Entrepreneurs
How to Grow Your Business in 2013
What does it mean to grow your business in the 21st century? Entrepreneurs tend to spend a lot of time thinking about how to get started and how they want their companies to look when they're "successful"—whether that’s a big office or dozens of... ➡
How She Raised $260,000 On Kickstarter
We spoke with Debra Sterling, creator of Goldieblox, a new engineering toy for girls. Sterling has raised over $260,000 (and counting) on Kickstarter.Academics (and sometimes parents) often wring their hands about how girls seem to drift away... ➡
A Solo 401(k) Is Smarter
When I exited my magazine-editing job a few months ago to start a business as an editorial consultant, I knew the standard advice was to roll over my 401k into an IRA immediately. After talking with a few money-savvy friends, I opted to call... ➡
Small Biz Does Good, Locally
As in most American towns, it’s hard to get around Cambridge, Maryland, without a car. But not everyone owns their own vehicle. So three years ago, LaAngela McCoy, 33, bought a cab with savings from her full-time job at a local bank, hired a... ➡
Tips for Going Retail
Bag from Kaela Designs How do you make that retail leap from selling your product on Etsy to having it carried in over a dozen boutiques? Ask the founders of Kaela Designs. Two years after the mother-daughter team launched their line of... ➡
Do You Need to Like Your Employees?
Opposites attract. We accept this idea in dating, but in business, too, you need people who balance you out. Just ask these three entrepreneurs. April Rietjens Sedall, Personal Office Management “When we realized our more tech-savvy clients... ➡
A Sash and an Attaché
They dominate their market. They’ve nailed brand loyalty. Their sales force is disciplined and aggressive. They’re the Girl Scouts, and after 100 years, they’re finally getting recognized for their financial prowess—with 13 new badges rewarding... ➡
