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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Young Millionaires
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Da Bomb Bath started as a hobby when Caroline and Isabel Bercaw were in middle school. Six years later, their products are sold nationwide.
Franchises
How Franchising Helped This Founder Scale His Business
Former NFL player Tafa Jefferson launched a business to provide care to senior citizens. But he couldn't do it on his own.
Franchises
This Franchisee Ditched a High-Powered Corporate Career to Run Her Own Cycling Studios
Lisa Locker spent decades climbing the corporate ladder. But as a CycleBar franchisee, she's found a whole new challenge.
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The Jimmy Choo co-founder has faced plenty of hurdles as an entrepreneur. But now, she's clinging tight to her vision -- and finding new levels of success.
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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.
Success Stories
Four Tech Founders Share Their Low-Tech Strategies For Success
Owning an innovative technology is just one part of building a successful startup.
Success Stories
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.