A stay-at-home mom became a professional cuddler making $150 an hour

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Michelle Renee is a professional cuddler at Cuddlist.
Michelle Renee is a professional cuddler at Cuddlist.

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US companies aren't feeling great about the economy - but one group is extra pessimistic

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The US economy is showing resilience, but experts warn a recession is still on the table.

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I reached $3M in revenue in 3 years as an Amazon delivery partner. Here are 4 things I did to boost my employees' morale after our hardest quarter ever.

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How small-business owners can raise prices while keeping customer satisfaction high, according to founders who've done it

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Hyacinth Tucker, the founder and CEO of The Laundry Basket.

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9 entrepreneurs who left corporate America share the biggest challenges of running a business — and what to expect before quitting to work for yourself

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Ludomir Wanot, a Seattle real-estate investor and the cofounder of Evergreen Housing Network.

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I tried every marketing tool to build my small business but nothing worked until I went all in on SEO — within 2 years, I was making $1 million in annual revenue

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Meredith Noble, cofounder of Learn Grant Writing.

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New York City unveiled a new plan to use AI to make its government work better

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

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A tennis center owner in Santa Monica changed his entire business to capitalize on the pickleball surge in America. It was a 'huge risk' but his revenue numbers have doubled and his court has never been busier.

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Former collegiate tennis player and coach Jon Neeter runs the Santa Monica Pickleball Center.

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Onboarding is crucial for small-business employee retention and satisfaction — here are 3 ways to support hires from day one

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Amanda Webster, the CEO of Fund&Grow, and Jen L'Estrange, the founder and managing director at Red Clover.

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3 tips for creating branded merch your customers will love, from small-business owners and marketing experts who have used it to build vibrant brand communities

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Danielle Reid, a marketing consultant.

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