March 30, 2023

The University of Cincinnati’s Venture Lab is a mentor-based entrepreneurial support ecosystem designed to provide guidance, support and structure to help early-stage startups move from idea to prototype stage. The goal of a pre-accelerator is to provide intensive guidance, mentorship and resources for budding entrepreneurs so they can establish a strong foundation for growth and attract customers and investors.

March 30, 2023

Having a team is a must to run any business successfully. This is especially true when it comes to getting a new venture off the ground. In a recent CB Insights report on why startups fail, not having the right team is near the top of the list. Startups need to build a team that is vision and mission supportive from adding external freelance talent or contractors, to advisory board members, to bringing partners and talent on board.

April 19, 2023

If you earned income as a new startup, young business or as a freelancer, you may need to pay estimated quarterly taxes — taxes paid to the IRS throughout the year on earnings that are not subject to federal tax withholding. This includes self-employment or freelance earnings, or non-wage income you earned on the side such as dividends, realized capital gains or prizes. Check out ways to stay on top of quarterly taxes.

January 13, 2023

Placing tasks in simple categories makes it easy for teams to focus on top priorities.

A profit margin measures the percentage by which revenues exceed the costs of doing business. A profit margin analysis takes that a step further, analyzing the profitability of your business over time. You can easily calculate your company’s profit margin by finding your net income (gross income minus expenses), dividing that net income by your revenue, then multiplying the result by 100 to get a percentage.

The beginning of a new calendar year is a time to look ahead and set new goals. Entrepreneurs can commit to staying on track throughout the coming year by adopting quick habits to take their business to the next level of innovation.

August 31, 2023

As a Carnegie Research 1 institution, the University of Cincinnati frequently attracts the attention of Fortune 500 and other prominent companies eager to leverage the university’s faculty and student expertise and state-of-the-art facilities for innovation. Industry research tiers provide blueprints for generating new resulting intellectual property.

November 8, 2023

Entrepreneurs, managers and businesses eager for substantial growth can leverage the center's rich offerings, backed by the University of Cincinnati's distinguished faculty, driven students and a network of regional corporate and professional affiliates.

February 21, 2023

Almost 5 million workers quit their 9 to 5s during the pandemic and moved into the freelance industry. According to recent statistics, the global freelance market has an approximate value of $1.5 trillion, which means there is a market for you as a freelancer, regardless of your industry. Discover innovative ways to build freelance success.

February 21, 2023

A good idea is just that — an idea. But if it’s a great idea it will make money, solve problems, have viable markets and offer goods at prices consumers are willing to pay. So, if your new service or product fulfills a need or fills a void, check out how willing people will be to pay for your idea. Start by conducting market research.