'Inventor of the Year': If You're Not Scared, You Are Doing Something Wrong
Ever heard the phrase pulling something out of thin air? Jason Lucash is doing just that, with your favorite beats.
Survey: Main Street Giving More Bonuses, Parties
According to a recent report from Bank of America, business owners are feeling more optimistic this holiday season – and that means more reasons to celebrate for their employees.
3 Ideas Your Startup Can Steal From Warby Parker
By mapping Warb Parker’s success, you’ll find three sweeping, broad ideas your startup can steal and incorporate in its own business plan. And if you’re just starting out, you might find the spark your new business needs to take its next step right here. Take a look.
Storenvy to Charge for Marketplace Sales in 2014
In an effort to monetize its dashboard, Storenvy will begin charging its more than 65,000 merchants for every sale that goes through the site’s Marketplace.
24-Year Army Veteran Turns to Franchising
After serving in the U.S. Army for 24 years, Keith Orr returned to his home state of Delaware and opened a Handyman Matters franchise.
St. Louis Hatches $100 Million Start-Up Plan
St. Louis announces a five-year, $100-million initiative to fund entrepreneurs and startups, in an effort to bring jobs and innovation to the region.
How to 'Listen In' to Workforce 2.0
New hires just entering the workforce may become a solution for struggling companies. So you may want to give them your ear.
Small Business Struggle to Keep Up with Regulations
Across the country, businesses in tight-knit communities are attempting to cope with a barrage of taxes and regulations that sometimes do more harm than good.
NFIB: Small-Business Optimism Hits Highest Level in Over 6 Years
Small businesses are feeling more positive than they have since September 2007, according to the latest index from the National Federation of Independent Business.
Small-Business Optimism Index Drops After 3 Months of Gains
According to the National Federation of Independent Business, spending growth and sales expectations were weak in June.
Snowed In? 6 Apps That Will Keep Your Business Running
Business doesn't stop just because you're snowed in.
5 Ways to Leverage Your 'Competition'
With a simple shift of perspective, you can stop being intimidated by your competitors and instead get leverage from their success. Here are five ways to do it.
What Can Kill an Excellent Marketing Strategy
As you run your small business, know that marketing and operations perform like relay race partners – there’s a handoff that happens. No matter how efficient a runner, the other has the ability to ruin the final outcome.
Is Your Business Ready for 2014?
January is a good time to stop and reevaluate your successes and disappointments during the previous year. Here are ten questions to ask yourself.
How Incorporating Your Business Can Pay
One way to greatly increase the chances of securing investment capital is to incorporate.
What You Need to Know About Branding
I obviously cannot unpack the minutia of brand building in a short article, but I can provide three building blocks that will serve as a foundation for your business' strategy.
From the Wrapper to the Ingredients, Transparency is Critical
Full transcript of an interview with KIND Healthy Snacks CEO Daniel Lubetzky
4 Tips for Accurate Cash Flow Forecasting
Here is a step-by-step guide on how your company can most accurately predict your annual profits vs. your end-of-year debt.
How to Get a Business Loan With Bad Credit
Many banks are not willing to provide capital to small business owners who have below average credit scores. Here are some lenders willing to work with lower credit scores, as well as tips to improve your grade.
How Tech Is Boosting SMB Lending
In 2012, credit unions and alternative lenders were the story in small business lending. In recent months, this has changed.



















