While new businesses come and go, I've found that success often hinges on two crucial factors: planning and execution.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than a fifth of all new business ventures don’t make it past their first year operating. The agency added nearly half never reach their fifth ...

Crowdfunding platforms, like Kickstarter, can raise money from a large number of people and launch new businesses. Five founders who got their start on the platform share their best business advice ...