shoe Startup
How two former big-league execs learned to play small ball.
By Jared Keller
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5 Things to Consider Before Registering Your Startup as a Nonprofit
Starting a nonprofit can offer perks, but don't overlook these five things.
By Dan Steiner
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Is Your One-Pager Scaring Away Investors?
Avoid these mistakes if you want your one-pager to attract the attention it deserves.
By Nilli Donner
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The 6 Startup Essentials for a Business That Will Succeed
Starting a business is an adventure, don't let it become drudgery.
By Jane Wesman
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How to Make People, Not Résumés, Your Hiring Priority
Adding an employee is a lot like acquiring a company: Either way, your job is to learn about character, history and potential for the future.
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The 5 Fundamentals for Growing Your Startup
There are some things you have to do well no matter what business you are trying to build.
By Kelly Bolton
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Hiring Essentials for Your Transportation Business
A primer on what type of employees you'll need for your transportation business, how to find them and how to train them
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7 Attributes of An Entrepreneur’s Startup Dream Team
Dream team startups are the work of a diligent entrepreneur who understands strengths and weaknesses.
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How My Days as a Chef Prepared Me to Grow a Startup
The kitchen not only taught me the art of food, but also prepared me to be a better developer
By Bart Mroz
Tech
Wix Introduces New AI That Aims to Instantly Set Up Unique Websites
Already the provider of website templates, the company's new tool is meant to design sites in minutes.
By Nina Zipkin