| Vying with Starbucks: A Love-Hate Thing | Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:00:00 EDT |
| As Starbucks' expansion loses steam, independent coffee shops reveal the subtle ways they compete with the coffee powerhouse |
| Equalizing Equity Access for Women CEOs | Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:07:00 EDT |
| Springboard's current venture capital forum targets equity financing for media companies run by female entrepreneurs. We track its process |
| Entrepreneurs Who Get Published | Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:00:00 EDT |
| Some entrepreneurs find creative writing a fine stress reliever—and maybe even an unexpected income stream |
| Business Books for the Beach | Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:00:00 EDT |
| Classic management texts. Inspiration and self-help. And a primer on—farming? That's what we found when we asked entrepreneurs what they're reading this summer. Below, a few suggestions for your beach bag |
| Venture Capital Loves Virtual | Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:01:00 EDT |
| An army of startups developing tools to enhance our virtual lives attracted $345 million in venture investment in the first half of the year |
| Matching the Right People to the Right Jobs | Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:00:00 EDT |
| Your workforce's skills change over time, and so does your business. Getting the right people into the right jobs is key to your company's growth |
| Yvon Chouinard on Entrepreneurship | Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:00:00 EDT |
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| Entrepreneurs Reinvent the Funeral Industry | Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:00:00 EDT |
| Traditionalists scoff at them. But these outsiders are revolutionizing one of the world's oldest professions |
| Meet the Antipreneurs | Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:51:00 EDT |
| They're against advertising, corporate America, and globalization. That's good for business |
| Manage Your Sales Reps Better | Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:00:00 EDT |
| Rather than hire an in-house staff, Rebecca Herwick learned to manage her sales reps better |
| Fresh Entrepreneurs | Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:28:00 EDT |
| Welcome to our ongoing series profiling startups from across the country. We'll be asking for your suggestions and adding profiles on a regular basis |
| How Angel Investors Get Their Wings | Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:00:00 EDT |
| Backing entrepreneurs with good ideas can be a moneymaker for these daring investors who go where venture capitalists fear to tread |
| Intrapreneurs and Adaptive Persistence | Wed, 2 Apr 2008 11:13:00 EDT |
| Author Gregg Vanourek on applying entrepreneurial principles to your life, why a recession can be a good time to start a business, and more |
| A Conversation with Michael Gerber | Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:18:00 EDT |
| The small business guru and best-selling author argues that anyone can become an entrepreneur |
| You Don't Have to Ditch the Day Job | Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:51:00 EDT |
| Here are seven tips on how to launch a successful Internet outfit without leaving your desk |
| What Capital Crunch? | Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:48:00 EDT |
| Despite the turmoil in housing and the stock market, big investors continue to pump money into venture capital |
| How to Find the Right VC for Your Company | Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:43:00 EDT |
| It's critical for entrepreneurs, when targeting venture capital firms, to narrow their search based on key criteria |
| Collecting Money in a Bad Economy | Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:38:00 EDT |
| Yes, it's harder now, particularly for small companies with limited resources. We offer a practical guide to collections |
| IPOs: Are They DOA? | Wed, 9 Jul 2008 10:17:00 EDT |
| Venture-backed initial public offerings have been declining, and as VCs make more demands, entrepreneurs have been looking at alternatives |
| The Lowdown on Strategic Investments | Wed, 2 Jul 2008 11:49:00 EDT |
| This kind of cash infusion can be a boon to your small business, but beware: There can be complications |
| Five Don'ts for Marketing in Tough Times | Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:26:00 EDT |
| As counterintuitive as it might sound, avoid discounting. Our columnist offers advice on positioning your company to survive and thrive |
| Convincing Consumers Your Food is Safe | Mon, 7 Jul 2008 12:50:00 EDT |
| Blue Horizon Organic Seafood is working to stand out in a product category that has a bad rap. It expects sales to triple this year |
| Indie Filmmakers Hit Their Target | Thu, 5 Jun 2008 16:02:00 EDT |
| Taking cues from musicians' Internet business models, filmmakers are transforming the movie biz by handling marketing, distribution, and DVD sales |
| Wolfgang Puck vs. Wolfgang Zwiener | Fri, 30 May 2008 07:40:00 EDT |
| Two restaurant chains with similar names are about to square off in a trademark-infringement showdown |
| The Escalator Pitch | Fri, 16 May 2008 13:22:00 EDT |
| Veteran entrepreneurs and financiers have long understood the need for succinct pitches. Enter the Twitpitch. It's not what you think |
| From Real Estate Developer to Pizza Man | Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:15:00 EDT |
| Jim McGown wanted a career change. So he bought a pub, learned from the locals, and opened a restaurant that does a few simple things well |
| John Gagliardi Scores with Maverik Lacrosse | Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:00:00 EDT |
| John Gagliardi is on top of his game—in lacrosse and in business |
| A Health-Care Entrepreneur-Turned-Farmer | Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:48:00 EDT |
| The local foods movement and concern for the environment are among the reasons for the growing popularity of community-supported farming |
| Not Just for Celebrities | Wed, 21 May 2008 09:18:00 EDT |
| Russian-born jewelry designer Lana Fertelmeister's line is popular with Hollywood. Now she wants to expand into accessories and clothes |
| Centuries-Old Family Businesses Share Their Secrets | Wed, 14 May 2008 08:49:00 EDT |
| Other enterprises can benefit by borrowing strategies from these companies that have prospered generation after generation |
| The Case Against Vacation Policy | Wed, 2 Jul 2008 11:44:00 EDT |
| IT consulting firm Bluewolf lets employees take as much vacation as they want, whenever they want—as long as they meet their goals |
| Why 'How' Matters More Than Ever | Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:52:00 EDT |
| New columnist Dov Seidman says human connections are key in a hyperconnected world—no matter whether you're a doughnut maker or a doctor |
| When the 'Silver Tsunami' Fails to Hit | Wed, 21 May 2008 00:04:00 EDT |
| The Coyne Partnership disputes claims of an impending deluge of retiring baby boomers, and explains how the truth could affect your business |
| Why Sharing with Competitors Is Smart | Wed, 21 May 2008 11:36:00 EDT |
| Jim Koch, founder and chairman of Boston Beer Co., explains why it shared 10 tons of hops at cost with craft brewers |
| Ten Reasons Gen Xers Are Unhappy at Work | Thu, 15 May 2008 17:50:00 EDT |
| Corporations really need folks in their 30s to early 40s, but there is a tentative relationship at best between that cohort and Corporate America |
| Mom-and-Pop Multinationals | Thu, 3 Jul 2008 17:00:00 EDT |
| Improved software and services allow the smallest businesses to outsource work around the globe |
| Track Your Company's Vital Stats with Dashboard Software | Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:00:00 EDT |
| A dashboard serves up your company's vital stats at a glance |
| Search Engine Optimization for Small Businesses | Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:00:00 EDT |
| You, too, can figure out how to land atop the search heap |
| Auctions on eBay: A Dying Breed | Tue, 3 Jun 2008 00:01:00 EDT |
| As consumers opt for fixed-price purchases, what happens to the company that perfected the art of online bidding—and the scores of e-auctioneers? |
| Do Reputation Management Services Work? | Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:55:00 EDT |
| A new industry promises to help counter negative search results on the Web. Hiring one of these fixers may make nasty comments go away |
