StartupEntrepreneurs' Organization What You Need to Know About Structuring Your Startup's Fundraising ProcessAn angel investor and startup coach shares the critical factor that separates those who fundraise successfully and those who don't.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden 5 Ways Entrepreneurs (and Side Hustles)Â Can Save for Retirement: From Least Complicated to MostWhich tax-deferred or tax-free retirement account is right for you? Here's a comprehensive breakdown.
Covid Resource CenterGabrielle Bienasz 6 Changes That Make PPP Forgiveness EasierIf you haven't applied for forgiveness yet--and in some cases, even if you have--here are some updated guidelines to note.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden Here's How to Tell Within 10 Seconds If You're About to Spend More Money Than You ShouldAnd how you can use this cognitive bias for good, not evil.
Icons & InnovatorsBill Murphy Jr. 25 Years Ago, Apple Nearly Made a Fatal Mistake. These 10 Short Words Saved ItImagine: no iPhone, no Apple Music, no Apple TV. Heck, maybe even no 'Ted Lasso.' It almost happened.
Icons & InnovatorsMinda Zetlin Elon Musk's 6-Word Response to Being the World's Richest Man Is a Lesson in Emotional IntelligenceWith Tesla stock at over $880, Musk is now worth $195 billion. That's $10 billion more than Jeff Bezos.
Covid Resource CenterBrit Morse Don't Miss Out on the Next Round of PPP FundingThe Paycheck Protection Program left some business owners out in the cold--minority-owned businesses chief among them. Here are five lessons to avoid that fate in round two.
Venture CapitalBusiness Insider Venture Investors Condemn Rioters at Capitol and Call for a Lock on Trump's Twitter AccountTech industry leaders join voices around the world expressing alarm and anger on Twitter at the violence in Washington.
Covid Resource CenterDiana Ransom Why Georgia's Senate Runoff Vote Could Be a Win for Small BusinessThe path is clear in Congress for Biden's sweeping agenda, which includes another round of stimulus and a green infrastructure plan.
Best in BusinessKimberly Weisul 5 Venture Capital Deals That Signal Major Trends for 2021Each of these investments shows what the next year may hold for entrepreneurs, investors, and consumers.
Venture CapitalCarey Smith Most Entrepreneurs Don't Need More Funding. Here's What They Really NeedMost entrepreneurs are too focused on valuations and on raising gobs of money. They are completely misguided. We try to help them actually run a business.
MoneyDamon Brown The 3 Best Money Moves Bootstrappers Can Make for 2021Many bootstrappers and entrepreneurs had a rough year in 2020. To thrive in the next, build multiple income streams, keep IP tight, and forge partnerships.
Exit StrategiesMinda Zetlin The Ultimate Guide to Closing Your BusinessHow to know when it's time--and how to make the process less painful.
MoneyDiana Ransom Trump Signs $900 Billion Pandemic Aid Package Into LawThe president continued to call for fatter checks for Americans, while agreeing to the aid package.
Tax Guide Business OwnersCarrie McKeegan How Entrepreneurs Can Save on Taxes by Working AbroadSelf-employed Americans living abroad can claim special tax credits and exclusions. Find out how to qualify and how much you can save with each.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden You're Never Too Old to Start a Business, Even If That Business Is Winning $26 Million in the LotteryJerry and Marge Selbee started a company that played the lottery and grossed millions over a nine-year period. Legally.
Covid Resource CenterDiana Ransom 6 Ways to Prepare for the Next Round of PPPLawmakers finally agreed on another stimulus package. Get ready to take advantage of it.
Covid Resource CenterDiana Ransom Congress Approves $900 Billion Relief Package: What's in It for YouBetween easing forgiveness and clarifying the tax deductibility of PPP expenses, this package offers robust aid for small businesses.
Business InsuranceKimberly Weisul A First for Gig Workers -- Professional Liability Insurance, Sold by the DayHair stylists aren't the only gig workers who need more flexible forms of insurance--think about to dentists, personal trainers, therapists, and other personal service freelancers. Is health insurance next?
Covid Resource CenterDiana Ransom Inside the New $900 Billion Covid-19 Relief PackageAfter months of fits and starts, Congress has finally agreed on getting money to individuals and a new round of PPP and other aid for businesses.
Covid Resource CenterAmi Kassar An Open Letter to Congress: The PPP Can (and Should) Be BetterWith the next stimulus on the horizon, here's one loan adviser's wish list.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. Elon Musk Just Made a Tricky Move Look Simple. It Gives Him a Giant Advantage'Enormous.' Or 'gigantic.' Or any other Texas-size word you'd like.
Covid Resource CenterDiana Ransom Expect a (Mostly) Better PPP in the Next Stimulus PackageAs pandemic cases and deaths reached record levels, Congress bickered over the details of the legislation. Whatever deal emerges, a reshaped PPP will be part of it.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden An Open Letter to All the People Criticizing Bob Dylan for Selling the Rights to His Music for an Estimated $300 MillionBob Dylan has been unjustly criticized for 'hoarding wealth' and 'benefitting from luck' for selling his songwriting catalog for $300 million
LeadJason Aten DoorDash's IPO Just Made Its CEO a Billionaire. This Simple Email Explains His Key to SuccessYour circumstances will change. Your mission shouldn't.
Covid Resource CenterDiana Ransom Stimulus Talks Brighten With a New White House-Approved $916 Billion Aid PackageNext week's budget deal could be the linchpin for stimulus talks.
MoneyCarol Sankar Online Shoppers Are Altering Buying Behavior in a Weak EconomyThe new normal requires businesses to adapt and to better serve customers.
Icons & InnovatorsMinda Zetlin Elon Musk Just Sent an Email to Tesla Employees and It Shows Why He's a Brilliant LeaderIt's not what you'd expect from the world's second-richest man.
MoneyPeter Cohan Why Softbank's Masayoshi Son Is Not a VC Role ModelVCs should partner with you to build a business that delivers value sustainably.
Covid Resource CenterDiana Ransom Inside the Latest $908 Billion Aid Package for Small BusinessIt offers $348 billion in new funding but also a resumption of PPP and new Covid-19 liability protections.
Countdown: Holiday 2020Jessica Stillman Steal This 5-Time Entrepreneur's Bold but Simple Plan to Kill Holiday Season Stress for His TeamCould a simple switch to your fiscal year end put some of the cheer back in the holidays for your people?
MoneyAmi Kassar Need More Cash? SBA Allows Struggling Businesses Another Shot at the EIDL ProgramIf your projections were rosier than what ended up happening, you could apply for more funds.
MoneyDiana Ransom Mnuchin to the Main Street Lending Program: Drop DeadThe Treasury Department wants its money back from the Federal Reserve's Main Street Lending Program and other facilities, despite increasing business disruption tied to the pandemic.
WireCameron Albert-Deitch How Kind Turned 17 Years, 8 Product Lines, and a Love for Healthy Snacking Into a $5 Billion ExitThe deal comes three years after Mars acquired a minority stake in Kind--and one year after founder Daniel Lubetzky stepped down as CEO.
What I KnowChristine Lagorio-Chafkin Kombucha CEO Daina Trout: 'Investors Are Not Your Friends'The co-founder of Health-Ade explains how she learned to work more intelligently with venture capital investors.
Exit StrategiesBrit Morse How Entrepreneurs Benefit From the Biggest Big-Money Status Symbols of 2020: SPACsSpecial-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are all the rage from Wall Street to Silicon Valley. The question is, why?
MoneyCarol Sankar 4 Simple Ways to Make Your Money Work for You (and Not the Other Way Around)Getting your money to work for you will require a bit of effort--especially initially, as you change your money-management practices.
Icons & InnovatorsMinda Zetlin You Can Grab Mark Cuban's Attention in 2 Seconds by Following the 'No Waste Rule'The 'Shark Tank' star says he reads every email pitch he gets--at least the first paragraph.
SafeguardsCameron Albert-Deitch Covid-19 Decimated the Fitness Industry, but Some Founders See It as Opportunity KnockingFitness entrepreneurs are planning for post-pandemic now. What that will look like is still very much a question.
SafeguardsAmi Kassar Let's Put the EIDL Program Back to WorkThe Small Business Administration's Economic Injury Disaster Loan program could be a crucial lifeline for struggling business owners across the U.S.--if it were working as Congress intended.
StrategyJim Schleckser The Problems When Equal Companies MergeYou can combine two firms in a cashless merger, but there are plenty of landmines you have to deal with to have success.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. After 49 Long Years, Southwest Airlines Just Made a Striking AnnouncementIt's a first step, sure. But if it continues, it will set a heck of a precedent.
Icons & InnovatorsMinda Zetlin Jeff Bezos Invested Millions in a Startup Just So He Could Sell This Weird ProductIt's made of cabbages, pineapples, and pea protein, but tastes like something completely different.
SafeguardsDiana Ransom What Election Indecision Means for America's Small Businesses The prospects for another relief program are dim, even after the election.
TechnologyJason Aten Starbucks Just Lost $1.2 Billion in Sales but Still Came Out Ahead Because of This Brilliant Decision It Made 5 Years AgoThe pandemic took a toll on the company's financials, but mobile orders have never been more popular.Â
SafeguardsDiana Ransom The Fed's Main Street Lending Program Changes Its Terms, AgainThe central bank makes its lending process more palatable for smaller firms. The question is, will they bite?
PoliticsCameron Albert-Deitch These 17 Ballot Measures Could Reshape Small Businesses Across AmericaVoters in 10 states made decisions that could alter the gig economy, data privacy laws, business taxes, the minimum wage, and the expanding legal marijuana industry.
TaxesJames B. Biagi How Donald Trump Changed Your Taxes--and What Joe Biden Could Do to Unravel It AllA look at what taxpayers can expect under a second Trump administration or a first Biden administration.
Private EquityCameron Albert-Deitch How Private Equity Helped This Founder Find New Growth in Old ProductsDiamond Assets founder Mike McKenna needed a PE firm that would let him continue to control operational decisions. He found one in Pfingsten Partners.
Private EquityMatt Haber How This Fintech Found an Investor Who Gets ItFattmerchant founder Suneera Madhani had issues with tech bros. She finally connected with a PE firm that respected her, and her company.
Private EquityJoe Bargmann How Beautycounter Sought Sustainability--and GrowthTPG Growth matched Beautycounter's passion for prioritizing people and the planet.
Personal FinanceGeoffrey James Unlike Bill Gates, 3 Billionaires Gave It Away While AliveAll things considered, the Giving Pledge is pretty minimal considering the amount of wealth involved.
Private EquityGraham Winfrey How Dogfish Head Survived the Crazy Competition in Craft BeerIn the crowded craft brewing business, Sam Calagione found a drinking buddy.
Private EquityJoe Bargmann This Designer's Business Was Poised for Fast Growth. A Private-Equity Partnership Helped It Get ThereShe started her business in a recession. Then a smart pivot positioned it for even more success.
Private EquityGraham Winfrey Inc.'s Guide to the Top 50 Founder-Friendly Private Equity FirmsInc.'s annual list is your go-to resource for investors that have entrepreneurs' backs--especially in a pandemic.