Most early-stage startups use equity to attract and keep talented workers. Here are five reasons why providing restricted stock is more effective than stock options.
Want to ask mom or grandma for startup cash? Great — but be very, very wary of how you approach them, the terms you offer and the steps you take to protect each other in the process.
Being a woman helped Yael Cohen change lives with FCancer. She believes other women in business can follow her lead and use those “feminine” traits to their advantage.
The biggest challenge facing entrepreneurs outside New York and San Francisco isn’t money. It’s a lack of honest, direct feedback — and the resources to execute on it.
It took Vishen Lakhiani several years, mulitple failures and a good deal of anxiety to figure out that the only way to build the business of your dreams is to ignore 99% of the conventional advice.
Taxes: the bane of every startup’s existence, to be sure. But by being proactive, you can plan for your financial obligations and avoid headaches with the IRS down the line — here’s how.
Want a sales boost but fear the cost of couponing? Here are 11 alternatives to lift sales without dropping prices.
Most people are miserable at work. But finding — and then doing — work you’re passionate about is more within your control than you might think. Scott Dinsmore’s Passionate Work Framework provides the raw material for lasting change.
Yes, you can raise your startup’s prices when the economy is less than stellar — assuming you can provide value and clear ROI.
Are you getting paid what you’re worth? (And what ARE you worth?) 11 YEC members share the strategies they use to command their true value.
Author Travis Steffen outlines a simple, five-step strategy for mapping out a successful client or investor meeting — one even first-time entrepreneurs can handle.
Making a million dollars on your home computer isn’t realistic, but entrepreneurial types who want some extra pocket change this holiday season can definitely make a few dollars online if they know where to look.
Bootstrapping is a lot easier now than it was just a decade ago, thanks to a slew of websites and automated solutions that make an entrepreneur’s life a little easier — and their wallet, a little thicker.
Introverted startup founders struggle with everything from investor pitches to making introductions at a networking event. How do you let go of the fear?
If you’re doing your business taxes alone this year, make a note of these 13 write-offs most business owners forget to take.
Contrary to popular belief, starting a business doesn’t require a detailed business plan — or a generous venture capitalist. Indiegogo’s Slava Rubin sets the record straight.
Running a business and consulting are very different. For Allie Siarto, these 5 lessons were crucial to her new company’s success — and to her own journey as a leader.
Some clients just aren’t worth the money, no matter how big the check. If you’ve got a domineering client, read Kenny Nguyen’s story before you sign that contract.
Banks are not all created equal, and where you choose to keep your business cash can make a big difference when it comes to keeping those books up to date.
How will your business be affected by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act? EarnMBA and Fundable break down crowdfunding in this infographic.
