Tech Bubble? Why It’s Different This Time
There's no question that we're in a start-up boom. But the power dynamics look very different this time around. Read more
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The Watch That Raised $8 Million on Kickstarter 
Eric Migicovsky created Pebble, a watch that syncs with Android or iPhone apps, and crowdfunded more money from ordinary individuals than any other Kickstart... Watch video
Elevator Pitch: Paying to Skip the Velvet Rope
Line Genie lets nightclub goers skip the line and cover charge by paying up front for the bar tab. Should investors pick up a $500,000 round? Read more
Should You Shack Up With Your Start-up Team?
You already spend all waking hours with your staff. Moving in together--if you can handle it--could save you serious cash. Read more
How to Run a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign
Thanks to the JOBS Act, ordinary people will be able to invest in start-ups. Slava Rubin, co-founder of Indiegogo, a crowdfunding website, explains exactly w... Watch video
Find the Right Investors, Vendors & Employees
The difference between success and failure? Working with the best people. Advice from Birchbox co-founder Katia Beauchamp and Jeff Stewart, founder of Lenddo. Watch video
Pebble 'Smartwatch' Funding Soars on Kickstarter
At $5.5 million and growing, Pebble becomes the most highly funded Kickstarter project ever. Read more
What the Jobs Act Means for Indiegogo, Crowdfunding & You
Slava Rubin, co-founder of Indiegogo, a website where anyone can raise money, talks about the impact recent crowdfunding legislation will have on his firm an... Watch video
Are These the Seeds of an Entrepreneurship Bill?
In a year in which Washington seems fixated on small business--consider SOPA and the JOBS Act--another new piece of start-up legislation might be coming toge... Read more
The Case for Crowdfunding
What does the JOBS Act have to do with the Statue of Liberty? The founder of Indiegogo breaks down the uniquely American benefits to new crowdfunding legisla... Read more
Why It's So Hard to Get Funded Right Now
When it comes to funding young companies, the investment community is constantly raising the bar. Here's why. Read more
Inside the New Forces Shaping Crowdfunding's Future
A surge of competition and a struggle for market share will likely define the next few years of crowdfunding. Read more
7 Signs You’re Not Entrepreneur Material
Finally ready to take the plunge? Don't--if any of these signs look familiar. Read more
What Venture Capitalists Want: 4 Tips
Venture capitalists look for very specific items when determining whether to invest in a business. Use these tips to make sure you have a leg up on securing ... 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
Managing Angel Investors: It's Like Herding Cats
Here, kitty, kitty. In today's funding environment there's a good chance you'll be seeking angel investment. Here's how to do it right. Read more
One Cheer for the JOBS Act
As President Obama signs the JOBS Act into law, he should acknowledge that its ultimate success is far from assured. Read more
Pitch to Get a Meeting, Not a Check
TechStars' founder David Cohen on how to get what you really need from an investor: an invitation to come back. Read more
Do You Need a Business Broker?
When buying a business, what's the going rate for hiring a broker, and who is responsible for paying it? Read more
When Is It Time to Throw in the Towel?
Giving up isn't something that comes easy to entrepreneurs, but sometimes, giving up might just be the best move. Read more
Small Business Optimism Up, Hiring Not
While entrepreneurs had an increasingly positive outlook about the future last month, SurePayroll's president says they're not yet acting on it. Read more
Crowdfunding: What to Know Before You Go All In
Before you raise money from the masses, a few words of warning. Read more
What You Should Know About Investment Terms
Decipher deal terms before you raise money. Advice from Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council, and Mike Michalowicz, president of web optim... Watch video
Getting Funding: Empathize With Your Banker
If you don't have empathy for the loan officer sitting across from you, you won't understand how to get the funding you need. Read more
Should You Pay to Launch to a Crowd?
Tech entrepreneurs flock to pricey events for the networking and the potential prize money. But there are cheaper ways to launch to the masses. Read more
