Smarties Candy: Family trio of lady bosses achieving sweet success
This Halloween staple is a family affair run by three lady bosses.
Retail apocalypse: 4,810 closures in first three months of 2019
From icons JCPenney and Gap to discount chain Family Dollar: It’s been a brutal time for the retail industry.
Overcoming stereotypes, blazing motorcycle trails
Successfully running a business and overcoming stereotypes are major undertakings on their own. Valerie Figarella tackles both every day.
Female CEO disrupts $13 billion lingerie market in #MeToo era
This former Victoria’s Secret employee is reshaping the lingerie market.
Farmgirl Flowers: A fierce business model for flowers
The owner and founder of Farmgirl Flowers, Christina Stembel, bootstrapped her company in 2010 with her entire savings of $49,000. Now, her company is on track to make $20 million. A look at how she did it and the advice she has for other entrepreneurs.
Nationwide, BlueVine partner on small business lending
The deal is the latest example of how startups are upending the banking sector.
Livongo Health startup prepares for IPO
The IPO is expected to value the company in excess of $1 billion.
Teen entrepreneur builds successful business on custom fishing rods
Seventeen-year-old Corbin Broner is on track to sell $100,000 worth of fishing rods.
Veteran-owned cannabis company: Access to legal marijuana critical
Legalizing recreational cannabis at the federal level has benefits.
Marijuana money draws celebrity investors
From Martha Stewart to Whoopi Goldberg, a slew of celebrities have invested in cannabis over the years.
15 tax deductions for the self-employed
Consider these 15 tax deductions that can help you pump more of your proceeds into your business instead of the public coffers.
Smaller tax refunds not bad news for middle class
In fact, the overwhelming majority of taxpayers are enjoying a net reduction in taxes, thanks to the new tax law.
Bra shop ThirdLove eyes Victoria’s Secret, gets big boost from investors
An attempt to revolutionize the bra industry has caught the attention of big backers including YouTube CEO and Katie Couric.
Why small business owners should flock to Portland
The city tops the 20 best places to start a business list.
Tax reform a win? Small business still anxious, unsure
If applied correctly, the new tax code should save time and money for small businesses to grow and expand.
Package delivery startup Roadie receives $37 million in funding
A small business delivery service startup has secured $37 million in funding from several investors, including Home Depot.
AOC and NYC billboard economics lesson: What she still doesn’t get
How can we make this any simpler: There is no income to redistribute without businesses and the jobs they create.
Taylor Swift sues New York man, accuses him of fraud: Report
On Tuesday, Swift, 29, filed a countersuit in federal court for the Eastern District of New York against SwiftLife, Inc. of Wantagh.
Anti Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Amazon billboard battle escalates
Ocasio-Cortez blasted the group responsible for the signs in a series of tweets Thursday, referring to the original billboard as “wack."
Wells Fargo donates $444M to nonprofits for affordable housing, small businesses
The big bank donated to nearly 11,000 organizations that focus their work on promoting affordable housing, small businesses, education and environmental sustainability.