Smaller Businesses Seeking Loans Still Come Up Empty

Must-Have Mobile Tech Tools for Entrepreneurs

Find out how you can get work done wherever you go, from storing data and making payroll to tracking auto mileage and accepting credit-card payments.

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More Entrepreneurs Hire 'Fulfillment' Outfits

"Fulfillment" services have become increasingly popular for small businesses that have outgrown the garage or don't want to deal with the hassle of storing and shipping their own goods.

How to Raise an Entrepreneur

Businesspeople and educators say there are crucial psychological traits an entrepreneur needs to succeed, and parents should help kids develop them at every opportunity. Here's a look at those attributes—from a sense of adventure to conscientiousness—and how to foster them.

After the One-Hit Wonder

We tracked down four people who introduced some of the most popular fad items of the past few decades to find out how they handled their sudden prosperity—and rapid exit from the limelight. Some were relaxing and enjoying their spoils. Others were trying to capture lightning in a bottle one more time.

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Home From College? Uh-Oh.

Disputes are common when kids come home from college to join the family business for the summer. Consultants—and parents and children who have been through such summertime strife—offer several practical tips.

Get Moving on Mobile Apps

More entrepreneurs are cooking up mobile software that offers a quick way to connect with the business or learn more about it. But setting up mobile software can be confusing for first-timers. Here's a look at some of the biggest questions business owners may have as they try to turn an idea into an app.