Entrepreneurs

About 20 percent of small businesses won't make it past the first year. But failure doesn't have to end your story.

Think you can handle running a business with your significant other? Be certain that you're both on the same page before you start the process of entrepreneurship together.

Kayla Pickana started Bonding Bees to help couples connect with each other in the comfort of their homes. She explains her "date night" box subscription business.

Eric Shashoua's company, Kiwi for Gmail, started out as a Kickstarter campaign. Here's what he's learned about crowdfunding and raising capital for a growing business.

Randy Simon's father Freddy always wanted to open a burger restaurant, but never got the chance while he was raising six children and working full-time. Years later, Randy helped make his father's...

Gig work continues to grow rapidly as more Americans choose contract-based assignments over full-time employment. Here's where the gig economy stands today.

Todd Graeve learned from his parents early on that family matters most. He's taken that philosophy into his business, Scooter's Coffee. Here's his story.

Starting a business is hard enough on its own. These entrepreneurs triumphed over challenging personal circumstances and found business success.

The workers' cooperative model empowers worker-owners to influence business decisions and receive more equitable pay. Here's how to start and run one.

When Donna Rea's husband/business partner lost his battle with cancer, their daughter Nicole stepped up to co-own their Caring Transitions franchise with her mother. Here's how they make it work.

Ryan Farr founded 4505 Meats to change the way consumers buy and eat meat. He shares the story behind his business.

A new study by WalletHub ranks the best and worst states to start a business in. See the top and bottom 10 states.

Far from being cold and impersonal, today's dispensaries are adding a high-class, personal touch to customers seeking out medicinal cannabis for a range of health conditions. Read more.

Measure is pioneering the drones as a service space, which is making UAVs more accessible to companies that are hesitant to maintain their own fleet.

Most self-employed professionals don't plan to return to the corporate world, but their path isn't without challenges. Here's how to tackle four big obstacles.

Successful small business owners learn from their mistakes, invest in technology, make time for their families and friends, and build relationships with mentors.

Brian King, president and CEO of Kenway Consulting, shares the story behind his Chicago-based socially responsible consulting business.

Find out what ranked as the best states for female business owners in a study by Fundera.

MyClean is an online platform that allows users to book professional maid cleaning services in Chicago and New York City. CEO Michael Scharf shares the story behind it

The story behind Soul Purpose Designs, an apparel and shoe company that creates and manufactures "wearable art."

Entrepreneur Michael Tierney shares the story behind Mikey's, a frozen foods company making gluten-free, non-GMO and paleo alternatives to traditional bakery items.

Tom Williams, co-founder and COO of Tommy's Superfoods, shares the story of how his business is redefining consumers' preconceptions about frozen foods.

What's it like to be a small business owner in the District of Columbia? Business News Daily asked several Washington, D.C. entrepreneurs.

Networking is an incredibly powerful business growth tool. Here's how to leverage your professional contacts to grow your startup.

What is it like doing business in Utah? Business News Daily interviewed small business owners, lenders and development organizations to find out.

What's it like doing business in New Hampshire? Business News Daily interviewed small business owners, lenders and development organizations to find out.

Jon Beekman, CEO and founder of Man Crates, shares the story behind his e-commerce business, which sells unique, curated gifts for men.

Tamara Arbib, co-founder of Rebel Kitchen, shares the story behind her healthy, organic food brand.

Some people are born with a knack for entrepreneurship, but can the skills needed to launch a startup be taught? These experts think so.

Jakki Liberman, founder and president of Bumkins, shares the story behind her baby and parenting product business.