When Bob McClure was ready to level up his family business, McClure’s Pickles, he found shared commercial space in a tofu factory. The healthy bacteria in the air—caused by the fermentation process of the soybeans—ruined his entire first batch of pickles. While every industry comes with complications, food businesses often face unique challenges. There’s an…
Many people have hobbies—pastimes where you dedicate some of your spare hours to activities they find fun or fulfilling. While you probably didn’t get into your favorite hobby to make money, you can still turn it into a side hustle or thriving business that generates a stream of income. Depending on how you direct your…
AI has the potential to completely transform the infrastructure systems and structures that support everyday life in the U.S. Startups across the country are using AI to create more efficient, effective and equitable public services for all — from maintaining roads to improving education. To offer hands-on support to entrepreneurs tackling complex issues in the…
There are well over 250 makeup lines represented by beauty giant Sephora. Any one of those brands may sell 10 different mascaras, promising every feature from lengthening to curling to water resistance. Customers are faced with a good problem: there’s too much choice. For would-be entrepreneurs pursuing small business ideas in the beauty space, this…
Lost packages. Damaged products and shipping containers. Hidden fees. The shipping industry in a nutshell. Getting your products to your customers is a complex process and there are lots of things that can go wrong. Even before you ship your first package, you might find yourself getting lost in all of the paperwork, desperately trying…
You’ve got a brilliant product idea that’ll take the market by storm. You’ve poured your heart and soul into the design, and you can already envision your brand name on everyone’s lips. But there’s one problem: you have no idea how to bring your product to life. Sound familiar? For many entrepreneurs and store owners,…
In the past, managing the relationship between a business and its clients often relied on face-to-face interaction and manually recording information such as contacts, sales, and order history. But the rise of the internet provided a digital alternative. Known as customer relationship management (CRM) technologies, these CRM integrations offer businesses user-friendly tools to centralize, track,…
Thinking about starting a business this year? Whether you’re diving into full-time entrepreneurship or planning a side hustle, this list of more than 60 small business ideas is for you. Each idea below is selected for its practicality, flexibility, and proven potential for success. Whether you start a clothing line, pet service, or wellness brand,…
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This content doesn’t contain and isn’t meant to provide legal, tax, or business advice.* Starting a business in California can be a great way to be your own boss while bringing new products, services, and ideas to your community. There are lots of emerging opportunities to start a new business in California, opening the door…