Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. In our current economy, where the cost of living has spiked ...

Proactive financial planning, encompassing year-round tax strategies and diligent expense tracking, is essential for entrepreneurs to prevent crises and make data-driven decisions from inception.

Launching a business is an exciting endeavor, but it requires careful financial planning. One of the most common mistakes is ...

Financial prep and market research are crucial before starting a business. Struggles fuel growth; setbacks teach lessons essential for entrepreneurial success. Growth requires discipline, innovation ...

After years in executive leadership, the author chose to buy a business instead of starting one from scratch to gain entrepreneurial freedom with less risk. Acquisition entrepreneurship offers ...

Despite a lot of financial ups and downs, my wife and I have been fortunate to both have the security of a steady paycheck. True, as I’ve previously written, thanks to a move to New York from Ohio, we ...

If you decide to take the leap into starting a business in retirement, make sure to do your research beforehand, and to have an actual financial plan. Opening a bakery may be something you’ve always ...

After seven years in a high-paying finance role that looked perfect on paper but made him miserable, a 30-year-old finally quit. The job paid $300,000 a year, and came with a lifestyle full of fine ...