It’s Just a Number

With a passion for seniors and a knack for business, Lucille Green is defying her age and garnering tremendous success as a small business owner well into her 70’s.

Age is only a number for Lucy Green. She started her small business, an in-home care provider, at the age of 71.

Sink or Swim. Small Business Spotlight

It's easy for small businesses to get pulled under the current. These three businesses are head and shoulders above the rest.

It's easy for small businesses to get pulled under the current. The founders of Designs by Lucinda, Jimmy John's and Under Armour and how their businesses became head and shoulders above the rest.

Define your Success

The most important ingredient to success is taking action.

The most important ingredient to success is taking action.

Success Runs in the Family for these Entrepreneurs

Some members of America's Best Companies show that the most fruitful ventures seldom fall far from the family tree.

They may work together, but these entrepreneurs share more than just office space. We interview six families who work, play, and sometimes live together.

Learning to Fly

Marquis Jet earns their gold wings by offering flexible, service and treating each of their customers like a VIP.

Marquis Jet shares their philosophy of customer service and how it got to be the leader in its field.

Putting America Back In Hats

Moving your business across the country is easy when you’ve already built a successful online retail component.

Duane Dewsbury, founder of HatsAmerica, gives his formula for success.

Food for Thought

These entrepreneurs proved successful in their culinary endeavors.

You really can have your cake and eat it too! Find out how Thomas DeGeest, Debbie Meyer and Brian Taylor were able to turn their love of food into successful businesses.

Green Is the New Chic

This business owner learned the ropes of a start-up while at the same time, benefitting causes close to her heart.

Josie Fuentabella is making a difference for women in the Philippines with her green products.

10 Resolutions to Keep in 2009

The start of the new year brings a golden opportunity for small business owners to build upon their business success or turn thri struggling business around. Read our top ten New Year resolutions for small business owners and write down the one that jump out at you.

The start of the new year brings a golden opportunity for small business owners to build upon their business success or turn their struggling business around.

Eye of the Tiger

Owners of seasonal small businesses must rise up to the challenges and go the distance if they want a chance at survival.

Successful owners of seasonal businesses know it takes twice the hard work and twice the financial savvy in order to survive during off-peak times.

365 Ways to Improve 2009

The end of the year is a time of rejuvenation and a time to make small adjustments to improve both your business and personal life. Here are 365 ideas to set you in the right direction to make 2009 the best year ever!

Small business owners are always looking for ways to stand out from the competition. We came up with 365 ways to improve your business in 2009.

Eyes on the Prize

Trophy master turns hobby into a profitable venture.

One man took advantage of the popularity of fantasy sports to give players something to aspire to.

Gearing Up for Success

SME Toolkit helps small businesses grow and succeed.

IBM offers a free, easy-to-use SME Toolkit to help your small business grow and succeed.

Chasing the American Dream One Star at a Time

We at America’s Best believe that the American Dream is alive and well. Our proof? We take a look at some of the nation’s most phenomenal success stories of the last few years.

A League of Her Own

Couch showed incredible passion, creativity and determination when it came to finding balance between work and family.

Couch showed incredible passion, creativity and determination when it came to finding balance between work and family.

Taking the Road Less Traveled

"Life is a series of problems. Do we want to moan about them or solve them?"

"Life is a series of problems. Do we want to moan about them or solve them?"

These Entrepreneurs Stretch the New Horizons

A little flexibility goes a long way.

Three entrepreneurs who have stretched their businesses to new horizons. We introduce you to: Dana Santi of Pilates Core, Craig Newmark of Craigslist, and Sara Blakely of Spanx.

Think Strategically - Get Creative

Doing the research, developing a solid strategy, and executing creative tactics can do wonders for your business by opening the door to the goals you have set for yourself.

Doing the research, developing a solid strategy, and executing creative tactics can do wonders for your business by opening the door to the goals you have set for yourself.

Reach for the Stars

Maria Otero quit practicing law in order to help women of diverse backgrounds reach their business goals.

Maria Otero quit practicing law to help women of diverse backgrounds to reach their business goals.

You Get What You Pay For

How I learned this important lesson ... the hard way.

"You don't pay the price for success; you enjoy the benefits of success." I’ll never forget first learning the all important difference between price and cost at nine years old. It impacted my life and the decisions I made for the next 30 years. You see, all I wanted for my birthday in August 1974 was a brand new red Schwinn bicycle—a “Sting-Ray.”

Take Me to Your Leader

For most small business owners, it takes an acquired skill set to become an effective manager.

For most small business owners, it takes an acquired skill set to become an effective manager.

A Click Away

Tapping into the power of eBay: Entrepreneurs find sweet success with the online marketplace.

These three entrepreneurs were able to tap into the power of eBay and experience tremendous success.

Gunning for Success

Utah small business owner prospers by finding his niche and offering personal service and an unforgettable hunting experience.

Utah small business owner prospers by finding his niche and offering personal service and an unforgettable hunting experience.

The Rossi Family Shares Their Business Secrets

Dominic Rossi on surviving the influx of big box furniture companies.

After having worked behind the scenes for so long, Dominic Rossi III now runs the company’s 30,000-square-foot showroom, which occupies a dominant spot along the highway in Downers Grove, Illinois. Situated among a legion of big brand companies such as Best Buy, The Great Indoors, and Bed Bath & Beyond; the Rossi store is a powerful testament to the ability of small businesses to survive in an era of heavy corporate power.

Greetings of the Season

Enjoy your holiday season and relax with family and friends, and not let worries that the economy’s deterioration will hurt your otherwise healthy business.

Enjoy your holiday season and relax with family and friends, and not let worries that the economy’s deterioration will hurt your otherwise healthy business.

Goals! Goals! Goals!

One of the most important things that any business regardless of size needs to do is to set goals.

If you don't have a goal to work toward, your business might be heading for trouble. Follow our foolproof "Grade School Method of Goals Achievement."

Leap of Faith

After losing his longtime job, Anthony Ayala turned to prayer and was able to find his true calling, owning his own business

Getting fired proved to be a good opportunity for Anthony Ayala to start his own business.