As part of the relaunch of AOL Small Business, we have recruited a world class group of entrepreneurs and members of the entrepreneurial community, including Sir Richard Branson, the legendary founder of Virgin Group (center), who will regularly sound off on a variety of issues, offer advice, and create a smart, ongoing conversation not found anywhere else on the Web. It's time to meet the Board of Directors. Continue Reading
View all »Armed with questions from our Board of Directors, we recently sat down with Karen Mills, administrator of the Small Business Administration, for a wide-ranging conversation about the agency and its work on behalf of entrepreneurs. Continue Reading
The Texas Venture Labs Investment Competition is one of the nation's best. Rob Adams, the competition's director and a member of our Board of Directors, shares lessons learned from this year's installment -- and a career spent catching companies on the rise. Continue Reading
Rob Dyrdek, a professional skateboarder, serial entrepreneur, MTV star and member of our Board of Directors, shares the secret to his entrepreneurial success. Continue Reading
Some of the most successful entrepreneurs got their start selling lemonade. How to create the ultimate lemonade stand. Continue Reading
Interns can be a valuable resource for small companies -- especially if they're working for free. How to ensure that your internship program complies with labor laws. Continue Reading
Besides being the world's top-earning supermodel, Bundchen is on a business startup spree, including starting a footwear line, skin care company and, most recently, a lingerie company. Continue Reading »
More than 75 percent of survey respondents say they are "not very satisfied" or "not at all satisfied" with current federal economic policies. Continue Reading »
Talk about tying the knot. Not long after they were married, Kim and Scott Holstein decided to start a pretzel company in their kitchen. Today, they oversee a $10 million brand that can be found at Whole Foods, Walmart and other chains. Continue Reading »
While they're still learning the ropes, nearly 70 percent of small businesses now use social media to help promote their products and services. Continue Reading »
A few media mentions can put you on the map and boost sales. How to craft a pitch, contact reporters and get coverage for your company. Continue Reading »
Entrepreneurs are adopting cloud computing at a much higher rate than big companies, according to a new survey. Continue Reading »
The United States placed second in a global survey about entrepreneurial cultures. So which nation came out on top? Continue Reading »
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