Before becoming the sole proprietor of my artisan business, I was the principal of a carpet design business. In 2009, I launched Malene B Carpets with a focus on selling to professional designers and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Creating a revenue-generating business model is essential ...

How would you feel if you saw demand for your favorite topic — which also happens to be your line of business — grow 1,000% in just two years’ time? Vindicated, overjoyed, and a bit overstretched in ...