Technology
Entrepreneur
How Startups Are Thriving Smaller Cities
To attract the best investors and employees, startup founders once had to move to the coasts. But now they’re turning around and going back home. Are smaller cities becoming the place to grow big?
10 min |
September 2019
Entrepreneur
How Jazzercise Has Survived The Times
Jazzercise was once the most famous fitness brand in America. Today, that’s hardly true—but thanks to a unique franchising arrangement, it’s just as beloved as ever.
10 min |
September 2019
Entrepreneur
Always Be Closing? No, Never Be Closing
Sales isn’t about pushing. It’s about persuasion. Jason Harris, CEO of the creative agency Mekanism, says it’s time to start thinking differently about making a deal.
3 min |
September 2019
Entrepreneur
What It's Like Being Mentored By Gwyneth Paltrow!
Even the busiest, most high-profile people can make time for others. Here, the Goop CEO talks about the power of mentoring—and is joined by the cofounder of Maisonette, whom she’s supported for years.
7 min |
July - August 2019
Entrepreneur
A Guide To Saying No!
Leaders love to be work heroes. But that can come at a hidden cost. Oftentimes, the most valuable thing you can do is say no—and here’s how.
3 min |
July - August 2019
Entrepreneur
Should I Spend Big On Social Media?
Paid ads on social platforms can get your business in front of a lot of eyeballs. But don’t overlook the many other (and cheaper) ways to grow your customer base online.
3 min |
July - August 2019
Entrepreneur
Can Entrepreneurship Save Us?
After Hurricane Maria savaged PUERTO RICO, a man named JESSE LEVIN dropped in with a bold vision: He’d use what he’d learned as an entrepreneur and apply it to disaster relief. And it worked.
10+ min |
April 2018
Entrepreneur
Think Like A Hotel
The case for treating every business like the hospitality business.
3 min |
November 2017
Entrepreneur
When “You Can't” Means “I Will”
A former boss told me I wasn’t entrepreneurial. How wrong she was.
2 min |
November 2017
Entrepreneur
Find The Right Help For Hire
Expert opinions and guidance can help your business soar—but before you invest, be sure you know what you’re looking for.
3 min |
November 2017
Entrepreneur
What It Really Takes To Pivot
When Tripping.com’s customer base wasn’t interested in buying what it planned to sell, the company had to find a new model—and let go of the past.
3 min |
November 2017
Entrepreneur
How To Think Like Malcolm Gladwell
Author and podcaster Malcolm Gladwell has liberating advice for entrepreneurs: Don’t be one thing. And it’s a message he takes to heart.
6 min |
September 2018
Entrepreneur
How This Car Drives A CEO
The Splurge is our monthly column about an entrepreneur's first gift to themselves— because hard work deserves its rewards. This month: the little car that could.
2 min |
September 2018
Entrepreneur
How Do I Make Employees Stay?
Finding good talent is hard. Making them stick around when the competition comes calling can be even tougher.
3 min |
September 2018
Entrepreneur
Apprentices? Interns? Assistants? No. They Are... Strikeforce
Futurist Peter Diamandis offers a deal to young, bright entrepreneurs: Help him for two years, and maybe build the next billion-dollar company at the same time. Inside Silicon Valley’s most curious residency.
10+ min |
September 2018
Entrepreneur
Make The Most Of A Young Staff
At their Tropical Smoothie Cafe stores, Dennis and Nicole Drake know that most young employees are temporary. But they invest in their future anyway.
3 min |
September 2018
Entrepreneur
The New Con Job
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.
10+ min |
September 2018
Entrepreneur
How To Fight Back
After Jersey Mike’s came dangerously close to bankruptcy, CEO Peter Cancro learned to prepare for the worst— which set him up for lasting success.
3 min |
September 2018
Entrepreneur
Lilly Singh Aims Beyond Youtube
Social media stardom has a downside: Few who achieve it can transcend the digital platform and build a lasting brand. But with her new production studio, Lilly Singh intends to do just that.
6 min |
March 2019
Entrepreneur
Break The Rules! These 11 Founders Did
What happens when you blow off the traditional wisdom of starting a business? Take it from these 11 entrepreneurs: Things can work out even better.
10+ min |
March 2019
Entrepreneur
Million-Dollar Maid
Christina Clark started working as a cleaner for Molly Maid 23 years ago. Today, she owns two franchise territories in Florida that earn a combined $1 million annually.
2 min |
Startups Spring 2019
Entrepreneur
Make It Happen
A failing business can sometimes lead to a winning idea. It happened to this grooming products leader.
2 min |
Startups Spring 2019
Entrepreneur
Yes,You You Can Do It All
Think you’re busy? Take a look at Guy Fieri’s calendar. Or the schedule of a U.S. Army general. Or a film producer. Or the CEO of a global organization. On the following pages, some of the busiest people on the planet explain how they get it all done.
10+ min |
Startups Spring 2019
Entrepreneur
Imagine The Possibilities
When you think like an entrepreneur, you see everything around you differently.
3 min |
Startups Spring 2019
Entrepreneur
Where Are The Women?
The number of female executives in cannabis is shrinking. Now the industry’s most powerful women are working to fix that.
9 min |
June 2019
Entrepreneur
Right Time/ Wrong Time
In business, timing is everything. But there’s no secret handbook that tells entrepreneurs exactly when to make big moves or decisions. (Too bad!) Instead, learn from those who’ve been there: Eight entrepreneurs dish about the best-timed decisions they’ve ever made, the worst-timed, and how to tell the difference.
9 min |
April - May 2019
Entrepreneur
6 Ways To Find Your Perfect Work-Life Balance
Unplugging from your business can feel like an impossible task. We asked six entrepreneurs: How do you create space and time away from work?
2 min |
April - May 2019
Entrepreneur
Finding Profit In Waste
For centuries, innovative companies have found ways to repurpose other companies’ junk. Now blockchain enthusiasts say this process can become a lot more efficient—and open a new world of opportunity for entrepreneurs.
5 min |
April - May 2019
Entrepreneur
Family Affairs
Faced with diminished job prospects, millennials are increasingly partnering with their parents in the franchising world. The result? Wholly new family businesses— and stronger family ties.
9 min |
Startups Fall 2016
Entrepreneur
Fresh Delivery
A young immigrant rises rapidly in the pizza business.
2 min |