My father and I started a parking lot clean-up business. It's been 45 years, and my family-run...

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The author started a small business with his family. Courtesy of Brian Winch As a kid, Brian Winch helped his father clean parking lots to support their family. Years later, he turned it into a business, and his brothers joined in. Now, he helps...

Mark Cuban's job-search advice in the AI era: Look at small businesses

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Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban. Bloomberg/Getty Images Mark Cuban advised job seekers to look at small businesses in their search. He pushed back on concerns that AI would reduce hiring at these firms. "They need the help. Kids coming out of...

An NYC bar promised free drinks if the Knicks win. Its owner is using Kalshi to hedge the risk.

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An NYC bar is leaning into the city s Knicks-mania with a freebie promotion. Kalshi says a sports bet is insurance for the small business. Jason Miller/Getty Images An NYC bar is offering a free drink promotion during game one of the NBA Finals....

Many tourists overlook the toe of 'The Boot' in Italy, but I think it's one of the most underrated...

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Tropea is one of the most popular coastal towns in Calabria. maudanros/Getty Images I've traveled to Calabria, the southernmost region of mainland Italy, regularly since I was a kid. The underrated area has diverse landscapes and is relatively...

A data center opponent was arrested after police said he threatened a local official

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Dixon resident Harley Delander was arrested after police said he threatened a local official over a data center development opportunity. Courtesy Harley Delander An Illinois man said he tried to organize a protest around a data center development...

The class of 2026 might have to pivot in their job hunt

businessinsider.com 5/29 10:49P insider@insider.com (Madison Hof

College grads might need to pivot in their job search, such as searching for internships instead of full-time work. ferrantraite/Getty Images Some fields that tend to attract college grads may be...

As a recent college graduate, I knew I'd have to do more than just send out my résumé. I found my...

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The author graduated from college with a job lined up. Courtesy of Jessica Scranton I saw a post in a Facebook group where a real estate agent was asking for administrative help. We connected on the phone, and that part-time gig became my first...

How Citations Support Multi-Location Business Visibility

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For a single location, managing business listings across directories and search engines requires accuracy and consistency. When that effort scales to enterprise brands, franchises and agencies...

A couple who hit 'Coast FIRE' scaled back investing and still nearly doubled their portfolio. Here's...

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Andy and Nicole Hill achieved Coast FIRE by investing in index funds. Courtesy of Andy and Nicole Hill Andy and Nicole Hill achieved Coast FIRE by investing exclusively in index funds. Once they hit their Coast FIRE goal of $550,000, they stopped...

Everyone flocks to the same tourist spots in Seoul. As a frequent visitor, I prefer these 4...

businessinsider.com 5/27 4:33A insider@insider.com (Haein Jung)

I think Haebangchon is one of the coolest parts of Seoul. Haein Jung I have friends and family in South Korea , so I visit Seoul often. Recently, I've made a point to explore parts of the city beyond the tourist hot spots. I loved Yeonnam-dong's...

Small-business owners could look to Wolfgang Puck for help with their biggest problem

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Stella Kalinina for BI This post originally appeared in the Business Insider Today newsletter. You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here . Wolfgang Puck might hold the answer to a big problem for small-business owners. Puck is...

Trump's immigration crackdown is contributing to a summer lifeguard shortage

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About 100,000 international students work in popular US tourist hubs each summer. Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images International students travel to the US each summer to work at seasonal and small businesses. Now, US immigration...

An unlikely halalflation culprit: New York City's big push to cut traffic

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Many NYC street vendors live outside Manhattan and must pay congestion pricing tolls on their commute. José A. Alvarado Jr. for BI New York street vendors are struggling with high overhead costs and a dwindling customer base. The city's...

We quit our jobs to buy a sailboat and enjoy a 'first retirement' — it's been worth the risk

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Charles Boddie and Bianca Chan had careers on the upswing, but they quit their jobs and bought a sailboat to travel and pursue hobbies. Months later, they are happy with their decision. Courtesy photo Bianca Chan and Charles Boddie had thriving...

Forgotten passwords, misclassified handbags: Businesses face headaches getting tariff refunds

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Some businesses are still trying to access a government website to file for refunds for Donald Trump s tariffs. CN-STR / AFP via Getty Images Some businesses want tariff refunds — but are running into problems before filing their requests. Lost...