The Key to Standing Out in a Competitive Market

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jirAABETIqc?rel=0&controls=0] The necessary ingredients to business success in a crowded marketplace is discussed by Marcus Lemonis of the television show, 'The Proft.' Finding a...

How InvestX is Jumpstarting the Equity Crowdfunding Model

Non-accredited investors are still waiting for the chance to get involved with equity crowdfunding, but not the accredit investor. InvestX Capital Ltd has made...

Health Savings Accounts Pros and Cons

Saving for a retirement is more important than ever. Not only are the costs of retiring increasing, the costs of healthcare are continuing to...

Zappos Founder Revisits Company’s Early Days

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip4FmOY5fQ4?rel=0&controls=0] The CEO of Zappos, Tony Hsieh discusses their business model and company philosophy that has led them to a recent $800 million dollar...

Equity Crowdfunding and the JOBS Act

In April 2012, excitement rippled through the business community. That's the day the JOBS Act was signed into law and its goal was simple...

Pros and Cons of Solar Powered Homes

Many homeowners are looking toward solar power as a way to save money and help the environment. Solar power can help a home get...

Birchbox Co-Founder’s Shares Her Lessons Learned

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUh3a74sxHs?rel=0&controls=0&w=640&h=360] Hayley Barna, the co-founder of Birchbox discusses their unique business model that focuses on surprising the customer. With her prior corporate experience, Barna...

Product Crowdfunding and Amazon

For many backers, the future of crowdfunding is in equity. What the future might really be in is product crowdfunding, however, and Amazon has...

Virtual Teams Pros and Cons

The virtual workplace is quickly becoming a common way to do business. People are able to connect with each other from around the world...

Shutterstock’s CEO Talks About Creating Businesses that Solve a Problem

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA-P2u1JKik?rel=0&controls=0&w=640&h=360] John Oringer of Shutterstock focuses on the importance of creating a company that helps to solve an industry problem. For Shutterfly, the industry...

Expert Indiegogo Crowdfunding Campaign Tips

Indiegogo might not be everyone's favorite crowdfunding platform, but it definitely has its own advantages. If you've struggled to meet your goals in the...

Biodiesel Pros and Cons

Biodiesel has become part of the regular transportation matrix that is implemented every day. In the United States, biodiesel is quickly becoming more accessible...

How Apple Used Adaptive Innovators to Spur Growth

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGAU_wWMWH4?rel=0&controls=0&w=640&h=360] The former CEO of Apple, John Sculley takes some time to explain the importance of connecting the dots between disparate industries. Broadening your...

Best Tools For a Successful Crowdfunding Experience

Coolest Coolers are one of Kickstarter's greatest successes, but it didn't start out that way. Their first campaign failed, although it was able to...

Stem Cell Research Pros and Cons List

Stem cell research is one of the more controversial areas of medical research that is currently being pursued today. Stem cells may come from...

Why “Busy” is a Bad Word in Business

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFlBc8kCwPs?rel=0&controls=0&w=640&h=360] The founder and CEO of Dare to Engage, Anese Cavanaugh explains how relaying your level of business to others can undermine your impact....

5 Ways Crowdfunding Could Kill the Angel Investor

Crowdfunding is beginning to dominate the business world. As equity crowdfunding rules continue to take shape, more businesses than ever before are finding that...

Algae Fuel Pros and Cons

In a world of finite fossil fuels, algae fuel stands up tall as a strong renewable resource. Although there isn't a 100% perfect energy...

Keeping Health Costs Down Through Crowdfunding

We often hear about crowdfunding success stories when a tech company reaches its goal or there's a strange idea that gets funded – like...

Privatization of Water Pros and Cons

Water is something that almost all life as we know it requires for survival. It is essential to human life. Yet by 2025, it...