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We put together a list of the best, most profitable small business ideas for entrepreneurs to pursue in 2025.

When he was 16 years old, Michael Simmons (now 29) and his friend Calvin Newport were the only students in their high school with a business — a web development company called Princeton WebSolutions. Next, college student Simmons wrote a book — The Student Success Manifesto. That, in turn, led to a variety of speaking […]

If you’re eager to put the past year behind you and start fresh, you’ve gotplenty of company. More companies are shifting focus from tactical topics, such as sales, tomore strategic topics, such as leadership, according to AmyK Hutchens of AmyKInternational Inc., a leadership and sales training company based in San Diego, Calif. “Everyone was so […]

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It's all about being creative,' says Tina Aldatz, who faced her now-or-never moment and landed on her feet.

British immigrant puts her skin-care training to work in America--for herself and U.S. estheticians.

Use these nine tips to do what you love and find a company willing to foot the bill.

It's no joke. Jennifer Gault-Varner builds turnkey websites for sale, then teaches you how to make them a success.

Fitness and weight-loss guru Suzy Prudden has gone from famous to penniless--and back again.

While solving her own problem, Jodi Pliszka developed a bankable product.

Professional designer Jo Heinz describes how to make your office a welcome, efficient and productive place to work.

Being a bit of a maverick proves to be Tova Borgnine's route to success.

NAWBO President Cynthia McClain-Hill considers her professional talents a way to contribute to civic well-being of her world.

Market demand. Market size and structure. Money. Explore them all before diving into your startup.

An entrepreneur explains how you get ready to start your business

Microsoft validates their concepts by bringing them to its Xbox platform.

Hint is healthy water, without sugar or calories--and its fans include diabetics, athletes, teenagers and even stars.

We explore the dynamics of bringing the first male employee into an all-female work environment.

It wasn't an easy road, but would-be rock star Dina LaPolt is now a successful attorney in the entertainment industry.

Female franchise leaders offer advice and encouragement to would-be entrepreneurs and franchisors.

If you can't do what you love, find something to be passionate about and develop whatever that is.

Terry Neese says women business owners have the ability to shape the political landscape in their favor.

It takes hard work, long hours, outperforming your competition--and reinventing yourself every day.

Have the right people in place so you're ready to expand, but don't bite off more than you can chew.

Mothers and daughters say that owning a business together is rewarding--and fun.

The industry is booming, and entrepreneurial ventures are expanding its reach.

In observance of Black History Month, we look at black women's entrepreneurial experience in America, today and in the past.

3 'Remarkable Women' explain how they've grown their businesses.

Women navigating the VC process reveal their errors and offer advice for procuring investment dollars.