Startup Trends

Crowdfunding Expected to Double in 2013

By Joshua Sophy - Apr 12, 2013 - 6 Comments

Crowdfunding has proven to be an effective way for small businesses to generate revenue, and the trend is expected to double that success in the next year. According to the Crowdfunding Industry Report from MassSolution, campaigns raised at least $2.7 billion last year, and that amount … Read More

Bezos Invests In Business Insider – How Soon Will He Expect Profits?

By Anita Campbell - Apr 6, 2013 - 3 Comments

Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos is one of the newest investors in digital publication Business Insider. Henry Blodget, the former former Wall Street analyst who co-founded Business Insider, announced it saying: Bezos Expeditions, the personal investment company of Jeff Bezos, has led a new round … Read More

Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions About Incorporation

By Nellie Akalp - Apr 3, 2013 - 4 Comments

Do you know the difference between an S Corp and a C Corp? Have you ever wondered if you should form an LLC for your business or where you should incorporate? Or maybe you’re not sure if you need to create a non-profit for your activities? These are just a few of the frequently asked questions … Read More

Business in Bulgaria: One Entrepreneur’s Journey

By Sramana Mitra - Mar 29, 2013 - Leave a Comment

The narratives that surround the past and present economic state of Bulgaria are not unfamiliar ones. The transition to a liberal market economy culminated in complete economic collapse. From 1996 - 1997 Bulgaria experienced a period of instability and hyper-inflation. The establishment of a … Read More

How to Select the Right Name for Your New Business

By Richard White - Mar 27, 2013 - 10 Comments

Does the name of a business affect that business's success? In most cases, absolutely it does. So how do you name a business? While the right name can make your business popular within a short time, the wrong one can doom your prospects. The right name can create a unique business identity, … Read More

Infographic: The Most Tried and Failed Small Businesses

By David Wallace - Mar 25, 2013 - 13 Comments

If you are running a small business and have been around for any length of time, give yourself a pat on the back. I've been running my small business for 16 years now and believe me, I'm thankful each and every day. I especially feel that way after coming across this small business infographic on … Read More

Young Entrepreneurs Infographic: 10 Entrepreneurs Under 30

By David Wallace - Mar 18, 2013 - 4 Comments

Entrepreneurs are a special breed. They bring innovative solutions to complex problems. While each and every entrepreneur is impressive just by virtue of being an entrepreneur, what is equally impressive is when they are extremely young entrepreneurs. Whoever said that age always needs to accompany … Read More

How To Set Up and Structure Multiple Businesses

By Nellie Akalp - Mar 14, 2013 - 1 Comment

Today’s small business owners often earn income through a variety of ventures. For example, a restaurateur may open a wine shop or a caterer may also double as a part-time copy editor. If you’re running multiple business projects, you’ve probably wondered what’s the best way to structure … Read More

9 Entrepreneurship Principles You Shouldn’t Forget

By Pratik Dholakiya - Mar 10, 2013 - 20 Comments

Businesses fail all the time. SBA likes to throw statistics at you such as a 95% failure rate within a year of operation and so on. (But see the definitive small business failure rates.) The reasons as to why businesses fail can be many. Here's what I think. The reason most businesses fail is … Read More

Greek Tragedy Needs Entrepreneurial Heroes

By Sramana Mitra - Mar 3, 2013 - 4 Comments

Anyone tracking world news knows that of the European countries currently felled by economic unrest, Greece is the worst hit. Beginning with the worldwide financial crisis of 2008 and following the infamous riots of that same year, output in Greece is down and continues to fall. Debts stand unpaid … Read More

Happy Grasshopper Email Marketing Hops Toward The Million Dollar Club

By Sramana Mitra - Feb 19, 2013 - Leave a Comment

After selling his Customer Relationship Management (CRM) firm in 2010, serial entrepreneur Dan Stewart was looking for a new project. His next venture was prompted by a marketing focused teacher and former customer who emphasized the importance of “fun, relationship building, conversation … Read More

Entrepreneurship Bubbles in Bengal, India

By Sramana Mitra - Feb 10, 2013 - 1 Comment

Entrepreneurship, and the spirit that drives it, can be an infectious phenomenon. In 2012, even some of the less entrepreneurial parts of India have started showing signs of life. At a recently held pitch competition in Kolkata, we got a taste of this enthusiasm. InSync Tech-Fin Solutions One of … Read More