The Secret to Winning a Start-up Competition
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How Entrepreneurs Would Resolve the Fiscal Cliff
The president asked corporate CEOs to weigh in. But what would small business owners say? We asked, and you answered. Read more
Atavist Almost Pulled the Plug Before It Raised Money From Eric Schmidt & IAC 
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Checklist: 7 Ways of Raising Money
Taking money from a venture capitalist is the worst way to finance your start-up. Here's a checklist of alternatives. Read more
The Credit Card Mistake That Could Destroy Your Company
Why using credit cards to fund your start-up is a risky strategy that could endanger not only your business but also your personal finances Read more
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
You Don't Charge Enough. Here's How to Fix That
Constantly undercharging, or not charging at all? Don't give away the farm. Ask yourself these powerful questions to grow your confidence--and profits! Read more
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Tax Hikes Are Coming. Time to Sell?
If you've thought about selling your business, now a new factor should enter into the decision: Should you do it before taxes rise next year? Read more
3 Mistakes You Need to Avoid When Starting Up
Founders look back at the biggest slip-ups they made when starting their companies--so you can avoid their mistakes. Read more
Demystifying Small Business Valuation
A successful small business sale begins with a solid grasp of business valuation. Here's what you need to know to set your company at the right price. Read more
4 Ways to Win the Holiday Shopping Wars
Holiday retail sales are expected to rise. But with big box retailers battling over who can offer the lowest prices, how can small businesses compete? Read more
What's Your App Worth? Here's How to Know
Check out some tools that will help you price your app--and sell it to the highest bidder. Read more
4 Tips for Pitching Your Business in 2 Minutes
Need to improve your two-minute investor pitch? Here are tips to hone your pitch and get the next meeting. Read more
Journey From Start-up to IPO
Software-maker ExactTarget went public earlier this year and now boasts a market cap of over $1.3 billion. Founder Scott Dorsey explains the journey. Read more
Secrets of a Lucrative Social Media Campaign
How one unsexy company used social media to reach an entirely new, youthful customer base, and grew revenue 96%. Read more
Going Global: It's Not If, But When
For many companies the complex and daunting task of operating globally is inevitable. 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
It's the Time for Personal Strategic Planning
You don't just need to review your company's trajectory and priorities; close the year with a review of your personal strategy as well. Read more
How Obama Will Help or Hurt Your Business Sale
President Obama won't have much time to celebrate his win as several key issues loom that could have a large effect on your ability to sell a business. Read more
How to Build a Company You Can Sell: 4 Rules
A seasoned entrepreneur offers his best tips to get to an exit. A good first step: Give up the idea that you're building the next Facebook. Read more
Is Bootstrapping Right For You? How to Decide
A serial entrepreneur helps you decide if you should bootstrap or if you should seek venture capital. Read more
Post-Election Calm? Nope. What You Need to Know About the Fiscal Cliff
Officials in Washington wasted no time in setting themselves heading straight toward the precipice. What does the "fiscal cliff" mean for your business? Read more
Why You Should Give Yourself a Raise
Infographic: Research suggests entrepreneurs often take home smaller paychecks than their employees. Read more
