Entrepreneurship

Finding work-life balance isn’t a luxury, it’s a business strategy. When you run a small business, it can sometimes feel like it’s running you. Early mornings, late nights, constant problem solving, a never-ending list of tasks that only you can handle — it takes a toll. For many high achievers, including entrepreneurs, the pressure to […]

Examine all angles before investing in a friend’s business venture. Ben & Jerry’s was started by childhood best friends. Four grad school buddies founded Warby Parker. A long friendship-turned-partnership brought Clear to TSA security lines across the U.S. A shopping trip between two pals launched size-inclusive clothing brand Universal Standard. Yes, stories of successful business

These are the most popular types of business loans, their pros and cons and best use cases. Key takeaways There are many types of small-business loans — your options include a business line of credit, an equipment loan or invoice factoring, among others. Each is fit for a different business circumstance, and comes with its

A new survey finds that women entrepreneurs are often juggling multiple jobs, but still don’t feel financially successful. A quarter of American women (25%) say they currently own a small business. The survey of more than 3,000 U.S. adults — among whom 406 are women who currently own a small business, referred to as “women

U.S. entrepreneurs formed a record 4.38 million new businesses in 2020, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. That total has been topped every year since, including in just the first 11 months of 2024. In the first years of the COVID-19 pandemic, urgent factors like job losses helped spur business

President-elect Donald Trump has lots of plans for the economy. Here’s how they might impact your small business. President-elect Donald Trump made many promises to voters on the campaign trail, but it’s unclear how many of those will cross the bureaucratic finish line. With the Republican party securing a majority stake in both chambers of

Focusing price increases on certain products and situations, like rush orders, can reduce the shock to customers. Rising costs tighten margins for business owners. And to make up for that increased pressure, businesses usually have to raise prices — which, when it’s done month after month, can start to wear on customers. Customers are facing

Boundaries are the bedrock of balance. Without them, your business will bleed into every corner of your life. When I was running my own business selling private label products on Amazon, I used to take supplier calls from China in the middle of the night. At first, it felt like the cost of doing business.

Here are the best small business growth strategies that can show whether you’re on the path to success or failure. Small businesses don’t necessarily grow all at once, and if you’re just starting a business, it can be hard to see growth in its very early stages. Just like we use many measures to show