Chase Gallagher, 25, skipped college once his business started paying a full-time salary. He bet on putting in the hours of work. Chase Gallagher’s story begins with a single lawn mower and his parent...
Nicole Schlesinger, 25, started gourmet beef jerky brand Strip Jerky in her apartment kitchen. Just six months in, it’s headed for $200k+. Key Takeaways Schlesinger wanted to revamp one of her f...
Local pitmaster Lorenzo Bennett grew Black’s Creek BBQ from a Quincy backyard cookout into a busy food truck and catering business. Quincy-based BBQ food truck started in 2022 Known for brisket, ribs,...
A founding father’s petty feud with a business rival gave birth to one of America’s strangest legends. The Jersey Devil may be the state’s most enduring icon — even though it isn’t real. T...
My husband and I were both laid off when we moved to Portugal. We reluctantly decided to build a business together, which hasn’t been easy. “Do you think we should get a work divorce?̶...
As companies rethink AI token spending, four executives told Business Insider what metrics they use to measure return on investment. Silicon Valley has spent the past year turning AI usage into a scor...
Learn how Sandra Bosben’s love for her rescue dog, Marty, led to the creation of SHINE Pet Food Co. in Santa Fe, a business providing organic, non-GMO meals for pets. It all started with Marty, a stan...
Christina Nicholson says her son Landon launched a vending machine business at 10 and quickly learned lessons about profit and patience. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Christina...
A small business owner is turning her love for knitting into a true passion thanks to her appearance on the show “Jeopardy.” A small business owner is turning her love for knitting into a ...
After developing tinnitus and hearing loss, Bob Verlaat cofounded Hears, a company designing stylish earplugs for music fans. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Bob Verlaat, cofound...