[ad_1] The following excerpt is from Entrepreneur’s book Finance Your Business. Buy it now from Amazon | Barnes & Noble | iTunes If you’re looking to get attention and funding for your business idea, crowdfunding might give you the initial push you need to make your dreams a reality. Launching a successful crowdfunding campaign can essentially …

[ad_1] When determining the rewards for your crowdfunding campaign, says expert consultant Sally Outlaw of Peerbackers.com, make sure supporters feel like they’re getting a good deal. For instance, an imprudent entrepreneur might offer as a reward access to an app that they’re crowdfunding for $25. “Well, when the campaign ends, …

[ad_1] April 18 is the tax deadline for 2017, but what if it’s April 17 and you still need more time? In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Mark Kohler explains how to file a tax extension, and why you can decrease your chances of being audited by doing so. He also …

[ad_1] Reading may have traditionally been seen as one of life’s great pleasures, but in the age of smartphones, game consoles and Netflix, amusing oneself with blocks of unmoving text has become increasingly unappealing. Amongst American adults, 1 in 4 read no books at all. But books are important. They fire …

[ad_1] When it comes to gender parity in the business world, the numbers aren’t particularly heartening, and a new statistic from startup database Crunchbase doesn’t make the situation any better: Currently, just 17 percent of startups have a female founder. Not only that, but that number hasn’t changed since 2012. …

[ad_1] Have you ever gone shoe shopping and found it challenging to find the size and width you need? Brooklyn mom Nicole Shwirtz decided she wanted to do something to help women with this challenge. This month, Shwirtz launched a Kickstarter campaign for her line, NicoNine, where shoes are available through the …

[ad_1] When I sold my second startup in September 2013, I found myself with the free time to pursue one of my greatest passions: Stand up comedy. I’d always been fascinated by comedians and was deeply curious about the craft. So, I left Silicon Valley, where I’d spent years carving …

[ad_1] At the root of most new businesses is a single idea that promises to either change an industry or make life better for a target demographic (sometimes both). But the strength of that idea can make or break the feasibility of the business. A seemingly good idea with flaws …

[ad_1] We are winding down yet another year, and to be honest these last few weeks are always my favorite time of the year. We can start to reflect back on how the year progressed, and also start to think forward to what we want to do differently next year. …

[ad_1] In the last decade, online shopping has grown from a convenience to a necessity. Before the internet, shopping involved a process of getting ready, driving through traffic and navigating through a crowded retail store that may or may not have the necessary item. The digital age has changed everything about …