Dinah Wisenberg Brin
Dinah Wisenberg Brin is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia. She has covered business, politics, healthcare and general news for wire services, newspapers, blogs and other publications.
Your Obamacare Confusion Is an Insurance Broker's Opportunity
Health reform's complexities have spurred some brokers to re-boot their approach to clients.
Questions About Health Reforms? Ask the SBA
The agency has trained partners and employees to guide businesses through the upcoming health care reforms.
College Entrepreneurs to Compete for Big Money Prizes at Rice University
One of the largest -- and richest -- business plan competitions in the country kicks off today.
Some Small Businesses See Obamacare as Welcome Relief
The NFIB famously opposed the Affordable Care Act, but some groups say it could help entrepreneurs and their employees.
Small Businesses Continue to Air -- and Vent -- Obamacare Opinions
House Small Business Committee shares sometimes heated comments from entrepreneurs on the changes employers may be facing under the law.
SBA Aims to Clarify Health-Reform Law
The agency is seeking to dispel what it calls a common misconception: that all businesses will be required to provide health coverage to all employees.
Need to Vent About Obamacare? Try These Portals
Entrepreneurs can sound off about the Affordable Care Act or any number on regulations at these government sites.
Obamacare 101: How Business Owners Can Prepare in 2013
We look at what the new health law requires, and how businesses can prepare for new rules, shop exchanges and avoid penalties.
The New Cool Kids: Teenage-App Developers
Seventeen-year-old Nick D'Aloisio is fueling headlines over his news-summary app Summly, but he's not the only teenage-app maker in town. Here's a look at the rising trend.
Catch Me a Catch: Franchise Industry, Shopping Centers Play Matchmaker
Move over, eHarmony, JDate and ChristianMingle. There's a new player in the online matchmaking space.
A&E's 'Be the Boss' Gives Employees a Chance to Win a Franchise
A new reality show gives star employees a chance to compete for a huge promotion, and gives franchises valuable brand exposure.
Fast-Food Workers Protest for Higher Pay, Unionization
Whether the walk-off in New York this week will have impact remains to be seen, but the dispute is continuing to echo on social media.
Can Your Startup Snare the Likes of Billionaire Investor Richard Branson?
After landing a top-dollar investment from the famed entrepreneur, the young founders of MySocialCloud.com have found continued success. But could their strategy work for you?
Black Friday Burritos? Moe's Serves Hungry Retail Workers
The restaurant franchise Moe's Southwest Grill has figured out a way to make money on Black Friday: Feed all those shop employees ringing up purchases.
Extrabux: From Campus Startup to Social-Shopping Goldmine
Many college students dream of starting up a business that rakes in millions of dollars. This guy did it by age 24.
Franchises Get Into Halloween Spirit
Roto-Rooter says it ain't afraid of no ghosts. Meanwhile, Baskin-Robbins and Party City jump on the Halloween hay ride.
For Franchises, All's Fair in Food and Politics
Ben & Jerry's, 7-Eleven and Pizza Hut use the 2012 election as a platform for marketing campaigns.
How Teen Inventor Went From Sketch to Prototype in 6 Months
Fourteen-year-old entrepreneur Carter Kostler is hoping his fruit-infused water bottle will be his ticket to entrepreneurial success.
The Man Who Owns (Almost) All the Burger Kings
Giullermo Perales, the country's biggest Latino franchisee, talks about why he likes to control the market.
Kidworth Hopes to Turn Enterprising Youngsters into Kidpreneurs
See how the youth-oriented financial services company aims to cultivate more than one million young entrepreneurs.
Chick-fil-A in Gay-Rights Fracas as Supporters Line Up
Proponents of Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy's same-sex marriage position keep the culture war going today with an unofficial "Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day."
Franchises Oppose NYC Soda Ban Plan
The folks selling mega-sodas at food courts and fast-food drive-thrus are not very sweet on New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's plan to ban large sugary drinks.
Subway's Tweets Top List
A recent survey finds that the sandwich franchise beats out McDonald's, Starbuck and others when it comes to social media. We asked why.
How Young Entrepreneurs Turned a Tweet from Richard Branson into $1 Million
In starting up, whatever you do, do not miss an opportunity to meet tastemakers like Sir Richard Branson. Here's how two young founders met the billionaire and won him over.
A Franchise Grapples with Hypergrowth
Complete Nutrition, one of the fastest-growing franchises on Entrepreneur's 2012 Franchise 500 list, was forced to freeze new franchise sales for 15 months when its concept took off.
Waxing for Young Girls? Franchise's Promotion Draws Heat
Uni K Wax Centers raises eyebrows after it offers discounts on waxing services to girls 15 years and younger.
Kid Franchises Tap the Tyke Market
Whether its playstation-equipped restaurants or swim schools, franchise companies are targeting kids -- and the parents who will pay up for their services.
Advice for Franchisors: Treat Franchisees Well
Ever hear of the Filet-O-Fish sandwich? Or the Blizzard frozen treat? Both were invented by franchisees -- not the parent company.
Here's a Cheap Business Idea: Ikea Hauling
Dustin and Jennifer Culton of Omaha made $30,000 in one year by taking people's Ikea orders -- and driving to the Swedish store's Minneapolis location to fill them.
Back to Civilian Life, Veterans Try Franchises
Last Veteran's Day, the franchise industry announced a new program for returning soldiers. We catch up on its progress.Most Popular
