PEN WORLD
Summer Solstice, Soulful Summer
In Japan, the changing of the seasons is a time for celebration and festivity, and solstices and equinoxes are especially revered.
7 min |
June 2023
PEN WORLD
Testing the New Tomoe River
When production of this beloved Japanese paper moved to a new company, fans worried it wouldn't be the same, and they were right: it might be even better now.
5 min |
June 2023
PEN WORLD
A Consumer's Guide to Paper From Vol. 22, No. 4 (April 2009)
On average, the American consumer uses nearly 700 pounds of paper yearly. A portion of that is attributed to newspapers, phone books, product packaging, and other uses where quality is of little importance, but when it comes to writing paper, it can be useful to know a bit about the various options-from the basic to the most luxurious.
4 min |
June 2023
Entrepreneur US
WHO WANTS TO BE FRANCHISEE No. 1?
Being a brand's test case requires a leap of faith. Here's why some entrepreneurs are willing-and even standing in line-to go first
8 min |
Startups - Summer 2023
Entrepreneur US
Fixing the First Big Stumbles
Orangetheory's first franchise units weren't working. Here's how the brand stepped back, readjusted, and unlocked massive growth
5 min |
Startups - Summer 2023
Entrepreneur US
The Expansion Plan Man
Yogurtland's founder doesn't just open new units. He opens new food concepts, too. Here, Phillip Chang explains how to grow by expanding your mission
2 min |
Startups - Summer 2023
Entrepreneur US
WHO TRANSFORMED SMOOTHIE KING?
He more than doubled the company's size. He made the drinks healthy again. And he's an unlikely franchisee from Korea with an incredible story to tell
10+ min |
Startups - Summer 2023
Entrepreneur US
A One-Company Kind of Guy
When we talk about loyalty, we usually think of customers. But this franchisee has operated various restaurant brands under a single franchisor, and reaped the benefits
2 min |
Startups - Summer 2023
Entrepreneur US
'I Am Strong Enough'
Not sure you can take on a new challenge like franchising? Shea Coleman has advice she learned from the military: You've got this
2 min |
Startups - Summer 2023
MIT Sloan Management Review
How Professional Services Firms Dodged Disruption
Adopting a dual mindset of paranoia and pragmatism can keep incumbents nimble amid changing market dynamics.
10+ min |
Summer 2023
MIT Sloan Management Review
How Digitally Mature Is Your Finance Office?
CFOs who are digital leaders prioritize developing seven key capabilities to unlock the power of data and analytics
8 min |
Summer 2023
MIT Sloan Management Review
Don't Get Distracted by the Hype Around Generative Al
Tech bubbles are bad information environments
6 min |
Summer 2023
MIT Sloan Management Review
International Tax Reform the C-Suite Can't Ignore
For decades, nations competed to attract businesses with tax breaks. A new agreement among OECD countries is about to change that
6 min |
Summer 2023
MIT Sloan Management Review
The Unequal Rewards of Peer Support at Work
Research shows that men benefit more from supporting colleagues than do women
7 min |
Summer 2023
MIT Sloan Management Review
Navigating Risk and Disruption: Skills and Tactics for an Uncertain Future
Three years ago, organizations around the world were caught flat-footed by a long-predicted risk whose emergence was no surprise to anyone who had been paying serious attention to global public health issues
1 min |
Summer 2023
Entrepreneur US
These Videos Can Close the Deal
If you're a franchise looking to attract franchisees, here's how to roll camera strategically
2 min |
Startups - Summer 2023
MIT Sloan Management Review
Predictive Models Can Lose the Plot. Here's How to Keep Them on Track.
Algorithmic inertia can result in guidance that leads businesses astray
10 min |
Summer 2023
MIT Sloan Management Review
The Missing Discipline Behind Failure to Scale
Companies make significant investments in developing and incubating new business initiatives, but too few follow a rigorous path to scaling their ventures
10+ min |
Summer 2023
MIT Sloan Management Review
Balancing Valued Tradition With Innovation
When your product is a beloved classic, how do you update it to attract new customers?
6 min |
Summer 2023
MIT Sloan Management Review
When Doing Less Adds Up to More
Companies that reduce and simplify workload on the front lines find that they can position employees to deliver a better customer experience
9 min |
Summer 2023
Entrepreneur US
Don't Repeat My 3 Biggest Business Mistakes
Want to succeed in franchising, or business in general? Here’s what I learned through failure.
4 min |
Startups - Summer 2023
Entrepreneur US
The Upside of a Down Market?
Yes, the economy is a little spooky. But that means a lot of big opportunities in franchising.
2 min |
Startups - Summer 2023
Entrepreneur US
6 Questions to Start Your Franchise Search
Are you interested in becoming a franchisee? These questions will help guide your first steps
2 min |
Startups - Summer 2023
Entrepreneur US
How to Attract Diverse Owners
The old fixes aren't enough. To diversify franchising's ranks, we need to start rethinking big parts of the business
2 min |
Startups - Summer 2023
Entrepreneur US
You Don't Have to Start Fresh
Instead of buying a new franchise location, have you considered buying an existing one?
2 min |
Startups - Summer 2023
Entrepreneur US
How to Stop Getting Ghosted
You think the sale is in the bag, and then your prospect goes dark. Why? Check your process
2 min |
Startups - Summer 2023
Entrepreneur US
A Golden Opportunity in the Golden Years
Who are the best caretakers for seniors? This franchise's answer: other seniors
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 |
Startups - Summer 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
Business Traveler US
Around the World in 80 Ways
From London to New York to Miami and beyond, Richard Branson’s Virgin Group immerses guests in the brand’s signature vibe in its aircraft, hotels and cruise ships. Meet the flamboyant visionary who dreamed it all
10+ min |