- Momentum and the Art of the Investor Pitch Entrepreneur - Mon, 21 May, 2012 5:00 AM EDT
Too much crocodile salesman in your pitch? The Esquire guy helps you sharpen your skills.
- What Investors Really Want to Hear in Your Pitch Entrepreneur - Sat, 19 May, 2012 6:10 PM EDT
A good concept is one thing, but investors are more likely to consider these three criteria -- and they can make or break your pitch
- How a B2B Website Made an Emotional Connection With Customers -- And Saw Conversions Soar Entrepreneur - Fri, 18 May, 2012 4:00 PM EDT
A small-business consultant finds success online by embracing her website's limits and tweaking her message.
- Three Things You Must Know Before Pitching Investors Entrepreneur - Fri, 18 May, 2012 3:08 PM EDT
Consider these tips before you seek funding for your startup, whether from angel investors or VCs.
- Jobs or Zuckerberg: Who'd Make the Better Boss? Entrepreneur - Fri, 18 May, 2012 11:00 AM EDT
With the Apple founder's death and the Facebook IPO, there's been a changing of the guard in Silicon Valley. Here's how the two leaders' styles compare.
- What makes Facebook worth so much Entrepreneur - Fri, 18 May, 2012 10:00 AM EDT
After Facebook's IPO today, the social network is being valued at more than $100 billion. Here's how you can try to emulate that success.
- Five Ways to Organize Your Office--Stylishly Entrepreneur - Fri, 18 May, 2012 9:00 AM EDT
How to make your office project a professional image for your business, and a look at products to help you do it.
- 4 Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a Bank Loan Entrepreneur - Fri, 18 May, 2012 8:03 AM EDT
Two leading banks, honored for National Small Business Week, offer their best advice to business owners seeking credit.
- Angels, Equity and a Shark of One's Own Entrepreneur - Fri, 18 May, 2012 6:00 AM EDT
Many small-business owners who hope to land angel funding have expectations that are wildly unrealistic. Here's a reality check.
- Facebook's 3 Biggest Ecommerce Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Entrepreneur - Thu, 17 May, 2012 1:35 PM EDT
When it comes to selling goods on the big social network, most users don't want to make purchases. Here’s how to steer clear of the issues.
- When Facebook's 'Like' Pushes the Wrong Button with Employers Entrepreneur - Thu, 17 May, 2012 12:00 PM EDT
Clicking the 'Like' button on a business, brand, organization or person's official Facebook Page may be grounds for dismissal.
- Forget Reality TV. Business Owners Benefit from Local Contests Entrepreneur - Thu, 17 May, 2012 10:04 AM EDT
Local business competitions are growing more popular. Is it time for your company to enter one?
- 3 Ways to Stop Losing Traffic from Google's Penguin Update Entrepreneur - Thu, 17 May, 2012 8:00 AM EDT
If your site saw a drop in visitors after the search giant's latest change, here's how to get them back.
- Happy Small Business Week: Time to Shine in D.C. Entrepreneur - Wed, 16 May, 2012 4:00 PM EDT
National Small Business Week is a big deal for small business. Here's what you can expect.
- Finding the Best Time to Post to Social Networks Entrepreneur - Wed, 16 May, 2012 12:34 PM EDT
Popular URL shortening service bitly examines the peak times to post to Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr.
- How Cloud Computing Saved My Business Entrepreneur - Wed, 16 May, 2012 8:00 AM EDT
Cloud technology helped these small companies coordinate operations, manage paperwork and control phone expenses.
- 7 Ways Entrepreneurs Will Ride Crowdfunding's Ripple Effect Entrepreneur - Tue, 15 May, 2012 4:13 PM EDT
A look at how the impending new crowdfunding rules are prompting entrepreneurs to predict -- and deliver -- what the expanded industry will demand.
- Think It's OK to Ask for Employees' Facebook Logins? Think Again Entrepreneur - Tue, 15 May, 2012 12:00 PM EDT
State and federal legislation aimed at protecting freedom of speech is catching up with social media and employers.
- 6 Tips on Innovation from 'Treps in Emerging Markets Entrepreneur - Tue, 15 May, 2012 10:00 AM EDT
How the guiding principles of "jugaad" can help grow your business with limited resources -- and innovate faster, better, cheaper.
- 3 Steps to Changing Mobile Service Carriers Entrepreneur - Tue, 15 May, 2012 8:00 AM EDT
If coverage is weak and hurting your business, consider these tips for trying to get better mobile service.
- Three Steps to More Word-of-Mouth -- and More Business Entrepreneur - Mon, 14 May, 2012 9:00 AM EDT
Use these tips to increase repeat sales by keeping your customers and clients connected to your business.
- How to Get Your Content Shared More on Pinterest Entrepreneur - Mon, 14 May, 2012 8:00 AM EDT
From calls to action to setting up ‘sharing networks,’ consider these tips for making your content go viral on the popular social network.
- Shaping Crowdfunding 2.0 Entrepreneur - Fri, 11 May, 2012 5:34 PM EDT
As the crowdfunding industry braces for a massive shift, its players are seeking rules that will serve both to protect investors and entrepreneurs.
- A Young Entrepreneur's Best Friend is His... Mom? Entrepreneur - Fri, 11 May, 2012 3:15 PM EDT
A helping hand from mom -- or dad -- can be vital for newbie entrepreneurs. Here are six ways to make your career in entrepreneurship more palatable to them.
- Want to Get Into the App Business? Try Buying One Entrepreneur - Fri, 11 May, 2012 1:00 PM EDT
App auction services such as Apptopia can turn a few thousand dollars into a new mobile opportunity for aspiring tech entrepreneurs.
- Finding the Right Mentor to Help Grow Your Business Entrepreneur - Fri, 11 May, 2012 12:00 PM EDT
To grow your business, the right advisor can help you more than any business book ever could.
- How Top Employers Say 'We Love Moms' Entrepreneur - Fri, 11 May, 2012 9:00 AM EDT
More women are working outside the home than ever. If you're looking for ways to retain top talent, consider these ideas for supporting working moms.
- There's an App Maker for That Entrepreneur - Thu, 10 May, 2012 10:22 PM EDT
With DIY programs, small businesses can join the app revolution on the cheap.
- The Imagination: A Sustainable Resource for Online Lead Generation Entrepreneur - Thu, 10 May, 2012 8:22 PM EDT
Reimagine your existing content for a fresh web presence. You can start by treating everything your business creates as a critical piece of a larger whole.
- Rating the Best -- and Worst -- States to Do Business Entrepreneur - Thu, 10 May, 2012 1:00 PM EDT
Find out how your state and county compare to the rest of U.S.
- Is 'Tanning Mom' Another Setback for Sunbed Industry? Entrepreneur - Thu, 10 May, 2012 10:40 AM EDT
The U.S. indoor tanning industry faces renewed calls for tighter regulation amid publicity surrounding New Jersey's so-called tanning mom.
- How Not to Be a Spammer When Marketing Your Business Entrepreneur - Thu, 10 May, 2012 8:00 AM EDT
From polishing your reputation to using clean email lists, here are the keys to entering customer inboxes.
- The American Pickers Guide to Negotiating Entrepreneur - Thu, 10 May, 2012 7:00 AM EDT
Hate to negotiate? Fans of the History Channel's hit reality show about a pair of likable antique dealers might learn to love it -- and get better at it.
- More Businesses Burdened By Slow-Paying Customers Entrepreneur - Wed, 9 May, 2012 5:26 PM EDT
About one in seven small business owners cite payment irregularities as their most challenging business problem.
- A Lie-Detector Test for Resumes Entrepreneur - Wed, 9 May, 2012 2:00 PM EDT
In a tough economy, job seekers can be tempted to fudge facts or outright lie on their resumes. Here's how to catch them in the act.