Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Many people dream of starting a successful business, but ...

With the government increasingly pushing people back into work—whether they are disabled or not—finding employment that matches your experience and skills is more difficult than ever. Young people, in ...

Here's a quick pop quiz: What do Ray Kroc, Colonel Sanders, Arianna Huffington, Bernie Marcus and Grandma Moses have in common? Answer: They all launched highly successful businesses — McDonald’s, KFC ...

Teen entrepreneurship continues to grow, with 66% of teens ages 13-17 saying they’ll likely start a business as adults, according to a Junior Achievement study. This interest spans genders — 61% of ...

Starting a business from scratch is not for the faint of heart, but some states make it easier than others for founders to find success. A recent study by Swoop Funding ranked U.S. states based on 11 ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Starting a small business requires the right team of advisors to ensure success, according to Victor Lizano from First Merchants Bank. Lizano emphasizes the importance of ...

Startups live fast, but the ones that last know the real secret to success — showing up, delivering and staying consistent every time. Consistency is an overlooked value, but it can make or break a ...

If you have an idea for a business, go work for the biggest and best version of it first. Want to start a Mexican restaurant ...

Tips for opening your own small business in 2011. Jan. 3, 2011 — -- If we learned one thing from the job market last year it's that nobody's coming to take care of our careers. We can't wait for ...