Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Leaving the comfort of an office job to pursue ...

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk management, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) ...

Starting a small business can seem less daunting when you break the process into smaller, more achievable steps. If you’re wondering how to start a small business, this 10-step guide can help you move ...

For many, owning a business is a symbol of the American dream. It can be exciting to imagine becoming your own boss, working for yourself and offering employment to others – all helping build ...

Jennifer Simonson is a business journalist with a decade of experience covering entrepreneurship and small business. Drawing on her background as a founder of multiple startups, she writes for Forbes ...

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 ...

In this session, you will learn about the important role that effective leadership plays in managing and growing your business. You will also learn various techniques and skills to create your own ...

Trust your inner compass — not society’s definition of success. Failure isn’t the end; it’s data for your next move. Reinvent yourself often — growth comes from exploration, not perfection. I ...

SHREVEPORT, La. -- Have you ever thought about leaving your corporate job and starting your own company? It turns out that New Year's is a time when a lot of people consider doing just that and ...

While nearly half of younger workers (ages 25 to 34) said they were quitting their jobs in hopes of making more money as business owners, 46 percent of mid-career workers said they started their own ...