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#side-hustle
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

The dark side of the side hustle - Silicon Canals

Side hustles can lead to personal and emotional costs that are often overlooked, impacting relationships and health.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

The dark side of the side hustle - Silicon Canals

Side hustles can lead to personal and emotional costs that are often overlooked, impacting relationships and health.
Digital life
fromEntrepreneur
8 hours ago

4 Business Ideas That Serve the World's Wealthiest Age Group

The growing senior population presents significant opportunities in technology aimed at enhancing their quality of life and independence.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
5 hours ago

This 28-Year-Old College Dropout Has Raised $24 Million to Fix a Military Problem 'Nobody Was Thinking About'

Peter Goldsborough left college to join Facebook's AI team, later became a chief engineer at Anduril, and founded Rune Technologies focusing on military logistics.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
4 hours ago

Brooklyn Natives Uncover The Spots Newcomers Always Miss

Riley and Oliver created The Brooklyn Mavens to showcase Brooklyn's authentic culture and support local businesses amid rapid changes in the borough.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
4 hours ago

Brooklyn Natives Uncover The Spots Newcomers Always Miss

Riley and Oliver created The Brooklyn Mavens to showcase Brooklyn's authentic culture and support local businesses amid rapid changes in the borough.
Bootstrapping
fromPsychology Today
4 hours ago

Entrepreneurship Is Creative Work, but We Don't Call It That

Entrepreneurship is a form of creativity that involves cognitive processes like divergent thinking and adaptability.
#passive-income
Online marketing
fromMoneyLion
8 hours ago

'Rich Dad Radio Show' Shares How To Buy Sites and Get Rich

Matt Raad teaches how to earn passive income by buying and selling websites, emphasizing the simplicity of the process and the lack of technical skills required.
Growth hacking
fromWestenberg.
3 days ago

The "Passive Income" trap ate a generation of entrepreneurs

A misguided ideology of 'Passive Income Brain' misleads aspiring entrepreneurs into prioritizing quick profits over genuine business understanding.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

A full-time engineer with multiple side hustles found the most passive one: ATMs and vending machines earn him $1,500 a month for a few hours of work

William Butterton found success in passive income through ATMs, viewing them as a low-risk business opportunity requiring minimal time investment.
Online marketing
fromMoneyLion
8 hours ago

'Rich Dad Radio Show' Shares How To Buy Sites and Get Rich

Matt Raad teaches how to earn passive income by buying and selling websites, emphasizing the simplicity of the process and the lack of technical skills required.
Growth hacking
fromWestenberg.
3 days ago

The "Passive Income" trap ate a generation of entrepreneurs

A misguided ideology of 'Passive Income Brain' misleads aspiring entrepreneurs into prioritizing quick profits over genuine business understanding.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

A full-time engineer with multiple side hustles found the most passive one: ATMs and vending machines earn him $1,500 a month for a few hours of work

William Butterton found success in passive income through ATMs, viewing them as a low-risk business opportunity requiring minimal time investment.
Bootstrapping
from24/7 Wall St.
11 hours ago

Rachel Cruze Caps Stay-At-Home Mom's Untested Etsy Dream At $500 While Couple Tackles $75,000 Debt

Spending more than $500 on a new business venture is unwise when carrying significant consumer debt.
SOMA, SF
fromwww.businessinsider.com
13 hours ago

A 19-year-old opened an art studio, panicked 2 weeks in, and then turned it into a $320,000 viral hit. Here's how.

Merida Lim transformed her horror-themed art studio into a successful neon art studio, generating over $320,000 and opening three locations in Singapore.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
22 hours ago

I moved across the world to get into the Ivy League. Then I quit Brown after a year to launch a VC firm at 21.

Smaiyl Makyshov founded Multifaceted Capital to focus on community-driven venture capital, particularly within the US boarding school system.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I quit my corporate job at 25 to sell pizza with a friend. Now we have 9 locations.

Timber Pizza Co. started with a modest investment of $20,000, which included a $15,000 loan from my dad and a $5,000 check of my own money.
Startup companies
Growth hacking
fromForbes
1 day ago

How To Vibe Code A New Revenue Stream Using What You Already Know

Vibe coding enables founders to rapidly transform their expertise into marketable products, significantly reducing development time and costs.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I founded Culture Pop in my 50s, but my youngest hires keep it relevant and fresh

Tom First founded Culture Pop, a probiotic soda brand, focusing on health-conscious consumers and achieving significant revenue growth in a competitive market.
Pets
fromInc
1 day ago

The Marketing Playbook That Propelled This Cat Food Brand to $100 Million in Less Than a Decade

Smalls, a fresh cat food brand, achieved $100 million in annual revenue by targeting underserved cat owners with a unique marketing approach.
Fundraising
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I quit tech, bought 22 acres, and didn't look at my computer for years until AI brought me back

Ryan Courtnage transitioned from managing a donation platform to hands-on homesteading, finding fulfillment in physical work and a break from corporate life.
Law
fromFortune
1 day ago

The founder of a $2.5 million AI-powered legal business started work at her DA's office at just 12 years old | Fortune

Logan Brown founded Soxton, an AI-powered law firm, at 30, after discovering her passion for law as a child.
Fundraising
fromLas Vegas Review-Journal
4 days ago

Las Vegas CEO goes from building a business to helping the community

Justin Woo transitioned from a successful digital marketing career to founding nonprofits and an online voting platform, impacting his local community significantly.
Silicon Valley food
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

This 30-Year-Old Uber Employee Started a 'Scrappy' Side Hustle in Her Kitchen - It Hit $10K in 48 Hours: 'Never About Chasing a Trend'

Glabman created She's The Sauce to provide functional condiments while managing health issues, achieving $10,000 in revenue within 48 hours.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

This Business Model Is the Hidden Goldmine For Boosting Profits

Done-For-You business models are surging as entrepreneurs seek results without managing every task themselves.
Renovation
fromGardenista
3 days ago

House of Three: NYC's New Event Space and Creative Studio

Kelsie Hayes transformed her floral business into a creative hub, House of Three, blending fashion and floral artistry in NYC.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 week ago

Perplexity CEO says AI layoffs aren't so bad because people hate their jobs anyways: 'That sort of glorious future is what we should look forward to' | Fortune

AI may lead to job displacement, but it also creates opportunities for entrepreneurship and new career paths.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Business Insider Live gathers Bryan Johnson, Jason Blum, Carina Hong, Joanna Strober to talk leadership in the AI era

AI is transforming industries, prompting leaders like Bryan Johnson and Jason Blum to rethink strategies and adapt their careers.
Venture
fromFortune
1 week ago

The one-person unicorn: Myth, miracle, or the future of startups? | Fortune

The concept of a one-person unicorn startup, exemplified by Polsia, challenges traditional business models through AI-driven autonomy.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 week ago

Perplexity CEO says AI layoffs aren't so bad because people hate their jobs anyways: 'That sort of glorious future is what we should look forward to' | Fortune

AI may lead to job displacement, but it also creates opportunities for entrepreneurship and new career paths.
fromCornell Chronicle
4 days ago

April podcast features Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year Dan Cane '98 | Cornell Chronicle

Modernizing Medicine, founded in 2010, is a medical technology company that offers specialty-specific electronic health records, practice management software and patient engagement solutions.
Healthcare
Growth hacking
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

The people who look most successful on the outside often have no idea what they're doing - they just learned early that confidence and competence look identical from a distance - Silicon Canals

The gap between perceived success and actual competence is significant, often leading to overconfidence in those with limited knowledge.
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

I was a broke American living in New Zealand. A viral TikTok turned my taco stand into 3 restaurants.

Sean Yarbrough transitioned from flipping burgers to owning Broke Boy Taco in New Zealand, driven by a passion for Mexican food and social media support.
#eva-longoria
fromBustle
1 week ago
Women in technology

Eva Longoria Is Passing Her Business Expertise To The Next Generation Of Founders

fromBustle
1 week ago
Women in technology

Eva Longoria Is Passing Her Business Expertise To The Next Generation Of Founders

NYC food
fromLong Island, NY Patch
4 days ago

New Amagansett Coffee Shop + Book Fairies Milestone + WonderMom Box + Garden City PopUp Bagels

New businesses and community initiatives are thriving across Long Island, showcasing local entrepreneurship and support for under-resourced communities.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

He Turned Down a $1M Job Offer Because He Had a Novel Idea. Then He Grew That Business to $22M in 3 Years.

Aaron Harper left a $1 million VP role to create a franchise system, scaling Rolling Suds to 356 territories and $22 million in revenue.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

How to Treat Your Successes Like Renewable Resources

Success can create pressure and lead to misaligned goals for entrepreneurs, making them feel obligated rather than fulfilled.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

Mission BBQ Was Founded By Friends Who Were Executives For These 2 Famous Brands - Tasting Table

Mission BBQ was founded by two friends with corporate backgrounds, combining their skills and passion for barbecue to create a successful restaurant chain.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
4 days ago

7 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Build Trust In Their Personal Brands

Trust is crucial for building a personal brand online, as many consumers are skeptical of social media information.
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Abandoned piece of history on SF's Haight Street undergoes major transformation

"I hadn't even seen the inside just like you, but I just felt like one person, DJ equipment, had to fit in there somehow. We knew it could be Pandora's box in there."
Mission District
Writing
fromFast Company
4 days ago

The unexpected childhood activity that predicted my career path

A childhood fascination with weddings evolved into a career in wedding planning, driven by a desire to streamline chaotic logistics.
fromFortune
5 days ago

Steve Jobs sold his Volkswagen to raise $1,300 for Apple's first computer. He became a millionaire just two years later at 23 | Fortune

"I was worth about over $1 million when I was 23, and over $10 million when I was 24, and over $100 million when I was 25, and it wasn't that important, because I never did it for the money."
Silicon Valley
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

A $2 Garage Sale Purchase Led to a Side Hustle That Earned $300K in Year 1: 'It's Not Just About a Sweet Treat'

Tamara Keefe transitioned from a corporate career to create Clementine's Ice Cream, recently raising $6 million to expand her business.
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

ERA President doubles down on M&A as core growth engine

ERA has structured its recruitment model around four growth pathways; increasing existing agent productivity, recruiting outside agents, adding ancillary revenue streams, such as mortgage and title, and pursuing M&A. The approach has found traction among brokers who view the brand as a vehicle for expansion rather than a simple flag-planting exercise.
Real estate
Fundraising
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

I Started College at 16, Then Became a Yoga Teacher. Here's How My Unconventional Journey Led to $100M.

Gilbreath's passion for healing led her to start two businesses and become an angel investor for early-stage brands.
Renovation
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

I run my business from an 18-square-foot shed in my parents' backyard. It cut my rent and childcare costs.

Katie Vale transitioned from dancer to milliner, starting her business in a shed built by her parents, driven by a passion for unique hat designs.
Careers
fromFortune
6 days ago

I was rejected 33 times and built a $390 million company - at 48 years old. Age bias in tech is costing us all | Fortune

Reinvention after 40 is often dismissed as a midlife crisis, but it can be a calculated and economically beneficial choice.
New York Islanders
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Prep talk: Verdugo Hills point guard creates nonprofit to empower fellow Armenian students

Alexander Kasumyan founded NAYI to empower Armenian youth in business and innovation while leading Verdugo Hills to a championship.
Venture
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

From Industries to Ecosystems: How Ulugbek Mirzamukhamedov Embodies a New Business Model in Uzbekistan

Central Asia's business landscape is evolving, emphasizing interconnected sectors rather than isolated industries, exemplified by Ulugbek Mirzamukhamedov's Semurg ecosystem.
Venture
fromForbes
1 week ago

ForbesBLK Newsletter: The Internet Was Built On Black Culture. Now Comes The Renaissance.

Alphonzo Terrell launched Spill to empower Black culture in social media after leaving Twitter, achieving significant growth and partnerships.
Wine
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I can't drink alcohol, but my husband can. It sparked a business idea.

Natalie Chiu founded Saicho, a sparkling tea business, to create inclusive beverage options for those with alcohol intolerance after her own dining experiences.
#skincare
fromIndependent
1 week ago
London startup

My favourite room: 'We had no grand ambition to be a globally traded brand' - inside Voya skincare founders Mark and Kira Walton's seaside home

Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 week ago

Alix Earle Has Mastered Marketing. Now She Takes The Founder Seat

Alix Earle launches Reale Actives, a skincare brand, focusing on influencer marketing and smaller creators passionate about skincare.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
London startup

My favourite room: 'We had no grand ambition to be a globally traded brand' - inside Voya skincare founders Mark and Kira Walton's seaside home

Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 week ago

Alix Earle Has Mastered Marketing. Now She Takes The Founder Seat

Alix Earle launches Reale Actives, a skincare brand, focusing on influencer marketing and smaller creators passionate about skincare.
fromFortune
1 week ago

How a couple's kitchen table and a bean burrito built a $1 billion food empire | Fortune

"He'd bring it in... and we would taste it. And then he would say, 'add a little more spice,' or 'let's tone the vegetables down.' Then he'd take it back to the kitchen... back and forth."
Everyday cooking
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

TikTok Entrepreneur Earning $200K Asks About Quitting His Job. Ramsey Says Do It But Warns Platform Will Die

A TikTok Shop selling sports cards generated $700,000 in revenue, but faces platform risk as its primary income source.
Women in technology
fromFortune
1 week ago

She left a Silicon Valley VC to solve a problem left untouched for 88 years. Now her bra brand is the fastest-growing at Nordstrom | Fortune

Bree McKeen innovated the bra industry by filing a patent for an underwire replacement after experiencing discomfort from traditional designs.
Startup companies
fromFortune
1 week ago

This high school dropout was cleaning offices for $14 an hour before he used AI to build a $1 million business | Fortune

Rick Chorney transformed his cleaning business using AI, achieving significant revenue growth and operational efficiency after a challenging first year.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromThesanjoseblog
1 week ago

San Jose Launches East Village Business Improvement District

San Jose establishes the East Village Business Improvement District to enhance local businesses through funding for cleaning, safety, marketing, and beautification.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Dave Ramsey's Warning to High Earners: 'You Cannot Out-Earn That Level of Stupidity'

Frequent truck trading leads to significant financial losses, impacting even high-income households and revealing deeper issues in financial decision-making.
European startups
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

China's 'one-person companies' have exploded. An Alibaba exec explains how AI agents make that possible.

AI agents are enabling the rise of one-person companies in China, with significant support from e-commerce platforms like Alibaba.com.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

7 AI Tools to Build a Profitable One-Person Business

Seven AI tools can replace workflows in one-person businesses, but they come with security risks that many entrepreneurs overlook.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

The Shift Every Founder Must Make to Achieve Exponential Growth

Founders must transition from instinct-driven habits to structured systems for scaling their businesses effectively.
Coffee
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Is Coffee Running Entrepreneurs Into the Ground?

Transparency and lab testing of coffee are crucial for performance-focused entrepreneurs, beyond just caffeine content.
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

The Long Game: Edwin Masimba Moyo on Agriculture, Innovation, and Impact

Dr. Edwin Masimba Moyo has been instrumental in shaping modern horticulture in Africa, particularly through his pioneering work in Zimbabwe's blueberry industry, which opened doors to international markets.
Agriculture
Writing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I'm a ghostwriter who thinks AI will wipe out 90% of my industry so I'm leaning into it. Here are 2 ways it saves me time and money.

Joshua Lisec transformed his freelance writing career into a successful ghostwriting business, grossing over $1 million annually by valuing his work appropriately.
Coffee
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

At Age 24, He Ditched Becoming a Lawyer to Open a Coffee Shop. Last Year It Brought In $40 Million.

Gregorys Coffee has expanded to 53 locations, achieving $40 million in revenue last year, with growth attributed to quality in-house roasted coffee.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

My side hustle made $10,000 in a month. It convinced me to leave my law career.

Corporate law offers more frequent involvement in significant business transactions than a CEO role, motivating a shift towards entrepreneurship and course creation.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

This Is the Type of Leadership You Can't Afford to Ignore

Evidence-based leadership transforms entrepreneurial vision into measurable strategies for sustainable innovation and sound capital allocation.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I have 18 years of experience in PR. My job applications still go unanswered.

The job search process has become frustratingly impersonal and competitive, making it difficult for experienced professionals to secure positions.
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Chris Vrame on Building Ideas Into Real Projects

Chicago shaped a lot of my thinking early on. It's a big city with many different industries and people from every background. You learn quickly how to communicate and how to adapt.
Chicago
Bootstrapping
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Ramsey Declare "Oh Jesus. What a bad idea" to 20y Data Analyst Working 100 Hours With $80K Gym Debt and Newborn

Overextension, not business failure, is the main issue for high-earning individuals managing multiple responsibilities.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

The taxi driver and the accountant behind one of SF's best affordable eateries

Elias Shawel and Nani Tsegaye run two Ethiopian restaurants in San Francisco: Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen and House of Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen, both known for their hearty meals under $20.
East Bay food
Europe news
fromTNW | Events
1 week ago

EU-Startups Summit returns to Malta in May

The EU-Startups Summit addresses the gap in press coverage for startups with a dedicated media panel on PR strategies.
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I started my restaurant business with $5,000 I earned from online gambling. It's now a $20 million national chain.

Starting a restaurant with limited funds led to the innovative launch of Fat Shack, which quickly expanded through franchising.
#meta
Tech industry
fromInc
1 week ago

Mark Zuckerberg Explains Why Meta Just Made Its Latest Big Bet on Small Businesses

Meta launches Small Business initiative to support entrepreneurship and AI adoption among small businesses worldwide.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Meta launches new initiative to support entrepreneurship, drive AI adoption | TechCrunch

Meta is launching Meta Small Business to support entrepreneurship and drive AI adoption.
Tech industry
fromInc
1 week ago

Mark Zuckerberg Explains Why Meta Just Made Its Latest Big Bet on Small Businesses

Meta launches Small Business initiative to support entrepreneurship and AI adoption among small businesses worldwide.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Meta launches new initiative to support entrepreneurship, drive AI adoption | TechCrunch

Meta is launching Meta Small Business to support entrepreneurship and drive AI adoption.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss

Greg Daily's journey from homelessness to entrepreneurship began when he was a teenager, sleeping on friends' sofas and struggling to find work. His grandfather's legacy of selling brooms instilled in him the belief that 'Businesses feed families.' Today, he leads Science in Advertising, a firm that helps clients from large corporations to small shops manage their online presence.
Startup companies
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Turning cow farts into fuel: UC Berkeley team competes in ACC startup competition, needs your vote

"For the first time ever, we are able to capture farmers' valuable waste and turn it into cash... so join us, MoFarm, in turning emissions into earnings, and farts into fuel."
Agriculture
Wellness
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Stop Burning Out on Business Trips - Do These Routines Instead

Consistent routines and portable habits are essential for maintaining health and wellness while traveling.
fromWallpaper*
1 week ago

Nonfiction's first US fragrance boutique looks as good as it smells

Haeyoung Cha's Nonfiction brand, known for its delicate perfumes and minimalist design, opened its first North American flagship in New York's Lower East Side.
Fashion & style
Medicine
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Why Never Taking 'No' for an Answer Can Change the World

Persistence transforms rejected ideas into undeniable proof, leading to significant cultural and economic shifts.
Digital life
fromForbes
1 week ago

10 Brutal Lessons Every Digital Nomad Learns Too Late

Proper preparation is essential for digital nomads to avoid losing clients and business growth.
Women in technology
fromFortune
1 week ago

'Wealth doesn't erase your problems-it magnifies them': One serial entrepreneur's brutally honest take on making it | Fortune

Entrepreneurs may feel fear rather than joy upon achieving financial success due to past experiences with money.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Why You Hate Your Weather App

In March, we expect mercurial weather- intrat leo, exeunt agnus-but this March has taken things to an extreme. In Washington, D.C., where I live, the weather was eighty-four degrees and sunny one day, then just above freezing and snowing the next.
Apple
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

3 Lessons Young Entrepreneurs Can't Afford to Miss

Investing in the right marketing partner and experienced mentors is crucial for young entrepreneurs in a competitive digital marketplace.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

I'm a History Buff Who Started a Unique Side Hustle. It Surpassed $1M a Year and Landed On 'Shark Tank.'

Ari Siegel founded History By Mail, a subscription service for replicas of historical documents, after initial interest from family and friends.
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago
Bootstrapping

How to Build Systems and Teams That Will Scale Your Business

Sustainable business growth requires scalable systems and empowered teams, focusing on smart growth rather than just speed.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I had $2,000 and no way to pay my employees, then my bakery went viral. It was a blessing and a curse.

When I opened my bakery a year prior, I knew it would be hard. I had taken out loans. I had put in my own savings. I understood that small businesses require money for everything: rent, ingredients, payroll, insurance, and taxes.
Food & drink
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

How This Brooklyn Bakery Quadrupled Sales From A Tiny Kitchen While Accepting Food Stamps

Jatee Kearsley built Je T'aime Patisserie with a mission to make high-quality French desserts accessible to everyone, including customers who pay with EBT.
Brooklyn
Social media marketing
fromInc
1 week ago

Bethenny Frankel's TikTok Side Hustle Generates $20 Million in Annual Revenue. Here's Her Advice for Building Your Own Content Business

Bethenny Frankel successfully reinvents herself by leveraging personal branding and in-house control over marketing strategies.
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Why Founders Who Stay Busy Don't Automatically Grow

A full calendar without strong margins indicates a time-management issue, not a scalable business strategy.
Silicon Valley food
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

His Weekend Side Gig Was Meant as a Joke - Then Customers Fell in Love With It. Now It's on Track for $2M in Revenue This Year

Josh Kim's journey with Softies Burger illustrates the unpredictable challenges and emotional highs of starting a business, emphasizing the importance of staying true to initial motivations.
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