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Wednesday, April 7, 2010 as of 11:14 AM ET

STARTING A BUSINESS

  • Finding the Most Business-Friendly States in the Nation

    According to a recent survey, these three states are the friendliest in the nation to small businesses. Thumbtack.com, a Website that connects users to local help available for hire, in partnership with the Kauffman Foundation conducted a two-month-long survey of more than 6,000 small business owners across the country on regulation and the economy.

  • Entrepreneur Taking 'Spark and Hustle’ Across Country

    Tory Johnson is working to help other entrepreneurs and wannabe business owners take their own leaps of faith. Next week, the author and business owner will kick off a 20-city “Spark & Hustle” tour, speaking to women and men across the country about how to turn their passion into something more. Two years ago she began the tour with just one event, which grew to eight events in 2011, and this year will go nationwide.

  • Science and Tech Startups Look to Uncle Sam for Help

    Innovative startups believe a little help from the government would go a long way in their development, a new study shows.

    In an annual survey of startup CEOs in the software, hardware, life science and clean-tech sectors, the company leaders pointed to several federal policies they believe aid their growth.

  • NYC’s Hottest Startups on Biggest Launching Lessons

    FOXBusiness.com caught up with several of Time Inc.'s Startups to Watch for some Monday morning quarterbacking, asking them about their biggest mistakes and what they’ve learned in launching their own businesses.

  • Five Businesses You Can Start on a Shoestring

    Starting a business may seem like a great venture, but when the startup costs are added up, the risks may seem too great for some.

  • The Best States to Start a Small Business

    Texas continues to earn high marks for its welcoming atmosphere for businesses that call it home.

  • How Startups Can Climb the Global Growth Learning Curve

    Startups can improve their odds for success when expanding into international markets, new research suggests. The answer lies is how the company's management team learns about their new foreign territory. A mixture of learning approaches work best, the research showed.

  • How to Run A Seasonal Business

    Whether it's a cocktail bar on the beach, a haunted house for Halloween, or a market stall selling Christmas trees, as the seasons shift, new opportunities abound for savvy entrepreneurs.

  • How to Start an App Business

    At a rate of 30 million a day, downloading apps is a popular hobby among consumers. So, too, is developing ideas for great new ones.

  • Tips for Starting Your Own Clothing Line

    It takes more than a passion for fashion to start a successful clothing line. Here are some tips to help you make your business a reality.

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