Building a Business
You’re Not Approachable Enough. Let’s Fix That.
Potential clients can't hire you if they can't find you. Build a bridge to yourself -- and to your business.
By Jason Feifer
July 2019
Buying a Franchise
How to Find the Right Payment System
In a mobile economy, being able to simply process credit cards is no longer enough. Here's what to look for as you search for a payment-system provider.
By Hayden Field
Thought Leaders
What It’s Like to Be Mentored by Gwyneth Paltrow
The actress and CEO chats with her mentee, the cofounder of Maisonette, about finding support as an entrepreneur.
Marketing
How Cameo Survived a Public Relations Nightmare
By confronting the issue head-on, the startup regained its customers' trust.
By Jason Feifer
Thought Leaders
How These Married Entrepreneurs Juggle Two Businesses and Two Kids
We trailed the founders of Warby Parker and Rockets of Awesome to see how their crazy, hectic, business-packed days happen.
By Liz Brody
Thought Leaders
Need to Regain Your Sanity? Learn to Say No.
Don't feel like you have to take every opportunity that comes your way. But choose wisely.
Buying a Franchise
Why Painting With a Twist’s Founders Replaced Themselves as CEO
After 10 years, the founders knew the business was ready for the next stage of growth. But they weren't sure they were the right people to lead the charge.
Buying a Franchise
This Franchisee Ditched a High-Powered Corporate Career to Run Her Own Cycling Studios
Lisa Locker spent decades climbing the corporate ladder. But as a CycleBar franchisee, she's found a whole new challenge.
Thought Leaders
The Workcation Is Changing — and Taking One Can Boost Your Business
An increasing number of entrepreneurs are turning to fellow founders and isolated locations to solve big-picture issues within their companies.
Buying a Franchise
How Franchising Helped This Founder Scale His Business
Former NFL player Tafa Jefferson launched a business to provide care to senior citizens. But he couldn't do it on his own.
Online Presence
How Much Should You Spend on Social Media Marketing?
It's a valuable tool, but don't forget about these other (sometimes free!) ways to reach your clients.
Building a Business
What It’s Like Inside Uber’s Innovation Space
The company's Advanced Technologies Group's new office fosters collaboration inside and out of work.
By Hayden Field
Thought Leaders
How a Childhood Toy Inspired This Entrepreneur to Launch Her Business
Reminded of her passion, Laurie Gray ditched the corporate world and launched the Pie Bar bakery.
By Laurie Gray
Building a Business
From Bankruptcy to $87 Million in Funding: How Tamara Mellon Saved Her Namesake Brand
The Jimmy Choo co-founder has faced plenty of hurdles as an entrepreneur. But now, she's clinging tight to her vision -- and finding new levels of success.
Buying a Franchise
How Shaq Is Bringing Fun Back to Papa John’s
The basketball legend is the franchise's new brand ambassador. He's got his work cut out for him -- but Shaq's never been afraid of a challenge.
By Clint Carter