PEN WORLD
It's a (Found) Family Affair
The Texas-based artisan pen brand Hinze Pen Co. began with one man, Jim Hinze. Ten years on, he has found the team he needs to realize his ultimate vision: a legacy.
6 min |
June 2025
PEN WORLD
Elbwood and The Nine
Frank Pressentin crafts writing instruments in precious materials, and the philosophy behind the design is a manifesto for makers.
5 min |
June 2025
PEN WORLD
Remembering Pen Legends
Our community recently lost three stalwarts: a Sheaffer maven, an Italian pen expert, and a masterful vintage pen restorer.
4 min |
June 2025
PEN WORLD
S.T. Dupont Strikes a Chord
From a new product line with Fender Guitars to redesigns of its classics, S.T. Dupont CEO Alain Crevet has overseen a golden age of writing instruments during his nearly 20 years heading up the French maison.
10 min |
June 2025
PEN WORLD
Write Your Own Penventure
The David Oscarson Black Water Snake Collection from 2013 is considered a classic.
8 min |
June 2025
PEN WORLD
The Wicked Good Pen Show Turns 10
New England's largest pen show will celebrate its 10th anniversary at a very special new venue.
2 min |
June 2025
PEN WORLD
How Did That Name Get on My Pen?
The art and science of pen personalization through the years.
4 min |
June 2025
PEN WORLD
Kanilea Papakōlea: Written in Green Sand
The newest writing instrument inspired by Hawaii's flora and fauna takes as its inspiration one of only four green sand beaches in the world.
4 min |
June 2025
PEN WORLD
A Healthy Pen Addiction
Through his Pen Addict blog channels, Brad Dowdy is an influencer extraordinaire, and this summer promises a slew of exclusive Pen Addict product partnerships.
4 min |
June 2025
Entrepreneur US
Top 10 Trends in Small Business Sales
What's the best way to drive sales today? Our experts give you the plan.
9 min |
Startups - Summer 2025
Entrepreneur US
The Rule of One
When you try to do too much, you reach nobody. This strategy helps you focus and boost sales. Here's how it helped one entrepreneur go from $0 to $4,985 in a month.
4 min |
Startups - Summer 2025
Entrepreneur US
Read This Before Meeting a Franchisor
Thinking about buying a franchise? You should meet the franchisor—and you should know exactly how to approach that meeting—to ensure you're making the right decision.
10+ min |
Startups - Summer 2025
Entrepreneur US
A Very Profitable Work Ethic
How do you run a brand's highest-grossing franchise location? This former cop has an answer: Get your hands dirty.
1 min |
Startups - Summer 2025
Entrepreneur US
Boost Your Sales
Ready to grow your revenues and earnings? This magazine is your guide.
1 min |
Startups - Summer 2025
Entrepreneur US
The Simplest Growth Tool
If you want to create long-term value, start replying to everyone you hear from.
2 min |
Startups - Summer 2025
Entrepreneur US
Confessions of a Former Retail Buyer
I used to place brands on Target shelves. Here's what founders always got wrong about retail—and how you can set yourself up for success.
5 min |
Startups - Summer 2025
Entrepreneur US
A $3 Million Pool-Cleaning Business
You don't need to be an expert to be a successful franchisee. Just look at Tiffiny Consoli, a pool rookie who is now Pool Scouts' top franchisee.
2 min |
Startups - Summer 2025
Entrepreneur US
Be a Doer, Not a Dreamer
How do you build a great brand? The same way you build a great body. This former championship bodybuilder (and Hotworx founder) explains.
2 min |
Startups - Summer 2025
Entrepreneur US
How to Tell Your Brand's Story
Your company does many things, but you must communicate it all in just a few words. Donald Miller does that better than anyone.
5 min |
Startups - Summer 2025
MIT Sloan Management Review
Why the Law Against Business Bribes Is Good for Business
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act has served as a global standard against corruption for almost half a century. Suspending its enforcement harms both business and the rule of law.
5 min |
Summer 2025
MIT Sloan Management Review
EMPLOYEE ATTITUDES TOWARD FLEXIBLE WORK
FIVE YEARS INTO THE LARGE-SCALE shift to remote working — and with mandates to return to the office proliferating — what are current employees’ attitudes toward flexible work? We conducted a survey of 1,450 professionals across the U.K. and U.S. in 2024 to learn how much workplace flexibility is valued by employees of all ages.
1 min |
Summer 2025
MIT Sloan Management Review
Maximize the Wisdom of the Crowd for Complex Problems
For crowdsourcing to be effective, participants need guidance matched to the type of problem theyre trying to solve.
7 min |
Summer 2025
MIT Sloan Management Review
The Business Cost of the Shrinking STEM Research Pipeline
As immigration barriers mount and global competition for researchers intensifies, U.S. businesses face a critical talent shortage that threatens technological competitiveness. Here's what companies need to do now.
10+ min |
Summer 2025
MIT Sloan Management Review
How Close Is Commercial Quantum Computing?
THE RECENT SPATE OF NEWS IN THE QUANTUM computing space is raising hopes that we're finally on the cusp of broad commercial availability of this game-changing technology.
2 min |
Summer 2025
MIT Sloan Management Review
Take CEO Succession Planning Off the Back Burner
Boards know they should be doing it. Here's what gets in the way, and how to make it an active practice.
10+ min |
Summer 2025
MIT Sloan Management Review
Rethink the Growth Imperative
Questioning the idea that businesses must continually grow can expose new paths to resilience and sustainability.
10+ min |
Summer 2025
MIT Sloan Management Review
GLOBAL STRATEGY: The New Rules of Doing Business With China
By moving beyond a simplistic view of “decoupling,” executives can better understand and strategically respond to Western policies aimed at Chinese companies.
8 min |
Summer 2025
MIT Sloan Management Review
People Follow Structure: How Less Hierarchy Changes the Workforce
Shifting to self-managed teams and worker autonomy has been linked to greater engagement and performance. But not every employee likes the change.
10+ min |
Summer 2025
MIT Sloan Management Review
Use Design Choices to Prevent Imitation
Adding or removing design elements to your innovations can help protect intellectual property.
10+ min |
Summer 2025
MIT Sloan Management Review
When Launching a Product During a Recession Pays Off
Evidence from the automotive and consumer goods sectors indicates that economic downturns can be a strategic time to bring new offerings to market.
6 min |