This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Heather Torres, the owner of Porch Pumpkins, a Texas-based seasonal decor delivery company. It has been edited for length and clarity. Shortly ...

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Cornilia Issa is a 41-year-old in Houston who started a company with her parents five years ago. They have had to learn to disagree without taking offense. The family has been able to spend more time ...

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Cathy Deano co-founded Painting with a Twist at 56 to help her community heal. Seventeen years later, she’s still leading the way. Cathy Deano co-founded Painting with a Twist at age 56 to help her ...

For years, founders have been told to skip the business plan and just start. But the rise of directionless businesses ...