Jason Daley
Jason Daley lives and writes in Madison, Wisconsin. His work regularly appears in Popular Science, Outside and other magazines.
Franchises
How 'Risky' Hires Can Become Your Most Loyal Staffers
Entrepreneur Tina Howell loves taking risks, even when it comes to hiring employees.
Marketing Bootcamp
The Savvy Companies Catering to a Boom Market: Kids
Here's why there's a big boom in businesses that cater to children (and their parents).
Franchises
Franchising's 4 Hottest Categories Offer Small Costs and Big Payoffs
As the cost of franchising continues to drop, motivated and cash-strapped entrepreneurs are paying their dues with sweat instead. Here are four of the year's hottest franchise categories that do more with less.
Franchises
2 Artists Find Second Careers with a 'Paint and Sip' Franchise
Using their knowledge and skills, this couple revamped their careers and finances.
Franchises
Surprising Success Secrets from the Starbucks of Korea
A "French" bakery from Asia rises to take on America.
Franchises
Travel Agencies Are Seeing a Boom -- and This Franchise Knows Why
Learn how Rob Steinfeld and Dean Hanson set up a franchise and joined the unexpected travel boom.
Franchises
This Daiquiri Franchise Does One Simple Thing to Stand Apart
Why this successful psychologist left for a future in the bar business.
Franchisors
The Friends Turning Bundt Cake into Big Business
Two women bring back a discarded dessert, and create a national hit.
Make More Happen
How These Franchises are Getting a Second Chance
Customers loved these franchises once before. New owners are betting they will again.
Franchisees
What a Screen-Repair Franchise Taught 2 Burger-Joint Vets
Their jobs at In-N-Out Burger gave Jason Frazier and Brandon Wlasischuk the skills they needed to be successful Screenmobile franchisees.
Franchisees
From After-School Job to Franchise Career
How a part-time job turned into a full-time mobile-phone-franchise career.
Hospitality
The Surprising Places These Boutique Hoteliers Found Opportunity
Boutique hoteliers check into America's smaller cities.
Franchises
Why You Should Make the Move to a Multi-Unit Franchise
Make the jump from one franchise unit to a multi-unit empire.
Franchises
Why These 5 Franchises Stand Out From the Crowd
In a market full of copycats, these franchises each have something different that sets them apart.
Franchisees
How This Franchisee Is Giving Hope -- and Jobs -- to the Disabled Community
Disabled people make great employees. That's why this Tim Hortons owner keeps hiring them.