Small Business

A trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo turns into a U.S.-based non-profit working to keep children from being sent to battle armed with only a whistle.

The Irvine, California startup turns methane produced by a dairy farm into low-cost plastic.

Ambient Devices CEO Pritesh Gandhi says Google’s $3.2 billion acquisition of Nest will benefit other players in the connected home space.

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Small business spotlight profile on Regional Hospice and Home Care in Danbury, Conn.

Small Business Spotlight on Project Repat, a socially conscious upstart creating U.S. jobs out of old t-shirts by upcycling them into quilts.

In this Salute to American Success, we’re taking a look at Liberty Tax Service. The company, started by John Hewitt, has been helping people with their taxes since 1997. But, the entrepreneur behind the business didn’t start there. 

Partly driven by the success of the GrubHub IPO, over $500 million was invested in food delivery startups last year, according to Pitchbook data.

As technology IPO and M&A volume approaches boom days, startup employees are finding themselves flush with cash. And while many young techies are spending their money on nightlife, others are taking it a step further, by buying their own stake in restaurants and bars.

On Thursday, the House passed the Innovation Act, which has divided experts and advocates for the startup and small business communities.

Small Business Week is a unique celebration of what's great about our country. 

Three young entrepreneurs from Wilton, Connecticut have been running College Creamery for the past three years to help pay for college expenses.

As Jersey Shore businesses continue to rebuild after Sandy, Susan Schork serves as a reminder that hope can be a powerful business tool when it comes to conquering challenges.

What distinguishes perennially great companies from the pack? Innovative business strategies that work over the long haul.

Some businesses have a reason to be very merry this Christmas, thanks to this bill. In fact there are at least three that come to my mind that will profit. Are you one of them?

Teens and dads don’t always get along – but don’t tell that to 15-year-old Madison Robinson, who’s running a million-dollar flip flop business with her father Dan.

You might have a great product, website and sales pitch, but unless your target market takes you seriously, your startup may never get off the ground. 

Think entrepreneurs are only in it for the money?

Israeli startup Roomer aims to be the 'StubHub' of the travel industry.

Startup Threads is a one-stop digital shop that offers merchandise (swag) creation and marketing for other busy startups.