Want to move from side hustle to startup? Ditch your backup plan, says investor and guest 'Shark Tank' shark Matt Higgins

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Matt Higgins
Matt Higgins, author of "Burn the Boats" is a guest shark on "Shark Tank"

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My computer science classes were too slow, so I dropped out to focus on my AI startup. Even my dad agreed.

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Govind Gnanakumar
Automorphic's co-founders Maaher Gandhi, Govind Gnanakumar, and Mahesh Natamai.

Govind Gnanakumar

The Biden administration is giving entrepreneurs a chance at loans up to $5 million to help launch and grow businesses

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New moves by the SBA could make it easier for entrepreneurs to get loans.

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A 'Shark Tank' winner and stay-at-home dad who Mark Cuban called a 'compassionate capitalist' doubled down on his business when his wife's health took a sudden turn: 'There is no greater incentive to succeed than being put in a position like that'

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Tomo Delaney, Freya Delaney, and their two young kids in front of a fireplace
Freya Williams brought in the main income for her family before coming down with long COVID.

Tomo Delaney

Tax write-offs small-business owners shouldn't forget

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Tax Day is April 18.

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A remote worker loves the lifestyle so much she's locking it in by starting her own business so she can work from home forever

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Dawn Michelle-Lewis
Dawn-Michelle Lewis is starting her own business so she can earn more and enjoy her job, while still retaining the benefits of remote work.

Dawn Michelle-Lewis

Two millennial founders share how they invest in real estate for financial stability while building their own businesses

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Mallory Rowan is a startup founder and a real-estate investor.
Mallory Rowan is a startup founder and a real-estate investor.

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5 apps that can help you start real estate, resale, or other online side hustles

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Cathy Hernandez stands in front of a bookshelf with a plant and sign.
Cathy Hernandez is a cofounder of Agency Social.

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I'm a college student who uses TikTok to scale my photography side hustle with passive income and find clients I'm excited about

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Charis Cheung
Charis Cheung is a 19-year-old photographer in Los Angeles.

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Here are 7 of the top trending searches on Fiverr where people make between $25 and $10,000 per project

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Jennifer Shealey, a digital-marketing entrepreneur, promotes her services on Fiverr.
Jennifer Shealey, a digital-marketing entrepreneur, promotes her services on Fiverr.

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