Problem Solving
The Author of 'Million Dollar Weekend' Says This Is the Only Difference Between You and the Many 'Very, Very Dumb People' Making a Lot of Money
"They just started, and eventually they got somewhere."
Stanford Professors On the Counterintuitive Strategy That Helps Google Hire Top Talent
We assume that the best processes are seamless, but a little friction can go a long way.
4 Simple Mistakes That Can Crush Your Creative Side Hustle, From an Expert Who Raised $45 Million to Support Independent Workers
Ben Huffman, CEO and co-founder of Contra, became a "power user" on Elance and Odesk (now Upwork) and realized freelancers needed more support.
She 'Reverse-Engineered' Her First Company's Failure Into a Sober-Curious Brand Making $25 Million a Year
Shizu Okusa ran her first company for eight years but never made enough money. When she founded Apothékary, she knew what she had to do differently.
These Four Words Can Change The Way You Approach Every Impossible Task
When a door closes, this is the question that opens a window.
The Truth About the Support Franchisees Will Get After Opening for Business
Make sure your expectations for support from the franchisor don't exceed the scope of what's in the franchise agreement.
How to Stay Calm and Get Clarity During Stressful Times
Mental discipline is essential for good leadership. It's also the key to becoming a wealthy franchisee.
The Most Common Problems Franchisees Face — And How Smart Leaders Deal With Them
All franchises will face similar issues. Successful operators find the right solutions by having the right mindset.
Want More Customers? Use This Simple 5-Step Process to Create an Irresistible Pitch
It's not hard to get customers to "yes" if you know what they need.
Why Problems Are More Powerful Than Products
Companies spend big budgets on promoting products, but sales come from focusing on what really drives decisions.
The Question Every Business Owner Needs to Ask Themselves (But Doesn't).
Stack resources behind what is going right in your business to unlock new levels of success.
Your Brand Definitely Has a Voice. But Is It the One You Want?
"What kind of brand voice conveys such a crazy ambitious mission?" Six founders on figuring out what their brand should sound like.
This $12 Billion Startup Nearly Imploded. When the Founders Revealed Their Wild Plan to Save It, Their Team Was Like, 'Whaaat?'
Brex made a corporate credit card that was a runaway success. But when they started making a bunch of other stuff, things went south. So they came up with an ambitious plan to reverse course.
4 Telltale Signs Your Business Has Deep-Rooted Issues That Need Addressed
While you can't always prevent conflict or frustration among your stakeholders, you can do a lot to create a driven, focused environment that breeds respect and success.
Expose ChatGPT Resumes and Uncover Real Talent Using These 5 Effective Strategies
How to cut through the noise of artificial intelligence-infused application submissions for mining real talent.