October 18, 2011
Small employers may find it challenging to recruit, train, and accommodate individuals with disabilities, but the benefits outweigh the challenge
October 14, 2011
To discover viable candidates, scour business publications, tap business groups, and get to know online resources like MarketResearch.com and Springwise.com
October 11, 2011
Sun Run Co-Founder Lynn Jurich explains her approach to managing the startup's growth, with lessons for other young women who are running fast-growing ventures
October 04, 2011
Consider a transparent referral-fee arrangement for independent contractors, but your clients' employees likely can't accept fees because of gift and ethics policies
September 30, 2011
Few women try to run their own high-growth companies. That deficit is limiting the recovery's potential, says the Kauffman Foundation's Lesa Mitchell
September 23, 2011
The SBIR and STTR programs funnel billions to entrepreneurs. Advocates and investors are worried Congress won't reauthorize them
September 20, 2011
The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship's president says the nonprofit has prepped potential founders from the U.S. to China
September 16, 2011
If an increase proves unpopular, options include communicating better, revoking the hike, or setting up a tiered membership system
September 13, 2011
Despite the lawsuits challenging the health-care overhaul, 4 million small employers can now claim tax credits for providing health insurance to their employees
September 09, 2011
The Office of Naval Research funds research and development for new technologies for the military. An associate director details the agency's criteria
September 06, 2011
First, talk to attorneys about potential legal obstacles. Then determine how the venture will be structured and what can make the deal attractive to the old company
September 02, 2011
Keep calm, communicate clearly, and install a system to share resources across business locations, says the founder of an emergency cleanup service
August 30, 2011
The third-generation president of Dickey's explains how his family turned a single barbecue joint into a thriving franchise operation
August 26, 2011
As states streamline incorporation times, these business structures aren't necessary for most entrepreneurs seeking to start companies, consultants say
August 23, 2011
First, determine what your business does best, then develop a strategy for a site that will show clients why they should hire you, rather than your competition
August 19, 2011
The poor economy changed families' spending habits. Astute companies can use the shift to pick up new customers
August 16, 2011
If you have an engineer on staff, you probably can claim a research credit, says CPA Sean Haggard
August 12, 2011
By preparing for obstacles such as low cash reserves, high customer acquisition costs, and burnout, your business can improve it's chance of surviving
August 09, 2011
Study alternative financing sources such as angel investing groups, crowdfunding sites, and microfinance organizations, then prepare to prove you're worth betting on
August 08, 2011
Economic developers from Irvine, Calif., and San Jose, Calif., describe the strategies they're using to persuade entrepreneurs to set up shop or expand
