I felt pure happiness when I was laid off from Microsoft after 14 years. It was the green light I needed to start my own business.

Tatiana Teppoeva started at Microsoft in 2011 and was laid off in January. Instead of seeking another corporate job, she ...
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My Porch Pumpkins business started as a hobby. Now, it makes 6 figures, we're franchising, and I'm coaching entrepreneurs.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Heather Torres, the owner of Porch Pumpkins, a Texas-based seasonal decor delivery company. It has been edited for length and clarity. Shortly ...
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How to start an online business in 8 simple steps

Starting an online business can be a rewarding venture, especially in today’s digital age where e-commerce is booming. With ...
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I Had ‘Too Much Experience’ to Find a Job. So I Used Facebook to Start a Small Business That’s Making About $500,000 a Year.

Starling started Good Witch Cleaning with just a vacuum and $100 worth of supplies from a discount store. Within one year, she hired her first employee and managed impressive growth to about $500,000 ...
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This Mom’s Creative Side Hustle Started As a Hobby With Less Than $100 — Then Grew Into a Business Averaging $570,000 a Month: ‘It’s Crazy’

More than one-third of U.S. adults have side hustles, and their supplemental gigs make an average of $891 a month, per Bankrate. LeRay reveals how she transformed her side hustle into a successful ...
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My Porch Pumpkins business started as a hobby. Now, it makes 6 figures, we're franchising, and I'm coaching entrepreneurs.

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