Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Starting your own business is an exciting, life-changing ...

Running a business isn’t easy. Before that challenge comes another hurdle: Starting the business. As part of The Business Journals’ coverage for National Small Business Week, I spoke with Keith Hall, ...

Many workers, perhaps disillusioned by cubicle walls and fluorescent lighting, may have indulged in a fantasy at some point in their careers. They’d finally take that side gig and make it their sole ...

How do you recommend starting your own business while working for a corporation? My spouse is interested in fashion. We want to create something that will be just ours. – Financial Services ...

There are many paths to entrepreneurship, and for some aspiring business owners, becoming an independent contractor is a natural first step. But what exactly is an independent contractor, and how do ...

A national small-business leader explains why now is the perfect time to start your own company, despite economic uncertainties. How to make a good hire when ...