Entrepreneurship

Retail 2023-09-03T19:51:41Z
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Gen Z is ditching wedding traditions and embracing TikTok trends

Gen Z's TikTok weddings show how younger couples are ditching overly romanticized, traditional, and costly expectations about the perfect wedding.
Small Business 2023-09-01T01:17:44Z
Composite image of Austin Drabik, Brian Meiggs

Why artificial intelligence is set to be a game changer for businesses in 2023, according to 7 founders

Many of the founders Insider surveyed for their 2023 predictions said artificial intelligence would become more integrated into their industries.
Tech 2023-08-23T23:07:34Z
Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, holding a chip.

Nvidia just blew its results out of the water thanks to a technology spending wave that analysts haven't seen 'since the internet in 1995'

Nvidia has offered our first big sign that AI is going to haul the battered tech industry into another period of fevered spending.
Entrepreneurship 2023-08-13T11:27:01Z
Real Estate 2023-08-13T10:30:01Z

Radious lets you rent your home to businesses as a coworking space: 'It's like Airbnb and WeWork had a baby'

Radious, a startup in Portland, Oregon, lets homeowners in several cities rent out their homes as coworking spaces.
Entrepreneurship 2023-07-26T05:13:05Z

I'm a 22-year-old who made nearly $100K in revenue on Depop last year. Here's how I did it and my secret tips to sell successfully.

Theresa Sobocinski is a product designer who created a second income stream by selling items on Depop.
Small Business 2023-07-25T16:18:08Z

I'm a digital nomad who built my business to $1.5 million in revenue last year working from countries like Colombia and Argentina. Here's what to know about running a company while traveling abroad.

Cody May says traveling to Latin America changed his mindset on business and life. Here's his advice on growing a business as a digital nomad.
Entrepreneurship 2023-07-25T09:00:01Z

I bought a laundromat and only spend 1 hour a week managing it. It's an easy, hands-off secondary income stream — here's how I got started.

Brandon Schlichter bought the coin laundromat from a 70-year-old woman who was physically not able to manage it.
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Careers 2023-07-23T11:30:01Z

I help adult stars sell items like used breast implants to their fans — and make 6-figures

Natasha Root has sold many items including used breast implants from porn star Mia Malkova and vials of bodily fluids.
Tech 2023-07-18T09:53:00Z

The dirty little secret that could bring down Big Tech

New research reveals that Silicon Valley uses predatory pricing to crush competitors and scam investors — evidence the government can use to bust up tech monopolies.
Real Estate 2023-07-17T17:39:27Z

2 millennial founders share how they invest in real estate for financial stability while building their own businesses

Business owners can diversify their income by investing in real estate. "It's a lifestyle purchase," one said.
Real Estate 2023-07-17T14:22:48Z

This man paid $600 for an old horse trailer and turned it into a tiny home that he rents out on Airbnb. Take a look at how he did it.

Khylen Baldwin transformed an old horse trailer into an off-grid Airbnb tiny home. He didn't have much experience with construction, so relied on YouTube.
Entrepreneurship 2023-07-16T11:55:00Z

I'm a CEO who wakes up at 3:45 a.m. without an alarm clock. These 11 sleep hacks helped me become a better leader.

Michael Koch, CEO of HubKonnect said he's mastered getting the perfect night's rest in six hours because of the sleep environment that he's created.
Tech 2023-07-14T09:00:00Z

I made nearly $1 million in revenue my first year on Etsy. Here's how I did it and my best tips for shop owners.

Hannah Gardner made over $945,000 in her first year on Etsy. She shares her essential tips when starting an Etsy shop and mistakes to avoid.
Real Estate 2023-07-14T09:00:00Z

I renovated a 100-year-old home into a 70s-themed Airbnb that brings in thousands a month. Here's how we did it.

This couple made a a two-bedroom 70s-themed Airbnb apartment in their nine-bedroom century-old home and spent less than $5,000 to create it.
Tech 2023-07-12T08:46:13Z

An e-commerce CEO is getting absolutely roasted online for laying off 90% of his support staff after an AI chatbot outperformed them

Suumit Shah, the CEO of Bengaluru-based Dukaan, said the chatbot answered customer queries in 2 minutes — a task that took the humans over 2 hours.
Careers 2023-07-08T09:10:00Z

I teach people how to swim in the Hamptons. Many of my clients are incredibly high-profile people who value their privacy and appreciate my high standards.

Elizabeth Parry is a swim instructor with a company in the Hamptons and says there really is a need for her niche business in this luxury world.
Careers 2023-07-07T09:00:00Z

I've birthed 4 babies as a surrogate for up to $50,000, but I didn't do it for the money. Here's what the process is like, from the application to the delivery room.

Read about Heather Clements' life as a surrogate. For nine years, she only worked with LGBTQ+ couples and said it's an incredible gift to give.
Careers 2023-06-10T13:12:31Z

Here's how to start your 6-figure side hustle, according to entrepreneurs who have done it

Insider gathered advice from successful entrepreneurs on turning passions into profitable businesses.
Small Business 2023-06-05T18:20:00Z

The mother-daughter duo behind the thrift store Buffalo Exchange explains how they built a $103 million company from used clothes

The secondhand market is expected to double in size, reaching $77 billion by 2025, but Buffalo Exchange is already ahead of the trend.
Small Business 2023-06-04T13:00:00Z

Meet the 8 Black and Latina female founders whose startups have topped a $1 billion valuation

These founders face increased challenges getting funded, as VC firms have historically excluded and overlooked Black and Latina female entrepreneurs.
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Entrepreneurship 2023-06-03T10:00:00Z

Meet the designer who made Taylor Swift's Eras tour ballgown that has 200,000 hand-sewn sequins and crystals

Nicole Chang, a designer whose dress is part of Taylor Swift's Eras tour, doesn't use ads. She gets celebs like TS and Paris Hilton to wear her gowns.
Media 2023-05-31T12:30:40Z

WME signs author and speaker Ed Mylett, whose top business podcast adds to the agency's growing audio roster alongside clients like Malcolm Gladwell and Jay Shetty

The host of "The Ed Mylett Show," which has charted in the top 10 business podcasts on Apple and Spotify, is also the author of multiple books including "#MaxOut Your Life"
Entrepreneurship 2023-05-24T13:13:00Z

I sold more than $110,000 in clothing with my Poshmark side hustle, and now I get paid to help other sellers create their listings

Posting on Poshmark requires both work and time. One seller has made a side business out of helping others complete their listings.
Entrepreneurship 2023-05-10T12:24:55Z

The ultimate guide to starting a side hustle on resale app Poshmark that can net you $100,000 in extra income

Poshmark sellers who have turned their shops into full-time businesses explain how they made sales, priced their products, and gained customers.
Small Business 2023-05-10T09:22:40Z

I've made $730,000 in sales since I started my Etsy shop 3 years ago. Here's how I list my items and choose what to sell.

Etsy seller Cassiy Johnson started her successful print-on-demand business in 2020. She has quit her 9-to-5 and runs her business full-time now.
Careers 2023-05-07T10:04:00Z

I shifted my work schedule to fit mostly into a 4-day week. Now I devote Fridays to my side hustle.

Priyanka Jain took advantage of her company's flexible work approach to work a mostly four-day week. Now, she takes most Fridays for her side hustle.
Entrepreneurship 2023-05-07T10:00:00Z

I started hosting Poshmark live shows. My monthly sales jumped from $700 to $10,000 and the money has been life-changing.

Here's how I hosted my Poshmark live shows to dramatically increase my sales. I can now can now afford designer clothes, and Chanel handbags.
Entrepreneurship 2023-05-04T10:00:00Z

I made $119,000 in sales on Poshmark last year by sourcing my inventory online and researching the latest trends

Sandra Wyer's sales of clothing on Poshmark have totaled $352,417 since she began selling on the platform as a side hustle in 2018.
Retail 2023-05-04T08:54:49Z

A New York couple who saw their cupcake empire soar to a $66 million business in 2011 before going bust paid $350 to revive the brand

Crumbs Bake Shop had gone public in July 2011. But its fortunes turned forcing it to shutter all stores and file for bankruptcy in 2014.
Entrepreneurship 2023-05-02T09:43:51Z

I make almost $5,000 a month renting out clothes online I hardly wear. It only takes a few hours a day — here's how I got started.

This mom makes $4,800 a month renting out her clothes on Hurr and By Rotation, the UK's answer to Rent the Runway, after starting in March 2022.
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Future of Work 2023-04-30T10:30:00Z

How I used my TikTok account as my résumé — and landed a full-time job in marketing

Nistha Dube included engagement analytics and personal case studies to prove her value as a social-media manager. Her atypical job application worked.
Entrepreneurship 2023-04-29T10:05:00Z

Turo hosts explain the best and worst parts of renting out their cars to strangers

Turo hosts shared the pros and cons of renting out their cars. The platform allows them to earn six figures but there is a chance of having their cars stolen or wrecked.
Small Business 2023-04-27T18:13:22Z

Virtual assistant, copywriter, and 6 other easy side hustle jobs to start right now

These side hustle jobs don't require any prior experience and can easily be done from home.
Retail 2023-04-26T20:05:42Z

An olive oil startup founder apologized after accusing a rival brand on LinkedIn of copying his squeeze bottle. It's not his first public apology.

Andrew Benin, CEO of Graza, spurred debate online after claiming fellow olive oil brand Brightland stole his company's squeeze bottle design.
Healthcare 2023-04-26T11:00:00Z

I left teaching and now make $450,000 in revenue a year covering up scars and stretch marks with tattoos. Here's how I built my lucrative business from scratch.

The former teacher camouflages scars and stretch marks as a paramedical tattoo artist. She said it's a lucrative business that changes lives.
Small Business 2023-04-25T20:49:56Z

Here's how I started a million-dollar laundry business

Mark Vlaskamp started his company in 2017 as a laundry-delivery service and has since expanded to laundromats in Austin, Texas, and Houston.
Small Business 2023-04-21T16:43:58Z

Meet the 71 Black women who raised $1 million or more in VC funding since 2021

Fundraising is a difficult journey for Black female founders. In fact, only 93 had raised $1 million or more in venture capital before 2021.
Entrepreneurship 2023-04-19T18:22:00Z

I pulled in nearly $10,000 in revenue last month by marketing to Gen Z about sustainability

Estella Struck created a marketing company that helps businesses target Gen Z and younger generations with messages about sustainability.
Entrepreneurship 2023-04-19T17:47:05Z

I started my Turo business with one car and grew my fleet to 69 cars. Now I can afford a luxury apartment and multiple vacations every year.

Last year, Natalia Zorina earned $922,225 from renting cars on Turo. Her fleet of 69 cars includes a Ferrari, Porsche, Aston Martin, and Lamborghini.
Entrepreneurship 2023-04-17T16:30:00Z

Powering the Point-of-Sale: How Providers Are Building Cost-Effective Omnichannel Solutions

We forecast that the US point-of-sale (POS) terminal installed base will grow from 17.3 million this year to 20.2 million in 2026.
Small Business 2023-04-17T10:00:00Z

How I transformed my online vintage-clothing side hustle into a bustling brick-and-mortar store in NYC

Nichole Sesti's vintage store booked nearly $400,000 in sales in its first year, thanks to in-person shoppers and strategic social-media marketing.
Entrepreneurship 2023-04-14T13:22:33Z

A stranger hired me as her assistant so I could quit my day job and turn my photography side hustle into a full time business. Here's how I did it.

Tiana Duarte-Kargbo turned luck into an opportunity for her photography business and booked five figures in revenue between 2021 and 2023.
Entrepreneurship 2023-04-14T13:03:38Z

I'm a stay-at-home mom reselling clothes on Poshmark. The side hustle gave me financial independence and the opportunity to book a family vacation, which I couldn't do before.

Sandra Wyer said that hosting live shows on Poshmark has doubled her monthly sales on the app from $10,000 to $20,000.
Careers 2023-04-14T12:30:00Z

I use ChatGPT to save 10 hours a week, as a recruiter. It's helped me hire the best candidates and I swear by it.

Jasmine Cheng uses ChatGPT for HR and hiring. She says AI is great for finding candidates, creating interview questions, and making job descriptions.
Tech 2023-04-14T09:15:19Z

I'm a college student who made $127,000 in 6 months selling PowerPoint templates. Here's how I started this lucrative digital product business.

Jakob Welle-Smogeli, 21, started filming videos of his cool PowerPoints. He turned the viral videos into a lucrative digital product in six months.
Small Business 2023-04-12T19:44:09Z

A 31-year-old woman started her own trucking business with no money and made $1.4 million one year later. Here's how she did it.

Brittany Traylor was a truck driver for five years before starting her own company with no money. She picked up freelance gigs to get her business going.
Small Business 2023-04-12T15:42:56Z

12 ways to fund your small business that don't involve venture capital

Here's how you can get loans, investments, and other funding for your small business that doesn't involve venture capital.
Small Business 2023-04-11T17:25:01Z

A 25-year-old entrepreneur shares the marketing budget she uses to build her successful professional and personal brands

Alexa Curtis reveals why she spends $5,000 a month on marketing and how it helped grow her multi-branch mentorship business.
Small Business 2023-04-11T10:00:00Z

I used Turo to scale my business by renting out 6 'bread-and-butter' vehicles. Last year I made $72,000 and I earn money even when I'm not physically working.

Lavell Riddle became a Turo host in 2021 and earned $72,020 last year on the car-rental app. He shares his tips for building a Turo business.
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