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Why are people attacking lemonade stands?
Helaine Olen Jul 20, 2012
One parent wonders why many adults disapprove of where her son is putting his hard-earned lemonade stand money towards.
Building business in Ghana, one battery at a time
Kai Ryssdal Jul 17, 2012
After Whit Alexander found success co-creating the board game Cranium, he found a calling in social entrepreneurship. The story of the battery business he built in Ghana is told in a new book by his brother Max.
The angels of Silicon Valley
Queena Kim Jul 3, 2012
Angel investors fund the very early stages of startups, looking to get in early on the next big thing. A lot of angel money ends up going down the drain, but that's just the price of innovation.
Will health care law spur entrepreneurs?
Mitchell Hartman Jun 29, 2012
Some say cheaper insurance could help startup owners focus on business.
Chasing dreamers: Life with an entrepreneur
Tess Vigeland Jun 1, 2012
While Meg Hirshberg's husband Gary chased his dream, she made the kind of sacrifices necessary to succeed.
It's summer. Time for a yard sale, right?
Kristina Wong May 25, 2012
In summer, Americans start to dream of easy money and a clean garage -- but that dream might turn into a nightmare.
Remember, older entrepreneurs start companies, too
Chris Farrell May 11, 2012
The U.S. could be on the "cusp of an entrepreneurship boom -- not in spite of an aging population but because of it."
Taking your kids to work
Eve Troeh May 8, 2012
Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day has evolved since it was first started -- for daughters only -- 20 years ago.
Home business tax dodgers beware!
Jennifer Collins Apr 6, 2012
Marketplace's Jennifer Collins reports that home business owners who haven't paid taxes on their sales risk a contretemps with the IRS.
Thoughts on becoming a CFP
Chris Farrell Mar 16, 2012
I am a mother of five, wife to one and hold a job as a sales and marketing executive. At this time, I see it necessary to switch to a position that allows me to work more from home, without too much travel, and to build a business that I can grow into my golden years. I have started taking classes to become a Certified Financial Planner. I really want to do this, but I'm concerned my vision for being a CFP might not be viable. I would like to be fee-only and help middle-income people make sound decisions for their financial future. I have spoken with another CFP, and he has told me the focus for the industry is on high-net-worth people, which is not a path that I wish to pursue. Any advice or thoughts is most appreciated. Sarah, Rock Hall, MD
