How to Start a Business: Page 5

Thought Leaders

You Need Not Be a 20-Year-Old Techie to Found a Successful Firm

Entrepreneurs of all ages and backgrounds can make the startup world their playground while putting stereotypes to rest.

Starting a Business

How to Come Up With an Idea for a Business

If you know you want to be your own boss but you aren't sure what type of business you want to start, these tips can help you figure that out.

Starting a Business

Do You Have What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur?

Before you go into business for yourself, take a personal assessment to see if owning your own business is the best fit for you.

Starting a Business

How to Launch a Business in the Sharing Economy

Here are five factors to consider when starting a Airbnb-type platform.

Business Plans

Risky Business: 6 Potential Pitfalls of Writing a Business Plan

There is a downside to putting your business plan on paper. Learn the risks and learn how to protect your interests.

Business Plans

How to Determine the Goals and Objectives of Your Business Plan

A business plan is only as good as the goals and objectives it outlines. Here's how to determine what those are.

Business Plans

What to Include in Your Business Plan

Here's what your business plan should contain, how long it should be and what it should look like.

Culture

How to Become the Zappos of Your Industry

See if you, too, can build a potent company culture in an unlikely business sector.

Starting a Business

7 Key Steps Toward Starting Your Own Business

It's easy to become overwhelmed in the early stages of launching a company. Try these steps to guide you along the way.

Starting a Business

Startup How-To Guides

Learn how to start a small business with our small business startup guide. Learn everything from raising startup capital to building a brand image.

Growing a Business

Starting Up? 4 Ways to Turn Your Former Employer Into an Ally.

Quitting your job to launch your own business can be a hard pill for your company to swallow, particularly if your company is in the same industry. Here's some advice.

Business News

4 Tips for Taking the Awkwardness Out of Networking

Networking can make people squirm. Here are four ways to make it less uncomfortable.

Business News

5 Tips for Getting Acquired

CEO of angel investment group Angel Capital Group Rachael Qualls provides young entrepreneurs insight into how to position their startup for acquisition.

Business News

Before you Startup: Survival Tips for New Grads

Even if entrepreneurship is on the horizon, getting a job may be your most imminent need. Here, YE's Antonio Neves offers up some top pointers to recent grads.

Business News

Bonnaroo Founder's 9 Tips for Throwing a Blockbuster Bash

Rick Farman, the co-founder of Superfly Presents, the production company behind music festival Bonnaroo, provides young entrepreneurs advice about crafting a successful event.