Jon Marcus

The personal and professional are never entirely separate. But learning how to balance the two can make for a lasting, successful business. Ask the folks who run businesses with the people they know best.

Can a company be too specialized? Itty-bitty franchises are popping up all over the place, and the big companies buying them have grasped the merits of thinking small.

Here's a hint: It's really good for business.

The increase of hurricanes, floods and fires worldwide has created increased demand and opportunity for brands and franchises in the restoration space.

Franchisees thrive on the same skills pro athletes learn: speed, versatility and great coaching.

Long neglected by business schools, franchising is finally gaining a foothold in the world of higher ed. But will students follow?

Parents need a lot of help holding it all together -- and increasingly, they're getting that help from franchises.

It has to do with focus, structure, camaraderie and a hard-earned ability to thrive within complex operations.

At one point, ice cream and soap was sold at the Krispy Kreme locations.

Please stop using these words.

A growing movement of experts are stepping up to help businesspeople speak like, well, people.