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James Miller discusses the pros and cons to relying on revenue for working capital. Watch video
James Miller discusses the pros and cons to relying on revenue for working capital. Watch video
How to live the entrepreneurial dream while minimizing your risks and maximizing your success. (Warning: This ain't easy.) Read more
One small business generated an extra $580,000 in Kickstarter funding by getting its customers involved up front. Here's how you could do the same. Read more
After their first taste of success, most founders immediately want to upgrade their offices. Rookie move. Read more
There's no question that we're in a start-up boom. But the power dynamics look very different this time around. Read more
You already spend all waking hours with your staff. Moving in together--if you can handle it--could save you serious cash. Read more
Ever wished you had a startup manual? Now there is one. Read exclusive excerpts from it on Inc.com. Read more
Finally ready to take the plunge? Don't--if any of these signs look familiar. Read more
The CEO and co-Founder of Ampush Social successfully bootstrapped his company from three to 30 employees by following one rule of thumb: Do more, think less. Read more
Before you raise money from the masses, a few words of warning. Read more
It all started with a wacky idea and a $20 Facebook ad. Two years later, this Brooklyn-based company has created, and conquered, plenty of obstacles. Here's ... Read more
Joel Simkhai founded the company behind an incredibly popular app called Grindr. But to take the service mainstream, he knew he had to pivot. Well, sort of. Read more
Calculating your annual cost structure? Be sure you count these. Read more
Young entrepreneurs often pursue funding first, product second. That's a dangerous path--and it won't do your company much good. Read more
A serial entrepreneur describes her public relations mistakes--so you don't make the same ones. Read more
The terms sometimes get used interchangeably, but they're not the same thing. And that matters if you're thinking of applying. Read more
You launched your idea on Kickstarter... but the crowds (and their wallets) never came. Here's what you did wrong. Read more
Money, time, connections -- you need more of everything, right? Stop whining and start using your contraints to your advantage. Read more
Your task: Build something people want, minimize your risk, and maximize your chances for survival. Here's how. Read more
So far this year, Pravina Raghavan, district director for New York at the U.S. Small Business Administration, loaned $789 million, up 63 percent over 2011. H... Watch video
How Eric Ries developed a scientific method for launching profitable companies Read more
Experts on makeshift innovation held court at the first DIY Business Association Conference in Brooklyn. They share their unconventional wisdom with Inc.com. Read more
A bootstrapper's guide to saving money on office furniture, phone service, computers, business travel, and more. Read more
Forget liking and photos—respond and sell something. SalesSpider is all about connecting for sales. Read more
This crowdfunding site is rivaling Kickstarter as a place for entrepreneurs to get a funding boost—and create a built-in fan base. Read more
A few years ago, survival tips for the small business owner would have focused primarily on productivity issues and marketing strategies. In the face of a fa... Read more
Lean startup guru Eric Ries recommends that start-ups refine their business models through small tweaks—or pivots. Read more
Five tips for changing your company’s business model and direction. Read more
Solopreneurs experiencing roadblocks to cash flow can take these simple steps to put themselves back in the driver's seat. Get cash flowing and profits movin... Read more
The Vancouver-based founder of Sitepoint, Flippa, and 99Designs, Matt Mickiewicz, speaks on bootstrapping and internet marketing. Watch video
The author, consultant, and blogger at The Lean Startup discusses new management disciplines in the practice of entrepreneurial innovation. Watch video
A guide on how to launch a start-up on the cheap. Read more
Looking for ways around hiring a PR specialist or outsourcing your publicity? Take - and master - the DIY approach. Read more
Here are some tips to the art of building a business with little or no cash. Read more
It's important to preserve relationships and protect everyone involved when tapping your family tree for funding. Read more
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