Building a business from scratch isn’t the right path for everyone. An alternative is buying an existing business, which can provide immediate access to an established structure and consistent clients ...

A new CEO came in and removed my boss. I was invited to interview for the role, but another one of my colleagues was selected, so I’m concerned about job security. I don’t think I’m going to lose my ...

My grandfather spent his professional life building a successful medical practice in Long Island, New York. He had clients from all different backgrounds and became an integral part of the community, ...

Buying an established online business can leapfrog the trial-and-error phase of starting from scratch, sparing time and money. Despite popular belief, acquiring an ...

Know your endgame before buying — investment goals shape every decision. Choose businesses based on cash flow, ROI, or family legacy. Passive income or ownership as employment? Be honest about your ...

Perhaps your most fundamental career choice is whether you will work in someone else’s company or for yourself. But for most people, “working for yourself” sounds a lot like “starting your own ...

After nearly two decades as a healthcare executive and practicing physician — including serving as Tennessee's Commissioner of Health during the pandemic — I found myself at a professional crossroads.

Startups offer uncertainty and a long road to profitability—and for most entrepreneurs and investors, they end in failure, not financial freedom. I’ve watched countless smart people grind for years, ...

In this week’s Vergecast, I chat with the new owner of Insteon about how and why he found himself buying a smart home company, and the challenges the industry faces today. Follow topics and authors ...