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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

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 

Atavist CEO and editor Evan Ratliff explains how Atavist navigated the early years.  Watch video

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

5 Apps That Make QuickBooks Better

You're already using QuickBooks. Check out five ways to get more mileage out of it.  Read more

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