Starting your own business can be an exhilarating and rewarding experience. It’s intriguing to enjoy the benefits of being your own boss, with nobody to answer to, pursuing your passions, and being in ...

I’ve always had a passion for animals. My first job was working at a local holistic pet food center, and I loved it. In college, I studied equine science because I thought I wanted to be a trainer.

Starting a business is exciting, but it's not easy. It can also be risky. Of the 50 million startups created every year across the world, approximately 30% of new businesses fail within the first ...

Many workers, perhaps disillusioned by cubicle walls and fluorescent lighting, may have indulged in a fantasy at some point in their careers. They’d finally take that side gig and make it their sole ...

Many Americans pursue entrepreneurship as a way to make a side income, become their own boss and even create a long-lasting legacy. However, starting your own company can have high starting costs, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Many women in their 50s think about starting a business.

Do you want the freedom? Do you want the challenge? Do you want the opportunity to earn a better income? Do you want the pride of owning your own business? Do you want an aerodynamic truck? Are you ...

I always had the desire to find creative solutions to life challenges, leading me to start my own business in 2007 as a first-generation immigrant from Taiwan. But after starting a family, it took on ...

Founding a startup is stressful and can take years to pay off — if it ever does. Entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) allows aspiring founders to own businesses without spending the time and ...

If you're looking to start a small business from home this winter, there are several options that require minimal investment but offer excellent profit margins. With smart product sourcing from ...