Entrepreneurship

Running your own business may be the American Dream, but it's become a nightmare for many entrepreneurs. Learn how to avoid the most common factors leading to bankrupt businesses.

It's been said that people make a lasting decision about you within the first 20 seconds of meeting you. You don't want to make these first impression blunders.

We've all heard stories of college kids starting successful businesses, but what about business start-ups of the not-so-young?

Though they may seem like a rare breed these days, these organizations have built their reputations on just one item.

If you can multi-task and you enjoy a good challenge, this lucrative career could be a perfect fit.

Athletes don't have to participate in the major sports to strike it rich. These sports may not be the most popular, but their top athletes are still well-compensated.

If you own your own company, these characteristics will be ones you want to emulate.

If you own your own company, these changes could make your life a lot easier, and your business a lot richer.

By nurturing creativity and energy and showing kids how to do something with it, you can help cultivate entrepreneurial spirit.

Don't just open the doors and bring in the customers - consider these five factors before launching your own business.

Help your child cultivate the necessary skills for the business world.

If you like being your own boss, this is not the job for you.

Going into business for yourself can be a fantastic, liberating experience. But beware of the hidden pitfalls.

There is a mystique surrounding millionaires but they tend to be regular people just like you and me.

When a PR problem arises, your company will be judged on how you handle it. Are you ready?

Sometimes, it's worth it to stick to brand name, but going generic on certain products can save you tons.

Even the most publicly unpopular CEOs have found success after leaving the firms that brought them notoriety.

These teams of two are forces to be reckoned with in business.

These 10 entrepreneurs' names will live on long into the future - perhaps even after their enterprises are gone.

We'll look at ten entrepreneurs who not only succeeded, but built vast business empires.

New ventures have only a 50% chance of making it through the first five years. Find out why.

You have a great business idea, but now you wonder: is my upstart business model really viable?

We'll be looking at what these college entrepreneurs were majoring in and how they went about building up billion-dollar empires.

Seasonal businesses face particular challenges. Find out how they survive through the cold months.

If you're ready to hit the beach but you're not financially ready to retire, there is hope.

See the model in action with real data and evaluate whether its assumptions are valid.

This vehicle has several advtanges over the SEP IRA. Find out why it's often a better alternative.

Make a name for yourself among your industry peers by joining a professional association.

Find out how to get started and what resources are available to help you become a successful entrepreneur.

This week in financial history marks the introduction of the world's most carefully watched index, the birth of a robber baron and much more.

To maximize the sales potential of any business, a public relations program should be part of the master marketing plan.

Why is the airline industry synonymous with ongoing losses and insolvency? We list four reasons.

Does the amount of goods and services produced set the pace for economic growth? Here are the arguments.

This week in financial history marks the beginning of antitrust legislation and a huge leap for labor unions.

Your passion for cooking can lead to big bucks. Find out what careers exist in this field.

Want to earn the big bucks without dealing with major stress? Read on to learn about five high-paying, low-stress jobs.

CEOs get many perks that the workers beneath them could only dream of. Here is a list of common CEO benefits as well as the CEOs who enjoyed them.

Companies of all sizes are discovering the benefits of Twitter. Don't be left behind!

Think a humanities degree will leave you penniless? Think again.

These careers may get a boost from the new healthcare bill - and some may get hurt by it.

A degree alone won't land you a dream job. Business plan competitions are now being used to give some students an advantage.

Determine which clients suit you and build your business around them.

Many businesses rely on venture capital in order to get off the ground. These tips will bring you closer to your grand opening!

If you have a promising business that needs a boost, you may be able to put your faith in these wealthy investors.

If you got rejected from college, you're in good company, so did some of the most successful people in the world.

An endorsement from Oprah can cause a small business to become an overnight success story.

What are the advantages of having a business partner? What are the advantages of doing it yourself?