Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Starting a new business is one of the riskiest decisions ...
MBO Partners’ State of Independence 2025 research estimates that more than 72.9 million Americans are freelancing in some capacity, accounting for roughly 36 percent of the workforce. That shift has ...
The U.S. Census’s most recent data puts the number of solo entrepreneurs at 29.8 million, and applications to start a new business keep coming in. So-called "solopreneurs" contribute over $1.7 ...