See the 2012 edition: 10 Must Read Blogs for Entrepreneurs (2012 Edition) #1.  The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur Site: http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/blo...

Entrepreneurs often struggle to decide where to incorporate, so we've put together this concise guide to the 8 best states.

Got questions about how minutes work on the Grasshopper phone system? We explain in this post.

Going into business for yourself can be scary. Here are the top 6 reasons people are afraid to venture into entrepreneurship, and why you don't need to be.

Need a freelancer to help you out? We've compiled a list of the best websites for finding and hiring freelance writers, developers, designers, and more.

A virtual office can be a smart and cost-efficient way to start a business and we’ve given tips on everything.

In May of 2010, David and I started a petition to the President to create a National Entrepreneurs’ Day. We didn’t understand why the most entrepreneurial co...

We’ll admit it – the typical Twitter page is more likely to hinder startup success than it is to help. But these Twitter feeds will help!

After a great response rate to our “Entrepreneur State of Mind” Survey, the results are in. Highlights include: 52% of entrepreneurs use an iPhone 36% feel t...

America, the most entrepreneurial country in the world, doesn’t have a National Entrepreneurs’ Day. So we're asking President Obama to declare one.

Gary was a good grasshopper for all of 2013. All he wants this holiday season is a caption for this cartoon.. we need your help!

The official music video of entrepreneurs everywhere. Enjoy.

Entrepreneurship can be lonely. If you're looking for a little sense of community, here are the best business and entrepreneur forums on the web.

Grasshopper, the entrepreneurs' phone system, is managed online and through the cloud, but it's not the same as VoIP.

As an entrepreneur, you're into unconventional wisdom. Everyone says you need social media, but do you really? We explore in this post.

Advertising is expensive and can break the bank. Here are a bunch of helpful options if you're running low on funds.

Don't fear Facebook! Engage your customers and supporters on Facebook by posting the right stuff.

Equity-based pay is often used by the founders of young startups who want to grow their businesses but cannot offer big salaries to qualified professionals. ...

Are you using the best accounting app? Kaleigh Moore, Founder of Lumen, dives deep to check out accounting apps for small business, and reviews them all.

We want to help you understand how you can use Skype with Grasshopper to create a powerful (and inexpensive) professional image for your business.

There is something about entrepreneurial success stories that makes people uncomfortable. After all, the very notion of working for oneself flies in the face...

In this post, we weigh the pros and cons of a BNI membership to help you determine if it's worthwhile for you as a small business owner.

No matter what market your company is in, every legitimate business needs a way for their customers to contact them. When you start out small, you can often ...

One of the best things about Twitter is getting great information from great people in real-time. As an entrepreneur it is extremely valuable to hear from an...

Branded cars might seem hokey, but they're propelling small businesses to the top. Read on to find out how much they'll cost you and why they work.

212 numbers definitely have a reputation that precedes itself.  If you’re a New Yorker you probably understand what it means to have a 212 number. They have ...

Is it really true that a clean, minimalist workspace is the best for productivity? Research suggests messy desks and clean ones have their benefits.

Sending the perfect welcome email can convince customers to get cozy with your business, but they're not easy to write. That's why we're giving you examples ...

While New York and Silicon Valley are certainly at the heart of technology, plenty of new startup hubs are blossoming around the world.

Just because a few bucks are trickling in doesn’t mean you're really out there in the world. There are a million ways to let the world know about your biz.

You don’t have a team of developers and web designers. But that’s okay! It doesn’t take an expert to build a great website for your small business.

Let’s start with two quick matters of house-keeping: One, I am part of the 10-12% of Americans who call themselves an “Entrepreneur”. Two, I am part of the 6...

When hiring your first small business consultant, it's tough to know where to begin. So we've put together a checklist for you.

Trust us, those calls aren’t from Grasshopper, and we’re working to stop the spam call issue. We hate spammers just as much as you do! We’ve received quite a...

In the spirit of the 1st ever Entrepreneurs’ Day, we're going back to our entrepreneurial roots in high school when we started our first venture.

Grasshopper brings you the BEST entrepreneur self assessment tools. Read on to find out how your personality fits in your business.

Nash Kabbara, co-founder of Motors On Wheels and ZipZoomAuto provides insight on building and sustaining a business. About Me When I was about 12 years old, ...

Have you ever wondered what makes an entrepreneur tick? Their thoughts often boil down to three main categories: Their business, their goals & themselves.

With so many blogs and so little time, it’s often hard to know which ones to read. We’ve listed 12 different blogs based around B2B (business-to-business) ma...

Scaling your business might seem like a big, overwhelming task. But spending time on planning and scaling up is the only way to find long-term success.

Over the past decade, colleges and universities have diverged from traditional business degrees to offer specializations in entrepreneurship. Sounds pretty c...

Everyone has voicemail, but are you really using it to its full potential? There's no trick to a powerful greeting, but we can help you get started!

No office? No problem! Tons of entrepreneurs and small business owners are professional and productive without traditional office space.

Want a free business insight that's at the top of any small business owner's secret playbook? Referrals are powerful. Period.

Today, we’re excited to announce the official availability of the Grasshopper desktop app, including spam call detection, so all Grasshopper users can work seamlessly from their computer without missing a beat - or a call or text!

Who are the bloggers of 2010? Did you know that North America has the highest percentage of bloggers worldwide or that the greatest percentage of bloggers ar...

Do the companies you know have good communication structures in place or have they been victims of epic communication failures?

How much do billboards cost? Do companies see ROI from their billboards? Is it worth it to get one? We dive deep to find the answers in this post.

On Tuesday & Wednesday Grasshopper experienced a major outage unlike anything we’ve experienced since launching 8 years ago (For details please read the full...

Quality, relevant images can take your website & marketing to a whole new level. And with these awesome tools, creating them doesn't have to be a chore.

Every recession inspires government leaders to enact an economic stimulus plan. The assumption is that market downturns are intolerable and can only be cured...

Scratching your head when it comes to social? Determine which social media channels will work for you and your brand.

Can the Chamber of Commerce help your business grow? We weigh the pros and cons to help decide if membership is worth it.

Blogs are some of the most helpful resources for learning about small business and startup ownership. Read these blogs to learn and gain support!

Going virtual? Learn how to set up your virtual office in under an hour in this article. Hiring an assistant, finding a virtual business address, and more.

What's your startup funding strategy? Bootstrapped? True Angel? Super Angel? Venture Capital? There are a lot things to consider before deciding what fundi...

A piece of advice to web entrepreneurs just getting started: rather than becoming consumed with starting the next Google or Facebook, focus on creating a rem...

Let’s celebrate National Entrepreneurs' Day by recognizing the American entrepreneurs who’ve brought us to today.

Check out our picks for 18 of the best TED talks to educate and inspire entrepreneurs far and wide.

When it comes to running a small business, time is precious, and the last thing you wanna do is waste it. We have the tools to save you LOTS of time.

Here are some of the worst marketing campaigns of all time. Check 'em out.

You don't need a fancy PR agency to get press for your startup or small biz. You can easily do it yourself. We'll show you exactly how.

Sticking to your goals is hard, but you don't have to do it alone. Check out our round-up of the top 5 apps and other goal setting software.

Use effective customer onboarding to create loyal customers that stick around. We'll show you how.

Recessions are frequently associated with bankruptcy, layoffs and business failures. For seemingly the entire duration, we are fed a steady diet of recession...

Do you sell something weird or niche? There are plenty of businesses making good money by catering to a niche audience. Learn how to join 'em.

Clients are absolutely critical for businesses to survive and flourish. However, there are limits to how far a freelancer or a business can go to please a c...

Want to get your content strategy off the ground to attract new customers and keep the ones you've got? Learn how Help Scout uses education to win over their...

Successful entrepreneurs have many things in common. They work hard, are born leaders and can smell a bad investment from a mile away. Do you have what it ta...

The idea of handing off tasks to other people may be scary, but it will help you run your business better! Learn how to do it in this post.

Overwhelmed with the number of 'urgent' emails in your inbox? Here's how to organize your email inbox today - and keep it that way!

  With the launch of Google Voice this past year, awareness surrounding the virtual phone, virtual pbx, hosted pbx industry has skyrocketed, and here at Gras...

Ok, it's already 2015, but think about how you could set some realistic resolutions for your business this year--and really stick to them.

Entrepreneurs don't have tons of time for email marketing, so we've pulled together this quick guide so you can engage your customers quickly and easily.

The shortage of female entrepreneurs and executives has long been lamented by business and academic leaders. As Harvard researcher Vivek Wadhwa told Business...

Yep, we said it! Join the revolution and go pop-up-less. We don't think websites should have pop-ups. Read our reasoning and let us know if you agree.

Information is everywhere — in our homes, on our phones, on our televisions. We’ve got web-based city guides like Yelp and Citysearch, location-based apps li...

New to video marketing? No sweat! These 10 blog posts will help you get started with online video so you can create business-growing campaigns.

I don’t think online chat is the best way to communicate. In fact, it’s probably the worst. So it may surprise you to hear that we’ve been considering adding...

At Grasshopper, we love small businesses, so we're holding a Shop Small photo contest to encourage everyone to show some love to their favorite small biz.

Not sure how to set reasonable goals for your business? We have a few tips for setting goals that are attainable, including first year business goals.

It's Women's History Month! In honor of the occasion, we're taking a look at the state of women's entrepreneurship in 2017.

If your company does business via phone or uses display advertising, a vanity toll-free number is a must. Expecting rushed viewers to remember a random 10 di...

Not sure how to become an expert in your field? This post outlines a few tactics that are sure to help you get started.

Guest Post This guest post is written by Gerry Praysman. Gerry is the resident Buzz Marketer at Brainshark, the leading provider of on-demand video presentat...

Are you an entrepreneur who's trying to manage two budgets? Here are 7 tools to help with your personal finance management.

As some of you may know, we’ve been working hard on a new user interface for Grasshopper.  Our goal is to improve your user experience and to make creating a...

Customers can post reviews on Yelp, Google Local, Facebook and other websites, but how do you get them to say positive things about you?

This is the first part in our four-part Spreadable post mortem. Part II will be live on Tuesday June 14th. Our Vision for Spreadable Spreadable was designed ...

Referrals are the lifeblood of busy entrepreneurs. You can create a referral program at your small business without a ton of time and energy.

Want a seamless experience when you work with freelancers? Here are 7 secret keys that will keep you sane.

We've created a list of 7 tips for reworking your entrepreneurial office design so it's more effective and more inspiring.

Coming up with a good business name can be harder than scaling a mountain, so we're here to help you out with some tips, suggestions, and best practices.

If hosting a webinar is on your small business bucket list, we're here to tell you that it's totally doable. Here's how you can make it happen.

How much noise should you make before you launch your product? Some pundits believe 'none' is the best answer because nefarious bandits may steal your idea. ...

How do you effectively introduce your business to potential customers so that they want to buy? We'll show you how improve your process.

A list of must-do tasks guides your everyday activities like a GPS navigating on a road trip. Here are 7 tasks to jumpstart your daily list of to-dos.

Taylor Swift is doing a lot of things right from a business perspective. See what you can learn from the pop and country goddess.

Something very cool happened recently, and I wanted to share it will all of you. In May of 2009 we created a video that inspired and motivated entrepreneurs ...