Entrepreneurial Projects that Started in the Lab + MORE

Virgin Group’s founder on why earning the trust of investors, future partners and suppliers rests on building a strong personal reputation.

Barefoot Wine founders Bonnie Harvey and Michael Houlihan share their business experience and growth story, and dish on their new book “The Barefoot Spirit.”

According to a recent survey conducted by Office Depot, Inc., a leading global provider of office supplies and services, small businesses (SMBs) are motivated to go green by concern for the environment (76 percent), saving money (49 percent) and employee encouragement and participation (20 percent).
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This question must be in every entrepreneur’s mind: How to reduce my startup’s failure risks? It’s a common question popping out of your mind (if this is not on your mind, well, it should!) and it’s the number one concern of every entrepreneur. Well, no worries – because from this blog post I would like to offer you some practical tips on how to reduce your startup failure risks…

Thinking of going into business with someone? Try traveling with them first, suggests one CEO.Starting a business is a long and difficult road. Of course it would be nice to walk it with the perfect partner at your side–someone to plug the holes in your knowledge, and lift your spirits when they’re flagging…

Most of the inventions and innovative ideas can be attributed to science and engineering discoveries. In fact, if it were not for such discoveries, the world would not be as advanced as it is now. There are numerous life changing technologies and concepts that can be traced back to scientists and engineers who relentlessly spent hours in the lab, carrying out tests and trying to come up with new ways to improve human life…

Here’s what you need to know to navigate the transition from working for someone else to being your own boss.

Starting a new business? Before you open your doors, you need to know who your customers are, what they want to buy, and what part of town they like to shop in. Use this advice to be sure you conduct good market research in advance.