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Cherry Tan, 29, says her parents weren't happy about her career change. "Even until today, they asked me why I had to give up a comfortable job," she told BI.
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Tyler Heppell says he has learned more about business while working on his family farm than he did in his sales job.
Elly Ross is a product manager who previously interned at Big Tech companies. Now, she's decided to start a candy shop, "lil sweet treat."
Joseph Loria, 61, launched his business after losing his job last year. Now he's his own boss and is helping younger founders.
A mom who did up her daughter's dorm room posted photos online. Now, other parents pay her to decorate their kids' spaces with bedding, art, and rugs.
Susie Moore has been a life coach since 2014. She says the biggest key to growing her 7-figure business was learning to control her emotions.
Jacob Shaidle started cleaning barbecues in 2021 to fund his education. Today, his company employs 20 students and operates in six Canadian cities.
While securing the area for a Kamala Harris fundraiser, a Secret Service agent taped over the Ring camera of a local business.
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Nigeria has started to see some of its looted Benin Bronzes returned. But the craftsmen still making bronzes won't be able to continue their craft.
Jacob Shaidle spent nearly all of his savings on equipment to launch a barbecue cleaning business. Now, he runs a team of 20 with his best friend.
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A master blacksmith in Indonesia makes traditional keris daggers and teaches the process to younger generations.
If you're starting a small business, it's important that your personal assets are protected from your business liabilities — that's what an LLC does.
Chandler Moncada lost his job working in SEO in May 2023 and started driving for Uber Eats to pay rent. He worked up to 15 hours a day to make $100.
The SBA is increasing its maximum loan amount for climate-focused projects as part of the green lender initiative.
The Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards comes with generous perks for a no-annual-fee card, including trip delay and cancellation insurance.
The no-annual-fee Bank of America Business Customized Cash Rewards card lets you earn the most rewards in the categories where you spend the most.
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The Capital One Spark Cash Select for Business is a great small business credit card for folks who prefer straightforward rewards and no annual fee.
The Capital One Spark Miles Select for Business is good small-business travel card with no annual fee, and it just increased its welcome bonus offer.
The American Express Business Gold card earns 4x points in your top two eligible categories each month, and comes with solid travel and shopping benefits.
The American Express Business Platinum offers a huge welcome bonus, lucrative statement credits, and travel benefits for small-business owners.
The American Express Blue Business Cash card earns 2% cash back on the first $50,000 in purchases each year, and it doesn't charge an annual fee.
The Amex Blue Business Plus card is a great pick if you want to earn straightforward rewards with no annual fee, and it comes with solid perks for small-business owners.
The Platinum Delta SkyMiles Business credit card offers a generous welcome bonus, a companion certificate, priority boarding, and a free checked bag.
The Delta SkyMiles Gold Business American Express Card offers elite-like perks such as a free checked bag, priority boarding, and inflight discounts.
The Amex Delta Reserve Business card comes with airport lounge access and an annual companion certificate that help offset the high annual fee.
The Marriott Bonvoy Business credit card offers a generous welcome bonus, elite status, an annual free night, plus travel and purchase protections.
U.S. Bank Triple Cash cardholders earn bonus cashback in categories like gas stations and EV charging stations, and $100 in software credit each year.
Even if you don't fly American Airlines, you can still use rewards from the AAdvantage Aviator Business Mastercard to travel the world.
The Bank of America Alaska Airlines Business credit card offers a welcome bonus, annual companion certificate, free checked bag and priority boarding.
The Revenued Business Card doesn't even charge an APR — but there's a big catch.
The Brex Credit Card doesn't require a credit check and offers great rewards —including crypto and travel purchases — for qualifying business owners.
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