Success stories
BY Jane Porter
Even the most successful entrepreneurs experience their share of failures. Here are five ways to use failure as a means to succeed.
10 Cool American-Made Products
BY Heesun Wee
See some of the innovative products that are made in the U.S.
From Powering Businesses to Empowering Kids
BY Joanna L. Krotz
Fresh out of college with an enviable consultant job, Andrea Lo decided to quit so she could create Piggybackr, an online platform that helps kids raise money for causes.
10 of the Most Innovative Small Businesses of 2013
BY Daniel Bukszpan
These small businesses are finding success with innovative solutions to common problems.
Inside a College Entrepreneur's Unique Coat Check Business
BY Jodi Helmer
A stolen jacket leads to a big business for an Indiana University grad.
The Family Behind Luxury Lingerie Business Cosabella
BY Brian Patrick Eha
A revealing look at the immigrant family driving Cosabella as the Italian fashion brand creates a new label for JCPenney, experiments with high-tech underwear and expands globally.Fast-Growing Organic Food Startup Acquired by French Food-and-Beverage Giant
BY Jenna Goudreau
Paris-based Danone has purchased a majority stake in Happy Family -- a deal reportedly worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
Inside the Shutterstock Zeitgeist
BY Jennifer Wang
Here's how one 'trep went from amateur photographer to web mogul, serving up the visuals that enliven the way we work, study, purchase and play.
4 Secrets for Lifelong Success From Martha Stewart
BY Kathleen Davis
The celebrity entrepreneur discusses her philosophy on what it takes to lead a long and prosperous career.
College Startup Rethinks Laundry
BY Jodi Helmer
A prepaid campus laundry service offers a lesson in entrepreneurship.
How Mail-Order Chickens Became a Multimillion-Dollar Venture
BY Marty Jerome
A husband and wife tap into the urban-farmer trend and build a $2 million operation.
From Elon Musk to Jay-Z, a Look at the Most Influential Entrepreneurs
BY Brian Patrick Eha
The entrepreneurial titans who made Time magazine's 2013 list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
A Young Entrepreneur's Quick Path to Profitability
BY Logan Kugler
A new spin on a tech necessity propeled Eastern Collective's quick success.
How Jay-Z Went From Music Mogul to Sports Agent
BY Brian Patrick Eha
A timeline of the life and career of Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter, who transformed himself into a $450-million brand.
World-Champion Skier Jeremy Bloom's Unconventional Path to Entrepreneurship
BY John Patrick Pullen
He missed his shot at Olympic gold, his football career was sidelined by injuries. He has dabbled in modeling and TV presenting. Now, the golden boy may have finally found his footing, in what once would have seemed an unlikely arena: entrepreneurship.
How a Retired FedEx Exec Built a Mini Sandwich Empire
BY Jason Daley
Edith Kelly-Green was ready to settle into a retirement when her family convinced her to open a Lenny's Sub Shop franchise.
Philip Romano, Restaurant Artist
BY Brian Patrick Eha
With his incubator in Dallas, longtime restaurateur Philip Romano is looking to usher in a new generation of restaurants.
Overcoming Rejection: A Personal Journey
BY Bryan Elliott
An entrepreneur shares his story about finding his own self-worth and creating success.
The Young Founder Behind a $100 Million Luxury Travel Business
BY Brian Patrick Eha
How 31-year-old Joe Poulin bootstrapped Luxury Retreats, the villa-rental company he founded as a teenager.
How YouTube Went From Startup to the World's Largest Video-Sharing Site
BY Megan Rose Dickey
Twenty-two key turning points in the social media company's history.
A Family Business With an Open-Minded Hiring Policy
BY John Patrick Pullen
Dave's Killer Bread, a Milwaukie, Ore.-based family business, gives ex-cons a second chance.
Couple Entrepreneurs Rekindle Romance by Starting Up
BY Emily Meehan
While it's not uncommon for married couples to go into business together, on this Valentine's Day we take a look at those who started a business inspired by their own love.
3 Decades of Dell: From Dorm Room Inspiration to Multi-Billion Dollar Acquisition
BY Jason Fell
Following the announcement of a $24.4 billion acquisition deal, we take a look back at the tech company's history and accomplishments.
Social Engagement Boosts Quirky Clothing Line
BY Jennifer Wang
Online fashion upstart Betabrand is on a mission to create the world's first truly social clothing company.


