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In 2011, a Kentucky couple Tori Gerbig and her husband Chris put $300 into an eBay clothing side hustle called Pink Lily; 10 years later, sales hit $141 million- Three brothers pooled $1,000 to start an English muffin side hustle in 2014; it reached its first $100,000 month in its second year and became an eight-figure company
- From $250,000 in two months to $12 million a month: How Dylan Jacob built BrüMate
- In 2015, a Pennsylvania couple spent $50 on a used mixer for a side hustle; years later, their cookie brand grew into a multimillion-dollar dessert company shipping nationwideDoug and Sara Taylor began baking cookies together in 2015 while getting to know each other, eventually purchasing a $50 mixer on Facebook ...30 Sep, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
- AIMRA announces nationwide 'No UPI Day' on October 2 to protest against proposed MDR for UPI transactionsAIMRA is organizing a 'No UPI Day' on October 2 to protest against the proposed Merchant Discount Rate. The proposed charges are anticipate...30 Sep, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
- Building businesses for the next billion Indians: What entrepreneurs need to understandIndia is undergoing a remarkable transformation as more individuals choose entrepreneurship over conventional careers. The influx of techno...30 Sep, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
- These 8 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 26% in 1 year, according to analystsGiven the current market situation, no sector is immune from headwinds. The banking sector is no exception. There are clear short-term head...30 Sep, 2026, 05.41 AM IST
- In 2015, Colin started Stencil Stop as an online stencil business; by 2026, the company was bringing in around $100,000 a month by selling custom stencilsStencil Stop started when Clemson University alumnus Colin Mitchell and his roommate could not find a stencil featuring the school’s logo. ...30 Sep, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
- MSME data to power National Business RegisterThe SBR will serve as a comprehensive database of business establishments across the country. Under the MoU, the two ministries will develo...30 Sep, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
- How did a 21-Year-old turn a $10 middle-school challenge into a sneaker reselling business making up to $280,000 a month while still living at home?At 21, he can make up to $280,000 a month reselling sneakers, yet his path to that income started with much smaller deals. He was selling c...29 Sep, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
- Mike Markkula invested $250,000 in Apple in 1977: How did his early bet help turn a garage-era computer project into a multitrillion-dollar giant?In 1977, Mike Markkula put $250,000 into Apple when its future was still uncertain. The money helped the young company move beyond small-sc...29 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- Meta expands Muse AI agent for small businessesMeta Platforms is expanding its AI agent Muse to small businesses, adding integrations with tools such as Shopify, QuickBooks, Stripe and C...29 Sep, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
- Once Mumbai restaurant was about to close with Rs 18 lakh in debt. One call from Anushka Sharma changed its fate, and now it earns Rs 2 crore per monthAfter experiencing losses and accruing debt of Rs 18 lakh, Delhi Se, a small Chembur chole bhature store, was on the verge of closing. Afte...29 Sep, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
- Stock selection key as earnings and valuation gaps widen: Tata MF’s Chandraprakash PadiyarStock selection will be critical for investors as earnings and valuation gaps widen across large-, mid- and small-cap stocks, according to ...28 Sep, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
- ET Startup Awards 2026: Pallavi Shrivastava’s Progcap is powering up a million kiranasShrivastava won in the Woman Ahead category of the ET Startup Awards 2026, along with demi-fine jewellery startup Palmonas’ founder, Pallav...25 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- PhonePe to hire 20,000 staff, deploy 50 lakh payment devices in next yearIn an ambitious move to bolster India's digital payment landscape, PhonePe is set to hire more than 20,000 sales professionals aimed at exp...24 Sep, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
- Avoid chasing small-cap outperformers; valuations look attractive for long-term investors: Pratik Dharmshi, Union MFWith small-cap valuations turning more reasonable and earnings growth improving, Pratik Dharmshi, Fund Manager – Equity at Union AMC, remai...24 Sep, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
- As SMEs digitise and expand globally, foreign banks have a crucial role to play: DBS Bank India’s Divyesh DalalDBS Bank India is enhancing its support for SMEs with the launch of its new Collections Orchestration platform, aiming to streamline paymen...23 Sep, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
- ET Business Growth Summit Chennai: Innovation and R&D key to unlocking MSME potentialThe ET Business Growth Summit in Chennai saw industry leaders emphasising stronger collaboration among businesses, policymakers, and instit...22 Sep, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
- AI lowering entry barriers for small contractors, reshaping blue-collar services: ReportArtificial intelligence (AI) is lowering some of the traditional barriers for skilled workers looking to start or expand small businesses b...18 Sep, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
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