Business
Entrepreneur US
Don't Come to My Meeting
As CEO, I've created an unusual meeting policy at my company. It helps build a culture of respect, agency-and substantial productivity, too.
3 min |
September - October 2023
Entrepreneur US
Standing Even Taller
On my 14th birthday, my grandmother gave me a present: a framed photograph of her and my grandfather as teenagers in the 1940s. Then she explained the purpose behind it. \"Your dad told me that you've started slouching when pictures are taken,\" she said, \"because you're taller than the other girls and boys in your grade.\"
1 min |
September - October 2023
Entrepreneur US
Selling Out, or Buying In?
Independent, mom-and-pop businesses are converting into franchises-but these decisions are tough to make when you've worked hard to build something on your own. What are these business owners giving away, and what can they gain?
10+ min |
September - October 2023
Entrepreneur US
Going for the Gold
After competing in two Olympics, this swimmer dove headfirst into her second career-and became SafeSplash Swim School's #1 franchisee. Here's how.
1 min |
September - October 2023
Entrepreneur US
This Is the 'Ultimate Measure of a Good Leader'
When the founder of a fast-growing North Carolina biscuit franchise passed away abruptly the company discovered the true value of founding principles.
2 min |
September - October 2023
Entrepreneur US
Spotlight on JAPAN
UPGRADING CAPITALISM BY EQUIPPING TODAY'S BUSINESSES WITH TOMORROW'S TECHNOLOGIES
7 min |
September - October 2023
Entrepreneur US
WHO'S AT YOUR CENTER?
Chris Hemsworth was a struggling actor-until he figured out how to stop obsessing over what he wants, and start focusing on what other people need.
10 min |
September - October 2023
Entrepreneur US
How to Make an Irresistible Offer
To give your customers what they really want, you first need to know what they really need.
2 min |
September - October 2023
Entrepreneur US
How to Sound Smart and Memorable, Anytime
You don't have to memorize what you're saying. But you do need a structure that helps your ideas stick.
4 min |
September - October 2023
Entrepreneur US
Why 'Buy Green' Fails
As more companies become eco-friendly, they're often struggling to connect with consumers. Why? Because their communications are all wrong.
2 min |
September - October 2023
Entrepreneur US
If at First You Don't Get Clients...
Try, try again? That's the lesson of Facet, an innovative financial planning startup that tried everything to get its first customers.
2 min |
September - October 2023
Entrepreneur US
What Were You Wrong About?
Sometimes, a shift in perspective can change everything. But how do you trigger a revelation? Here, six leaders talk about what helped them see things clearly.
2 min |
September - October 2023
Entrepreneur US
How Far Away Is Your Goal?
It may feel very distant, and that’s frustrating. So let’s figure out how close you really are.
3 min |
Startups - Fall/Winter 2023
Entrepreneur US
Businesses for Sale
Looking to buy one? Here’s our comprehensive guide to 1,506 franchise opportunities you can pursue now.
1 min |
Startups - Fall/Winter 2023
Entrepreneur US
What's Up? (And What's Down?)
Want to know what’s really happening in franchising? We crunched five years’ worth of data—and found trends you might have missed.
8 min |
Startups - Fall/Winter 2023
Entrepreneur US
Where Did Your Brand Voice Come From?
Every company has a personality and a communication style. Here, the founders of six companies share how they figured out what their business should sound like.
2 min |
July - August 2023
Entrepreneur US
Wrangling the Many-Headed Monster
For mom-and-pop business owners, just as inflation calms in one area of operations, it rears its head somewhere else. The best way to stay on top of it, experts Say, is to stay flexible.
3 min |
July - August 2023
Entrepreneur US
A Sweet Scoop of Success
Want to open 15 units in 15 years? Follow the playbook of Primo Partners-Ben & Jerry's only Black-owned multi-unit franchise group.
3 min |
July - August 2023
Entrepreneur US
Bozoma Saint John – 'You Want to Be Well-Known'
Bozoma Saint John has been a high-profile marketer for the likes of Netflix, Uber, and Apple. If you want to succeed, she says, don’t be shy about marketing yourself.
5 min |
July - August 2023
Entrepreneur US
How One Mom & Pop Shop Expanded 2,500 Times
Jersey Mike's famously began as a single shop owned by a teenager. Now it's everywhere. How exactly does that happen?
10+ min |
July - August 2023
Entrepreneur US
Finding My Stride
by Leigh Ann Cannady, founder and artistic director, Forsyth Academy of Performing Arts
2 min |
July - August 2023
Entrepreneur US
Give Yourself Some Grace
Franchising isn't always easy-but if you acknowledge when you're doing the best you can, the way Weed Man CEO Jen Lemcke has, then everything will be okay.
3 min |
July - August 2023
Entrepreneur US
The $12 Billion Question
Brex was a fintech unicorn that grew too fast and nearly imploded. To turn it into the multibillion-dollar company that it's become, its founders had to step back and ask: \"What do we do, and who are we for?\" Finding those answers wasn't easy.
10+ min |
July - August 2023
Entrepreneur US
MAKE A PLAN AND STICK TO IT
Independent businesses are unique, so there’s no cookie-cutter formula for marketing, experts Say. It’s all about trying things out—but try things for long enough to really know if they're working.
2 min |
July - August 2023
Entrepreneur US
HOW DAVID BEATS OUT GOLIATH
Can mom-and-pop shops truly compete against big-box behemoths and e-commerce giants? Yes, experts say—but they have to think and act truly local.
2 min |
July - August 2023
Entrepreneur US
The Sound of Social Silence
Do people ignore your social media posts? That might not be a bad thing.
2 min |
July - August 2023
Entrepreneur US
What's Your Ghost Job?
It's one of your five jobs. And if you want to find meaning at work, you must identify all of them.
5 min |
July - August 2023
Entrepreneur US
Choosing the Words That Can Change Your Company
Is it time to update your vision statement? A few words can shift how your entire organization thinks. Here's how I figured out the words that were right for us.
2 min |
July - August 2023
Entrepreneur US
Are You Productive?
Maybe you think you are. I did. But to avoid burning out, we may need to think differently
2 min |
Startups - Summer 2023
Entrepreneur US
The Bubble Gets Bigger
Want to capitalize on a booming trend? There's a lot to learn from Kung Fu Tea
2 min |