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Home-based Business

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Travel

Digital Nomads Are Getting Caught in the War on Tourism

Countries are welcoming remote workers with digital nomad visas—while cracking down on the very lifestyle that makes nomadism possible.

Fiona Harrigan | 7.12.2025 6:00 AM

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Regulation

Home-Based Businesses Win Relief From Regulators

A recent boom in entrepreneurship challenges red-tape hurdles.

J.D. Tuccille | 7.26.2024 7:00 AM

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Zoning

Colorado Bans HOAs From Banning Home Businesses

Homeowners associations are the most, and the least, libertarian form of governance.

Christian Britschgi | 4.24.2024 5:00 PM

A pair of crossed-out oven mitts pictured over Wisconsin bill text | Illustration: Lex Villena

Food Freedom

Wisconsin Could Make It Impossible for Cottage Food Producers To Make a Living

A new bill would impose a $20,000 annual sales cap, which would make the state’s cottage food regime one of the most restrictive in the nation.

Fiona Harrigan | 1.24.2024 4:00 PM

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Government mandates

Pandemic Restrictions Extra Painful for Businesses Owned by Minorities, Women, and Veterans

Limited resources create enormous vulnerability.

J.D. Tuccille | 2.22.2022 7:00 AM

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Iowa

Neighbors Call Police on 10-Year-Old Iowa Girl Selling Cookies on the Street

One neighbor said she was concerned about the extra traffic.

Zuri Davis | 8.7.2018 11:10 AM

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Home-based Business

It Shouldn't Be Illegal to Work at Home

Nick Sibilla | 3.24.2018 6:00 AM

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