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Here's what successful solopreneurs taught me about business and entrepreneurship.

Rachel Dang, owner of Urban Nail Box, shares how using Square helps her unique nail salon and coffee shop in Seattle continue to thrive.

These five factors may determine whether you can build a thriving ecommerce business or not.

Dennis Tinerino, 39, was working in online sales when he discovered an intriguing earning opportunity.

Moniqueca Sims seized a lucrative opportunity in the appliance repair space.

"I can't cut corners because it reflects directly on me and my family," says Mark Samuel of Mark's Snacks

Here's why the next billion-dollar AI startups will solve boring, painful problems.

A casual kitchen observation sparked Dylan Wolff's idea to tackle water waste in restaurants. His startup, CNSRV, saves water, cuts costs and improves food quality with a portable defrosting machine.

Millie Blumka and Taylor Borenstein encountered a frustrating fitness issue during the pandemic and wondered if other people felt the same.

Brandon Bailey's partnership with a Bronzeville middle school helped inspire a business that makes education accessible.

Small, targeted fixes in the customer journey — like building trust upfront, reducing friction and automating steps — can cut abandonment and boost conversion rates without a full redesign.

Most side hustle stories are about a young person's effort that pays off big. However, a side hustle can be just as relevant for entrepreneurs who are at a different stage in their career, where the runway in front of them is shorter than behind them.

Beth Copeland turned a deeply personal experience into a thriving senior care business, using technological innovation and personal relationships to expand across Delaware and Maryland.

Most founders think they have 18 months of runway — until a small change in spending throws the plan off course. Here is how to pressure-test your forecast before it's too late.

Entrepreneurship often comes with a steep learning curve.

Many people have a timeline in mind when it comes to hitting life's biggest financial milestones.

Rose Fass has a knack for translating "complex strategies into something simple and executable."

Michelle Jimenez-Meggiato and Andrea Meggiato turned a beloved family recipe into a business.

Don't just be attracted by high growth projections in an industry you are planning to enter. Here's how you should navigate an exciting emerging sector.

Alex Samuels, owner of Rustler Hat Co., breaks down the strategy and tech that turned her business into a Nashville destination.

Liv Schreiber is in the business of connection — and says social media should be a tool for IRL socialization.