Starting a Business

Investing in startups is a uniquely high-risk, high-return challenge, but investors can boost their chances by following a few simple guidelines.

What's your motivation for starting a business? Here's how to find and sustain your drive for business ownership.

Running a business on your own is doable, but it's important to remain patient when building it.

Whether you're planning to start a business or in the process of building one, you need to know these seven steps to establish the foundation of your enterprise and avoid pitfalls.

If you're considering starting a 501(c) organization, you should know the different options and the criteria for each.

Follow these five steps to lay a durable foundation for small business success in the digital marketplace.

LaFlore Paris co-founder Natacha Seroussi shares her tips on being successful on crowdfunding sites.

Need an investor to help you grow your startup? Here's how to find an investor and which types to look for.

Whether you run a startup or a Fortune 500 company, you need capital to grow. Here are six strategies for raising capital as a small business owner.

Starting a business is a difficult endeavor. It is critical to identify your challenges and set a plan for how to tackle them.

These resources can reduce the time and effort it takes to write a comprehensive plan.

Learn how Mixed Up Clothing owner Sonia Kang's multicultural background, nursing credentials, and flair for fashion both inspired and saved her business.

The businesses that stand the best chances of surviving into the future are those that don't risk it all on a single "big score." They play the long game and manage risk frugally.

Should you start your business as a for profit or nonprofit? Learn which business model works best for you.

Learn about the subtle differences between trademarks and copyrights.

Learn what one former pro athlete recommends to other athletes considering venturing into entrepreneurship.