Human Resources
Want Happier Employees? Try These 7 Thanksgiving Appreciation Ideas to Show Gratitude
Thanksgiving is the perfect moment to express gratitude — but the smartest companies keep the appreciation flowing all year long.
How To
Buying a Franchise
Thinking About Franchising Your Business? Read This First.
A great idea isn't enough. To succeed as a franchise, you need proof, process and patience.
By Ray Titus
Buying a Franchise
The Compensation Strategy That Builds Sustainable Franchise Growth
When team members think like owners, they make decisions that protect and grow the brand for the long haul.
By Dan Rowe
Buying a Franchise
Franchisors Have a Secret Weapon Against Rising Costs. Here’s How It Works.
Franchise strategist Nick Powills explains how franchisors buffer owners with scale purchasing, diversified sourcing and cost-cutting playbooks.
Buying a Franchise
This Husband and Wife Started a Business in One of the Fastest-Growing Areas of the Country. Now They Have 9 Locations — Some Doing Over $1 Million a Year.
Chad and Tiffany Mussmon grew from a single The Little Gym in 1997 to seven locations plus two Snapology territories — and now run a co-branded hub built for busy families.
Buying a Franchise
This Entrepreneur Turned a Weekend Side Hustle Into a Business That Doubled Margins — And Is on Track for $7 Million
Sal Longo turned a daycare side gig into a real business. After a back-to-basics reset, Busy Bee Jumpers earned $5.5 million last year from a single location.
Buying a Franchise
She Started a Business to Allow Seniors to Stay at Home — Then Grew Revenue By Nearly 40% and Expanded Into 3 Territories
Beth Copeland turned a deeply personal experience into a thriving senior care business, using technological innovation and personal relationships to expand across Delaware and Maryland.
Buying a Franchise
He Started a Side Hustle Selling a Product With ‘Great Margins’ — Then Grew It to 2,200 Franchises That Make Money ‘From Day One’
Kona Ice founder Tony Lamb has since gone on to start two more powerhouse brands.
Buying a Franchise
How to Unlock the Potential of Multi-Unit Franchise Ownership
Nearly half of U.S. franchise owners operate more than one location. Here's how to know if you're ready to join them — and what to expect when you do.
By Rob Lancit
Building a Business
Want to Open a Restaurant? Here’s a Step-By-Step Guide
This guide provides all the information you need to open and operate a successful restaurant.
Building a Business
How to Start a Consulting Business
Here's how to put your knowledge to work as an independent consultant.
Building a Business
How to Start an Event Planning Business: Your Comprehensive Guide
Not sure how to become an event planner? Use this step-by-step guide to launch your event planning business from scratch.
Marketing
How to Create an Effective Marketing Plan
From defining your audience to brainstorming content, here's everything you need to know about building a successful marketing plan for your business.
Business News
How to Write a Business Plan
Learn the essential elements of writing a business plan, including advice and resources for how to write and conduct each section of your business plan.
Thought Leaders
How to Be More Confident
Entrepreneurs need the confidence to lead and inspire. Here are some mental hacks that'll boost your confidence and generate greater success.
Business Branding
The 6 Scary Truths About Becoming an Entrepreneur
The haunting, messy reality of running a business is at times painful -- yet it's also exhilarating.
Entrepreneurs
9 Signs You Should (Maybe) Quit Your Job Now
Are you stuck pondering if you should leave your current position or just hang in there? Consider these key signals.
By John Rampton
Online Presence
10 Laws of Social Media Marketing
For business owners just getting started, a guide to build brand buzz and boost your bottom line.
Entrepreneurs
10 Time Management Tips That Work
Are you working on clock time or real time? Learn how to manage your day by understanding the difference.
Thought Leaders
7 Powerful Public Speaking Tips From One of the Most-Watched TED Talks Speakers
Simon Sinek delivered one of TED Talks' most-watched presentations ever. Here are his top secrets for capturing, captivating and connecting with your audience.
Business Accounting
How to Become a Millionaire by Age 30
Follow these ten steps to get -- and stay -- rich during the earliest stage of your career.
Building a Business
13 Secrets for Making Your Cleaning Business a Success
Get the inside scoop from established cleaning service business owners who share their tips for building a successful cleaning business.
Tech
Here’s How to Stop Third Parties From Reading Your Gmail
A letter from Google to lawmakers revealed that third-party app developers can access Gmail users' messages for ad targeting purposes -- as well as share the data with partners.
By Hayden Field
Business News
How to Manage Your Google Privacy Settings
Dig into Google's account dashboard to see what the company knows about you.
Tech
15 Tips, Hacks and Tricks to Get the Most Out of Google Photos
Stop worrying about storage limits and scrolling endlessly to find old memories.
Business News
How to Reset a Bad Work Day
Five tips on how to come out on top when you're having a bad work day.
Entrepreneurs
20 Simple Ways to Hack Your Happiness, According to Science
From taking walks to listening to music -- do small things to greatly boost your happy quotient.
By Rose Leadem