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Starting a Business

For Years, This Black Founder Learned an Uncommon But Essential Craft on the Side. Now His Creations Are Beloved By Celebrity Chefs — and Can Sell for More Than $1,000.

A chance encounter with a legendary knifemaker would lead Quintin Middleton, owner of Middleton Made Knives, to follow his long-time passion into business.

Starting a Business

A Former McKinsey Consultant Used This Not-So-'Sexy' Mindset to Take Her 'Healthy Indulgence' Snack Brand From Her Kitchen to 4,000 Retailers

Sabeena Ladha, founder and CEO of DEUX, drew on her childhood love of sweets and experience in the food space to create a different kind of snack company.

Business Ideas

3 Things Your Business Idea Must Have To Succeed — as Proven By Famous Harvard Business School Startups

There are different ways to come up with business ideas, but the successful ones share these factors.

Side Hustle

The Most Creative Side Hustles We Learned About in 2023

Here are some of our favorite side hustle stories that we reported on last year.

Side Hustle

This Former Teacher Started a Side Hustle That Made More Than $22,000 in One Month: 'I Have Never Been More Fulfilled'

Tara Laczynski leveraged Outschool to transform her passion for teaching math into a lucrative side gig.

Leadership

I Turned My Passion Into a Nonprofit Side Hustle — Here Are 3 Insights I've Learned in the Process.

I'm a leader at a multi-billion-dollar corporation, and I started a nonprofit with a fellow grad and our spouses in the second half of my career. Here's why seasoned leaders like myself are turning to the startup landscape to have a social impact.

Starting a Business

Eight Tips For Entrepreneurs On Passion-Fueled Business Journeys

The foundation of a successful entrepreneurial journey lies in identifying a cause that ignites your passion.

Business Ideas

Your Favorite Hobby Should Not Always Turn Into Your Business. Use These 3 Tips to Find Your Next Idea Instead.

Use these three tips for considering prospective business options that match your entrepreneurial goals.

Growing a Business

At 16, She Was a Homeless Single Mom With Serious Talent. Now, Her Business Brings in Millions.

Mimi G. Ford's online venture was earning seven figures within just three years. Today, she's excited to reach even more people.

Branding

Kristin Cavallari and Emma Grede Reveal How They Built Brands That Stand Out in a Saturated Market — and the Secret Isn't Star Power

Cavallari's reality TV experience and Grede's ultra-famous co-founders mean their brands have been in the spotlight from the start — but the most important path to success is one any entrepreneur can follow.

Business News

'I Intend to Do This Until I Die': At 103 Years Old, 'Lobster Lady' Prepares for 95th Lobster Hauling Season

Virginia Oliver started hauling lobsters almost a century ago.

News and Trends

The Sound Of Success: Vaibhav Lodha

Co-founder of NBFC, ftcash, Vaibhav Lodha enjoys meeting people, storytelling and exploring new genres of music.

Side Hustle

3 Traits That Turn a Side Hustle Into Wealth

How passion, persistence and discipline come together to make it happen.

Thought Leaders

4 Low-Key Secrets to Entrepreneurial Success Every Founder Should Know

You can be focused on achieving an end goal with team support but don't forget you also want to affect meaningful change.

Making a Change

4 Strategies for Retaining Your Entrepreneurial Confidence

Inspiration is just the spark, but you need daily practice to keep your momentum going.