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A new report shows that most new business owners spend months working on their business plan prior to starting up.

Inspired by chaotic coat-checking systems at bars, this young trep built a startup that landed the attention of Shark Tank and Mark Cuban. See how he made it happen.

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Want your app to get noticed in a crowded marketplace? Start by addressing these essentials.

Social entrepreneur and educator Steve Mariotti on why naming your business is one of the most important decisions you’ll make.

These start-ups could steal the spotlight at Austin's big tech show. March brings South by Southwest Interactive, which means that some 25,000 entrepreneurs, marketers, journalists, and engineers...

A number of apps promise to translate text over the Web. But a new one goes a step further: It puts live interpreters only a click away. Online translation services, such as Google Translate,...

From garages to grocery stores, here's a look at the quirky spaces where some of the biggest dot-com brands got started. Tech start-ups are known for thinking outside the box--especially when it...

Inventory management might not be the most exciting part of starting a business, but it's one of the most important.

Handy rules of thumb can help you make even the most complex decisions more manageable. A former Bain consultant offers a great one. Being a business owners means making tough decisions....