About Stephanie Schomer
Stephanie Schomer is Entrepreneur magazine's deputy editor. She previously worked at Entertainment Weekly, Architectural Digest and Fast Company. Follow her on Twitter @stephschomer.
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Forget The Tech
Low-tech Strategies to Help Boost Success in High-tech World
Owning an innovative technology is just one part of building a successful startup. Four founders detail the low-tech strategies that helped boost their success in the high-tech world.
She Was Rejected On Shark Tank. Then She Used That To Her Advantage.
Melissa Butler knew her line of brightly colored lipsticks would be a hit. So when the beauty industry ignored her, she kept moving forward.
Forerunner Ventures Founder Kirsten Green On What She Looks for In a Pitch
The investor breaks down what makes her want to invest in a brand, today's biggest opportunities, and how the tech world is about so much more than technology.
Ready For Anything
Four Tech Founders Share Their Low-Tech Strategies For Success
Owning an innovative technology is just one part of building a successful startup.
Ready For Anything
Want to Build A Franchise Empire? Do It Brand By Brand.
Paul Flick wants to serve a homeowner's every need -- which is why his company Premium Service Brands is always expanding.
Franchises
Why This Oakland Cop Became a Subway Franchisee
Kiesha Haggerty has found the two worlds to be surprisingly complementary.
Young Entrepreneur
Teen Entrepreneurs Learn to Embrace Failure. Can Adults?
Grownup founders can learn plenty from their teenage counterparts.
Franchises
By Supporting Its Franchisees, Kona Ice Enables Them To Better Serve Local Communities
The shaved-ice franchise focuses on community engagement to build year-round demand for the warm-weather treat.
Franchise Financing
What Franchises Should Look for In a Bank
Industry vets offer up advice on finding the financial and lending partner that works for your business.
Designer Nicole Miller Shares How She's Learned to Embrace Social Media, Influencers -- and the Need for Resiliency
Miller never saw herself as a 'woman' entrepreneur but recognizes that 'Somehow, the men get touted more than we do.'
Success Strategies
Three Creative Ways to Acquire Your First Customers
Don't know where your all-important first sale is coming from? Take advice from these entrepreneurs and think outside the box.
This Founder Built a National Business By Helping Kids Get Into College
Neha Gupta's College Shortcuts helps kids and parents navigate the paperwork and stress of college admissions.
Minted Grew From a Stationery Brand to a Global Design Platform. Here's How.
By listening to her community and reacting quickly, Mariam Naficy built a business bigger than her wildest visions.
This Female Founder Leans on Her Best Friend for Business Advice -- and Even Recruited Her to Join Her Company
Anna-Mieke Anderson, founder of ethical diamond brand MiaDonna, has relied on pal Melanie Ware since the two were 11 years old.
Lilly Singh Conquered YouTube -- Now She's Taking On Hollywood
With a new gig as one of NBC's late-night talk show hosts, the comedian and content creator is ready to tackle traditional media.