Business
Entrepreneur
A New Pipeline
The global tech company Infosys wanted to diversify its hiring. But to get it right, it needed to rethink a lot more than just its recruiting methods.
3 min |
October - November 2020
Entrepreneur
From Coworking to Co-Leading
Shelley Bade has had a complex journey with the coworking franchise Office Evolution. It began as a competitor, then turned into a support system when she needed it the most.
3 min |
October - November 2020
Entrepreneur
Best Deals for Vets
Many franchises offer incentives to military veterans. Here’s our list of the top 150.
1 min |
October - November 2020
Entrepreneur
5 Questions Every Founder Must Ask
How to know whether the sacrifice is worth it.
3 min |
October - November 2020
Entrepreneur
Creating More Time in the Day
COVID-19 is stretching people thin, especially if they have kids at home. We asked six entrepreneurs: How are you managing your day…and your sanity?
2 min |
October - November 2020
Entrepreneur
The Book That Launched a Factory
WHAT INSPIRES ME.
2 min |
October - November 2020
Entrepreneur
The End of the Line
COVID-19 has forced the restaurant industry to rethink everything. No brand has seen a more dramatic shift than The Halal Guys, a food cart turned franchise where long lines and busy stores were part of the appeal. So how do you transform a hot spot into a safe, reliable meal?
10+ min |
October - November 2020
Entrepreneur
TARAJI P. HENSON “ MY ‘WHY' WAS GREATER THAN THE FEAR”
How actress and entrepreneur Taraji P. Henson learned to be open about her mental health challenges and is now helping others do it, too.
4 min |
October - November 2020
Entrepreneur
Why Can't We Act Faster?
Companies are often resistant to change…until a crisis like COVID-19 forces them to think differently. Here’s why we’re so bad at making changes before we have to.
5 min |
September 2020
Entrepreneur
Building the Future
What does it take to create change? Just ask these 17 founders, all age 27 or younger, who are doing it every day.
10+ min |
September 2020
Entrepreneur
Are We Productive, or Just Busy?
Not everything your team does will push your business forward. Here’s how to refocus that time and energy—and get on a path toward long-term success.
3 min |
September 2020
Entrepreneur
STOP TALKING ABOUT Empathy AND START ACTING ON IT
Consumers say they prefer buying from empathetic brands. Employees say they want to work for empathetic brands. Companies put “empathy” high up on their list of values. So why aren’t we seeing more empathy?
10+ min |
September 2020
Entrepreneur
The Future of DTC Is…Boring?
Brandless was a hot company with a bad business model, like many of its direct-to-consumer peers. Now it’s back as a quieter company focused on slower growth. Is this what DTC needs?
5 min |
September 2020
Entrepreneur
The Beauty of Being an Outsider
Senreve is a luxury fashion brand, but it wasn’t created by luxury fashion insiders. Here’s how its founders came to dominate a very insider-driven industry.
2 min |
September 2020
Entrepreneur
How to Win Friends and Influencer People
SHAUN NEFF builds the hottest brands for the hottest people, including Kendall Jenner, Shay Mitchell, and Millie Bobby Brown. His secret to creating a hit: It’s all about the vibe.
10+ min |
September 2020
Entrepreneur
There Is beauty in These Dark Times
I have suffered, both personally and as an entrepreneur. I have been the target of racism and nastiness. But I have also learned to see hopefulness— because these are not just times of darkness. They’re times to make things better.
6 min |
September 2020
Entrepreneur
How Fast Should You Grow?
Investors wanted SpotHero to grow rapidly, but its CEO had a different vision. He wanted to beat his competitors… by moving slower than they did.
3 min |
September 2020
Entrepreneur
HOW TO OWN A CULTURAL MOMENT: WITH PERSONALITÉ
YES WAY ROSÉ began life as a playful Instagram account. Now it’s one of the buzziest wines in America. What happened? It’s a case study in spotting the cultural moment before it explodes…and giving it a voice.
10+ min |
September 2020
Entrepreneur
Lessons from Past Crises
Yes, it’s possible to come out of the pandemic stronger. Here’s how seven entrepreneurs thrived during the recession, 9/11, and other terrible events.
5 min |
July - August 2020
Entrepreneur
“HELP ME, OR DESTROY ME”
What’s the biggest risk you’ve ever taken? For Angela Gennari, whose company provides security and event staff at the University of Georgia, it was putting her fate into the hands of a competitor.
3 min |
Startups Summer 2020
Entrepreneur
WORK SHOULD NOT BE CRAZY
What if working long hours, living on Slack, and growing as fast as possible isn’t the best way to run a business? The founders of Basecamp are pretty sure they have the answer.
9 min |
Startups Summer 2020
Entrepreneur
WHO BREAKS THE TIE?
How do cofounders settle disagreements when they have an equal say in the business? Six entrepreneurs share their methods.
2 min |
Startups Summer 2020
Entrepreneur
THE POWER OF PERSONAL GROWTH
SpeedPro president and CEO Larry Oberly learned to lead by making mistakes.
3 min |
Startups Summer 2020
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 |
Startups Summer 2020
Entrepreneur
Crisis Management - SHARING THE PROFITS
The sports drink company O2 is thriving during the pandemic, thanks to a counterintuitive decision: It started giving money away.
4 min |
Startups Summer 2020
Entrepreneur
NAILING THE VIRTUAL INVESTOR PITCH
When seeking money these days, some things are different—and some are exactly the same.
3 min |
Startups Summer 2020
Entrepreneur
DON'T SAY IT'S IMPOSSIBLE
If you think something is impossible, it will become impossible. It’s time to think differently.
3 min |
Startups Summer 2020
Entrepreneur
BUILDING A FAMILY'S FUTURE
After his corporate career, a father wanted to set up his family for generations to come. Now he and his daughter run a Real Property Management franchise—together.
3 min |
Startups Summer 2020
Entrepreneur
How We'll Thrive
Nothing will ever be the same, we’re told. The world is forever different. That may be true in some ways. We may want and create new things; we may engage with new technologies; we may be focused on new problems to solve. But let’s not forget: We can flourish in this new world, just as we did in the old. There’s still a bounty of possibilities, and an open sky for our ambitions. We do not need to settle for less. We can thrive. We will thrive. Here’s how.
10+ min |
July - August 2020
Entrepreneur
Pivot Now, Thrive Later
Few things will look the same on the other side of this crisis, so don’t hang on to yesterday’s ideas. Here’s how five businesses ditched their original concepts and discovered even greater opportunities.
6 min |