Got a great idea? There's never been a better time to turn it into a great company. Here's a 16-step guide to help you do it right.
New technologies are creating new business opportunities, and radically reducing costs for startups. Still, success is as difficult as ever. ( more)
In order to get started you’ve got to test your idea, build a founding team, get a business plan together and pick a company name that will take you to the top. Here’s what to keep in mind. ( more)
Finally the rubber meets the road, as you stake out your intellectual property and assemble the demo that will help you sell your idea. ( more)
Now is the time to start installing your staff -- hire the best you can afford. They’ll help you perfect your company's product and begin the beta testing process. ( more)
Now that the testing is done and the product has been refined, you need to find paying customers. So stop fiddling and start selling! ( more)
Here is what every aspiring business-owner should look for in early-stage backers. Remember, it's not just money you want; you also want brainpower, connections, and experience. ( more)
You too can woo even the fussiest venture capitalists. Be sure you’re pitching to the right partner -- and expect them to present you with a deal sheet that has some tough terms. ( more)
See “How to Build a Bulletproof Startup” exactly as it appeared in the June, 2006 issue of Business 2.0 Magazine. ( more)
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Becoming your own boss can be a dream come true - if you're willing to learn from other people's nightmares. ( more)
Former executives say that it was rough at times, but that starting their own business was the ultimate promotion. ( more)
Classes for would-be entrepreneurs are a hot trend at America's universities. But can risk taking and originality be learned? ( more)
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A new Web revolution is picking up steam, and the next Google or Microsoft could emerge from the companies that are in the vanguard. ( more)
Prepare for liftoff: The space business may be the most incredible new opportunity of your lifetime. ( more)
FORTUNE Small Business' list of America's fastest-growing small public companies. ( more)
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