Pitching Investors
The Submissions We Received for Our Video Pitch Competition Were Terrible -- Don't Make the Same Mistakes
We had to cancel the competition because the videos were so bad.
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Employee Morale
In Today's Tight Labor Market, You Can't Afford to Have Unhappy Employees
Here are three ways to attract and keep happy small-business employees.
Marketing
This Photo-Sharing App Stands By an Authentic Marketing Experience
A combination of social media tactics and sponsorships help Twenty20 make a mark in the photography sphere.
Networking Events
Why Alon Rajic Doesn't Attend Professional Events (and What He Recommends Instead)
Get outside your comfort zone, learn, and make mistakes rather than try to prevent them.
5 TED Talks by Powerful Women Leaders That Inspire and Motivate
These five talks offer sage advice for facing every kind of business challenge.
News & Trends
Facebook
Facebook's Crisis Response Included Sneaky Redirections, New York Times Reports
This story is yet another dent to Facebook's reputation.
Technology
Yes, Hackable Dolls and Insecure Fridges Really Are a Thing
If it's connected to the internet, it's at risk.
News and Trends
Gen Z Brings a Whole New Dynamic to the Workforce
Just when you figured out the millennials, here comes a new wave of changes.
5 TED Talks by Powerful Women Leaders That Inspire and Motivate
These five talks offer sage advice for facing every kind of business challenge.
Isn't It Time to Be Your Own Boss? These Women-Founded Companies Want You to Join the Movement.
Alice, Bumble and Brit + Co announced an empowering partnership.
The Fashion Industry Called Their Idea Crazy. Now, Their Handbag Design Is Iconic.
How Monica Zwirner and Lucy Wallace Eustice of MZ Wallace built a booming and beloved brand.
Millennial Women Are Facing Serious Burnout -- Here's How to Beat It
Plenty of erroneous assumptions exist about millennials.
Stand Tall for Your Values and Your Cannabis Brand Will Stand Out
The market is saturated with good products, which makes authenticity and commitment all the more important to building a brand.
Cannabis Companies Generously Support Their Communities But Don't Get to Deduct It From Their Taxes
The same federal rules that make it hard to use a bank like every other legitimate business also forbid taking any of the normal tax deductions.
6 Proven Ways to Win a Cannabusiness Pitch Contest
An insider's guide to what works and what fails when presenting your company to potential investors.
Key Cannabis Legalization Wins Could Bring in Upwards of $2 Billion in New Sales
With few exceptions, voted approved both ballot measures and candidates favorable to legal marijuana, at least for medical purposes.
Franchise
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McDonald's |
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7-Eleven Inc. |
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Dunkin' |
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RE/MAX LLC |
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This Pancake and Waffle Company Dedicated Years to Getting Its Branding Right and Now Makes 8-Digit Revenues
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When Her Mother Was Diagnosed With Breast Cancer, She Started a Popcorn Company to Raise Money for Research
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This Photo-Sharing App Stands By an Authentic Marketing Experience
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