Business Ideas
Why ‘Boring’ Businesses Can Be the Smartest Investments
You don't need a flashy idea to build a successful business. The most practical ones are often the most profitable.
By Mike Feazel
Starting a Business
Tech
Free Webinar | April 29: How to Build Your Own AI Assistant (No Coding Needed)
What if your AI tool already knew how you work before you typed a single word? Join this hands-on session on April 29th, you'll build that system yourself.
Building a Business
6 Steps to Build a Rock-Solid Foundation For Your Business — and Save Yourself Time and Money Later
Follow this practical guidance to avoid costly missteps by getting the business fundamentals right from day one — you'll be more successful for it.
By Matt Farwell
Business Plan
‘Just Start’ Is Dangerous Advice for Entrepreneurs. Here’s What Skipping a Business Plan Really Costs You.
For years, founders have been told to skip the business plan and just start. But the rise of directionless businesses suggests that ditching planning may have created a bigger problem.
Building a Business
They Brought in $5K Per Weekend at Craft Fairs — Then $1.5M a Year — Thanks to an Unusual Business Model: ‘Incredibly Fast Scale’
Susana Chen and Jess Wu wanted to help artists monetize their work.
By Amanda Breen
Building a Business
The Silver Economy Is Bigger Than You Think — 4 Business Ideas For the Fastest Growing (and Richest) Age Group
Here's how the rapidly growing and financially powerful senior demographic is driving the next wave of innovation, spotlighting four high-potential business ideas built around their evolving needs and lifestyles.
By Murali Nethi
Building a Business
This 28-Year-Old College Dropout Has Raised $30.2 Million to Fix a Military Problem ‘Nobody Was Thinking About’
He sees starting the company as both a strategic and moral choice.
By Sherin Shibu
Business Accounting
How to Build Financial Resilience as a Solopreneur
The "feast or famine" cycle kills more solo agencies than anything else. Here is how I keep the feast going!
By Vuk Stajic
Side Hustle
This 30-Year-Old Uber Employee Started a ‘Scrappy’ Side Hustle in Her Kitchen — It Hit $10K in 48 Hours: ‘Never About Chasing a Trend’
Nicole Glabman's business inspiration stemmed from a "very real frustration."
By Amanda Breen
Business Model
Want a High-Profit Online Business in 2026? Here’s How a Done-For-You Model Will Help You Get There
Done-For-You businesses are exploding in 2026. Here's why entrepreneurs are choosing outcomes over DIY and how models like DFY Amazon stores are reshaping modern business.
Business News
Why This Old-School Payment Method Still Dominates Small Business — and How It Gives Owners an Edge
Think paper checks are obsolete? Most small business owners disagree — here’s why.
By Gene Marks
Side Hustle
A $2 Garage Sale Purchase Led to a Side Hustle That Earned $300K in Year 1: ‘It’s Not Just About a Sweet Treat’
Tamara Keefe parlayed a sweet passion into a lucrative business.
By Amanda Breen
Building a Business
I Started College at 16, Then Became a Yoga Teacher. Here’s How My Unconventional Journey Led to $100M.
Genevieve Gilbreath, co-founder and general partner at Springdale Ventures, says the winding path is most interesting.
By Amanda Breen
Business Ideas
6 Low-Cost Small Business Ideas That Are Perfect for Families
National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day is a reminder that many great businesses start small, often within families. Here are six practical ideas to consider.
Business Operations & Logistics
Your Startup Is Growing Faster Than Its Founder — Here’s the Playbook to Fix It
Running a startup like a one-person show works, until it doesn't. Here's what to fix before the whole thing stalls.
Buying a Franchise
How You Can Own a Custom Shelving Franchise for Under $100K
ShelfGenie presents a compelling home-services franchise for investors seeking a scalable, resilient business model.
By David James
Building a Business
This Workout Was Created for Male Prisoners During World War I. Now It’s Everywhere — and Worth $120 Billion.
Joseph Pilates developed his namesake exercise regimen during World War I.
By Amanda Breen
Entrepreneurs
A Former Apple Engineer Behind Face ID Is Now Building an 8-Figure AI Startup: ‘We’re the Guardians of AI’
Vince Gaydarzhiev’s startup, Alcatraz, ensures that top companies remain secure with face security scans.
By Sherin Shibu
Side Hustle
I’m a History Buff Who Started a Unique Side Hustle. It Surpassed $1M a Year and Landed On ‘Shark Tank.’
A letter written by President Abraham Lincoln inspired Ari Siegel's business.
By Amanda Breen
Building a Business
If You’re a Young Entrepreneur, Here Are 3 Lessons You Can’t Afford to Miss
After 15 years in business, here are my three biggest pieces of advice for young founders.
By Ben Walker
Building a Business
His Weekend Side Gig Was Meant as a Joke — Then Customers Fell in Love With It. Now It’s on Track for $2M in Revenue This Year
What began as “diaper money” turned into something much bigger.
Building a Business
I Turned My Childhood Hobby Into a $2K-a-Month Business. Then I Quit My Corporate Job and Hit $100K+ a Month.
Danielle Meyer, founder of Spicy Dan, always had an "entrepreneurial mindset."
By Amanda Breen
Business Accounting
I’ve Helped Over 1 Million Entrepreneurs Set Up Businesses — Here’s Why Tax Season Is the Best Time to Rethink Your Business Structure
Most entrepreneurs never think about their business structure until they are shocked by a large tax bill. Here's why it's important to be proactive and rethink how your business is set up.
By Nellie Akalp
Building a Business
She Says It Was a ‘Godsend’ She Didn’t Start Her Brand Until Age 50. This Is Her $100 Million Formula.
Patricia Nash scaled her handbag brand to around $100 million in annual revenue — here’s how.
By Sherin Shibu
Building a Business
After Raising $30 Million, I Learned the Real Lessons of Entrepreneurship — What My MBA Missed
I thought my MBA had prepared me for everything — until raising $30 million proved otherwise.
Side Hustle
He Started a Smoky Side Hustle in His Backyard — It Hit Mid-6 Figures a Month and Is Now Sold in Costco: ‘Created Out of Thin Air’
Jared Drinkwater transformed a snack idea into a fast-growing business with products sold in thousands of stores.
By Amanda Breen
Business News
Young Founders Are Using AI Agents to Run Their Entire Lives. Some Worry They’re Losing Control.
Silicon Valley entrepreneurs are obsessed with AI agents that code, text, and manage their business around the clock.