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How to Deal with Stupid New Business Ideas
Posted: Friday 02/05/10 05:00 PM EST
Filed Under: Small Business, Starting a Business
If a friend comes to you with a dumb business idea, what should you do? Should you be honest and crush their dreams, or lie and potentially seem them take big losses? Read on to hear experts weigh in on why that dumb idea might actually pay off.
What's Old is New: Tech for Seniors
Posted: Thursday 02/04/10 01:48 PM EST
Seems the ultimate TV mom of the 1970s has the pulse on a hot market for 2010: tech for seniors. Making the leap from The Brady Bunch to entrepreneurship, Florence Henderson has started the FloH Club, a membership-based telephone tech support service for seniors.
Add to the ''Best Things in Life'' Free List -- Business Incubators
Posted: Thursday 02/04/10 01:34 PM EST
Maybe there's no such thing as a free lunch, but there is such thing as free office space. If you're just starting out, you might be a perfect fir for a "business incubator" -- shared office space specially designed to get you on your feet easier.
The Shoe Business Fits Sam Edelman Just Fine
Posted: Friday 01/29/10 11:21 AM EST
Filed Under: Small Business, Starting a Business
If you're just starting a business, any business, you'd do well to look at Sam Edelman, 57, for inspiration. When he started his company, Sam Edelman Shoes, in 2004, it shouldn't have been a big deal for him to get back into the business. He should have been welcomed with open arms -- er, feet? -- because this was his second company in the industry. Instead, he soon realized that he had to prove himself all over again.
Rapping About Fast Wrap: Yes, There's a Franchise for Everything
Posted: Friday 01/29/10 07:31 PM EST
While it's been long established that numerous types of businesses can be franchised, from sign making to decorating homes for the holidays, there's no denying that Mike Enos' business is one of the more unique franchises in existence. His company, Fast Wrap, literally shrink wraps boats, cars, trucks, airport towers, half-finished buildings ... you name it.
E-commerce Basics
Posted: Wednesday 01/27/10 04:48 PM EST
If you like the idea of a business you can start on a part-time basis, with low overhead, and no rent or labor payments, you should start online! Click to see ways you can get your online business started and how to set it up right the first time.
At the Glendale Galleria, Small Designers Get Mall Space for Free
Posted: Friday 01/22/10 10:11 PM EST
Filed Under: Small Business, Starting a Business
Giving away space for free to deserving local designers and crafts entrepreneurs: Could this be the new business model for large malls plagued by empty stores and departing tenants?
The Franchise 500's Top 20
Posted: Friday 01/15/10 10:28 AM EST
It's that time of year again. It's time for the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. For 31 years, Entrepreneur has brought you lists of the top franchises, and here we take a look at the top 20 overall. While the top two are the same as last year's, the rest of the top 10 are all different this year. If you're looking to start your own franchise, read ahead to see who's on top this year.
Basics: Starting a Business
Get basic information and advice about starting a small business from naming your brand to working with a spouse.
- Getting Motivated
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- Avoiding Legal Battles
- The Crucial First Year
- Building a Business Plan
- Choosing a Form for Your Business
Tools For Getting Started
Find the tools and resources you need to get your business off the ground.
The Startup
The web's premiere online reality show for small business owners is back for its third season! Watch as we follow four entrepreneurs making their businesses come to life. The Startup
Fortune Small Business
Small Business Success Stories
'The Startup 2'
Backstage Pass
We raise the curtain on 'The Startup 2' to find out how our entrepreneurs dealt with the challenges of running their businesses while you watched.
