Small business

Exclusive | Small Business Saturday celebrates NYC mom-and-pop shops as holiday season kicks off: ‘The backbone of the city’

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Exclusive | Small Business Saturday celebrates NYC mom-and-pop shops as holiday season kicks off: ‘The backbone of the city’

Between blockbuster Black Friday sales and bulk ordering on Cyber Monday, shoppers-in-lieu have yet another day of spending. On Small Business Saturday, which falls two days after Thanksgiving on Nov. 30, people are encouraged to visit their neighborhood mom-and-pop shops to promote shopping locally, rather than at major department stores or online retailers, which are … Read more

I don’t have a house because I spent my life savings launching a sex toy brand

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I don’t have a house because I spent my life savings launching a sex toy brand

Alisha Williams doesn’t own a home because she took a $50,000 risk in 2020. The 33-year-old, who has a background in marketing and communication, launched her sexual wellness business, Rosewell, with what could have been her house deposit. Ms Williams wanted to sell sex toys to women without it feeling sleazy. It was a tough sell … Read more

Exclusive | ‘You have to develop a sense of toughness’: How this mogul went from foster care to starting a $25M beauty brand

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Exclusive | ‘You have to develop a sense of toughness’: How this mogul went from foster care to starting a M beauty brand

Making her way from foster care in the Lower East Side to creating a beauty business valued at $25 million, entrepreneur Nadine Ramos credits New York City for being the city that made her. “The concrete jungle, as they say, will either make you or break you,” the 45-year-old native New Yorker told The Post. … Read more

Survey reveals top time-wasters for entrepreneurs

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Survey reveals top time-wasters for entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs across all generations are losing weeks of productivity each year to “wasted time,” according to new research. The survey polled 2,000 U.S. small business owners, evenly split across generations, and revealed that the average respondent loses one hour and 36 minutes each day to tasks they deem unproductive. This “wasted time” adds up to … Read more

Exclusive | My Gen Alpha kid bought a vending machine as a summer side hustle — it’s been a great life lesson

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Exclusive | My Gen Alpha kid bought a vending machine as a summer side hustle — it’s been a great life lesson

He’s a money-making mini-mogul. A plucky South Florida tween with business on the brain found himself a rather sophisticated side hustle this summer — owning and operating his very own vending machine.  Adrian Peña, 12, decided to take a bite out of the snack racket after a TikTok how-to video awakened his entrepreneurial spirit. Peña, 12, … Read more

These NYC entrepreneurs are bringing a Soho House-like community to NJ’s tony suburbs

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These NYC entrepreneurs are bringing a Soho House-like community to NJ’s tony suburbs

In the heart of New York City pre-COVID-19 pandemic, Jonathan Krieger and Brandon Hirsch were thriving, operating dozens of different businesses — including restaurants and a string of cafes — across the bustling metropolis. But when the coronavirus struck, the entrepreneurial duo — feeling stifled and stymied by the new normal in the Big Apple — couldn’t help … Read more

David Chang’s Momofuku bullies small biz chili crunch competitors: ‘It felt like a punch’

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David Chang’s Momofuku bullies small biz chili crunch competitors: ‘It felt like a punch’

Things are heating up. Momofuku’s David Chang, the New York chef once known for a punk rock ethos that upended the city’s white table cloth-dining scene, is now accused of being a “bully” who targets mom-and-pop food purveyors. Chang’s Momofuku, which has a big business selling pantry items — including a spicy oil with bits … Read more

Why 2024 is ‘make or break’ year for businesses

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Why 2024 is ‘make or break’ year for businesses

Four in 10 small business owners believe 2024 will be a “make or break” year for their business, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 small business owners — half of whom work in tech or retail — revealed that 40% think this next year will be pivotal for their business. Respondents listed the … Read more

Donna Kelce reveals her famous cookie recipe to help pay student lunch debt

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Donna Kelce reveals her famous cookie recipe to help pay student lunch debt

Donna Kelce is known for supporting her sons, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce — but they’re not the only children she shows support to. Annie’s Barn, a small business in the Kansas City area, caught the 71-year-old’s attention with a coffee mug that said, “It’s Mama Kelce’s … Read more

NYC woman turns illness into opportunity, and her apartment into a bakery

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NYC woman turns illness into opportunity, and her apartment into a bakery

She’s gonna cake it ‘til she makes it.   Every weekday, Oriana Molina Garcia rises at 5 a.m. to bake confectioneries, then spends the rest of the day peddling them from her Midtown apartment.  “Baking is amazing, I really love it – and it’s nice to hear the feedback that I get from people who really … Read more

Barbra Streisand’s film company pocketed $200K in small business pandemic cash — and paid gardener at her $20M mansion

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Barbra Streisand’s film company pocketed 0K in small business pandemic cash — and paid gardener at her M mansion

Barbra Streisand’s film company, which pays the groundskeeper at her $20 million mansion, got $200,000 in PPP money intended to help small businesses make payroll written off, The Post has learned. The multimillionaire star’s Barwood Films Ltd. received loans from the Paycheck Protection Program in 2020 and 2021 — then had them written off by the … Read more

How sweet it is: Dentist’s side hustle is selling macarons

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How sweet it is: Dentist’s side hustle is selling macarons

Stephanie Tran’s day job is keeping pearly whites squeaky clean — but her side hustle is for those with a sweet tooth. The New Jersey dentist began baking macarons at the start of the pandemic, and turned her hobby into a business. She launched her company, Steph’s Macarons, in July 2020, and peddles her creative … Read more

Businesswoman defends her $7K cheese board: ‘I’m very confident’

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Businesswoman defends her K cheese board: ‘I’m very confident’

This is not a gouda look. A Los Angeles business owner has defended charging $7,000 for a fancy charcuterie board after she was called a “scam artist” for the costly creation. Emmy Rener, 22, opened Sophisticated Spreads in 2020, crafting aesthetically pleasing cheese platters and grazing tables for high-end clients. The self-described “cheese boss” boasts … Read more

Not wanting to wear my wedding ring has earned me an extra $4,500 a month

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Not wanting to wear my wedding ring has earned me an extra ,500 a month

As a devoted husband, Aaron wanted to protect his handmade, bespoke wedding band at all costs – which meant not being able to wear it at his job.   “It could have been caught in a machine, or my hands could swell and the ring would have to be cut to save the finger,” the Perth … Read more

My divorce cost me $75K — how I used that bad experience to make money

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My divorce cost me K — how I used that bad experience to make money

Talk about turning sour grapes into lemonade. Melanie Carson, 44, was horrified to shell out nearly $75,000 in legal fees during her bitter divorce — now she is trying to help other women avoid the same financial pitfalls she once faced. The self-professed “Erin Brockovich of divorces” has launched her own divorce strategy company, Dispartio, … Read more

Shark Tank bit us back: Deals we struck with our investor heroes fell apart off-air

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Shark Tank bit us back: Deals we struck with our investor heroes fell apart off-air

If you swim with sharks, don’t expect a dip in the kiddy pool. Therein lies a lesson learned by some entrepreneurs who emerged from “Shark Tank” dispirited, broken and not only “dead” to the likes of Kevin “Mr. Wonderful” O’Leary (whose standard send-off is, “You’re dead to me”) but deep-sixed in a business sense as … Read more

I’m selling my entire life so I can travel the world — you can have everything I own for $1.5M

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I’m selling my entire life so I can travel the world — you can have everything I own for .5M

Imagine stepping into someone else’s shoes and having their entire life handed to you on a silver platter. That’s exactly what 61-year-old Steven Tol is offering to the lucky buyer who’s ready to embark on the transformation of a lifetime. Mr. Tol, a resident of Upper Coomera on the Gold Coast, has decided to sell … Read more

I own a legal brothel, you might find it scandalous but I’m mired in red tape like any other business

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I own a legal brothel, you might find it scandalous but I’m mired in red tape like any other business

If you’ve only ever seen brothels in movies, the word might conjure up Nicole Kidman on a trapeze swing à la Moulin Rouge! or a scene out of Belle de Jour. Or maybe you’re picturing something closer to Underbelly that’s more seedy than glamorous. But according to industry figures, running a successful brothel isn’t the … Read more

My OnlyFans is a family business – I’m proud that my mom and brother help

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My OnlyFans is a family business – I’m proud that my mom and brother help

It runs in the family. A 39-year-old model from Spain divulged that her platform on OnlyFans has turned into a full-fledged family business, with her mom and brother chipping in to help her – and even creating their own accounts. Yaela Vonk, a former ballerina, began the business in 2019 and now makes around $35,000 … Read more

My husband became paralyzed after blowing his nose — and he predicted it would happen

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My husband became paralyzed after blowing his nose — and he predicted it would happen

An Australian mom revealed Saturday that her partner was paralyzed after blowing his nose and suffered a spinal injury. According to Kirsty Bronner, she and her family were at home on New Year’s day in 2022 when she heard a “loud bang coming from their bathroom,” reports The Daily Mail. “I rushed in and found … Read more