Beauty businesses
BY Jason Daley
One entrepreneur's inspiring story of how losing her job turned into a booming beauty franchise.
How to Quit Your Day Job Gracefully
BY Michelle Goodman
Here's what you need to know to navigate the transition from working for someone else to being your own boss.
The Biggest Trends in Business for 2013
BY Entrepreneur Staff
Our look at new directions in business and how they will affect you in the coming year -- and beyond.
Day #7: Our Top Beauty Gifts Made by Indie Merchants
BY Colleen DeBaise
We tested your lotions and potions -- and deemed these to be the best stocking stuffers.
Play Video Ginger + Liz and Their Vision for Healthy Nails (Video)
BY Diana Ransom
When Ginger Johnson and Liz Pickett set out to rid nail polish of toxins, they found a flawed beauty industry in need of a makeover. See how they're making their mark.
Community and the Value of a 'Kinky' Business Idea
BY Laura Lorber
Do others feel your pain? Then you might just have a great business idea. A recent online kerfuffle underscores the power in harnessing the passion of a community.
From Small-Town Day Spa to Flourishing Franchise
BY David Port
How a contrarian approach helped one entrepreneur scale her spa business to more than 25 franchise units in 14 states.
Beauty Businesses on Wheels
BY Jane Porter
Small beauty-product marketers are extending their reach by going mobile. Here, a look at the benefits and what you can learn from these four-wheeling entrepreneurs.
Play Video Birchbox and Changing the Way We Shop (Video)
BY Diana Ransom
When Katia Beauchamp and Hayley Barna realized the flaws in the way women buy cosmetics, they started a company to revamp the system. Here, the Birchbox founders chat about their vision for the future of buying beauty and grooming products.
Play Video Fresh Founders on Packaging a Product for Success (Video)
BY Teri Evans
In this 'Trep Talk Extra, Lev Glazman and Alina Roytberg share advice for entrepreneurs bringing a product to market.
Play Video Fresh Founders on How to Partner with a Big Company (Video)
BY Teri Evans
In this Trep Talk Extra, the creators of a global beauty brand offer advice for small business owners looking to partner with a major player.
Play Video Fresh Founders on Partnering, Branding and Bringing a Vision to Life (Video)
BY Teri Evans
In 'Trep Talk, Lev Glazman and Alina Roytberg share the personal journey of a global brand.
A Saucy Millionaire Role Model for Serial Entrepreneurs
BY Teri Evans
Marcia Kilgore, creator of lifestyle and beauty brands, shares her fearless approach to business and life.


