Business

Franchise

Think You're Too Young to Own a Franchise? Think Again.

It used to be that a franchise candidate in their 30s was an anomaly — now it's becoming increasingly common.

Franchise

Looking to Open a Franchise on a Budget? These Brands Cost Less Than $5,000 to Get Started.

These Franchise 500-ranked brands offer national recognition, flexibility and low startup costs.

Franchise

Interested in Franchising? Here's Why You Can't Afford to Miss the 2025 IFA World Franchise Show.

Franchise buyers, multi-unit operators and growth-minded entrepreneurs will gather in Miami this May. Here's why this event should be on your radar.

Business Process

Why Smart Entrepreneurs Let AI Do the Heavy Business Lifting

How modern entrepreneurs are using AI to save time, boost sales and win customer loyalty — without breaking the bank.

News and Trends

2024: A Strong Year for PE/VC Exits and Deals

In terms of volume alone, exits in 2024 were the second-highest in history; however, there was a 7 per cent decline compared to 2023 (282 deals in 2024 vs. 304 deals in 2023). Exits were valued at USD 24.9 billion in 2023 and USD 18.3 billion in 2022.

Growing a Business

Most Entrepreneurs Fail Because They Ignore These 3 Business Stages

Drawing from personal experience and collected wisdom, I see three critical stages every small business goes through: the leap, the growth, and the scale

News and Trends

Stricter GST E-Invoicing Rules: Businesses Beyond INR 10 Crore Face 30-Day Deadline

According to the government GST portal, 'e-Invoicing' means "reporting details of specified GST documents to a Government-notified portal, i.e., IRP and obtaining an invoice reference number".

Growing a Business

Is Your Business Struggling? Take These Steps to Drive Your Company to Success

By embracing victories and rigorously analyzing weaknesses, you can forge a powerful plan that ensures not just survival but also thriving success.

Growing a Business

Why Bad Automation is Destroying Your Productivity and Draining Profits

Instead of streamlining operations, many businesses make costly mistakes by automating broken processes, adding complexity and creating inefficiencies. The key to success? Fix the process first — then automate strategically.

Starting a Business

I've Built Multiple Successful Brands — Here's Why I'm Betting on Telehealth Now

Telehealth is the next big opportunity in direct-to-consumer business, offering higher margins, recurring revenue and less competition than traditional e-commerce.

News and Trends

Junji Lim: Cracking the Code of Asian Markets With Psychology, Data, and Culture

The performance marketer comes from a financial background where he developed an intense analytical and data-driven thought process that he applies to the market.

Growing a Business

Walk Into Your Next Client Meeting Armed With These 4 Guiding Principles, And Leave With a Paying Client

I was going on four professional coffee dates and averaging one new client a week, and it's thanks to these four guiding principles.

News and Trends

Gaming's $220 Billion Industry Embraces Web3 as Top-Tier Companies Make the Leap

The collaboration is one of the first significant steps in merging traditional gaming (Web2) with blockchain-based gaming (Web3), signaling a broader shift that could redefine the future of interactive entertainment.

News and Trends

How this Entrepreneur Created a San Francisco-based Company That Helps States to Improve Their Social Services

Initially envisioning a future in academia, Kucher gradually realized that the field of information technology captivated him far more.

News and Trends

Understanding Section 8 Investments: Starting with $8K Down

2025 has been one of economic challenges, with many sectors being affected, and real estate is no exception. Market fluctuations have created uncertainty, but they've also opened doors for those who know where to look.