Small Business

In addition to QualMetrix’s announcement, network monitoring startup Sideband Networks also announced a Series A this week. Here’s a look at some of the startups that raised funding.

Everything But The House has raised a $13 million Series A from Spark Capital and Greycroft Partners.

The online platform is focused on providing continuing education courses for technology professionals.

Free language-learning app Duolingo is making money by getting users to translate articles for media partners like Buzzfeed into Spanish, Portuguese and French.

Martha Stewart is an entrepreneur through and through. And she thinks the U.S. needs more entrepreneurs like her, creating jobs and spurring the economy. 

Ten entrepreneurs share the events that have actually helped them connect with new clients. 

Manufacturing reps are on Capitol Hill for Small Business Week sounding off on high taxes and regulatory tape.

Ever heard the phrase pulling something out of thin air? Jason Lucash is doing just that, with your favorite beats.

As we come to the end of April -- Stress Awareness Month (yes, there is such a thing!), there’s no better time to shed light on what fuels the angst in our days, and learn how to manage—if not prevent—it.

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.

Fintech startup AvantCredit, which makes online personal loans, announced a $75 million Series C and a $200 million credit facility.

According to the National Federation of Independent Business, small business optimism increased slightly in August, producing the second highest reading since October 2007.

Adam Freed will take over as chief executive of Teachers Pay Teachers (TpT), an online marketplace for teacher-created resources.

San Francisco-based Augmedix is an app for Google Glass designed to help doctors enter data into the electronic health-record system.

Fundraising: Love it or hate it, unless you are independently wealthy, it’s key to the success of your new startup. 

Minutes before the first meeting of my startup’s seed round, a wise advisor pulled me aside. “This is going to be wild,” he warned, with a knowing smile. “Brace yourself.” Here are eight things that I know now that I wish I’d known then. 

It's difficult to relax on the beach or enjoy time with family when you're constantly wondering who will make sure everything runs smoothly. But don't worry; there's an app for that.

Most tech-savvy consumers are aware of the way that the IoT will impact their home and work life, but what does this upcoming trend mean for the business world?

Today's consumers are increasingly adopting mobile as their medium of choice for browsing, researching and shopping. Businesses are realizing that they need to be where their customers are, and many companies are making mobile development a top priority to reach those consumers.

Younger entrepreneurs share their current approach when it comes to planning for retirement.