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The 4 Biggest Mistakes Companies Make When Scaling Their Business
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Stop Playing Small
If we're not failing, we are staying too safe. And you won't grow unless you are constantly making yourself uncomfortable.
Growth Strategies
Give Your Audience What They Want on Social Media Before Pushing Your Agenda
Blake Lawrence, CEO and co-founder of opendorse, talks about the advice he gives the athletes he works with for building on their fan base.
Entrepreneur Index
Is It Time to Start Worrying About the Stock Market?
The market fell again on Friday.
Finding Customers
This Simple Change Can Make More Prospects Say "Yes" to Your Offers
Give your potential clients and customers something easy to agree on first, then work from there.
News & Trends
Infographics
Here's Every State's Favorite Holiday Movie (Infographic)
New York is partial to The Apartment, while Georgia went with Gremlins. See where your favorite film stacked up.
This Week in Weed: Marlboro Ready to Buy Marijuana?!
Michigan ends prohibition, big tobacco eyes the bud game, and counterfeit carts hit the black market.
Female Road Warriors: How to Protect Yourself When Traveling for Work
Follow these tips to stay safe while on the road.
Shannon Keith Is Fighting Sex Trafficking in India, One Beautiful Pajama Set at a Time
Keith's clothing line, Sudara, is putting women to work, helping them escape the brothels that so often thrive on poverty.
How This Entrepreneur Bounced Back After Losing a Partnership, Laying Off Her Team and Dealing with $100 Million at Stake
Kate Stillwell, founder and CEO of Jumpstart, a natural disaster insurance startup, built her company back up after a devastating blow.
How One Founder Breaks Free From Statistics and Labels
Many descriptors can apply to Trumbull Unmanned Founder Dyan Gibbens: veteran, mom, entrepreneur, Latina, pilot, role breaker; she says none of that completely defines her.
This Week in Weed: Marlboro Ready to Buy Marijuana?!
Michigan ends prohibition, big tobacco eyes the bud game, and counterfeit carts hit the black market.
The World Health Organization Won't Reschedule Cannabis. Should We Care?
In a surprising development, the U.N. comitee decided to punt on their decision to recommend or reschedule cannabis.
How This Brand Is Making Cannabis Feel Like a Luxury
Plastic baggies? Forget it! Canndescent is selling its product in high-end packaging that consumers will be proud of.
Oregon Marijuana Sales Soared 29 Percent in 2018. So Why Aren't More Entrepreneurs Happy?
According to a new state report, tax revenue is way above projections, but prices are down.
Franchise
| RANK | FRANCHISE |
|---|---|
| #1 |
McDonald's |
| #2 |
7-Eleven Inc. |
| #3 |
Dunkin' |
| #4 |
The UPS StoreRequest More Info |
| #5 |
RE/MAX LLC |
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Franchises
Our Top 10 Franchise Categories for 2019
From fresh industries to the established spaces that show no signs of slowing down, here are the 10 franchise categories we believe will boom in 2019.
Partnerships
RadioShack Is Now Selling in Unexpected Places. Will Anyone Buy?
After hanging on through two bankruptcies, RadioShack struck a deal to open small locations inside a franchise called HobbyTown. Now, the question: Will this help or hurt both brands?
Employee Retention
Reduce Turnover of Hourly Workers With These 6 Tips
Employee turnover can be costly for businesses that rely on hourly workers.
The Digest
This Snack Brand Multiplied Its Revenues by a Factor of 10 in Just 3 Years
The entrepreneur behind Hail Merry thought the brand had stopped growing, but then she made some big changes.
These Childhood Friends Created a $100 Million Brand by Putting Frozen Greek Yogurt on a Stick
Amanda Klane and Drew Harrington took more than a year iterating on the delicious idea behind their company, Yasso.
How a Four Loko Co-Founder Became the Leader of a Plant-Based Protein Beverage Brand
Chris Hunter helped come up with the controversial caffeinated alcoholic drink. Now he's the CEO of Koia.
These Food Industry Veterans Say That Building a Community Is the Most Important Part of a Food Startup
Real Good Foods started selling its chicken-crust pizzas online before making the push to get into stores.
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Give Your Audience What They Want on Social Media Before Pushing Your Agenda
Blake Lawrence, CEO and co-founder of opendorse, talks about the advice he gives the athletes he works with for building on their fan base.
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Maria Sharapova Built a Business Empire Thanks to Her Winning Team
For the tennis champ and entrepreneur, teamwork is the key to success.
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