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Whether they started a new brand or bought their parent company, these four entrepreneurs took the leap and became the big boss.

In their new book, 'Work Wife,' Erica Cerulo and Claire Mazur examine the strength of female partnerships, and explore their own entrepreneurial evolution.

The founders of the beloved sweet treat started small and scrappy -- and now they're ready to take over the ice cream aisle.

As founder and CEO of Metro PR, Tess Finkle has built a business that serves its clients and employees alike.

The founders of Lotus Trolley, a reusable shopping bag system, measured shopping carts across the globe to build a product that would work for all customers.

To create Rodial, Maria Hatzistefanis threw herself into a crash course on beauty manufacturing.

To create her on-demand furniture company, The Inside, Christiane Lemieux fused cutting-edge technology with the famously slow-moving interiors industry.

A new partnership with Walgreens is the company's latest play for continued success.

Katie Witkin co-founded AGW Group after working in traditional marketing roles -- and identifying opportunities that were being overlooked.

Stone and Strand founder Nadine McCarthy Kahane found a mentor so valuable, she brought her on as a formal advisor.

Shamanth Pereira was a young mom who struggled to regain confidence in her body after giving birth. So she built her own solution and launched Invisibelly leggings.

The founders of Clare and Material have become invaluable allies as they build their respective businesses -- all thanks to neighboring offices.

Three experts share tips for getting the most out of your CPA.

The key to good customer service? Frank, honest communication -- even when the truth hurts.

How Monica Zwirner and Lucy Wallace Eustice of MZ Wallace built a booming and beloved brand.

Be honest about your expectations, explore multiple firms and above all, trust your gut.

For more freedom and proximity to family, Raj and Veenu Prakash bought a Lightbridge Academy franchise -- and have since become an integral part of their New Jersey Community.

Candice Crane watched a video of Steaz tea founder Eric Schnell giving a talk and knew he could help her grow her business. She reached out, and now he's one of her partners.

The founders of Dr. Brite had successful careers as a dentist and a surgeon. But they walked away from what they knew to build a natural mouth care brand.

'We've got more to offer than just cute cups,' she says about being focused on products that promote personal betterment.

Founder Andrew Dudum knew that in order to build a company that would help men get honest about health, he'd need to do one thing: hire a lot of women.

Before Annie Bystryn created Cider In Love, she spent months learning about countless rules and laws that would govern her business.

Beatrice Fischel-Bock, co-founder and CEO of Hutch, knows entrepreneurship is hard. But thanks to advice from her mentor, Sean Rad, she knows how to work through it.

The founders of Modern Fertility want to provide all women with access to fertility tests and education. But first, they need to gain the support of both Silicon Valley and the medical industry.

One size doesn't fit all. Here's how franchise systems can find the perfect fit -- and prepare their franchises for changes to come.

To calm the nerves of traditional shops and department stores (and grow their customer base), Ledbury made a drastic offering.

Kelly Love needed help rebuilding her company after she and her co-founders pulled their non-toxic cleaning products from shelves. But a new acquaintance proved to be a valuable resource -- and friend.

To get the frozen-food service off the ground, Rachel Drori wore many hats -- and convinced partners that the company was bigger than it really was.

As Emma Grede builds inclusive denim brand Good American (alongside co-founder Khloe Kardashian) she leans on Massenet for emotional and professional support.

The co-founders traveled the globe and even worked out of a grandmother's garage to bring their fair-trade operation to life.