Business Unusual: Page 2

Innovation

How an Obsessive Movie-Goer Reinvented the Theater's Favorite Food

This entrepreneur turned his popcorn problem into a profitable business.

Thought Leaders

The Surprising Places These Boutique Hoteliers Found Opportunity

Boutique hoteliers check into America's smaller cities.

Innovation

This Company Takes the Hassle out of Launching a Foreign Company in the U.S.

Launch your U.S. business in a matter of days, not months

Innovation

This Company Found a Way to Sell Something No One Wants to Discuss

Learn the timeline behind Utah's Squatty Potty.

Innovation

How One Man Makes Serious Money From Funny Products

One year after buying a site that everyone said would fail, Peter Boychuk has no regrets.

Innovation

How This Startup Raised a $1.7 Million Seed Round on Chicken-Less Eggs

Clara Foods figured out how to pitch a unique product without making investors balk. Read on to learn how they did it.

Innovation

How One Infant's Obsession Led His Parents to a Booming Business

Lisa and Eric Greenwald created a totally new kind of jewelry for the mouths of babes.

Innovation

How This Startup is Making Mobile App Development Easier

Gigster can find a developer ready to help you in 10 minutes or less.

Innovation

How One Entrepreneur Turned a Dance Trend Into a Glowing Empire

Brian Lim went to an electronic dance music club six years ago and was inspired to launch a line of rave accessories.

Health & Wellness

How a Near-Death Mountain Climb Launched One of the Adventure World's Best-Known Brands

The brothers Giovale are avid mountain climbers, and they learned the hard way that the industry needed better tools for safety. They made the product themselves, launching a now-global business.

Innovation

How This Mattress Company Got the Attention of New York Jet Eric Decker

This is what happens when a direct-to-consumer luxury mattress maker and celebrity backers get into bed together.

Innovation

How an Engineer's Desire to Keep His Keys Organized Led to a Business

Here are the five steps Michel Tunney used to take his idea from a Kickstarter campaign to retail stores.

Social Media

How a Glue Developer Turned Bad Luck Into a DIY Sensation

Jane ni Dhulchaointigh turned a sticky situation into a successful business in five steps.

Thought Leaders

2016's Women to Watch

These women are making their mark on the business world. If you don't know who they are, you will.