When 'What's Right' Is Just Wrong

Entrepreneurs hear the same advice again and again. But that doesn't mean it's correct. Here, six business leaders share the adages they object to.

When Not to Be a Know-It-All

How do you enter a complex industry as a newcomer? As Equip cofounder Kristina Saffran learned, you start by accepting your limitations.

3 Ways to Drive Huge Growth

"Hockey-stick growth" rarely just happens. It's triggered by something-and with the right strategy, you can make it happen yourself.

'Creativity Has No Ceiling'

Want to improve your business? Advertising legend David Droga has the answer: Add more creative people to your leadership ranks.

8 ways to go from employee to boss

Franchising is full of people who worked at a brandand then bought their own piece of it. What drove their successes? Eight of them share their biggest lessons.

Stress Relief for Busy Days

Juggling too much? Let this new tech (and a toy!) help-selected by product expert (and two-time Emmy Award winner) Mario Armstrong.

Do I Need a Personal Brand?

There are two ways to look at it: It's either indulgent and self-centered, or it's the best tool you're overlooking.

How to Find Good People

These two My Eyelab franchisees built a successful partnership and rapidly scaled a team. How? By focusing on mutual benefit.

The Drybar of Massages

The team behind industry-disrupting concept Drybar is back with a new massage franchise, Squeeze. Here's how they spot opportunities that others don't.

How We Reached Top Revenue!

Each issue, we talk to top-earning franchisees-so you can learn what it takes to thrive. Here's how this Dogtopia duo became leaders of the pack in only three years.

The Shirt Is a System

Everything I do today in business can be traced back to lessons I learned when starting my first company at the age of 13. That's why I still hang on to my first uniform: an oversized yellow Tommy Bahama shirt emblazoned with an orange and black logo for \"Winner Computing.\"

HOW TO BRING A MOONSHOT DOWN TO EARTH

Want to turn a big idea into a real business? Here's an inside look at how Google's attention-grabbing \"moonshot factory\" does it-by thinking big, killing ideas quickly, reimagining problems, and every so often, producing a company like Dandelion that just might change everything.

HOOKED ON LIKE

Do You, LIKE, Say LIKE Too Much? Don't Worry! I'm a Sociolinguist, and I LIKE LIKE. You should, too-because LIKE is a lot more useful than we give it credit for.

KEEPING UP WITH THE CUSTOMERS

KHLOE KARDASHIAN and EMMA GREDE have stayed ahead of the curve with their size-inclusive fashion brand, Good American, by connecting deeply with their clientele.

What's Your Big Idea?

As a leader, you're supposed to have "vision"-but how do you articulate it and rally others around it? Here, six leaders share their philosophies.

Why This? Why Now? Why You?

You don't need expertise to disrupt an industry. You just need good answers to those three questions. That's how Naveen Jain, founder of medical testing company Viome, has built his legendary career.

The Power of Problems

Instead of trying to avoid problems, what if we saw them as progress?

WHERE BUSINESS IS EXTRA HOT

Want to join a fast-growing industry? Here's why there's a boom in breakfast, fitness, recreation, and staffing.

NO DRAMA WITH MOMMA (OR ANYONE ELSE)

How to run a successful franchise with loved ones.

SHOULD YOU BUY A FRANCHISE DURING A BAD ECONOMY?

The answer is yes, so long as you buy wisely. That's why today's potential franchisees are asking tougher questions before signing on.

HOW MUCH CAN I MAKE?

It's what everybody wants to know before buying a franchise-and although there's no guaranteed answer, you can learn a lot by asking the right questions. Here's how.

A Franchise Nonprofit?

Jamie Trujillo bought a for-profit business, but wanted to reach the people who couldn't afford her services. So she made a radical change.

Deep Breaths to Success

Kika Stretch Studios teaches people how to \"just be.\" But its founder, Kika Wise, was running herself ragged. That's when she decided to try franchising.

As Clean as It Gets

As juicing became popular across America, the brand Clean Juice looked to stand out. Its solution wasn't a new product-it was raising the standards for all its products.

Trainer, Train Thyself!

When the dog-training franchise Zoom Room stumbled, CEO Mark Van Wye took a step back to assess. Now he has the business standing back on all fours-and leaping.

First in the Country

What's it like being the first U.S. franchisee of an international brand? Mr Jeff pioneer Sergio Aguirre has an answer: It's a learning experience for everyone.

BIG BETS - Want to Buy Into the Next Big Thing?

Five signs you've found a winning franchise.

GROWTH - When You Think Big, You Earn Big

Operating like a multi-unit franchisee can lead to better decisions and outcomes.

CHECKLIST - 20 Signs a Franchise Is Actually a Zombie

What’s that? It’s a franchise that looks good at first, but should be avoided at all costs. Here’s how to avoid buying a brand that’s a total dead end.

COMMUNICATIONS - Four Ways to Fix Your Marketing

Franchisors often struggle to reach new franchisees online. Here are four common mistakes, and the insight you need to truly expand your reach.