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Business Opportunities in Water Conservation

As demand for clean water rises, and the supply of clean water decreases, the time for innovation in the water sector is now.  Read more

The $4 Million Complaint Call

Several years ago, a single problem customer changed the fate of my company. Here's the story.  Read more

Business Opportunities in IT Consulting

IT consulting is booming as businesses transition to mobile and cloud-based computing.  Read more

Business Opportunities in Environmental Consulting

With more and more eco-friendly regulations on the horizon, environmental consulting is a rapidly growing industry. Here's all you need to know to get in on ...  Read more

Business Opportunities in Mobile and Social Gaming

As smartphone and tablet adoption surges, mobile gaming is a great space for a new player--if you can stand out from the competition.  Read more

Business Opportunities in E-commerce

As demand for customizable goods and rapid comparison shopping increases, people of all ages flock to e-tailers and online auction houses.  Read more

Business Opportunities in Pet Care

An estimated $53 billion will be spent on pets this year. This is just one reason that the pet care industry is ripe for starting a business. Here are a few ...  Read more

Business Opportunities in Full-Service Restaurants

The restaurant industry will employ 12.9 million people this year, representing 10% of the total U.S. workforce, and making it one of the best industries for...  Read more

Business Opportunities in Residential Construction

There are big opportunities in residential housing development, where revenues are projected to rise an average 10.4% annually for the next five years.  Read more

Business Opportunities in Big Data

This burgeoning market crosses all industries and sectors and aims to organize, analyze, and strategize using the terabytes of data we create each day.  Read more

Business Opportunities in Internet Publishing

All eyes are on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Zynga. Clearly it's the right time to start a website. The Internet publishing industry is expected to hit $72 billio...  Read more

Paperless Post's Long, Hard Road to Raise Money 

James Hirschfeld and his sister started Paperless Post to recreate invitations for the Web. But VCs wouldn't bite, and time was running out.  Watch video

Can This Start-up Shake Up the Art World?

Consumers can already rent dresses, cars, and DVDs by the day. Why not fine art?  Read more

11 Best Business Opportunities By Industry

Industries such as residential construction, mobile games, and big data will provide the best business opportunities in 2012.  Read more

Skimmer's Guide: What Chinese Want

The new book by Tom Doctoroff, the CEO of ad agency J. Walter Thompson's China offices, explores the tantalizing-but-complex market.  Read more

Actor Adrian Grenier Jumps on the Start-up Bandwagon 

With film producer Peter Glatzer, Grenier co-founded SHFT, a website that showcases environmentally-sustainable products--and their creators and fans.  Watch video

Toughen Up, Ladies: 7 Ways to Be a Better Negotiator

Studies show women lack confidence when it comes to asking for what they want. Here's how to get it back.  Read more

There's No Way Instagram Is Worth $1 Billion

The start-up may have pulled down a billion-dollar payday, but that doesn't mean it was worth it.  Read more

Q&A: Meet Shaq, the Entrepreneur

The star athlete on why he's getting his Ph.D., how he chooses business ventures, and the weirdest pitch he's ever received.  Read more

3 Biggest Entrepreneur Opportunities Over the Next 3 Years

The cost of starting a business today is lower than ever. If you have an idea, pursue it. Or give one of these three arenas a hard look. I would (if I weren'...  Read more

How Fab.com Pulled Off Its Pivot

The founders of Fab.com discuss the ultimate business turnaround.  Read more

Why Pinterest Should Matter to You

This most recent player in the field of social media might seem like it doesn't fit into your marketing model. Here's why you're wrong.  Read more

Immortality: The Next Great Investment Boom

As baby boomers age, they're looking for ways to turn back the clock. Savvy entrepreneurs, scientists, and venture capitalists are getting in on a burgeonin...  Read more

The 2 Things About Your Start-up Idea That Actually Matter

Y Combinator's Garry Tan hands you the only yardstick you need when starting a technology company. How does your idea measure up?  Read more

New Business Opportunity: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

A new therapy that has caught my attention is hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HOT).  When I read the different illnesses it cures, it seems too good to be...  Read more

How to Profit From a Passion for Sports

If you never want the game to stop, build a business based on your favorite game.  Read more

Elevator Pitch: FanGo

FanGo makes a sports app that lets fans order food from the concession stand using their phones. Can it raise $435,000?  Read more

Elevator Pitch: StorageByMail

StorageByMail lets customers ship away their clutter to a storage facility. Can it get $1.3 million from investors?  Read more

5 Start-ups Bubbling Up At TED

Five projects to watch from the TED community.  Read more

Elevator Pitch: Smackages

Smackages gives women free makeup samples online. Can it get $1 million for its own makeover?  Read more

Small Circus, Big Dreams

Small circus troupes are creating opportunity for agile performers with entrepreneurial aspirations.  Read more

Elevator Pitch: Lifesta

Lifesta lets people resell their unused Groupon coupons. Can it raise $1.5 million?  Read more

CES Versus SXSW Interactive

While thinking about these two conferences this month, I realized that I haven't looked in-depth on what the difference is between the two.  I hear l...  Read more

How to Start a Jewelry Making Business

Be it quartz or slightly quirky, jewelry is a hot market. Here is how to find your niche and get started selling gems.  Read more

Elevator Pitch: Keen Guides

Keen Guides makes iPhone travel apps for the hearing impaired. Can it get $1.2 million to cover more cities?  Read more