While her income is lower than it was in her previous job, Anna-Marie Ortiz is happier as a small business owner.

"I love being my own boss," she says. "It allows me the flexibility to make my own decisions and create a work environment that reflects my values." Having grown up in a family that often ...

New York’s Department of State is promoting a variety of licensed professions as part of a new "Be Your Own Boss" campaign aimed at growing the number of licensees in the state and increasing ...