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Parenting 2024-03-05T10:17:02Z

I make the money, and my husband handles the kids and housework. I've wondered if I'm just a paycheck — it's tough being the 'second choice' parent.

This wife and six-figure-business owner works while her husband is a stay-at-home parent. She shared how they split the chores.
Real Estate 2024-02-17T22:12:58Z

I lived in California for 26 years but am moving to Texas because all the rules and regulations made it tough to run my business

Jeffrey VonderHaar, who owns a medical equipment business, says he is moving to Texas from California because it got too tough to run his business.
Real Estate 2024-02-09T10:11:01Z

I moved to Germany to study but was almost deported. Now I'm financially secure and see a real future here.

An American who moved to Germany says she feels more supported living there, from the country's Family Ministry to its police and insurance companies.
Travel 2023-10-19T03:29:50Z

A woman who gave up her stock-market job to open a rural CrossFit says the idea of a slow-paced life in the countryside is a myth

Violet Pacileo said her finance job was stressful and didn't give her much work-life balance, so she moved to Kochi Prefecture in southern Japan.
Small Business 2022-12-12T16:12:41Z

The founder of a Houston hostel is closing in on a key hire thanks to a talent mentor unlike any she's had before

"As a small-business owner, your personal values and your business values are an overlapping Venn diagram," said mentor and entrepreneur Donna Harris.
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Retail 2022-10-19T13:04:06Z

My logistics company operates warehouses in 2 of the sector's hottest markets. We made 8 figures in revenue last year thanks to the boom in e-commerce.

Brendan Heegan, founder of Boxzooka, works with retailers, wholesalers, and subscription-box companies, and his warehousing business is flourishing.
Small Business 2022-08-22T14:53:25Z

5 must-have employee benefits business owners should offer to ensure retention and well-being

While addressing external factors in an employee's life is vital, so is giving an individual the option to seek help for issues within the workplace
Premium Strategy 2022-06-29T16:09:23Z

A UBS exec says businesses need to prepare for an early exit strategy well before the recession hits and explains how to create the strongest one

James Jack says companies who plan ahead can press through any forthcoming headwinds, while companies that fail to plan could be left behind.
Transportation 2022-06-10T09:52:29Z

Massachusetts gas station owner stops selling gas in protest over record prices of almost $5 a gallon

ExxonMobil raised gasoline prices by 40 cents in 24 hours, Ren's Mobil owner told Western Mass News after sticking "out of gas" posters on the pumps.
Small Business 2022-05-26T13:39:23Z

Advice for 2022 grads from the entrepreneurs who build multibillion dollar brands like LinkedIn, Chobani, and Kind Snacks

Hamdi Ulukaya, Reid Hoffman, and Daniel Lubetzky said entrepreneurial success comes from caring for a community, strong friendships, and kindness.
Small Business 2022-05-26T12:00:00Z

4 hacks I use as business owner to get discounts from vendors

Ask if there's a discount for paying in full, and ask if the vendor can create a custom package that only includes the services or products you need.
Small Business 2022-05-10T14:18:18Z

My online course business made $1.2 million last year. Here are 4 lessons I learned growing it from an unpaid side hustle.

Graham Cochrane says teaching music production on YouTube taught him how to use free content to attract paying customers.
Strategy 2022-05-08T08:00:00Z

How two Michelin-starred chefs founded a thriving gelato brand by creating a frozen treat that can be enjoyed all year round

The boss of Hackney Gelato told Insider his sweet treats are more of a dessert than ice cream, setting his brand apart from competitors.
Retail 2022-03-05T12:56:57Z

American bar owners are taking Moscow Mules off the menu and replacing them with Kyiv Mules in a small act of solidarity with Ukraine

The move to rename Russian-associated cocktails follows boycotts of Russian products by some retailers, following the country's Ukraine invasion.
Small Business 2022-01-18T16:14:52Z

I design aquariums for megamansions in Los Angeles that cost up to $250,000 — here's how I got my start

Nic Tiemens' first aquarium-technician job was cleaning Michael Jordan's fish tank. He later found his niche designing six-figure private aquariums.
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Small Business 2022-01-08T14:15:00Z

A 23-year-old virtual assistant making $8,000 a month shares 11 tools she uses to run her business

The 23-year-old Mary Carrasquillo is on track to book six figures in revenue this year. She shared the programs she uses to run her business.
Strategy 2022-01-04T15:15:45Z

My New Year's resolution? Be less productive. Here's how and why I'm doing it.

I've been self-employed for 10 years, and I'm obsessed with productivity. But it's time for me to stop missing out on the joys and creativity of life.
Premium Careers 2021-12-13T15:29:06Z

My company made $680,000 in a year. Here's how I turned it into a business by leveraging social media and big-name stores.

Claire Gleave applied for jobs to balance the risk of her potential side hustle but ended up launching full-time after being ghosted by a recruiter.
Premium Small Business 2021-11-22T18:02:42Z

I bought a dog-ramp website for $450,000 and scaled the business to more than $32 million in revenue — here's how

Ramon van Meer is a serial entrepreneur who purchases websites and flips them. He bought Alpha Paw in 2018 and turned it around using email and ads.
Premium Small Business 2021-11-09T19:01:30Z

Netflix cofounder Marc Randolph on the 3 questions entrepreneurs should ask before starting a subscription business

Randolph, who was also Netflix's first CEO, advises business owners to ask whether a subscription will make their product easier to use.
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