Grocery-Delivery Startups Growing Up
Instacart raises $44 million in new funding and Relay Foods is ramping up expansion in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.
DopeCoin, PotCoin Want to Solve Marijuana’s Banking Problems
Two Bitcoin-like cryptocurrencies, DopeCoin and PotCoin, want to become the alternative banking solution for the drug industry.
Gov. Cuomo to Entrepreneurs: Startup in New York
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the Start-Up NY program is proof that New York is a business-friendly state.
Small Business Expert’s SBA Wish List
Small business owner and columnist Gene Marks on what he’d like to see from the Small Business Administration.
Is ‘V-Commerce’ the Next Big Trend for Startups?
Harry’s co-founder Andy Katz-Mayfield believes more retail startups will pursue vertical integration, following the news on Wednesday that the shaving startup purchased a German razor manufacturer for $100 million.
Startup Offers Social-Data Solutions to Book Publishers
The co-founders behind Next Big Sound launch Next Big Book, offering social analytics dashboards for publishers.
5 Challenges Your Tech Startup Will Face (and How to Overcome Them)
Technology seems to be the industry of choice for many of today's aspiring business owners. It's a broad, fast-growing field that attracts investors and venture capitalists, and if you succeed, the payout potential is enormous.
How Entrepreneurs Can Deal With Impostor Syndrome
Impostor syndrome is an interesting psychological phenomenon where people feel like they don’t deserve their accomplishments. Internally they feel like a fraud, or they worry that one day someone will find out that they are not good enough.
What You Need to Know About Mobile App Development
Slow, bug-riddled apps negatively affect return on investment and can also harm a company’s reputation.
Can ‘Butt Wipes’ Do Viral Video No. 2?
After hitting it big with a viral marketing video last year, Dollar Shave Club launches a new video for its latest product: a flushable ‘butt wipe’ for men. Can lightning strike twice in the men’s bathroom products business?
Sandy-Ravaged Rockaways Prep for ‘Subdued’ Memorial Day
The Rockaways in Queens, NY were devastated by Superstorm Sandy. Seven months after the storm, business owners say they’re still in the process of rebuilding – but confident the city will bounce back.
B-Corporations Do Good Business
Increasingly, entrepreneurs seeking to make a difference in society and the environment are opting to establish Benefit Corporations (B-Corps), an emerging incorporation alternative that is now available in 20 states, including Delaware.
‘Extreme’ Tips for Working Remotely
To take your remote workers from good to great, Inc.com has four ‘extreme’ habits.
Golfer James Hahn Winning Fans, Endorsements on His Terms
PGA TOUR pro James Hahn discusses his business mindset as he continues shaping his career and prepares to defend his only PGA TOUR victory at the Northern Trust Open in Los Angeles.
Leadership 101 for Professionals (and Anthony Weiner)
We all deserve, and expect, an appropriate degree of privacy at home and work. And we all have things we’d rather keep to ourselves. But if there are areas of your life where the possibility of discovery leaves you feeling queasy—especially if you’re in a leadership position—this might be a good moment to ask yourself what integrity calls you to do.
4 Leadership Lessons From The Hunger Games
'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' provides a strong grounding in some of the principles that lie at the heart of leadership.
5 Ways to Win Over Startup Investors
Getting someone to invest in your new business takes more than a great idea.
Star Trek Tech Comes to Life with OnBeep’s Wearable Device
OnBeep’s Onyx device will enable real-time voice communication through an app-enabled wearable device.
Funding Roundup: Betterment Gets $32M to Grow Automated Investing Platform
Investing startup Betterment raises a $32 million Series C, while NatureBox scores $18 million in a Series B round. Here’s a look at some of the startups that reported new funding this week.
Funding Roundup: Wealthfront Raises $35 Million, Reports 450% Growth
Investing startup Wealthfront raised $35 million, while ride-sharing company Lyft announced a $250 million round. Here’s a snapshot of some of the startups that announced funding this week.



















