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You Can't Control Everything
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You Can't Control Everything

Diane von Furstenberg knows that things will go wrong, and that she’ll have doubts—even today! But she says there’s one thing entrepreneurs always can control: themselves.

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December 2019
First, Get Investors. Then, Make the Product
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First, Get Investors. Then, Make the Product

When she set out to launch the new paint brand Clare, Nicole Gibbons was told to build first and raise money later. But to really create the startup she wanted, she’d have to go in reverse.

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December 2019
How To Succeed In 2020
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How To Succeed In 2020

We’re not just about to enter a new year. We’re heading into a whole new decade. That means plenty of fresh opportunities, new challenges, and the chance to build businesses that will create a better tomorrow. Thirteen entrepreneurs and experts talked us through the trends to come—and offered advice on how to navigate your way to a successful future.

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December 2019
What If Your Product Doesn't Sell?
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What If Your Product Doesn't Sell?

Jesse Wolfe created a delicious hummus that people loved, but he struggled to make big sales. Then he discovered that to succeed, you have to spot the opportunity in failure.

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December 2019
How To Survive A Wipeout
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How To Survive A Wipeout

What happens when a company ignores its hard-core customers and tries to grow at all costs? GoPro discovered the answer: It crashes hard. Now the action-camera company is trying to pick itself back up—by thinking a lot smaller.

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December 2019
Stop Doing What People Hate!
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Stop Doing What People Hate!

Jesse Cole built a baseball team from scratch into the Savannah Bananas, the hottest ticket in town. Now he has a lesson for every CEO who wants to turn a company around:

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December 2019
Want To Keep Employees? Educate Them
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Want To Keep Employees? Educate Them

Franchises struggle to attract and retain good entry-level workers. That’s why many are starting to pay for their employees’ education. The results are good—but franchises still have a lot to learn.

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December 2019
Learning To Work Together
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Learning To Work Together

When four friends decided to open a Coder School franchise together, they were nervous about what it could mean for their relationship. So they created a structure that left no room for gray areas.

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December 2019
Pure Barre's Ultimate Workout
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Pure Barre's Ultimate Workout

The fitness brand pushes customers to be the best they can be. As company president, Sarah Luna is challenging the business to do the same. by STEPHANIE SCHOMER

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December 2019
A Hand To Hold
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A Hand To Hold

CLOSE TO THE HEART A necklace featuring her mother's thumbprint lends Lacouture constant support.

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December 2019
100 Powerful Women
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100 Powerful Women

Women know how to fight the good fight—and they won’t back down until the job is done. Get to know 100 female-led businesses and brands that are creating change and redefining the rules of success.

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October - November 2019
100 Powerful Women
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100 Powerful Women

Women know how to fight the good fight –and they won't back down until the job is done. Get to know 100 female-led businesses and brands that are creating change and redefining the rules of success.

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October - November 2019
100 Powerful Women – Karlie Kloss – Super-nerd
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100 Powerful Women – Karlie Kloss – Super-nerd

KARLIE KLOSS created a coding camp for girls, but the biggest takeaway isn’t how to code. It’s how to defy expectations.

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October - November 2019
100 Powerful Women
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100 Powerful Women

Women know how to fight the good fight–and they won't back down until the job is done. Get to know 100 female-led businesses and brands that ar creating change and redefining the rules of success.

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October - November 2019
100 Powerful Women
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100 Powerful Women

Women know how to fight the good fight –and they won't back down until the job is done. Get to know 100 female-led businesses and brands that are creating change and redefining the rules of success.

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October - November 2019
Katie Sturino's Megababe Line Goes Where The Rest Of The Beauty Industry Is Afraid To
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Katie Sturino's Megababe Line Goes Where The Rest Of The Beauty Industry Is Afraid To

Powerful women

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October - November 2019
Erin Loos Cutraro Educates And Inspires Thousands Of Women To Run For Public Office
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Erin Loos Cutraro Educates And Inspires Thousands Of Women To Run For Public Office

Powerful women

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October - November 2019
From Nasty Gal To Girlboss: Sophia Amoruso Bounces Back From Bankruptcy
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From Nasty Gal To Girlboss: Sophia Amoruso Bounces Back From Bankruptcy

Nasty Gal’s Sophia Amoruso started and ran a booming company, complete with a Netflix series based on her life—until it all collapsed at once. With her new company, Girlboss, she’s doing everything differently.

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Startups Fall 2019
Low-Cost Marketing That Works
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Low-Cost Marketing That Works

What’s the best way to tell the world that your company exists and is open for business? Six entrepreneurs share their launch strategies and stories.

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Startups Fall 2019
She Used To Sell Cigarettes. Now She Sells Health And Wellness
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She Used To Sell Cigarettes. Now She Sells Health And Wellness

Lisa Locker built a high-powered corporate career. But when she ditched the suits and became a CycleBar franchisee, she found a whole new challenge.

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Startups Fall 2019
Who Do I Hire First?
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Who Do I Hire First?

Growing a team is an important (and intimidating) step for a startup. And when money is tight, the pressure is on to get every hire right.

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Startups Fall 2019
Do People Say You're Crazy? That's Good
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Do People Say You're Crazy? That's Good

We’re told that business is rational and logical. But what if that’s wrong? Advertising executive Rory Sutherland, vice chairman of Ogilvy Group, argues that real success comes from defying everyone else’s logic.

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Startups Fall 2019
Inside Uber's Innovation
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Inside Uber's Innovation

What does success look like at Uber? The company has famously had its share of scandals, and its IPO earlier this year disappointed investors, but in a letter to his staff, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi wrote that “our true north will be determined over the long term.” Much of that long-term vision is explored here, in a recently renovated industrial complex in San Francisco called Pier 70, which once housed shipbuilders and ironworkers but is now home to Uber’s Advanced Technologies Group. The employees in this space work on projects far outside Uber’s core ride-hailing business—they’re designing and developing self-driving vehicles, plans for aviation sharing, and the company’s JUMP bikes and scooters. And they get out of the office a lot: Working on transportation often means going along for the ride.

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July - August 2019
Build The Brand First
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Build The Brand First

Having a brilliant product or service isn’t enough. To capture today’s consumers, smart startups are first crafting a brand strategy—one that builds a forward-looking foundation for the company.

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Startups Spring 2019
Did You Hire An Astronaut Or An Architect?
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Did You Hire An Astronaut Or An Architect?

If your employee is unhappy, it could be because they’re misunderstood. Caroline Stokes, founder of the recruiting agency Forward, explains the big question you should ask.

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September 2019
From Indie To Franchise
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From Indie To Franchise

After running her sign-and-awning business for 18 years, Nikki Taheri decided to turn the operation into a FastSigns franchise.

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September 2019
16 Entrepreneurs Age 20 And Under Are Making Their Mark
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16 Entrepreneurs Age 20 And Under Are Making Their Mark

The founders of the future are getting a major head start. Meet 16 entrepreneurs age 20 and under who are making their mark on today’s business world.

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September 2019
How Startups Are Thriving Smaller Cities
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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?

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September 2019
How Jazzercise Has Survived The Times
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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.

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September 2019
Always Be Closing? No, Never Be Closing
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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.

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September 2019