Entrepreneur magazine
April 2021
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Bethenny Frankel's Success Starts With Time Management
Bethenny Frankel builds multimillion-dollar brands, stars in TV shows, and vigorously defends every moment of her day. The secret? It starts with deciding what matters (and what doesn't).
Why the President of Microsoft Signed My Air Jordans
My favorite shoes -- Nike Air Jordan 11s -- have an important signature on them, but it's not their namesake's. It's from someone who inspires me to move forward as an entrepreneur.
Why These 4 Franchises Expect a Post-Pandemic Business Boom
The end of the pandemic is in sight, and many franchises are anticipating an explosion in business. Leaders at four franchises share how their brands are working overtime to prepare for the rush and win back coveted business.
Zola's Company Culture, Before and After the Pandemic
In 2020, just before the pandemic, we photographed the staff of Zola in their New York office. One year later, we checked back in to see how they're doing -- at home.
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Does Your Franchise Need a Workforce Management Partner?
Finding a service provider to help you manage payroll or HR functions can save valuable time. Here are five things to prioritize in your search.
How Sweeten Built Trust Into the Home Renovation Process
Home renovation startup Sweeten created trust as the foundation of its business -- and now it has $1.5 billion worth of work in its pipeline.
Working Through the Pandemic Made This Industrial-Services Franchise Stronger
Industrial-services franchise Pirtek USA was deemed an essential business last year. Making it through a pandemic wasn't easy, but CEO Kim Gubera says they're stronger as a result.
Franchising Gave This Entrepreneur a Fresh Start -- and a Chance to Embrace New Technologies
Yousuf Ali had a successful career in marketing until he failed to embrace new technologies. Now, as a My Eyelab franchisee, embracing forward-thinking capabilities is the key to his success.
I Built Apron Brand Hedley & Bennett Into a Fast Success. Our Lack of Structure Almost Brought Us to a Halt.
My business barely survived its first few years, and I nearly crumbled under the stress. Then I learned the greatest lesson of my career, which transformed our company into the go-to apron brand for restaurants everywhere: Without process, we are nothing.
How Leaders Can Inspire Their Teams to Think Bigger
Your team has big ideas. To unlock them, you must first build an environment of support and encouragement.
6 Ways to Build Strong Partnerships
Finding trustworthy vendors and partners is key to growing your business -- but it's a challenging relationship to perfect. We asked six entrepreneurs to share their best methods.
Clubhouse is Creating the New Social Media Influencer
Clubhouse is creating a new kind of star. Meet one of the biggest: Swan Sit.
The Art of Moderating a Room on Clubhouse
How to run a compelling conversation with many speakers and (hopefully) many more listeners.
How to Start a Clubhouse Room (and Keep Your Audience Engaged)
Sure, you can speak in someone else's Clubhouse room. But you may have more fun (and get more attention) creating your own.
How to Grow Your Audience on Clubhouse
Clubhouse is the booming new social media app where big-name CEOs (and everyday entrepreneurs) speak in real time. Should you be there too? And how do you make it worth your time?
My Husband and Business Partner Has Bipolar Disorder. Here's How We Manage It Together.
Like so many people -- and so many entrepreneurs -- my husband and business partner struggles with his mental health. I'm speaking up so others know: With the right understanding, life and business can still be good.
Can These Standing Desks End Your Zoom Fatigue?
Another workday at home getting you down? A new line of desks will help you up -- and help you maintain focus.
3 Mindset Shifts Every Disruptor Must Have
If you want to shake things up, you must have a mindset that's different from everyone else's. Here are three ways to reshape your thinking.
Want Something From Someone? Do the Work for Them.
What's the secret to winning people over? Simple: Make it as absolutely easy as possible to say yes.
