Running a Business

Four years ago, I was sitting at my desk, trying to figure out exactly what I didn’t know about having a writing career.

More than 55 million Americans work as freelancers, a steadily increasing number that now represents at least 35 percent of the U.S. workforce, according to an Upwork survey.

Freelancing comes with its own unique set of challenges. The biggest one for me? Keeping it all organized.

For all its freedom and flexibility, freelancing does come with some serious financial downsides.

For many entrepreneurs, it can be all too easy to intertwine both personal and business finances. But separating your finances is absolutely crucial.

Though it can be a great way to earn extra money and generate a passive income, renting out your home isn’t without its drawbacks.

Many of us have big dreams about running a multimillion-dollar company. But getting there requires taking small, patient steps.

Below are the stories — and lessons learned — of women entrepreneurs who paid attention to the littlest details, paving the way…

Even if you’re the very best at what you do, without a solid brand strategy your business faces a significant disadvantage. The competition will eat you alive if you can’t find that one thing that separates you from…

When I was in journalism school most of my classmates dreamed of scoring a full-time newspaper job, something that was quickly becoming rare. I, however, dreamed of freelancing.

Do you dream about owning your own business? A bakery? Your own non-profit? A wine-delivery service? (Hey, we can dream.) You’re not alone.

Ask any startup founder about the challenges they face, and you’ll hear similar responses: obtaining the funding they need to grow, and gaining access to professional networks with the right connections. Enter SheEO—the solution created by…

I’m usually debt resistant for all the obvious reasons: Too much ill-managed debt kills your credit score, which costs you in high interest rates and is a sign of poor money management and living beyond one&rsquo…

Laurie Lewis ran Patagonia’s SoHo shop, the brand’s highest grossing store, for six years. She then built the retail operations for Organic Avenue, described as “the only organic plant-based grab-and-go brand in…

Facing constant challenges comes with the territory of being an entrepreneur. But if you’re a woman in business, you likely come across obstacles that your male counterparts don’t necessarily have to deal with, from raising VC…

If you grew up spending afternoons helping out with the family business, you may have sworn never to return. But for some, the opportunity to lead one offers a chance to breathe fresh life into an enterprise that’s so…

Work-life balance sounds ideal in theory. But figuring out how to finagle it all is always a challenge, especially when the system is stacked against us. A demanding career makes things even more difficult: Between the deluge of emails…

Donald Trump is famous for his mantra, “It’s nothing personal, it’s just business.” While this seems like a harmless platitude, it’s not always true. Business finances and personal finances are not necessarily…

I’ve spent three years working from home. Despite making a living from the desk in my living room (or, very occasionally, my bed), I encounter a slew of misconceptions every time I discuss my work arrangements. Here are…

Figuring out the best way to interact with online commenters is a critical step in running your business. But we rarely hear good examples of Internet commenting, with most of the discussion focused on abusive trolls or epic brand meltdowns…

You've reached a point in your professional career where entrepreneurial aspirations are fueling your desire to start a new business. Perhaps you are in the early stages of developing a product or service offering and have ideas that…