St. Louis

Growing a Business

5 Factors to Weigh When Choosing Your Company's Headquarters

Don't follow the crowd and set up shop in a popular startup area. Instead, ask yourself, "Why?"

Science & Technology

5 U.S. Cities Luring Tech Talent Away From Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley's skyrocketing cost of living has become anything but livable. Industry talent is looking elsewhere for opportunity.

Starting a Business

4 Tips for Launching a Successful Midwestern Startup

Want lower costs, a stronger community and a higher profile for your great idea? Quit flying over the newest startup hot spots.

Lifestyle

From Marriage To Business Partnership

A 'Clue' Your soul mate is the one who stands by you through thick and thin. Same has been the story of ShopClues Founders Radhika and Sandeep Aggarwal. ShopClues was started together by both of them but Sandeep had to move out due to personal issues leaving upon Radhika the responsibility to run the show

Franchise

This Franchisee Left a Life of Crime (Others' Crimes) to Focus on Fitness

Government prosecutor April Porter had seen more than enough horrific sex offenses and homicides. She decided to walk away.

Franchise

Why These Multi-Concept Franchisees Wish They'd Started Their Carpet Cleaning Business Earlier

Jesse and Charles Keyser own franchises for haircuts and pizza, but they hit paydirt with carpet cleaning.

Franchise

This Band of Brothers Operates 3 Franchises at 18 Locations Across 4 States

Jesse Keyser jumped into franchising first, before taking little brother (and new college grad) Charles under his wing.

News and Trends

Major League Baseball's St. Louis Cardinals Accused Of Hacking Houston Astros Player Database

This story takes sports scandals to a whole new level.

Data & Recovery

Password Problems: How the Cardinals Hacked the Houston Astros' Confidential Database

The break-in, which is currently being investigated by the F.B.I., serves as a vital lesson in password protection.

Marketing

6 Lessons From a 'Shark Tank' Winner

An appearance on the show seemed an unattainable goal. There was as much to learn reaching for it as there was attaining it.

Marketing

How This Company Is Looking to Rebrand a Whole City

Arch Grants is looking to help St. Louis make its mark on the startup map with its grant program.

Science & Technology

Co-Founder of Square Wants to Save St. Louis, One Programmer at a Time

Jim McKelvey has launched a non-profit mission to get programmers and coders employment-ready in St. Louis.

Business News

Teaching Kids to Code With Youth Digital

With a heightened emphasis on learning to code, Youth Digital wants to help the next generation of young entrepreneurs succeed.

Employee Experience & Recruiting

The Secrets Behind a Satisfied Franchise Staff

Employee retention is a key component to any healthy franchise operation. We spoke to company owners and employment experts who have learned the secrets behind worker longevity and the long-term business success that comes with it.

Money & Finance

A Competition for Your Startup

The Start-Up, Boot-Up business plan competition promises $75,000 to one outstanding start-up.