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Thought Leaders

Meet 16 Teen Founders Who Are Building Big Businesses — and Making Big Money

Today's youth is already hard at work, building everything from delivery apps to robotic kits to sustainable fashion brands.

By Â鶹Éç Staff

Thought Leaders

How These Teen Sisters Make $20 Million a Year

Da Bomb Bath started as a hobby when Caroline and Isabel Bercaw were in middle school. Six years later, their products are sold nationwide.

By Stephanie Schomer

Thought Leaders

How a Woodworking Hobby Helps This Â鶹Éç Be a Better Businessman

Patrick Robinson, CEO of Paskho, finds problem-solving inspiration in the art of building.

By Patrick Robinson

Buying a Franchise

Jazzercise Still Thrives After 50 Years… and Its Startup Fee Is Only $1,250

The workout franchise is still growing, still evolving and still dancing.

By Molly Creeden

Human Resources

Are You Wasting Employees’ Talent? Here’s How to Know

Asking one simple question when you hire could boost the success (and happiness) of your new staffer.

By Caroline Stokes

Building a Business

Bobbi Brown’s Guide to Success: Go To Fewer Meetings, and Take More Action

Makeup legend Brown is taking her own advice, and building multiple new brands.

By Jason Feifer

Thought Leaders

How These Fans Made Millions of Dollars, Starting With Some Collectible Sneakers

It's an object lesson in spotting opportunity within chaos.

By Liz Brody

Building a Business

Need to Make A Change? Do It Immediately!

Timing will determine your future. Change now, or be forced to do it later.

By Jason Feifer

Building a Business

Why Charities Are Launching For-Profit Businesses

Can making money be the key to creating more change and impact?

By Liz Brody

Thought Leaders

What Work Should You Outsource?

Small businesses don't need a big team to make a big impact. Here's how to be strategic about what work gets outsourced.

By Adam Bornstein

Human Resources

Six Ways to Find and Recruit Talent

Founders share the unusual ways they've found top employees.

By Â鶹Éç Staff

Business Operations & Logistics

Want to Make a Deal? Stop Selling and Start Connecting.

Sales isn't about pushing. It's about persuasion. Here's how to be better at it.

By Jason Harris

Buying a Franchise

Why This Â鶹Éç Went from Independent Business Owner to Franchisee

By joining FastSigns, Nikki Taheri found a new world of support.

By Hayden Field

Thought Leaders

She Sold Botox in Beverly Hills. Now She’s Changing the Industry’s Face

Nicci Levy wanted to create a better experience for women who got medical skincare treatments. Three years later, Alchemy 43 has locations on both coasts.

By Stephanie Schomer

Human Resources

How to Find Your Passion (If Your Passion Isn’t Your Product!)

Jonathan Barnett launched Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning as a way to support his true passions in life. But he found that supporting his employees is his greatest achievement.

By Hayden Field

Building a Business

What It’s Like Inside DraftKings

The fantasy sports site's staff celebrates teamwork in and out of the office.

By Hayden Field

Business Funding

You Don’t Need to Leave Your Hometown to Start a Great Business

Forget Silicon Valley. A growing number of entrepreneurs are returning to their roots to build a business.

By Maggie Ginsberg