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You don’t need a massive budget to start a business. With just $1,000 and a bit of creativity, there are real ways to get things off the ground, especially in a world where businesses are always ...

For decades, the U.S. economy has seen steady growth in businesses that don't sell goods but services, anything from cybersecurity to lawn care to event planning. These businesses can cater to ...

You don't have to start a company at age 20 to become a successful entrepreneur, according to Jeff Bezos. In fact, the billionaire Amazon founder recommends working at a successful, established ...