Business News
He Was a Jail Deputy. She Was an Elementary School Teacher. Here’s How They Became Millionaires.
They were earning steady paychecks but were missing control over their time.
By Sherin Shibu
Jail
Building a Business
3 Entrepreneurial Skills Inmates Perfect
The experiences of prisoners serve as an extreme, stark example of those of startup founders.
By Andrew Medal
Buying a Franchise
Franchise Players: An Ex-Convict Starts Life Anew as a Franchisee
After serving six years for bank fraud, John Rusnak seems to have found redemption in franchising.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
Plush Sentence: Beanie Babies Founder Avoids Jail Time
Ty Warner will avoid jail time in favor of probation and community service after having pleaded guilty to harboring funds in an offshore account.
By Geoff Weiss