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Ever wondered how to start an orchard, but don't know where to begin? We got the chance to learn about Swans Trail Farms and how they started an orchard.  Nate Krause was kind enough to take the time to talk about how his family converted a dairy farm they purchased in 1984 into a favorite destination for picking your own apples, strawberries, and pumpkins.  They also host the Washington State Corn...

A pig farm can make $188k per year after only a few years of operating. Don’t believe it’s possible? We interviewed Matthew McDermott and Katie Pencke, owners of Alluvial Farms in Everson, Washington, to find out how to start a pig farm. The two entrepreneurs started out raising 50 pigs and piglets on a farm. Now they have a 46-acre hog farm with over $400,000 in sales. They shared their...

One of the hottest industries to start a business in is the tech industry—more specifically social media marketing. We're going to walk you through the process of how to start an advertising agency so you can begin your path to success in digital marketing. We talked to Jason Yormark, founder and Chief Social Officer of Socialistics, about how he started his company and has 4x the revenue since...

Want a business that has sky-high earning potential, lets you double your revenue every single year, and might even give you a glorious opportunity to hob-nob with billionaire celebrities? If so, starting your very own charter business might be just the thing for you. Dmitry Lyubimov, the owner of UNIQ LA, did just that, with results beyond anything he could ever have dreamed of. That's particularly...

Have you ever wondered how to start a t-shirt business? Starting a t-shirt business only requires a little investment and some technical skills. You can learn how to start a clothing line and make a great living. We'll show you how. One of our success stories is about Sanford Booth. He started his own t-shirt printing company by buying a Big Frog franchise and turned his original investment of nearly...

Have you ever wondered how to start a clothing line? Starting a clothing brand only requires a little investment and some technical skills. You can start a clothing line and make a great living. We'll show you how. Marcus Harvey turned his love for Portland into a hometown clothing line called Portland Gear. He started screen printing in college to make some extra money but stopped to take on his first...

Have you ever wondered how to start a pet sitting business? Becoming the owner of a successful pet sitting business is more doable than you might think, with minimal start-up costs and tons of resources to help you along the way. Martin Burt and his wife, owners of Companion Keepers, are a perfect example of how to get a pet sitting business off the ground. They started from scratch with no previous...

It's likely no surprise to learn that one of the most profitable businesses around is banking. The United States alone has the largest financial marketplace, and according to a report by SelectUSA., the financial services industry (which includes banks, investment services firms, and insurers) represents 7.4 percent, or 1.5 trillion dollars, of the U.S. gross domestic product. For those who are willing to...

Would you like to start a laundry business and make $24K/month for providing a place for people to clean their clothes and linens? The laundromat industry in the US is worth $5bn, with over 21,000 businesses in operation that employ over 50,000 people. Do I have your attention? If I do, then here are 20 steps to follow to start your laundromat! We interviewed the owners of two different laundromat...

Starting a bike shop is a rewarding career if you have the passion and skills. A bike business is a line of work where even a simple operation can generate substantial profits. Want proof? We interviewed two business owners who took different approaches to starting a bike shop. Armen, founder of the Glendale-based Bicycle Pit Stop, started his business in high school to make some extra money and fill...