How to Hire a Business Development Director
The business development director plays a key role in growing your business. Here's how to hire for this important role. Read more
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How to Bootstrap Your Public Relations
Looking for ways around hiring a PR specialist or outsourcing your publicity? Take - and master - the DIY approach. Read more
10 Steps to Starting a Business in Toronto
Toronto might be too modest to brag about its status as an entrepreneurial haven, but it's ripe for start-ups. Here's how to get your company started in Cana... Read more
How to Meet Angel Investors
The most effective way to get set up with people who will invest in your fledgling business is to actively and creatively seek them out. Read more
How to Build a Bootstrapping Culture
Here are some tips to the art of building a business with little or no cash. Read more
How to Write an Executive Summary
When you’re trying to sell an idea to a potential investor, you’ll need to craft the pitch-perfect executive summary. Here’s how to write a summary tha... Read more
How to Run a Successful Organic Restaurant
Organic restaurants are popping up all over. Here are 8 things for you to consider if you want to start one. Read more
How to Raise Venture Capital
Pursuing venture capital is an important step for a rapidly growing business – but watch out for potential landmines. Read more
How to Manage Your Company's Brand
Your brand is your mark of distinction. Here's how to construct a brand management strategy that will inspire trust in your company. Read more
How to Write a Summary Business Plan
A business plan doesn't have to be all encompassing, especially when you're trying to generate buzz. Here are the elements you really need. Read more
10 Things to Do Before You Start Your Start-up
Is your great idea really good enough? Find out before you launch a company. Read more
How to Find Willing Investors
Big ideas often require the help of outside investors. Here are tips on what they look for and how to connect with them. Read more
How to Bring Your Concept to Market
Once you know your customers intimately—who they are and what they want—you are ready to roll out your great new product or service. Read more
How to Pitch Your Business to Friends and Family
It's important to preserve relationships and protect everyone involved when tapping your family tree for funding. Read more
How to Responsibly Use Credit Cards for Your Business
Effectively managing your business credit is just as important as your personal credit reputation, but there are different steps to take and policies to cons... Read more
How to Attract Talent to Your Start-Up
At a start-up, you need employees that are in it for the long haul and fit your unique culture. Find out where to look, what to look for, and what to offer a... Read more
How to Refine Your Business Idea
Even a good business idea might not be financially workable. Here's how you can determine if your product or service is a money-making enterprise. Read more
10 Ways to Finance Your Business
Financing a business is always a challenge. Here we've compiled 10 techniques, from the tried-and-true to the experimental. Read more
How to Write a Business Plan for a Mobile Gaming Company
The rise of reality-based gaming via social and mobile networks makes it easier than ever to enter the market. Here's how you can start a gaming business. Read more
How to Start a Business in Los Angeles
The diverse economy of Los Angeles provides many great business opportunities, but not without an array of challenges. Here's how to get started. Read more
How to Start a College Entrepreneurship Club
Entrepreneurship clubs help students turn their ideas and passions into businesses and develop future business leaders. Read more
How to Write a Bakery Business Plan
Niche bakeries are one of the fastest growing industries and here is how you can get started on your confectionery dream. Read more
How to Write a Business Plan for Your Online Business
The barriers to starting an online business are lower than ever, and that includes the writing of the traditional business plan. Here's a guide to tapping in... Read more
How to Assess a Direct Selling Opportunity
Despite the pyramid and Ponzi schemes that imitate direct selling, there are plenty of legitimate opportunities to be found. Here's how to tell the difference. Read more
How to Write a Winning Grant Proposal
There is free money out there for your business, but the trick is knowing how to get it. Here's 8 grant-seeking techniques for obtaining public or private fu... Read more
The Basics of Home Office Design
Everything you need to know to set up a functional home office, from decorating tips to storage organization to setting up meeting space. Read more
How to Open a Business in Brooklyn
New York City's biggest borough is as much a brand as a location, and it is ripe for start-ups of all stripes. Read more
How to Choose the Best Name For Your Business
Entrepreneurs often angst over the perfect name for their business. This guide will help you choose a defensible trademark and a search-friendly, recognizabl... Read more
How to Choose a Calendar or Fiscal Year
You've probably noticed that not every business closes its books on December 31. Here's what goes into deciding on a financial reporting period. Read more
How to Break Into the Fashion Industry
Emerging designers, beware: Even if you are able to create a beautiful product, the fashion world is fraught with tricky choices on incorporation, competitiv... Read more
