Many books on startups and business talk about how there are right and wrong reasons for starting a business. So, we asked a handful of successful founders about their reasons and the thought-process behind starting their business.

Maxine Henderson | Business and Grant Consultant

Honestly, I started a business just trying to make some extra money because I was pregnant with my daughter and I was too sick to work a full time job. I did not do any research about starting a business. I just started with no money. Read more>>

Ashley McKinney | Owner

I’m a two time felon and I was having hard time finding a job. So I could provide for my family. But as a child I always wanted to own my own business. Generational wealth. Read more>>