September 2018

Building a Business

This Entrepreneur Shares How She Survived When the Money Ran Out

When a change in the tax law nearly wiped out Saima Khan's company, she was forced to reconsider exactly what kind of business she was running.

By Jason Feifer

Thought Leaders

Meet the New Bosses: How These Entrepreneurs Under 20 Are Changing Industries

The next generation isn't coming. It's already here. These are nine young entrepreneurs, including our September issue cover star, worth watching.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Thought Leaders

How This 13-Year-Old Entrepreneur Built a Multi-Million Dollar Candy Company

Between school, dance and hanging with friends, Alina Morse is running a national candy brand.

By Lakshmi Varanasi

Business Ideas

Strikeforce: Inside Silicon Valley’s Most Unusual Apprenticeship

Futurist Peter Diamandis offers a deal to young entrepreneurs: Help him for two years, and maybe build the next billion-dollar company at the same time.

By Andrew Leonard

Thought Leaders

A Brutal Performance Review Helped Sweetgreen’s CEO Manage Everything Better

Jonathan Neman shares what he learned from getting an evaluation from co-founders, employees and family.

By Jonathan Neman

Thought Leaders

Malcolm Gladwell’s Advice to Entrepreneurs: ‘Don’t Be One Thing’

The author and podcaster believes entrepreneurs and creatives should think of themselves as ever-adaptable -- open to opportunities wherever they come.

By Jason Feifer

Buying a Franchise

Best in Service: The 105 Top Suppliers for Franchises in 2018

Our first-ever ranking of the companies that help franchises thrive.

By Tracy Stapp Herold

Thought Leaders

The Next Generation of Entrepreneurs Are Amazing. Let’s Support Them!

We need to stop the division between 'older generation' and 'younger generation.' That holds both sides back.

By Jason Feifer

Human Resources

The Tricks and Secrets to Mastering a Remote Workforce

Maintaining an all-remote workforce is no longer a fringe notion. But you have to do it thoughtfully.

By Elizabeth Dunn

Thought Leaders

This Company Finds Tough Problems In the World, Then Launches Startups to Solve Them

Kairos is a company that creates companies. And those companies have a mission: Solve the problems that really need solving.

By Mary Pilon

Entrepreneurs

After Having a ‘Hell of a Year,’ This Entrepreneur Rewarded Himself With the Car He Wanted, Not the Car He Needed

'Anyone who says money can't buy happiness has clearly never driven my car,' says Steven Sashen, CEO and co-founder of Xero Shoes.

By Joe Keohane

Buying a Franchise

The Top 200 Franchise Brands People Love the Most

Franchising is all about brand power.

By Tracy Stapp Herold

Human Resources

Rent the Runway’s New Office Space Reminds Employees ‘Everyone Deserves a Cinderella Experience’

The newly renovated Manhattan headquarters is made for work but built like a fashionista fairy tale.

By Hayden Field

Human Resources

How These 6 Entrepreneurs Dealt With Difficult Employee Issues

From firing to rewarding talent, these founders share how they handled tough personnel decisions.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Building a Business

3 Super Simple Ways to Understand What Your Customer Wants

Entrepreneurs share their smart (and sometimes painfully simple) approaches to finding out how to better serve their customers.

By Stephanie Schomer

Human Resources

Why MOD Pizza Loves Hiring Ex-Cons

Eight years ago, Ally and Scott Svenson started hiring felons to staff MOD Pizza. That turned out to be one of the best business decisions they ever made.

By Clint Carter

Buying a Franchise

How These Franchisees Keep Their Young Workforce Motivated

At their Tropical Smoothie Cafe stores, Dennis and Nicole Drake know that most young employees are temporary. But they invest in their future anyway.

By Lydia Belanger

Human Resources

Here’s How People Successfully Work With Friends, Family and Even Their Spouse

The key to a happy life: Clearly defined roles and responsibilities.

By Jason Feifer

Buying a Franchise

After Nearly Going Bankrupt, How Franchise Jersey Mike’s Fought Back and Won

CEO Peter Cancro learned to prepare for the worst, which set him up for lasting success.

By Hayden Field

Human Resources

How to Make Your Best Employees Stay at Your Company

Finding good talent is hard. Making them stick around when the competition comes calling can be even tougher.

By Polly and Doug White

Thought Leaders

How a Photo Inspires This Record Company’s CEO to Treat His Team Like Family

What keeps the CEO of Interscope Geffen A&M Records going? An old photo from his first big break.

By John Janick