A good example of an easy inexpensive business to start that can grow into a large profitable enterprise is dog walking. You can seriously get started for free using lots of free resources that are available to you online (and offline). The main skill you need is a love of dogs - and I'm not even s Read More
Many entrepreneurs still dream of “going public,” making billions of dollars, and playing with the big boys. They don’t realize that this option would likely be their worst nightmare, since it costs millions for the road show, usually dilutes your equity to a tiny fraction, and takes away all your Read More
Every so often a promising entrepreneur seems to freeze in the oncoming headlights and gets run over by his competition. Why is it that his idea which seemed so fundable only months ago fails to attract investors today? The team is the same. The company's market is the same. Read More
Dan Shipper is the cofounder of the recently founded Firefly. He blogs at DanShipper.com and tweets at @danshipper.

I started coding in 5th grade after I read Bill Gates’ biography. I decided that I wanted to create a Microsoft competitor and build an operating system to rival Windows. It was go Read More
One of the best things you can do to improve your success as an entrepreneur is to focus on your strong points. Think about what you do best, and how those things benefit your business, and then focus on them. Read More
A look at some of the companies who have entered the Small Business Challenge in the state of Arizona. Read More
An entrepreneur is literally “one who creates a new business.” The best new businesses are ones that have never been done before, so mastering creativity and recognizing creativity are key skills and mind-sets. But how does one recognize and nurture creativity in a person or team? Read More
Looking to create your own website? Before you do, check out this blog post to find out why a free website builder might not be the best option for you. Read More
A business must not only be started because you want to earn extra income or because you want to be your own boss. A business must begin because you are sincere in building a company that will last. Here are 15 business tips for beginners who want to make their small startup a success. Read More
Your copy can make all the difference between getting users excited about your product and making them want to shoot themselves in the head. Read More
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