Elysse Bell is a finance and business writer for Investopedia. She writes about small business, personal finance, technology, and more. Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced ...

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Being laid off is one of the most stressful things that could happen to a person. It wounds not just the wallet, but the mind—the uncertainty about our future flooding our thoughts with anxiety. Yet ...

Several years ago I started a small business, eventually pivoting to what’s known as a creator business: a business that focuses on creating content (writing, video, audio, etc.) for an ...

This Q&A features Nicole Wegman, founder and CEO of fine jewelry company Ring Concierge. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Image Credit: Courtesy of Ring Concierge. Nicole Wegman.

In a recent podcast, I was asked about the most critical piece of advice I would give to someone thinking of starting a new business. My answer: Get started. Now! Take the first step now because the ...

Ryan Close, founder and CEO of Bartesian, had run a few small businesses on the side — but none of them excited him as much as the idea for a home cocktail machine. Close followed his “entrepreneurial ...

Joseph Loria, 61, launched a startup in 2023 after a long career in customer experience. RetentionCX is a consulting firm that leverages Loria's experience and lets him help young founders. Loria ...