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Hobby Businesses

Keep Your Day Job but Everyone Needs a Side Project
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Keep Your Day Job but Everyone Needs a Side Project

An exciting, intriguing experiment brewing behind the scenes just might evolve into your life's work.
Aytekin Tank | 13 min read
3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Turning Your Hobby into a Business

3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Turning Your Hobby into a Business

Aspiring hobby entrepreneurs must consider how much they're willing to sacrifice to make their passion a profession.
Ben Warnick | 5 min read
Is It a Hobby or a Business? 5 Things You Need to Know to Monetize Your Hobby.

Is It a Hobby or a Business? 5 Things You Need to Know to Monetize Your Hobby.

Pay attention to this distinction because you can bet that the tax man is going to.
Jeffrey Hayzlett | 8 min read
How to Turn Your Hobby into a Profitable Business Venture

How to Turn Your Hobby into a Profitable Business Venture

Work on your hobby, learn about sales and marketing and dedicate yourself to steady improvement.
Larry Alton | 7 min read
How 5 Hobbyists Turned Passions into Million-Dollar Businesses

How 5 Hobbyists Turned Passions into Million-Dollar Businesses

Your passion can get you a paycheck, and this advice can help.
Michelle Goodman | 3 min read

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Old-School Games Get New Life
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Board games, role-playing games and other offline diversions are having a renaissance.
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How to Turn a Hobby Into a Career -- Without Regrets
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How to Turn a Hobby Into a Career -- Without Regrets

Hobbies can run up a big bill and take up a lot of time. So why not turn your hobby into a profitable business? Plenty of reasons.
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One Entrepreneur's Gem of a Hobby (Infographic)
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One Entrepreneur's Gem of a Hobby (Infographic)

Perhaps not oddly, many entrepreneurs prefer a hobby they can profitably scale. One entrepreneur explains how to find the time and inspiration.
Lauren Holliday | 2 min read
Accidental Entrepreneurs Create a Thriving Textile Business
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Accidental Entrepreneurs Create a Thriving Textile Business

When it comes to theatrical materials, one company is center stage.
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How Can I Turn My Hobby Into a Home Business?
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Why Mixing Business With Pleasure Is Your Recipe For Success
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There's a way to do what you love and make a living at it. Here's one entrepreneur's success story.
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Do I Need an LLC to Start Up a New Online Business?

Do I Need an LLC to Start Up a New Online Business?

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Entrepreneurs Who Turned Hobbies into Million-Dollar Businesses
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Entrepreneurs Who Turned Hobbies into Million-Dollar Businesses

These business owners started with an enjoyable pastime and learned marketing, finance and other business skills to find success doing what they love.
Jane Porter | 6 min read
Building a Home Decor Business on Recycled Bicycle Parts
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Building a Home Decor Business on Recycled Bicycle Parts

A Texas designer uses her passion for sustainable living to strike out on her own.
Michelle Juergen | 3 min read