Building a Business
How to Shop for a Business Incubator
Incubators can be a great way to get a fledgling business off the ground -- but beware of marketing gimmicks that capitalize on eager entrepreneurs.
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Business Incubators for a Variety of Niches
A growing number of specialized, market-specific business accelerators are helping entrepreneurs around the country get their businesses off the ground
By Gwen Moran
Building a Business
Venture Capital Investor Brad Feld on What It Takes to Succeed As an Entrepreneur
Brad Feld dives into the trenches of entrepreneurship to learn what makes some businesses successful
Business Accounting
How to Get Startup Help That’s Actually Helpful
When you start a business, you need help. Often, you need help fast, or you’re going to close your doors. That sense of urgency often leads entrepreneurs to jump on any type of assistance that’s offered. But it can be worth taking a little time to find exactly the right kind of help for your […]
By Carol Tice
Business Accounting
Incubators May Benefit From Federal Incubation
A recent study by the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration asserts that using federal stimulus money to fund business incubator programs instead of using it to expand federal infrastructure projects is a better use of taxpayer dough when it comes to creating jobs and firing up the nation’s economy. The study (PDF), touted […]
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Obama Inaugurates Some Hope for Entrepreneurs
Despite being attacked during the election for his perceived lack of consideration for America’s business owners (see Joe “The Plumber,” et. al.), Barack Obama as president-elect has shown an almost wonkish savvy when it comes to the machinations of entrepreneurship in the United States. His recent proposal to fund a national network of business incubators […]
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Getting Started With Business Incubators
If you can get in, these organizations can help turn your startup into a successful company.