Elevator Pitch: Smackages
Smackages gives women free makeup samples online. Can it get $1 million for its own makeover? Read more
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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
Restoring Trust to Banking
Smart companies such as Venmo, BankSimple, and PayPal are experimenting with clever ways to rebuild trust in the banking system. Read more
Elevator Pitch: ShopKeep
ShopKeep makes point-of-sale software for small businesses. Can it raise $1 million from investors? Read more
The Demand Economy
How to locate deep pools of demand in a shrinking marketplace Read more
Hot Market: The Aging Population
Baby boomers are hitting old age—and they are terrified of nursing homes. If only there was some way to keep the elderly in their homes and healthy. Read more
Hot Market: Eco-Friendly Homeowners
Forget McMansions—tomorrow’s home is smaller and greener. Read more
Hot Market: Consumer-Friendly Financial Services
The fees are high. The service is lousy. And strange charges appear for no reason. There has to be a better way to bank. Read more
Hot Market: Locavores
Tainted burgers. Contaminated eggs. E. coli scares. No wonder Americans are looking close to home for their food. Read more
Hot Market: Insomniacs
The problem with an always-on, 24-hour, caffeine-fueled culture: When you want to go to sleep, your humming brain won’t let you. Read more
Hot Market: The Outsourced Work Force
More businesses are turning to remote workers. But can you really be sure that your off-site employees are working? Read more
Hot Market: Bike Commuters
In urban areas, the average motorist spends nearly two days a year stuck in traffic. Perhaps biking is the answer. Read more
How to Start a Pet Care Business
People really love their pets. Here's how to transfer the love for our furry friends into a profitable pet store business. Read more
Elevator Pitch: Shustir
Shustir combines e-commerce with social networking. Can it raise $500,000 from investors? Read more
How to Hire a Business Development Director
The business development director plays a key role in growing your business. Here's how to hire for this important role. Read more
The Social Butterfly of Start-ups
Startup Digest gives entrepreneurs around the world the scoop on the best networking events in their towns. Read more
Business for Sale: A Flooring and Remodeling Store
Would you pay $318,000 to buy this California retailer? Read more
Elevator Pitch: DivotCard
The DivotCard offers customers discounted golf rounds. Can it raise $1 million from investors? Read more
How to Determine Which Franchise Business is Best for You
With thousands of franchise opportunities, it's no easy task. Follow our guide to choosing one that will give you a greater chance of success. Read more
Elevator Pitch: Closet Couture
Closet Couture wants to be the Facebook (and eBay) of fashionistas. Can it stitch together $1 million? Read more
Business for Sale: A Motorcycle Accessories Shop
Would you pay $1.3 million to buy this Arkansas retailer? Read more
