Thought Leaders
Maria Sharapova Built a Business Empire Thanks to Her Winning Team
For the tennis champ and entrepreneur, teamwork is the key to success.
December 2018
Building a Business
RadioShack Is Now Selling in Unexpected Places. Will Anyone Buy?
After hanging on through two bankruptcies, RadioShack struck a deal to open small locations inside a franchise called HobbyTown. Now, the question: Will this help or hurt both brands?
By Clint Carter
Thought Leaders
Spanx Founder Sara Blakely Has 99 Pages of Business Ideas
She's CEO of a billion-dollar brand, but she's always looking to invent the next big thing.
By Liz Brody
Buying a Franchise
Our Top 10 Franchise Categories for 2019
From fresh industries to the established spaces that show no signs of slowing down, here are the 10 franchise categories we believe will boom in 2019.
Building a Business
Every Entrepreneur Has Imposter Syndrome. Here’s Why We Need to Talk About It.
Everyone feels the same way, but no one will admit it. Let's break the stalemate.
By Jason Feifer
Building a Business
What You Need to Know to Succeed in 2019
As the new year approaches, experts sound off on the tips and trends you need to know to rule 2019.
Marketing
Good American Founder Emma Grede Gets Honest With Her Customers
The key to good customer service? Frank, honest communication -- even when the truth hurts.
Online Presence
Understanding Youth Culture Is the Key to Success in 2019 and Beyond
Trendera founder Jane Buckingham urges entrepreneurs to prepare for the future by looking at what the youngest generation wants right now.
By Liz Brody
Marketing
What Seth Godin Wants You To Know About Marketing in 2019
The Industry expert urges companies to be relevant, not loud.
By Jason Feifer
Brick & Mortar
If Business Is Booming, Why Is Main Street America Still Full of Empty Storefronts?
Whether or not you have a retail store, you've seen the problem: Storefronts are shuttered on streets nationwide. And when one store closes, others will follow. How do we fix it?
By Hayden Field
Marketing
Need Customers to Try a New, Unfamiliar Product? Give it Away for Free.
How this mushroom-beverage entrepreneur got hesitant passersby to try his mushroom-based drinks.
Human Resources
When Is It Time to Fire an Employee?
Use these three tests to decide if it's time to terminate a staffer.
Entrepreneurs
Why Floyd Obsessed Over This Detail of Its Ikea-Inspired Bookshelf
Easy of use and strength was key to creating a product that would last.
By Maggie Wiley
Human Resources
Six Entrepreneurs Share Tricks For Diffusing Office Conflict
Arguments are bound to happen. Here's how to deal with them.
Human Resources
Anheuser-Busch’s New York Office is Home to the Workplace Brewery of Your Dreams
The casual workplace culture keeps the beer giant's staff happy and collaborative.
Buying a Franchise
This Coworking-Space Franchise Is Winning Without the WeWork-style Perks
Office Evolution might not have kombucha on tap, but it has a nationwide community of entrepreneurs who are willing to lend a helping hand.
Thought Leaders
How This Immigrant Entrepreneur Is Helping Others Achieve the American Dream
Patrice & Associates franchisee Mercedes Concepcion-Gray works to uplift the Latina community.
By Hayden Field
Business Accounting
A Good Accountant Is Key to a Good Franchise Operation. Here’s How to Find One.
Three experts share tips for getting the most out of your CPA.
Business Accounting
This Mickey Mouse Piggy Bank Reminds This Entrepreneur to Hustle Hard, Every Day
What once housed his summer savings now reminds this CEO to build a strong team and focus on shared goals.
By Tev Finger