Entrepreneurship

Keep the costs low and your business running with these simple tips.

These cost-effective marketing strategies can help take your business to the next level.

Match monopolist Ivar Kreuger started as a brilliant businessman, but his high-flying lifestyle led to some shady dealings.

Branding and publicity are extremely important for small businesses. We look at some helpful hints and tricks for entrepreneurs.

The U.S. economy made great strides after September 11, but there are those that feel the current state of the economy is indirectly related.

Some companies improve their bottom line as many people make more conservative decisions with money during a recession.

These dreams are likely to burst - and may blow away your financial future in the process.

This guide will help you get the word out about your small business.

From Gene Simmons of KISS to U2's Bono, these rockers know more than how to rock the stage.

These billionaires made all the right decisions, and had a bit of luck, too.

How can patent wars, and patent trolls, affect new businesses?

Valuing a company is a difficult task, regardless of the size of the business - but these methods can help.

These five financial heavy-hitters might have the track records and mindsets to become the next Warren Buffett.

What would you ask this legendary investor, especially if you were told you could only ask five questions?

One of the most important areas for all businesses to utilize is branding.

Templates for accounting, proposals and correspondence; email templates and auto-responders; proposal request forms, questionnaires, grouping tasks and other tips for streamlining your business.

Hiring a new employee means more than just a salary ... a lot more.

It's the ultimate economic moat, and we look at the approaches and effects of good and bad branding.

Many industries rely on government assistance in both good times and bad. What are the benefits of these programs, and how do they impact the consumer?

Private equity investing is becoming more accessible for individual investors; find out how you can get involved.

Universities don't have a monopoly on information - advance in your career without going back to school.

The Old Dominion State returns as America's Top State for Business in 2011, and we're starting to detect a pattern here.

The popular discount coupon site may not be benefitting the companies that use it.

These tips can help you take your small business to the next level.

Although working at home requires self-discipline, the benefits can be substantial.

Oprah and JK Rowling are just a couple of female billionaires that started with nothing.

If you are a people person, these jobs are a great way to get the most out of that skill.

It may be the natural next step for high school seniors, but it isn't the only option - and it isn't always the best option.

The opportunities given to home-based businesses by the easy accessibility of social media are almost limitless.

A merger and acquisition advisor is often the best choice when selling a company.

These investment vehicles are less common, but could provide great returns while diversifying your retirement holdings.

Check out the strategies and beliefs that have allowed Oprah to become wildly successful against all odds.

These successful individuals weren't handed anything. They worked hard for it!

We may have bypassed last weekend's rapture, but have no fear - these products will help you prepare for the next one.

Find out what factors you should weigh when searching for income-producing real estate.

Though markets may change, good investing advice is timeless.

Growth can mean delegating work, taking on more stress and more risk.

Easier access to credit and some upcoming tax breaks included in the Affordable Care Act should help small businesses add some fuel to the economic recovery.

Smaller business can learn a lot by following the examples set by their larger counterparts.

These companies once considered selling out at much lower valuation than the billions they're now worth.

Looking at the track record of this famously successful investor, it is clear that even keen investors can make the same mistakes more than once.

Business partnerships can be incredibly successful or totally dysfunctional. Here are five that failed to stand the test of time.

Learn the top ways to ensure that your small-business loan application is accepted this year.

Recent regulations have banks looking for new ways to make money. Find out how your banking will be affected in 2011.

It takes a lot more than an Ivy League education to become a CEO.

Evergreen funding is a term used to describe the incremental addition of money into a business. Before a business is started or a new product is introduced to market, the business owner or the investment bank that represents the business owner will approach venture capitalists and other investors for ...

Make sure that your business follows IRS guidelines and stays out of hobby territory in order to make the best use of any losses that occur.