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In 2025, I interviewed dozens of entrepreneurs, who inspired me to start my own side hustle. Among the many nuggets of advice ...

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There are many paths to entrepreneurship, and for some aspiring business owners, becoming an independent contractor is a natural first step. But what exactly is an independent contractor, and how do ...

Starting a business is exciting, but it's not easy. It can also be risky. Of the 50 million startups created every year across the world, approximately 30% of new businesses fail within the first ...

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Trust your inner compass — not society’s definition of success. Failure isn’t the end; it’s data for your next move. Reinvent yourself often — growth comes from exploration, not perfection. I ...

I’ve always had a passion for animals. My first job was working at a local holistic pet food center, and I loved it. In college, I studied equine science because I thought I wanted to be a trainer.

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A young Aussie dropped out of college and is making huge money running a cleaning service in Sydney instead. Charlotte Bosanquet, 22, lives in Western Sydney. She bought her first home at 21 and is in ...