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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.
How Not to Get Disrupted
Disruption sounds sexy...until you’re the one getting toppled. Here’s what it takes to stay on top.
Best Deals for Vets
Many franchises offer incentives to military veterans. Here’s our list of the top 150.
Building a Strong Team
Dan Murphy is an Army vet and a former NCAA athlete who knows the power of community. Now, as COO of the gym franchise D1 Training, his business is only as strong as its weakest link.
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.
It's Time to Get Creative
We may be physically apart, but actor and entrepreneur Joseph Gordon-Levitt says we can (and should!) still find ways to creatively collaborate.
5 Questions Every Founder Must Ask
How to know whether the sacrifice is worth it.
Need an Assistant?
Virtual assistant services are on the rise. Here’s how to hand your tasks (and inbox!) over to a total stranger.
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?
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
WHO BREAKS THE TIE?
How do cofounders settle disagreements when they have an equal say in the business? Six entrepreneurs share their methods.
THE POWER OF PERSONAL GROWTH
SpeedPro president and CEO Larry Oberly learned to lead by making mistakes.
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.
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.
NAILING THE VIRTUAL INVESTOR PITCH
When seeking money these days, some things are different—and some are exactly the same.
DON'T SAY IT'S IMPOSSIBLE
If you think something is impossible, it will become impossible. It’s time to think differently.
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.
The World's Best
Our list of 200 franchises that are expanding (and thriving!) around the globe.
Solve Tomorrow's Problems Today
We can still build sustainable businesses. But it’ll require thinking far ahead—and acting now.