Small Business

If you're not founder material, you should at least work in a hot startup once in your life. The excitement, the energy, the equity--you can't beat it.

Are you constantly day-dreaming of one day becoming your own boss? To help pass the time, here are 7 things your day job can teach you about entrepreneurship.

Some people might come to the conclusion that entrepreneurship gets passed on through the genes. I don’t think so. I believe it has more to do with circumstances — and upbringing.

Being nice to employees and co-workers isn't just good karma, it's good for business. Here's why.

No matter what age they are, successful entrepreneur dads set an example for their sons and daughters. Father's Day is a perfect time to appreciate the sweat equity they put into building their businesses, and recognize the challenges that go into making a company -- and a home life -- successful.

First a customer, then franchisee, and -- after securing funding for a $58 million acquisition in 2012  -- today as global CEO of Smoothie King, Wan Kim offers tips to successfully grow a business and/or franchise.

Arizona entrepreneur launches jewelry startup to help low-income scholarship recipients afford college life.

Pro-football player- turned-restaurateur Crawford Ker said he used lessons he learned on the gridiron to build his business. 

To kick off National Small Business Week, here are five reasons to kiss a small business owner. 

The Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream Pitch Room competition is back for a second year, giving nine entrepreneurs the opportunity to compete for $10,000 and a year of free mentoring from Boston Beer Co. founder Jim Koch.

If you’ve realized that the benefits of forming a corporation for your business outweigh continuing to operate as a sole proprietor, congratulations. You’re about to take your business to the next level.

Your business isn’t a failure, exactly—but it’s not a roaring success, either. What’s the problem?

It’s easy to mock, but actually being mindful can make your staff more productive, make you a better leader and improve the overall attitude and output at your small business. And it de-stresses everyone.

Looking to start (or grow) a business in an industry that’s already huge and destined to grow even larger? Welcome to the wedding business.

There are a handful of principles that work in virtually every situation when you’re trying to establish and grow a business. Ignore them at your own peril.

March is Women's History Month, and attention rightly is being paid to the growth of women-owned businesses.

As any venture capitalist will tell you, a startup’s success is “all about the people.” Having entrepreneurs with the right vision and work ethic can make or break the execution of an idea.

On Wednesday, crowdsourced innovation startup Quirky and GE introduced the Aros, a smart air conditioner designed to give users more control over energy usage.

A Small Business Spotlight on Scholly, @Scholly5 #mysbc

20-year-old Emily Raleigh is working to promote ‘girl power’ globally through The Smart Girls Group, a small company based in NYC.