How to Create a $1 Million Business

Get inspired to turn your vision into reality.

Million-Dollar Mania

You don't need a bright idea or a winning lottery ticket to amass that much cash.

Make Your Dreams Come True

These stories will inspire you to turn your vision into reality.

Find an Encore Career Serving Other Seniors

The aging population provides an abundance of business opportunities for baby boomers looking for a career switch.

On the Home Stretch to Your Retirement

If you are facing a large gap in your savings, these steps can help keep your retirement plans on track.

Life After a Layoff

Ken Proskie of Evanston, Illinois, an environmental and occupational health and safety consultant, was laid off at age 52. Instead of looking for another corporate job, he struck out on his own.

Online Communities Help Raise Start-Up Cash

Earn Higher Returns with Microloans

Microfinance investments can yield 5.5% or more -- often while helping schools and nonprofits.

5 Steps to a Secure Retirement

It’s time to size up your plan. You may be in better shape than you think.

College Students Turned CEOs

Entrepreneurs aren’t waiting to graduate to start a business.

Entrepreneurs Are Back in the Game

More workers are going it alone, but getting a loan is still tough.

How to Build a $1 Million Business

Cooking Up a Sweet Business

Kate Carrara of Philadelphia, the self-proclaimed "Cupcake Lady," sold her house and car and gave up a well-paying job to start Buttercream, a mobile cupcake shop.

Baseball Fan Buys a League of His Own

Software entrepreneur Bob Duff of Fairfax, Virginia, purchased an adult hardball league, for the love of the game.

10 Best Cities for the Next Decade

They 10 metro area cities are prosperous, innovative and generate plenty of jobs, too.

How We Picked the Best Cities 2010

Our effort starts with smart analysis of key data, ends with personal visits to each top city.

Small Businesses Get a Boost
From Nonprofit Lenders

A program created by Uncle Sam is helping firms that can’t otherwise find credit.

Libraries Are Building Business Buzz

Trying to change with the times, libraries seek to convert themselves into business hubs.

More Lending for the Smallest
Of Small Businesses

Congress is poised to expand a key lending lifeline.

Franchises Getting Upper Hand
Over Independents

It's a trend that economic hard times are accelerating, as franchisees snap up hard-to-get financing.

Congress to Bolster Small Business

On tap: Increased SBA loan limits and more help with selling abroad.

SBA to Stretch Definition
Of “Small” Business

Qualifying for Small Business Administration aid will soon be easier for thousands of companies.

Tax Rules for the Self-Employed

It's up to you to figure out how much you owe Uncle Sam and make payments each quarter.

Six Steps to Starting Your Own Business

Young entrepreneurs have to work hard to overcome inexperience and gain credibility. Follow these tips to increase your odds of success.