Thought Leaders
How One of America’s Most Beloved Toy Makers Rebounded From Near Death
Wham-O created the Frisbee, Slip 'N Slide and more. Then it fell into disrepair -- until a new leader came along.
By Joe Keohane
March 2018
Thought Leaders
‘Bar Rescue’s’ Jon Taffer Isn’t Afraid to Call Founders on Their B.S.
The hospitality legend is on a one-man crusade to help entrepreneurs own their failures, get over their hang-ups and succeed.
By Mike Sager
Online Presence
Are Influencers Worth Your Money? We Went Undercover to Find Out.
As traditional advertising methods fade, a new generation of young social media mavens -- 'influencers' -- are offering businesses their endorsements in exchange for money or free stuff. But is it worth it?
Thought Leaders
The Founder of Panera Bread: ‘I Wish I’d Fired More People’
After stepping down as CEO in January, Ron Shaich looks back on what he wishes he'd done differently.
By Ron Shaich
Buying a Franchise
More Women Are Entering Franchising — and It’s Changing the Industry
Women are buying franchises at a rate far faster than men. Now the industry is asking itself: Why?
Building a Business
How to Figure Out What Your Time Is Worth
It's time to admit we can't do everything. And that's for the better.
By Jason Feifer
Buying a Franchise
The 150 Fastest-Growing Franchises
Meet the companies that are leveraging their ability to scale fast -- and take their franchisees along with them.
Thought Leaders
Eva Longoria: the Best Word for Her Brand Is ‘No’
Award-winning actor and serial entrepreneur Eva Longoria moves between industries, constantly looking to challenge the way things have always been done.
Thought Leaders
A Men’s Yoga Brand Learns the Real Meaning of Flexibility
With slow sales, yoga brand Vuori realized it had a branding problem.
By Boyd Farrow
Tech
From Online to Offline: How Brands Use Big Data to Figure Out Where Their Customers Will Shop
Ecommerce brands are using big data to open stores exactly where their customers want them.
By Nancy Miller
Marketing
When to Use Your Email Signature for More Than a Sign-Off
The email signature can be a powerful marketing tool -- but it can quickly become an irritating vehicle of self-promotion.
Business Ideas
6 Businesses That Need to Be Launched Right Now
We asked entrepreneurs the one idea they wish someone would create to help their company.
Human Resources
Rocking Out Inside Fender’s Office
At its new Hollywood headquarters, guitars line the walls and employees are encouraged to play any time of day.
By Kristin Hunt
Building a Business
When Scaling Your Company, Here’s How to Never Lose Sight of Why Customers Fell in Love With Your Business in the First Place
Laura Ashley, Nokia and many others faltered while growing their company. Here's how to not make their same mistakes.
By Boyd Farrow
Building a Business
To Survive, Sometimes You Have to Let Go of Your Vision — and Ego
Entrepreneurship means exploring unknown paths, and sometimes that leads a founder somewhere different from where they started.
By Jason Feifer
Building a Business
Figuring Out What Can Sink Your Business — and How You Can Save It
Here's how to spot hidden weaknesses within your operation and steel yourself for unexpected battles.
Buying a Franchise
How Two Young Sisters Are Proving Themselves in the World of Franchising
At just 24 and 22 years old, Jessica and Andrea Perez are getting a crash course in the restaurant business, and fearlessly climbing the steep learning curve at Wing Zone.
Thought Leaders
How Going From Owner to Employee Made This Entrepreneur a Better Leader
Rik Nonelle founded Window Genie, grew it for 22 years and then sold it -- but stayed on as president.
By Nina Zipkin
Buying a Franchise
5 Ways Franchisees Can Protect Their Business Interests
A longtime franchisee lawyer explains how franchisees can best protect their business interests.
By Lissa Harris
Building a Business
How Barry’s Bootcamp Found Its Perfect Company Mantra
The CEO of Barry's Bootcamp shares how a piece of artwork at a garage sale helped shape the company's mission.