For most entrepreneurs, access to start-up capital is a critical concern. While financing a new enterprise nowadays is a little easier thanks to sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo, traditional funding channels are still important. When you need a loan from a major financial institution, your personal credit score will largely determine how much money you […]
One of the hottest trends in the recreation industry at the moment is the rise of “Escape the Room” challenge businesses. Essentially, a group of participants (possibly for a birthday party, team building or friend bonding experience or family fun) are locked in a room and tasked with solving a series of puzzles that allow […]
By most objective measures, the Super Bowl is the biggest sporting event in the world. In the U.S. alone, over 110 million people tune in to watch at some point. Super Bowl 50 generated roughly $620 million in revenue based on the best estimates. If you want to cash in on the big game, here are a […]
Despite a lackluster economy, there are at least 10.4 million millionaires in the United States as of last count. No matter how those people got into the club, they’ve all learned the hard lesson that holding onto wealth is just as hard as creating it. If you want to build a nest egg for yourself and […]
While America’s craft-brewing renaissance typically gets all of the headlines, the increasing popularity of wine is hard to ignore. Between 2005 and 2015, annual wine consumption in the United States has grown from 692 gallons to 913 million gallons based on recent statistics. Millennials with plenty of money to spare are largely driving the trend, accounting for […]
Every December, millions of people around the world make the traditional pilgrimage to find the perfect Christmas tree for their home. While those trees are rarely expensive, they account for a massive amount of consumer spending. In the United States, the Christmas tree industry is worth about $1.04 billion in any given year. Clearly, buying and selling […]
One of the hottest trends in the business world at present is the rise of social entrepreneurship. Simply put, social entrepreneurship revolves around forming companies or cooperatives that focus on improving society while turning a profit. Some notable examples of social entrepreneurship outfits include Tom’s Shoes, Warby Parker, Bio-Bean, BioLite and Solar Sister to name […]
High-profile celebrities have been running side hustles for years despite their massive salaries. Stars like George Clooney, Beyoncé Knowles, Jessica Biel, Cam Newton and Curt Schilling have all launched their own businesses- diving into the entrepreneurial pool. Actress Scarlett Johansson is one of the latest to join the fray with her snack shop Yummy Pop. […]
Name: Lily Yeh Day Job: Executive at Technical Staffing and Solutions Company Side Business: Little Loving Hands Website: https://littlelovinghands.com/ Tell us about your business. Little Loving Hands is a monthly subscription business that provides kids crafts for a cause. Every month we spotlight a different charity and send out kits that include all the materials […]
In recent years, tea has become a big draw in some surprising markets such as the United States. The business is worth over $11 billion in the lower 48 states alone and continues to expand at an impressive rate. If you’d like to stake your claim in this lucrative industry, here are more than a dozen great ideas […]
