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Senior Features Writer at Entrepreneur

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Amanda Breen is a senior features writer at Entrepreneur.com. She is a graduate of Barnard College and received an MFA in writing at Columbia University, where she was a news fellow for the School of the Arts.

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Human Resources

I’m a Harvard Grad Earning Mid-6-Figures With a Flexible Remote Job. You Don’t Need an Ivy League Degree to Do It Too.

Lucas Habte earned a degree in history and science with a minor in film, but he didn't have a specific career path in mind.

Human Resources

Are You Making This Common Career Mistake Right Now? Most People Will Say ‘Yes’ — and the Consequences Can Be Major.

Employees and job-seekers who ignore this critical step are at a disadvantage.

Building a Business

These Women Grew Disney Weddings to $100 Million — Then Built a Multimillion-Dollar Sold-Out Business the Industry Had Never Seen Before: ‘Like Lightning in a Bottle’

Wedding industry veterans Rebecca Grinnals and Kathryn Arce wanted to fill a significant gap.

Side Hustle

This Husband and Wife’s ‘Happy Accident’ Side Hustle Hit $467,000 Revenue Fast — Now It Makes Over $1 Million a Year: ‘We’re Scrappy’

Charlene and Vince Li couldn't find the snack they wanted to see on the shelves, so they created it themselves.

Building a Business

The Startup World Glamorizes Young Founders, But These 4 Women Started Businesses After Age 40 — Leading to Hundreds of Millions of Dollars. Here’s How.

These women entrepreneurs, now in their 50s, share why growing their businesses at this stage in life is better than ever.

Side Hustle

These Creatives Make Thousands of Dollars a Month With a ‘User-Friendly’ Side Hustle — and Don’t Want to ‘Be a Secret Anymore’

David "DJ" Lee, Damien Horne and Kenny Carter got started with the platform in August 2021 and began earning by October.

Building a Business

This Self-Made Millionaire Who Lived in a Trailer Park Before Starting a Business at 19 Reveals Her ‘Superpower’ — and 1 Quality That Sets Successful People Apart

Candy Valentino, a serial founder and investor, shares how she got her start — and advice for other women in business.

Side Hustle

These Friends Launched Their College Side Hustle in Just 1 Hour — Then It Hit 6 Figures a Month: ‘It Was a No-Brainer’

The duo had a major revelation while studying abroad — and it led to millions of dollars in sales.

Side Hustle

These Are the 10 Highest-Paying ‘Little-to-No-Experience-Required’ Side Hustles Right Now

Want to start a side hustle? It pays to be strategic.

Side Hustle

I’ve Made Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars With a Fun Side Hustle — And You Might Have Seen Me Doing It on TV

Phil Schraeder, CEO at GumGum Advertising, turned a childhood passion into a lucrative side gig.

Building a Business

I’ve Interviewed Over 100 Entrepreneurs Who Started Businesses Worth $1 Million to $1 Billion or More. Here’s Some of Their Best Advice.

From Richard Branson to Martha Stewart and beyond, these founders reveal what it takes to build and lead successful companies.

Business News

I’m the CEO of a Company Generating $1.7 Billion Annual Revenue. This Ancient Philosophy Is My Secret for Business and Leadership Success.

Rocco Mango, CEO of home improvement company Leaf Home, knows what it takes to lead a business to major revenue.

Business Accounting

House Hunting? $300,000 Buys Over 2,000 Square Feet in Just 1 State — Here’s What $500,000 Gets You Across the U.S.

Here's exactly how much home you can afford depending on your location and budget.

Side Hustle

Dog-Lovers’ Side Hustle ‘Took Off Right Away’ and Made More Than $30,000 a Month — Now It’s About to Hit $2.3 Million

Childhood friends Teddy Tawil and Irving Fallas turned their passion for pets into a successful business.

Business Accounting

He’s Helping College Athletes Navigate a Multi-Billion-Dollar Industry — But His Top Money Tip Can Help Anybody Grow Substantial Wealth

Michael Haddix Jr. saw his father, a former NFL player, struggle with money management after retirement. Now, he wants student-athletes to secure their financial futures.

Human Resources

What Is ‘Task Masking’? Young Workers Retaliate Against Return-to-Office Mandates With a Viral Strategy.

Many professionals value the flexibility of remote work — and they're not reacting well to forced in-office returns.

Side Hustle

This 30-Year-Old’s $6,000-a-Month Side Hustle Started Making Money ‘Immediately’ — But He’s Not Quitting His Day Job

Derrick Mathy works in orthopedic surgical device sales and is on a mission to bring people together in real life.

Side Hustle

‘I Was Called Crazy’: This 27-Year-Old’s Side Hustle Hit $30,000 a Month in Under a Year — Now It’s Worth Millions

Changing regulations forced Angel Rodriguez's jet ski rental company to shut down, and the young entrepreneur had to figure out his next move — fast.

Side Hustle

Retirees Are Raking in Billions With These 6 Side Hustles: ‘Very Quick Gratification’

Most Americans plan to work part-time in retirement — and the opportunities are endless.

Building a Business

These Married Co-Founders Reveal How ’30-Minute’ and ‘$10,000’ Rules Helped Set Their Business on Track for $1 Billion

Ankur and Aditi Daga both had family ties to the jewelry business — and their own vision for shaking up the industry in the U.S.

Side Hustle

This 31-Year-Old Spends 2 Hours Per Week On His $3,000-a-Month Passive Income Side Hustle: ‘Trust Your Vision’

Hansel Moore's home office "wasn't cutting it" — so he found another place to be creative.

Thought Leaders

Richard Branson and Jason Felts — Virgin Group’s Second-Youngest CEO — Share Secrets for Success in Business and Leadership: ‘Get Into the Thick of It’

Branson's 'osmosis'-like mentorship helped Felts become the leader he is today.

Side Hustle

This MIT Grad Quit Wall Street to Grow a Side Hustle That Can Give You a Green Thumb: ‘Plants Are the New Pets’

People took new interest in houseplants during the pandemic — and this founder seized the opportunity to innovate.

Thought Leaders

I’m a Former Google Executive Who Chased My Future Husband Off the Subway. The Powerful Mindset I Used Can Help You Get Anything You Want.

Jenny Wood wanted to meet The One — and online dating wasn't working.

Side Hustle

‘My Brain Thrives on Variety’: His Side Hustle Inspired By ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’ Led to $600,000 in 16 Months

Mark Hellweg, 42, knows what it takes to start a business "with a fraction of the capital."

Building a Business

Willy Wonka Inspired Me to Say ‘Yes’ to Anything for a Year. Here’s How It Led to a $200 Million Company Within 17 Months.

It's funny how much you can learn from what kids watch.

Side Hustle

This Stat About Gen Alpha’s Side Hustles Might Be Hard to Believe — But It Means Major Purchasing Power. Here’s What the Kids Want to Buy.

These young entrepreneurs are already planning for their financial futures.

Business Accounting

Young U.S. Workers Expect $200,000 Salaries By Age 30. Here’s What They Actually Earn — How Do Your Stats Compare?

A six-figure salary doesn't go as far as it once did — especially in certain areas of the country.

Side Hustle

His 6-Figure Side Hustle Fills a ‘Glaring’ Gap for Coffee Drinkers — Now It’s ‘Taken On a Life of Its Own’

Ryan Schneider already had one coffee-related business. Then the lightbulb went off for another.

Side Hustle

‘Over $100,000 a Month’: His Spicy Side Hustle Became a Full-Time Business and Hit 7-Figure Revenue — Here’s How He Did It

Brock Giles, 36, started a business inspired by his childhood filled with "food, cooking and entertaining."

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I’m a Harvard Grad Earning Mid-6-Figures With a Flexible Remote Job. You Don’t Need an Ivy League Degree to Do It Too.

Are You Making This Common Career Mistake Right Now? Most People Will Say ‘Yes’ — and the Consequences Can Be Major.

These Women Grew Disney Weddings to $100 Million — Then Built a Multimillion-Dollar Sold-Out Business the Industry Had Never Seen Before: ‘Like Lightning in a Bottle’

This Husband and Wife’s ‘Happy Accident’ Side Hustle Hit $467,000 Revenue Fast — Now It Makes Over $1 Million a Year: ‘We’re Scrappy’

The Startup World Glamorizes Young Founders, But These 4 Women Started Businesses After Age 40 — Leading to Hundreds of Millions of Dollars. Here’s How.

These Creatives Make Thousands of Dollars a Month With a ‘User-Friendly’ Side Hustle — and Don’t Want to ‘Be a Secret Anymore’

This Self-Made Millionaire Who Lived in a Trailer Park Before Starting a Business at 19 Reveals Her ‘Superpower’ — and 1 Quality That Sets Successful People Apart

These Friends Launched Their College Side Hustle in Just 1 Hour — Then It Hit 6 Figures a Month: ‘It Was a No-Brainer’

These Are the 10 Highest-Paying ‘Little-to-No-Experience-Required’ Side Hustles Right Now

I’ve Made Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars With a Fun Side Hustle — And You Might Have Seen Me Doing It on TV

I’ve Interviewed Over 100 Entrepreneurs Who Started Businesses Worth $1 Million to $1 Billion or More. Here’s Some of Their Best Advice.

I’m the CEO of a Company Generating $1.7 Billion Annual Revenue. This Ancient Philosophy Is My Secret for Business and Leadership Success.

House Hunting? $300,000 Buys Over 2,000 Square Feet in Just 1 State — Here’s What $500,000 Gets You Across the U.S.

Dog-Lovers’ Side Hustle ‘Took Off Right Away’ and Made More Than $30,000 a Month — Now It’s About to Hit $2.3 Million

He’s Helping College Athletes Navigate a Multi-Billion-Dollar Industry — But His Top Money Tip Can Help Anybody Grow Substantial Wealth

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This 30-Year-Old’s $6,000-a-Month Side Hustle Started Making Money ‘Immediately’ — But He’s Not Quitting His Day Job

‘I Was Called Crazy’: This 27-Year-Old’s Side Hustle Hit $30,000 a Month in Under a Year — Now It’s Worth Millions

Retirees Are Raking in Billions With These 6 Side Hustles: ‘Very Quick Gratification’

These Married Co-Founders Reveal How ’30-Minute’ and ‘$10,000’ Rules Helped Set Their Business on Track for $1 Billion

This 31-Year-Old Spends 2 Hours Per Week On His $3,000-a-Month Passive Income Side Hustle: ‘Trust Your Vision’

Richard Branson and Jason Felts — Virgin Group’s Second-Youngest CEO — Share Secrets for Success in Business and Leadership: ‘Get Into the Thick of It’

This MIT Grad Quit Wall Street to Grow a Side Hustle That Can Give You a Green Thumb: ‘Plants Are the New Pets’

I’m a Former Google Executive Who Chased My Future Husband Off the Subway. The Powerful Mindset I Used Can Help You Get Anything You Want.

‘My Brain Thrives on Variety’: His Side Hustle Inspired By ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’ Led to $600,000 in 16 Months

Willy Wonka Inspired Me to Say ‘Yes’ to Anything for a Year. Here’s How It Led to a $200 Million Company Within 17 Months.

This Stat About Gen Alpha’s Side Hustles Might Be Hard to Believe — But It Means Major Purchasing Power. Here’s What the Kids Want to Buy.

Young U.S. Workers Expect $200,000 Salaries By Age 30. Here’s What They Actually Earn — How Do Your Stats Compare?

His 6-Figure Side Hustle Fills a ‘Glaring’ Gap for Coffee Drinkers — Now It’s ‘Taken On a Life of Its Own’

‘Over $100,000 a Month’: His Spicy Side Hustle Became a Full-Time Business and Hit 7-Figure Revenue — Here’s How He Did It

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