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Business News

The Personality Trait That Most Often Predicts Success

A staggering amount of research links this trait with people who are also super organized, responsible and plan ahead, among other things.

By Drake Baer

Building a Business

Make a Positive Impression on the World, and Make Money Doing It

By Steve Jones

Thought Leaders

How a Workwear Business Grew to Support Women’s Leadership

By Michelle Juergen

Building a Business

The Flip-Flops That Help Pay Medical Bills

By Margaret Littman

Human Resources

How a NYC Nonprofit Is Working With Businesses to Make the World a Better Place

Strategic partnerships help a nonprofit erase education deficits.

By Jennifer Wang

Thought Leaders

How a Skate Business Came to the Aid of Shelter Animals

Eco-friendly skateboard and apparel business has a mission to help rescue animals. Hendrick Boards donates as much as 40 percent of its revenue to 200 animal shelters, rescues and sanctuaries.

By Jennifer Wang

Building a Business

Health-Food Business Taps Into its Native American Roots

A PGA player tees off to improve Native American health.

By Christopher Hann

Thought Leaders

Smile Squared Donates Toothbrushes to Children in Need

A buy-one-give-one program brightens the smiles of kids in living in poverty around the world.

By Michelle Juergen

Sustainability

How a Hammock-Maker Helps Campers Go Green

A startup that works with environmental nonprofits and makes sustainable practices a critical component of success.

By Gwen Moran

Building a Business

Doing Good One T-Shirt at a Time

Sevenly serves its causes through the sale of limited-edition T-shirts.

By Gwen Moran

Building a Business

Yoga Program Offers Instant Karma

A community service certification requirement aims to spread some om to those in need.

By Gwen Moran

Building a Business

Connecting Nonprofits With Pro Bono Help

Many nonprofits can't afford the help of designers and copywriters. CrowdSpring's volunteer program offers a solution.

By Gwen Moran

Building a Business

Need Inspiration? Three ‘Doing Good’ Success Stories

We follow up with some of our do-gooders from past columns.

By Gwen Moran

Thought Leaders

A Computer Business That Gives Back Through Tech Upgrades

How inQuo helps startups and struggling small businesses in need of equipment.

By Gwen Moran

Sustainability

Toy Maker Makes a Difference in Honduras

Tegu puts toys to work to build a better future for homeless kids.

By Gwen Moran

Building a Business

Artisan Cheesemaker’s Whey of the Future

In a surprisingly competitive world of artisanal cheesemaking, one Wisconsin producer has a taste for helping others.

By Gwen Moran

Building a Business

From Cancer Patient to a Multimillion-Dollar Beacon of Hope

How Lee Rhodes went from battling illness to creating a votive and candleholder company that offers comfort to consumers and financial support to cancer patients.

By Gwen Moran