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Jennifer Dawkins

Jennifer Dawkins

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Reporter at Business Insider

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TJ Maxx and other discount retailers could be the big winners in an otherwise bleak holiday shopp...

Many retailers are bracing for a bleak holiday shopping season. Reports say Americans will spend more this year, but that doesn’t mean every retailer will benefit. Shoppers are finally feeling the weight of inflation and many retailers are bracing for a bleak holiday season.But off-price retailers stand to gain the most as they continue to deliver value to cash-strapped Americans.The US National Retail Federation expects holiday retail sales to increase between 3% and 4% this year, less than hal…
about 1 year ago
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Being an Amazon Flex driver is a popular side job. Here's what it's...

More people are taking on side hustles as a way to earn extra income and set their own hours.Amazon Flex is one way to start a side hustle with just an app on your phone and a personal vehicle.The e-commerce giant introduced the program in 2015, as more people signed up for gig work they could perform with their cars like Uber and Doordash.Amazon Flex drivers help the company complete its last-mile deliveries, or packages reaching their final destinations at customers’ doorsteps. These deliverie…
about 1 year ago
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Amazon's drone delivery is kind of a joke so far - Business Insider...

Amazon operates drone delivery in Texas and California. The drones are limited by the products they can carry.After much delay, Amazon’s drone deliveries are entering American neighborhoods. However, it’s not quite the futuristic picture that some had in mind.In the last decade, tech companies have promoted drones as the future of delivery, painting a picture of Starbucks orders, medications, and Hamburger Helper dropped from the sky to our doorsteps. But the drone programs still have a long way…
about 1 year ago
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HomeGoods is abruptly shutting down its online shopping site - Busi...

HomeGoods is shutting down its online store.The discount home decor chain, which is owned by TJX Companies, sent an email to customers Wednesday announcing that it would stop offering online shopping after October 21.“We’ve made the decision to focus our resources on our brick-and-mortar stores,” the email message said, while adding that it would be announcing “many new store openings.“HomeGoods sells off-price furniture, lamps, art, and other decor. It’s well known for the treasure-hunt experie…
about 1 year ago
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I visited one of the 9 Target stores about to close. It was depress...

For East Harlem locals, Target is more than a store. It’s been a safe haven and a place to hang with friends, classmates, and family.Much to their disappointment, the store is one of nine locations Target will close effective October 21. The company has been struggling with theft, and it said retail crime at these locations threatened the safety of its staff and customers and contributed to “unsustainable business performance.“The East Harlem store was the first in Manhattan and opened in 2010 t…
about 1 year ago
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Glossier founder Emily Weiss loved asking job candidates, 'Why do y...

Glossier was the coolest makeup brand of the 2010s. The company amassed millions of fans with its fresh, low-maintenance image of beauty that contrasted industry standards of caked-on foundation and picture-perfect contour.The beauty brand’s founder, Emily Weiss, started the company as an offshoot of her successful beauty blog, Into the Gloss.In 2013, the company raised $2 million in venture capital funding. A year later, Glossier launched its first four products, and by 2016, the company had 10…
over 1 year ago
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Here's how to start your 6-figure side hustle, according to entrepr...

Now may be a good time to invest in a side hustle. Side hustles became more popular during the pandemic as people sought new hobbies during lockdowns or extra income, said Luke Pardue, an economist at Gusto, a platform for small-business payroll and benefits.In fact, 33% of the small-business owners who used Gusto said they needed side hustles to keep their companies afloat. Other experts advised that taking on a side gig during the pandemic could provide more financial security. “The surge in s…
over 1 year ago
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I'm a Poshmark Seller With a 2nd Side Hustle Listing for Others

Posting on Poshmark requires both work and time. One seller has made a side business out of helping others complete their listings.
over 1 year ago
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The 6 best locations for a vending machine if you want to start a 6...

Schools, warehouses, and hotels can be lucrative spots for vending-machine businesses, Crystal Warren, who runs such a business, said.
almost 2 years ago
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My Etsy store has made $1.9 million in lifetime sales. Here's how I...

Ashley Bostwick’s Etsy shop, Wander and Lust Jewelry, started out as a side hustle and became a six-figure business.
almost 2 years ago
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The 5 easiest Etsy shops to start where entrepreneurs can earn 6 fi...

Selling handmade and customized products on Etsy is a popular side hustle, which affords people the chance to earn extra or passive income.
almost 2 years ago
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Why a small-business owner is waging an expensive battle for its na...

Usually, small-business owners don’t fight back against trademarked names, but Keane Veran isn’t backing down.
almost 2 years ago
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18 easy, low-cost, or popular side hustles to start if you're worri...

Insider compiled a list of some of the easiest, most popular, and cheapest businesses to start right now along with insight from founders in these industries.PeopleImages/Getty ImagesLayoff buzz has intensified as major firms make headlines for laying off staff. Some people may be nervous about their income and considering a side hustle to reap ancillary earnings.
almost 2 years ago
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Small businesses are saving the economy from a recession for now - ...

Despite layoffs at major companies, small private companies are hiring. Robust job numbers are one big reason that we’re not in a recession yet.
almost 2 years ago
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Virtual assistant, copywriter, and 6 other easy side hustle jobs to...

These side hustle jobs don’t require any prior experience and can easily be done from home.
almost 2 years ago
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A Gen Z entrepreneur made $119,000 in vending-machine sales since g...

With a recession expected in 2023, starting a vending machine business can be a lucrative source of passive income with low barriers to entry.
almost 2 years ago
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Business trends for 2023 include AI, blockchain, secondhand shoppin...

Founders Insider surveyed said more companies will adopt AI technology, wellness brands will rise, and e-commerce will continue to boom.
almost 2 years ago
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Upwork freelancers who have earned $1 million share 5 tips for star...

Four freelancers shared their tips for using Upwork, including how to determine your rates and build client relationships.
almost 2 years ago
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A 19-year-old college student who made $38,700 selling clothes on P...

Janae Smith started selling clothes from her closet on Poshmark in 2019. She gets most of her inventory from the bargain bins at liquidation stores.
about 2 years ago
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Here are 6 unexpected and unique businesses to start right now that...

Marcus Gram owns Joyner Vending.Marcus GramMore than nine million Americans started businesses in the last two years. Some businesses aren’t the most orthodox types to start, but can earn up to six figures. More than nine million Americans started businesses in the last two years, motivated by jobs…
over 2 years ago
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Black-owned small businesses are facing record-low sales, a stark c...

Meta’s report on the global state of small business found that 51% of Black-owned businesses had record-low sales, versus 36% of all US businesses.
over 2 years ago