Mash-Up Mania
The curious new business model that's attracting heaps of cash. Read more
How to Incorporate
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How to Start a Business for (Almost) Nothing
Now more than ever, it's possible to start a great company for peanuts. Read more
Getting In On the Action
Universities are on the prowl for deals with entrepreneurs. Here's the lowdown on five tech transfer schools. Read more
Need a High-Tech Infusion?
Consider partnering with a university. Read more
U.S. Automakers Still Struggle with Small Suppliers
Facing mounting pressure over offshoring, just 5% of suppliers cited General Motors as preferred partner. Read more
Sam and Me
Sometimes, even headstrong, go-it-alone entrepreneurs need a partner. I know. Read more
When It's Time Leave the (Home) Office
There are two kinds of entrepreneurs; those who like working at home, and those who don't. Here's how to know when it's time to go. Read more
Case Study Update: Outside the Big Box
When we wrote about Lance Fried in April 2005, the CEO of San Diego-based Freestyle Audio was thinking about turning down a tempting offer from several big-b... Read more
How-To | Running a One-Person Business
Running a One-Person Business How-to Guides. Planning a home based business, this section will give you the information that you need. Read more
In Time For Valentine's Day, the Next Wave Of Online Dating
Match-making has become a huge industry online, and continues to evolve as technology improves. Read more
Tax Strategies
Tax planning is a year-round event if you want to minimize your business's tax bill. Whether it's surviving an audit, capitalizing on business deductions, or... Read more
E-Commerce Starter Kit
e-commerce, Web, website, Internet Read more
How I Did It: Reed Hastings, Netflix
The founder of Netflix on developing a passion brand, and sustaining it as passions change. Read more
When Blogs Go Bad
Blogs can be a great marketing tool. But when they bite back, it's all about damage control. Read more
Why Cornice Said No, Thanks, to Apple
Apple wanted Cornice to supply tiny hard drives for a new device, the iPod Mini. Would it be completely nuts to say no? Read more
Why I Read Business Blogs
Some of the smartest people I've ever met, I've never met. A story of modern mentoring. Read more
IRS Preps Study of S Corporations
Examination of S corps filings will help eliminate the confusion corporations might have in filing returns. Read more
The Disruptors
Feeling revolutionary? These four entrepreneurs are giving lessons in turning an industry on its head. Read more
Case Study
His rock club was in ruins. His partnership was crumbling. Could Allan Fingerhut save his business and his friendship? Read more
Seller's Market
Even as the M A market heats up, unloading a company gets trickier. Read more
Case Study
The Problem: Lance Fried planned to sell his waterproof MP3 players in surf shops. But could he really say no to the big-box retailers? Read more
John Menard's Tax Crackup
When the home improvement magnate paid himself $20 million, the IRS slapped him -- hard. If your salary is too high, you could be next. Read more
A New Way to Find Small Businesses
Amazon's A9 Yellow Pages provide small companies with a new way to be found on the Internet. Read more
Larry's Kids Take the Gloves Off
Larry Ellison's software spinoffs start a food fight. Read more
Choosing the Right Legal Form
What legal form your business takes can have significant implications on your personal risk in the business as well as your potential for financial returns. Read more
Fancy-Sounding Tax Hurts S Corps.
Millionaires beware! Read more
How I Did It: Chip Davis
The music business didn't particularly want him. The feeling was mutual. Read more
Sizing Up Business Structures
The structure you choose for your business affects your business' bottom line. Read more
Happy Together
Many business partnerships end in disaster. Yours doesn't have to. Read more
How I Did It: Caroline Hirsch
From Jerry Seinfeld to Jay Leno, scores of standup comics have cut their teeth on the stage that Caroline Hirsch built. Read more
It's Not Easy Being Green
Jeffrey Hollender and Alan Newman disagreed about strategy, fought bitterly -- and created two successful companies. They'd set out to change the world, but ... Read more
Acronym Acrimony
Along with naming your company, deciding which entity your business should become is one of the first decisions you'll ever make. Read more
How to Work With a Partner (Year After Year After Year)
Advice from Penn Jillette of the comedy team Penn & Teller on how to create a partnership that endures. Read more
How To Work (If You Must) With Your Spouse
The challenges of working with a spouse are many. Here's how to overcome them. Read more
