Elevator Pitch: ShopKeep
ShopKeep makes point-of-sale software for small businesses. Can it raise $1 million from investors? Read more
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The Demand Economy
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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
Making Your Business Sellable 
Serial entrepreneur John Warrillow answers reader questions on how to build value in your business. Watch video
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
How to Find Out What Your Business Is Really Worth
Whether you want to sell or not, it’s natural to wonder what your business could fetch on the market. Entrepreneur John Warrillow offers up some resources. Read more
Elevator Pitch: Shustir
Shustir combines e-commerce with social networking. Can it raise $500,000 from investors? Read more
Should You Consider Franchising?
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows one in ten businesses is a franchise. 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
Case Study: When a Married Couple Disagree
Tom Pastorius wanted to buy back his business, Penn Brewery. His wife Mary Beth was not so sure. Read more
Elevator Pitch: DivotCard
The DivotCard offers customers discounted golf rounds. Can it raise $1 million from investors? Read more
Woot Acquired by Amazon.com
Fresh on the heels of the Zappos.com acquisition, the deal-a-day pioneer Matt Rutledge of Woot.com sells his company to Amazon.com. Read more
14 Bootstrapping Tips
Even the most self-sufficient start-ups need a hand. Here are some pointers to make the most of free and cheap resources around you. 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
Business for Sale: A Motorcycle Accessories Shop
Would you pay $1.3 million to buy this Arkansas retailer? 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
How to Choose the Right Franchise Location
Where you decide to locate your franchise may make or break your business. Read more
The Best Industries for Starting a Business in 2010
This year's burgeoning industries include interactive technology (from mobile app design to tech-savvy translation), wellness (healthy beverages), and little... Read more
Translation and Interpretation Services
Whether it's website translation or in-hospital interpretation, this industry is poised for massive growth. Read more
Exam Preparation and Tutoring
Anyone with a degree can carve out a niche in tutoring and test prep. Read more
Environmental Consulting
Contractors, consultants, and quality managers, come on over: this industry is thriving. Read more
Ferryboats and Inland Water Transportation
With an influx of federal funding and 17 percent growth rate, the old-fashioned ferryboat is making a comeback. Read more
Fun, Games, and Hobbies
Stores that sell crafts, hobby goods, and musical instruments have been performing better than the retail industry as a whole. Read more
Handmade and Vintage Good Sales Online
Get a PayPal account and set up your own virtual storefront. Read more
Medicinal Marijuana Retailing
Cannabis's cultural capital is rising - and so is dispensary revenue. Read more
Self-Published Video Games
Entrepreneurs and code geeks with a solid idea can elbow their way into this highly competitive field. Read more
Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
Immune to economic ebbs and flows, water-providing services are in for modest-but-steady growth. Read more
