Is Bootstrapping Right For You? How to Decide
A serial entrepreneur helps you decide if you should bootstrap or if you should seek venture capital. Read story
ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR THE REST OF US 
5 Steps to Strong Global Partnerships
You shouldn't wait until you're big to become a global business--but you shouldn't try to do it alone, either. Here's how to build overseas partnerships that... Read story
Is Growth Coming? How to Tell
You need to be prepared for growth before it actually happens. Here's how to know if it's on the way. Read story
The Real Reason to Check References
People who seem perfectly stable on paper or even in an interview might not act that way on the job. A reference check--done properly--can help. Read story
How to Hire a Veteran
Why aren't veterans finding jobs when they return? In part, it's because employers are asking them the wrong questions about their abilities. Here are the ri... Read story
4 Strategies for Lean Times
Even the best entrepreneurs face setbacks. How to keep your finances healthy when that happens. Read story
Licensing: What You Need to Know
Sometimes it can be faster and cheaper to license technology that already exists than to develop it yourself. Here's how to do it. Read story
How Bill Clinton and I Stay Focused
As an entrepreneur, your attention is always being pulled in multiple directions. Here's how at least two former presidents and I stay focused. Read story
Prepping for the Big Meeting: 6 Tips
You've finally got a meeting with the person who should be your largest customer. Make sure you don't blow it. Read story
Help for U.S. Entrepreneurs in Japan
A new business incubator in Tokyo caters not only to Japanese start-ups but to foreigners looking to do business in Japan. Read story
Start-up Interview: What Not to Wear
In a high-pressure situation, a suit used to be the safe sartorial choice. Now, it's a bit more complicated. Read story
How Entrepreneurs Hire
Moving from a big company to a startup is a big transition. Here's why an entrepreneur might -- or might not -- be interested in you. Read story
Why Female Tech Entrepreneurs Have an Edge
Yes, there is plenty of sexism out there. But even in Silicon Valley, being a female founder has its advantages. Read story
Working With Your Spouse: 5 Rules
Going into business with your spouse isn't for the faint of heart. Here are five rules that will increase your chances of success. Read story
The Value of Been There, Done That
Finding the right advisor for your company can make all the difference. Read story
How to Hire People You Can't Afford
Need a CFO, marketing pro, or software engineer you can't afford? These companies let you hire almost anyone part-time, and take care of the taxes and paperw... Read story
Why You Need a Personal Attorney--Now
Your corporate attorney represents your company, not you. If you get in a spat with your partner, your board, or an investor, the difference will become pain... Read story
He's Just Not That Into You: VC Edition
Venture capitalists hate to say no. But they turn down plenty of small companies with little explanation. Here's what's going on behind the scenes. Read story
Do Venture Capitalists Really Deserve Half a Billion Dollars in Taxpayer Money?
Two government programs designed to help fund critical, long-shot technology have recently been opened to venture firms. But is this the sort of development ... Read story
Why You Need an Intern
I thought I wasn't ready to hire my first intern. She showed me I was wrong. Read story
4 Signs Your Business Partner is Dishonest
It's easy to ignore the tiny red flags that can indicate someone is not trustworthy. Here are four you must pay attention to. Read story
Incubating a Company the Old-Fashioned Way
Startup incubators are all the rage right now, but if you could swing a deal like mine, you might find that sometimes, doing things the old-fashioned way is ... Read story
How Other People Steal Your Time--and How to Get it Back
Are you wasting time courting customers that don't have budgets or venture capitalists that don't have any money? Ask these questions to find out if the time... Read story
When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Coffee
It's not natural to reach out when your business is struggling. But that's exactly when you need to do it the most. Here are three ways a coffee can boost yo... Read story
