ZDNET's key takeaways Uncertainty, layoffs, mean uncertain futures for professionals. AI has made starting a business easier. Tried-and-true rules of entrepreneurship still prevail. Launch an AI app, ...

Age can be an advantage for older entrepreneurs looking to extend their careers or supplement their income in retirement.

Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced financial consultant. She has a demonstrated history of working in both institutional and retail environments, from broker-dealers to ...

Katie Miller is a consumer financial services expert. She worked for almost two decades as an executive, leading multi-billion dollar mortgage, credit card, and savings portfolios with operations ...

A home business requires a lot of the same preparation as any other business, but you can skip finding an office or retail space. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

The decision to launch a business before the holidays is a strategic one that depends heavily on the nature of the venture.

2025 has delivered mixed economic signals—some optimism, plenty of caution—but among Americans, the itch to start a business has not gone away. Thinking about launching something of your own this year ...

Don’t let economic fears deter you from starting a business. A well-planned and researched business idea can still succeed even in a challenging economy. Before launching your venture, focus on ...

Starting a business can be an incredibly rewarding experience, both financially and personally. But it also takes a significant amount of dedication and hard work to get a business off the ground. If ...

Almost all of us think about starting a business at some point. The thought enters our minds when we come up with an ingenious way to stop an ice cream cone from dripping. Or we get a job and realize ...