Entrepreneurship

Plenty of worthwhile freelance gigs are out there - you just need to be careful to steer clear of the duds and dead ends.

From the millionaire boom and the IPO of one of the world's largest companies, read on to find out what significant financial events of the past occurred during this week.

We check in with these news-making fraudsters to see whether they cleaned up their acts after a decade or more.

About 10% of patents are awarded to women every year. Learn about some of the most familiar items invented by women, and how they came up with them.

There are a number of reasons outside of marketing and the actual product that can lead to unmitigated failure.

Since Steve Jobs is the king of hype, it's no wonder Apple earns billions of dollars every year. Read on to learn about some of Apple's famous tactics for building buzz.

During this week in financial history, an iconic corporate raider was born, and a new economist took the helm of the Federal Reserve.

With media organizations facing increased financial challenges, paid content is becoming an increasingly attractive option.

We look at the activity of the world's three largest brewers, and the impact on brewers and consumers.

These new investment vehicles could be for you if you are feeling burned by the recession.

Venture capital has been around for centuries, but Georges Doriot turned it into a structured field of investment.

Fads are always coming and going, but some have shown unexpected staying power.

From bottled water to Harry Potter, these products were deemed fads but have managed to stick around.

Make your dream a reality. Find out what you can do to reach this financial goal.

Looking at whether someone else could do the same job for less pay, we find some surprising overpaid jobs.

Make your money work for you without putting it into ventures that don't support your values.

Instead of working on Wall Street, write about it.

You can't predict exactly how stocks will behave, but knowing what affects prices will put you ahead of the pack.

Other endeavors may be experiencing a credit crunch, but investing in energy conservation, sustainable energy and resource maximization is on the rise.

Check out the particulars of an SWP to see if it's the right choice for your retirement.

Not all businesses are self-sustaining - many rely on microlending in order to survive.

There are a lot of risks associated with running a business, but there are an equal number of ways to prepare for and manage them.

Find out how to snag a career that could bring you more than money.

Here we look at 10 companies that the Coleman Report labeled as the worst performers based on loan failures over the 2000 to 2008 period.

Think of yourself as your own little company. To make it run smoothly, you need to take a look at your books.

Buying a franchise may not be all that it's cracked up to be. Find out why.

The wholesale funding process is extremely dependent on the credit markets. Therefore, it is not always the best option for a business.

How did these companies fare after topping the Forbes list of America's best small cap companies?

Sector funds can provide maximum exposure to financial industry stocks, but this benefit is a double-edged sword.

Where you incorporate your small business will affect your tax rates and overall costs. Where is it the most economical?

Peer-to-peer lending can be an inexpensive way to gain access to credit when banks are restricting lending.

Learn the motives that drive companies into the arms of an acquirer.

If you need to borrow money and your credit is making it tough, this new option may be just what you're looking for.

As Twitter's popularity grows, even the banks are getting on board.

Career changes come in many forms. Here are a few ways that you can add some excitement to your professional life.

The Industrial Revolution introduced a new age of investing and financial self sufficiency.

From pyramid schemes to envelope stuffing, there are a lot of scams masquerading as legitimate part-time work.

Like a mutual fund, FOFs provide instant diversity by grouping many hedge funds into one product.

Is there such a thing as a safe stock providing high dividend income? It may be time to redefine the terms "widows" and "orphans."

It is possible to avoid unethical investments and still profit from mutual funds. Find out how!

So much has changed in such a short period of time the question is what, or who, exactly, is America today?

Take charge of your finances and make them work for you.

When a large stakeholder is dissatisfied with a company's management, it may take matters into its own hands.