It’s really easy to find information about raising money from angel investors or VCs, but many people neglect another important way to fund your startup: raising money from family and friends.

The Chronicle of Higher Education’s March edition includes an expose into how Essay Mills work and their impact on college life. For those who do not know, essay mills are companies that write original essays on demand for students. They are different from companies that…

I just finished reading the Economist’s special report on the world’s oceans. Its really good, worth the read, and best of all, its free on the Economist website.

Note: This is the second in a series of posts about policy changes that make starting a business easier. The first post on heath care is here.

Note: This post is the second in a new series called “Entrepreneur Profiles.” These posts focus on an interesting entrepreneur who I’ve gotten to know and hopefully provide a window into their business that you might not…