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
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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
