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Small business owners could be poised for a 1990s-like boom
One economist warned entrepreneurs against letting fear of the economy guide emotional business dec…
John Towfighi
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Many of the small business owners Harris is targeting say they've never heard of a key economic proposal
Five female entrepreneurs told BI they doubted most people, especially those in rural areas, know a…
Alice Tecotzky
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I left Google and am 100x happier in my new role as a freelancer — I've earned over $1 million in revenue in the last 5 years.
Randy McCabe used four strategies to transition from corporate to freelance and earn over $1 millio…
Robin Madell
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Instead of retiring, my wife and I bought a bed and breakfast. It gave us a new sense of purpose.
My wife and I bought a bed and breakfast instead of retiring. It's kept us engage and active in our…
Chris Andrews
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The SBA can't help business owners hit by Helene, Milton until Congress comes back post-election
The Small Business Administration can't make disaster loans to businesses, homeowners until Congres…
Catherine Boudreau
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I left my $195,000 tech job to open a wine bar. I work 12-hour days and don't have health insurance, but I've never been happier.
Shanna Nasiri left her $195,000 tech job to follow her dreams and open a natural wine bar in Brookl…
Erin Snodgrass
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I take quiet vacations as often as I can. My employers have no idea where I am thanks to VPN tricks and my meticulous calendar.
Benjamin Fields is a Ph.D. student and a high school math teacher in Oklahoma. He takes multiple in…
Kimanzi Constable
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Kamala Harris' tax plan for small businesses sounds like it will cost a lot of money — it won't
The proposal may represent an opportunity for bipartisan agreement, as experts told BI that neither…
Alice Tecotzky
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Taboola is looking to compete with Google and Facebook for small-business clients using a new generative AI tool for ad campaigns
Abby looks to make campaign setup easier for busy, resource-sapped business owners who aren't up on…
Lara O'Reilly
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How 2 entrepreneurs are tackling diversity challenges with their small businesses
The Burns Brothers left corporate America to become inclusivity-focused entrepreneurs. They shared …
Tim Paradis
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Social media's favorite fake rich kid opens up about his online persona — and his new real-life job
Does Aris Yeager really live the lifestyle of his satirical persona Louis?
William Edwards
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New business owners could get a $50,000 tax deduction under Kamala Harris's plan
Kamala Harris's next big economic proposal hinges on making it easier for you to start a small busi…
Juliana Kaplan
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5 things you should always have on your résumé and 8 items to leave out
What job seekers include and leave out on their résumé could be important for a chance at getting a…
Madison Hoff
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My small business fell for a counterfeit check scam. It dented my confidence and made me more cautious.
Eat Your Flowers bakery was scammed with a $7,500 counterfeit check. Loria Stern told BI it's added…
Joshua Nelken-Zitser
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Not hearing back on job applications? Some career consultants suggest a bold new tactic.
With recruiters getting hundreds of DMs, a better way to get noticed at a small company may be by r…
Ana Altchek
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I've worked in tech for over 20 years. These 2 career regrets haunt me the most.
Cristiano Bellucci has spent the past 20 years working at Lycos, Sony, and currently at Fujitsu. He…
Perri Ormont Blumberg
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I work with Warren Buffett. He's probably the smartest person in the world — here's the best advice he's given me.
The CEO of a Berkshire Hathaway subsidary company shares what it's like to work with Warren Buffett…
Ella Hopkins
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This small business founder won't sell on Amazon. Here's what she does instead.
Kate Assaraf, founder of Dip, says she's avoiding Amazon as she grows her business for reasons incl…
Alex Bitter
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Bed Bath & Beyond owner to lay off 20% of its workforce
Beyond, Inc., formerly known as Overstock, said in a regulatory filing that it will cut one-fifth o…