Buying a Company: How Not to Be HP
HP isn't the only one that overpaid for an acquisition. Many smaller companies, do, too. Read more
Financing a Small Business
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6 Ways to Get Paid Faster
How to deal with customers who drag their feet when it's time to pay up. Read more
Why You Need to Stop Thinking Like a Small Business
There's a reason some businesses grow beyond 'small.' And it's all about mindset. Read more
Building Your Company's "Why"
I've long told entrepreneurs that if the "why" of their venture is big enough, they'll figure out the "how." Read more
The Secret to Winning a Start-up Competition
Your PowerPoint is awesome (and memorized). Your pitch is crystal clear. You're adequately caffeinated and totally pumped up. Here's why that's just not eno... Read more
Atavist Almost Pulled the Plug Before It Raised Money From Eric Schmidt & IAC 
Atavist CEO and editor Evan Ratliff explains how Atavist navigated the early years. Watch video
Video Start-up's Fast Track to Growth
Kaltura, a New York-based video software platform, just raised $25 million in Series D funding. It's on target to become the next billion-dollar video company. Read more
Suster Blasts 'Entrepreneurshit,' But Still Misses the Game
Former entrepreneur Mark Suster drops a much-deserved bomb on those who glamorize start-ups. But even he wouldn't mind another go. Read more
What Does Your Company Really Do?
Are you providing a product or service, or are you providing a benefit to a customer? A new way to think about value--and get the most for your company. Read more
What Investors Need to Hear from You
NYC TechStars managing director David Tisch on the start-up metrics that savvy investors watch most closely. Watch video
If You Don't Dream, Nothing Happens
"If you set seemingly impossible challenges," says Sir Richard Branson, "you make what people believed impossible possible." Watch video
How to Sell Investors Your Dream
NYC TechStars managing director David Tisch on how to make an effective case for getting funded. Watch video
Does Silicon Valley Have an Idea Problem?
With so many big problems in need of solving--think healthcare, education, transportation--why are so many start-ups focused on "me-too" ideas? Read more
Hard Lessons in Modern Lending
After the financial crisis, banks had to reduce risk. For business owners, the process has been a difficult education in the current-day workings of financing. Read more
Medication Goes Digital
A digital pill that helps patients and caregivers monitor dosages. Read more
Crowdfunding Start-ups Hit Speed Bumps
The SEC stalls entrepreneurs hoping to cash in on the JOBS Act. Read more
Coming Soon: The New All-You-Can-Fly Airline
Starting an airline is tough, but Surf Air just might have what it takes. Read more
What VCs Really Care About
New research offers insights into how venture capitalists make funding decisions. Read more
Why Is VC Hot About Underwear?
Premium underwear retailer Flint and Tinder just raised $850,000 of venture funding. Find out why venture capitalists are dropping their drawers over this st... Read more
How to Manage a Banker
As your business seeks to expand, chances are you will need bank financing to do so. The challenge is to approach your bank with eyes wide open. Here's how. Read more
How to Make Yourself Into CEO Material
Venture capitalist Ben Horowitz argues that CEOs are made, not born. Here's how he thinks you can hone your entrepreneurial skill set. Read more
Why Private Equity Is Not All Bad
Mitt Romney's presidential campaign has turned a negative spotlight on private equity. But PE is a much needed solution to a void in the marketplace. Read more
6 Numbers You Must Crunch to Win Capital
Looking to raise money? Here's exactly what you need to ask yourself before you try to win capital. Read more
3 Reasons to Take Outside Funding
Venture Capital firms and private equity funds have more to offer than money. Here are three ways these institutions can help your business. Read more
5 Steps to a Successful Seller Financing Deal
With today's tight lending restrictions, offering seller financing may be the key to selling your business and earning a big takeaway. Read more
Examining the Thiel Fellowship: Is It Worthwhile?
The Thiel Fellowship is looking for its next batch of 24 college students to pay $100,000 to drop out of college. But has the model been a success? Read more
Tesla & Fisker: The Game of Favorites
For two companies with remarkable similarities, how is it that Tesla basks in the sun while Fisker's Battleship is sunk? Read more
Be Worthy of Your Customers' Attention
Make sure that your product or service is worthy of receiving your customers' attention. Here's how to do it. Read more
Grab Your Customer's Attention (& Keep It)
Before you can help customers solve their problems, you have to prove that you deserve their attention. Here's how to craft a compelling unique value proposi... Read more
Private Equity 101: New Platforms vs. Add-Ons
Understanding the difference between a new "platform" and "add-on" investments is key to any business owners talking to private equity groups (PEGs). Read more
How to Sell Your Business (& the Land It's On)
When small business sellers own their buildings and land, they need to plan properly in order to successfully sell each. Read more
The Best Place to Find Venture Investment
Inc. 5000 companies are better suited than VCs or angel investors to provide money and the skill necessary for establishing your start-up. Read more
Fisker Automotive: It's No Fun To Be a GOP Talking Point
This year's brutal election season turned Fisker Automotive into a political football. Here's how the car company coped. Read more
Deeper Look: Tesla's Big Loan Fumble
Tesla and Fisker each faced a cash crunch with huge ramifications. Can electric automobile start-ups actually make it? Read more
Beware the VC Fad Factor
An annual ranking of top start-ups suggests VC funding and success go hand in hand. That's one huge mistake you don't want to make. Read more
