Success Stories

From humble beginnings, Oprah Winfrey has gone on to become a business leader and entrepreneur.

Knowing the right questions to ask helps.

UsTrendy is an online fashion marketplace that hopes to help fashion designers break into the industry. Sam Sisakhti tells us how ecommerce saved the business.

Tips from mompreneurs on how to manage personal and professional responsibilities.

Think you have to know someone to make it in Hollywood? Think again.

Apple cofounder Steve Jobs revolutionized the computer industry.

No wonder no one wanted to buy those chickens.

Giving businesses a necessary service at an affordable price.

Schott NYC's jackets have been worn by everyone from the Ramones to Jay-Z and they still make them here in America.

We're gearing up to give you more great business ideas in 2012, but first, here's a roundup of the top business ideas we featured in 2011. We hope they inspire you to do start your own business in...

What can you learn from Jett McCandless and his company Carrier Direct?

An unsuccessful search for a really big bow led Lynda King to create one of her own — and turn big bows into a thriving business.

When social entrepreneur Jessica Ekstrom started her business, she had no idea how to set up an e-commerce store. Here's how Shopify and other technologies have helped her bring hope to young cancer...

After unexpectedly closing, a small-town Massachusetts movie theater reopened thanks to the efforts of a local resident.

Rebecca Cipriano is building a business around solving a common problem.

Companies give employees more access in an effort to stem workplace volatility.

Sometimes success really is all about timing. Just ask Rich Schmelzer, whose business ventures largely have been defined not only by strong business plans and strategic planning, but also by the...

Do your best to serve the customer and turn a negative situation into a positive one.

Steven Borrelli, CEO of Cuts Clothing, shares how he manages a fully remote team.

Quirk Books President Brett Cohen shares his small publishing company's determination to stay fun, grow smart and keep its identity in the face of success.

The co-founders of The 125 Collection share how they overcame obstacles to inspire and empower others with their 'quote candles.'

Ethos Health saw a need for young farmers in the industry, so the company designed an incubator program to mentor the next generation of American farmers.

By hiring the right people and embracing Maine's culture, GrandyOats built a successful small business for that community.

Teddy the Dog has donated thousands of dollars after a tragedy. Here's how your business can become more socially responsible.

Misfits Market is carving out a niche by turning visually imperfect organic produce that would otherwise be thrown out into a marketable product and more affordable alternative to supermarket produce.

Mike McKim, founder and CEO of Cuvee Coffee, shared his experience with turning his experimental hobby into a thriving business.

Toeing the line between staying open to new ideas and knowing when to push ahead with your own vision can be one of the toughest challenges.

Three brothers work together to create healthy coffee and creamers. Here are the advantages and disadvantage of working with family.

Professional photographers share the things they enjoy and dislike most about their careers.

PopSockets grew 71,424 percent in three years, jumping from a company based in a garage to a global phenomenon. Founder David Barnett talked to us about he managed this.