Their love for NYC is skin-deep. Tourists around the world are ditching traditional souvenirs such as T-shirts and hats, and opting for edgier keepsakes — inking themselves with tattoos of the cities they’ve visited. “Everybody wants to get a souvenir — not a mug, not a shirt, not a magnet. That’s a thing of the … Read more
A 17-year-old teenager is making over $19K a month with his personalized sticker business, thanks to a craft kit he got for Christmas from his mom. Caelan McDonald was given a $191.37 Cricut Joy – a digital drawing, cutting, and printing machine – for Christmas two years ago by mom Karen Newsham, 49. He started … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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