- Facebook's 3 Biggest Ecommerce Mistakes and How to … Entrepreneur - Fri, May 18, 2012 1:35 AM SGT
When it comes to selling goods on the big social network, most users don't want to make purchases. Here’s how to steer clear of the issues.
- When Facebook's 'Like' Pushes the Wrong Button with … Entrepreneur - Fri, May 18, 2012 12:00 AM SGT
Clicking the 'Like' button on a business, brand, organization or person's official Facebook Page may be grounds for dismissal.
- Forget Reality TV. Business Owners Benefit from Local … Entrepreneur - Thu, May 17, 2012 10:04 PM SGT
Local business competitions are growing more popular. Is it time for your company to enter one?
- 3 Ways to Stop Losing Traffic from Google's Penguin … Entrepreneur - Thu, May 17, 2012 8:00 PM SGT
If your site saw a drop in visitors after the search giant's latest change, here's how to get them back.
- Happy Small Business Week: Time to Shine in D.C. Entrepreneur - Thu, May 17, 2012 4:00 AM SGT
National Small Business Week is a big deal for small business. Here's what you can expect.
- Finding the Best Time to Post to Social Networks Entrepreneur - Thu, May 17, 2012 12:34 AM SGT
Popular URL shortening service bitly examines the peak times to post to Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr.
- How Cloud Computing Saved My Business Entrepreneur - Wed, May 16, 2012 8:00 PM SGT
Cloud technology helped these small companies coordinate operations, manage paperwork and control phone expenses.
- 7 Ways Entrepreneurs Will Ride Crowdfunding's Ripple … Entrepreneur - Wed, May 16, 2012 4:13 AM SGT
A look at how the impending new crowdfunding rules are prompting entrepreneurs to predict -- and deliver -- what the expanded industry will demand.
- Think It's OK to Ask for Employees' Facebook Logins? … Entrepreneur - Wed, May 16, 2012 12:00 AM SGT
State and federal legislation aimed at protecting freedom of speech is catching up with social media and employers.
- 6 Tips on Innovation from 'Treps in Emerging Marke … Entrepreneur - Tue, May 15, 2012 10:00 PM SGT
How the guiding principles of "jugaad" can help grow your business with limited resources -- and innovate faster, better, cheaper.
- 3 Steps to Changing Mobile Service Carriers Entrepreneur - Tue, May 15, 2012 8:00 PM SGT
If coverage is weak and hurting your business, consider these tips for trying to get better mobile service.
- Three Steps to More Word-of-Mouth -- and More Busi … Entrepreneur - Mon, May 14, 2012 9:00 PM SGT
Use these tips to increase repeat sales by keeping your customers and clients connected to your business.
- How to Get Your Content Shared More on Pinterest Entrepreneur - Mon, May 14, 2012 8:00 PM SGT
From calls to action to setting up ‘sharing networks,’ consider these tips for making your content go viral on the popular social network.
- Shaping Crowdfunding 2.0 Entrepreneur - Sat, May 12, 2012 5:34 AM SGT
As the crowdfunding industry braces for a massive shift, its players are seeking rules that will serve both to protect investors and entrepreneurs.
- A Young Entrepreneur's Best Friend is His... Mom? Entrepreneur - Sat, May 12, 2012 3:15 AM SGT
A helping hand from mom -- or dad -- can be vital for newbie entrepreneurs. Here are six ways to make your career in entrepreneurship more palatable to them.
- Want to Get Into the App Business? Try Buying One Entrepreneur - Sat, May 12, 2012 1:00 AM SGT
App auction services such as Apptopia can turn a few thousand dollars into a new mobile opportunity for aspiring tech entrepreneurs.
- Finding the Right Mentor to Help Grow Your Busines … Entrepreneur - Sat, May 12, 2012 12:00 AM SGT
To grow your business, the right advisor can help you more than any business book ever could.
- How Top Employers Say 'We Love Moms' Entrepreneur - Fri, May 11, 2012 9:00 PM SGT
More women are working outside the home than ever. If you're looking for ways to retain top talent, consider these ideas for supporting working moms.
- There's an App Maker for That Entrepreneur - Fri, May 11, 2012 10:22 AM SGT
With DIY programs, small businesses can join the app revolution on the cheap.
- The Imagination: A Sustainable Resource for Online … Entrepreneur - Fri, May 11, 2012 8:22 AM SGT
Reimagine your existing content for a fresh web presence. You can start by treating everything your business creates as a critical piece of a larger whole.
- Rating the Best -- and Worst -- States to Do Busin … Entrepreneur - Fri, May 11, 2012 1:00 AM SGT
Find out how your state and county compare to the rest of U.S.
- Is 'Tanning Mom' Another Setback for Sunbed Indust … Entrepreneur - Thu, May 10, 2012 10:40 PM SGT
The U.S. indoor tanning industry faces renewed calls for tighter regulation amid publicity surrounding New Jersey's so-called tanning mom.
- How Not to Be a Spammer When Marketing Your Busine … Entrepreneur - Thu, May 10, 2012 8:00 PM SGT
From polishing your reputation to using clean email lists, here are the keys to entering customer inboxes.
- The American Pickers Guide to Negotiating Entrepreneur - Thu, May 10, 2012 7:00 PM SGT
Hate to negotiate? Fans of the History Channel's hit reality show about a pair of likable antique dealers might learn to love it -- and get better at it.
- More Businesses Burdened By Slow-Paying Customers Entrepreneur - Thu, May 10, 2012 5:26 AM SGT
About one in seven small business owners cite payment irregularities as their most challenging business problem.
- A Lie-Detector Test for Resumes Entrepreneur - Thu, May 10, 2012 2:00 AM SGT
In a tough economy, job seekers can be tempted to fudge facts or outright lie on their resumes. Here's how to catch them in the act.
- 5 Tips for Boomer-Friendly Retail Design Entrepreneur - Wed, May 9, 2012 10:15 PM SGT
Bring on the boomers. Consider this advice when designing a store where boomers are the customers.
- 3 Ways to Create More Engaging 404 Pages Entrepreneur - Wed, May 9, 2012 8:00 PM SGT
Go beyond simple error messages. Here's how you can direct visitors to your site's best content and reflect your brand personality.
- What Do Pinterest and a Community Bank in Lubbock, … Entrepreneur - Wed, May 9, 2012 7:05 PM SGT
When it comes to converting companies into cash, an alternative investment marketplace is expanding beyond high-growth startups.
- Bank Lending to Small Business Slips, Crowdfunding … Entrepreneur - Wed, May 9, 2012 5:12 AM SGT
Big and small banks approve fewer loans as startups turn to alternative funding sources.
- 5 Tips on How to Present Like Steve Jobs Entrepreneur - Wed, May 9, 2012 12:00 AM SGT
Steve Jobs was many things, including a master storyteller. Presenting like he did isn't that difficult. You simply need to create and stick to a particular focus.
- The Five Broad Strokes of Marketing Entrepreneur - Tue, May 8, 2012 11:00 PM SGT
Master these five ideas, and you will be well on your way to becoming a master marketer.
- Mobile Roadie's Co-Founder on What You Need to Know … Entrepreneur - Tue, May 8, 2012 5:00 AM SGT
If the future of business is mobile, where are mobile apps headed? We spoke with the entrepreneur behind the first self-service app creator on the road ahead.
- Smaller Retailers Tap Into the Power of Digital Di … Entrepreneur - Tue, May 8, 2012 3:00 AM SGT
Four retailers illustrate how digital signs can help attract customers and boost revenue.
- Pinterest and Warby Parker -- The Next Pre-IPO Sta … Entrepreneur - Tue, May 8, 2012 12:40 AM SGT
SecondMarket, an online marketplace for shares of private companies, ranks those with biggest jumps in popularity on its site.
- Why Forums May Be the Most Powerful Social Media Channel … Entrepreneur - Mon, May 7, 2012 9:00 PM SGT
Forums and message boards can help you connect with customers -- but keep the marketing messages to a minimum.
- Headed to Asia for Business? Pack These Networking … Entrepreneur - Fri, May 4, 2012 11:00 PM SGT
Understanding cultural differences is becoming more important in the increasingly global economy. Consider this advice when seeking out new business connections in China and elsewhere in Asia.
- 7 Do's and Don'ts for Marketing With Pinterest Entrepreneur - Fri, May 4, 2012 10:00 PM SGT
New to Pinterest? Most businesses are. Here are some guidelines to help make the most of it for your marketing.
- 5 Critical Questions Facebook Must Answer in Its IPO … Entrepreneur - Fri, May 4, 2012 8:00 PM SGT
If founder Mark Zuckerberg wants to win over investors, he'll need to have clear explanations for these looming issues.
- An Inside Look at How Teams Create Great Business Ideas … Entrepreneur - Fri, May 4, 2012 7:02 PM SGT
Subway takes a star turn in a reality TV series about ad agencies competing for a big account. Viewers get a peek at how creatives brainstorm and what makes big companies tick.
- Most Retailers Saving Big on Debit Card Processing … Entrepreneur - Fri, May 4, 2012 5:35 AM SGT
Federal Reserve report shows financial reforms are making a difference for merchants, although some say it's not enough.
- Social Media Users Are Squeakier Wheels When It Comes … Entrepreneur - Fri, May 4, 2012 3:00 AM SGT
Not convinced your business should provide customer service via social media? Turns out, social media users spend more when they receive great service.
- 9 Ideas for Health-Care Reform Entrepreneur - Fri, May 4, 2012 1:28 AM SGT
Our blogger says that the state discount pools for small businesses planned under the health-care reform seems like the most immediate way, among the myriad alternatives under consideration, to save business ...
- 7 Tips for Networking Entrepreneur - Thu, May 3, 2012 10:07 PM SGT
Many of us dread walking into a room and introducing ourselves to a bunch of strangers. Here's some advice for building professional relationships.
- How to Share Documents in the Cloud, Securely Entrepreneur - Thu, May 3, 2012 8:00 PM SGT
Move over Dropbox. A host of services are catering to businesses' security needs.
- 'Breastaurant' Battle Ends With Pair of Press Rele … Entrepreneur - Thu, May 3, 2012 6:17 AM SGT
Hooters and La Cima, a franchisee for Twin Peaks, reach an out-of-court settlement -- though the war of words continues.
- Women Are More Social -- When It Comes to Social Media, … Entrepreneur - Thu, May 3, 2012 5:29 AM SGT
A new report shows women are the major players in social media. Time to tweak your marketing?
- Small Business Hiring Slows, But Still Adding More … Entrepreneur - Thu, May 3, 2012 4:25 AM SGT
While revenues rise among small businesses, the latest payroll numbers show the smallest increase in hiring in seven months.
- BlackBerry Makes a New Play for Business Users Entrepreneur - Thu, May 3, 2012 4:20 AM SGT
Phone maker announces new operating system, sweetens deal for app developers.
- Hackathon Hiring: How to Scout for Coders with Con … Entrepreneur - Wed, May 2, 2012 8:00 PM SGT
Some advice to help you mingle with and recruit coders for your growing team.