Building a Business
Why Everybody Respects Professional But Nobody Likes Corporate
As founder and CEO, you get to define the company culture, and it should always be professional. What it shouldn't become is impersonal.
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Building a Business
8 Things McDonald’s Can Teach You About Business Success
One could argue that McDonald's has created one of the greatest business models to follow.
By John Rampton
Building a Business
B2B? C2C? VC-Backed? Read on to Have These and Other Business Models Explained.
Here are five business models your startup can use in its pursuit of bringing in revenue.
By Igor Shoifot
Thought Leaders
Is That Dream Opportunity a Nightmare Waiting to Happen?
Don't let fear of missing out stampede you into an opportunity that isn't the right fit.
Building a Business
How to Tap Your Inner Business Futurist
Scenario planning can elevate your entrepreneurial vision, leading to increased value and growth potential.
Tech
The Future of Wearables Depends on an Entirely New Business Model
Those in the seamless technology business need to put on their smarty pants and drive the marginal lifestyle cost of their products to zero.
By Ben O'Brien
Building a Business
Take 4 Steps Back to Move Your Small Business Forward
Find out what it means to invest 'from the inside out,' so your payoff will be well worth the grind.
By Adam Root
Building a Business
Meet Cups, the ClassPass of Coffee Shops
Unlimited coffee for a monthly fee sounds great to customers' ears, but will the service benefit independent businesses in the long run?
By Laura Entis
Building a Business
Zirtual Is Coming Back, But in a Different Form
The embattled virtual assistant service was bought by Startups.co, but it remains to be seen how much of the previous business model will stick.
By Nina Zipkin
Building a Business
5 Essentials for Cultivating Intrapreneurial Employees
Business owners who want employees to "take ownership'' need to reinvent how they hire, manage and reward their team.
Business Plan
Why Startups Should Consider ‘The Bakery Model’ When Starting Out
This strategy focuses more on generating revenue from the get-go, rather than relying on capital from outside investors.
By Zeev Farbman
Building a Business
The 7 Elements of a Strong Business Model
Envisioning the many moving parts of a functioning business is the first step to success.
By Larry Alton
Building a Business
4 Ways to Make a Business-Model Shift Seamless
A business-model transition impacts everyone involved in the company's mission. Here is how to make it less stressful.
Building a Business
7 Steps for Establishing the Right Business Model
Building a product may be the easy part of a startup. Don't forgot about the other, equally important half of the equation.
Thought Leaders
The 4 Pillars of Ethical Enterprises
Is your business model moral? Start by asking these questions.
Building a Business
The Lesson in American Airlines’ Smart Pricing Plan for its Exclusive Club
What kind of customers would you rather have? Ones that pay as they go, or those on a subscription?
By Gene Marks
Building a Business
You Can Do Good by Doing Well, If You Pick the Right Social Enterprise Model
Since both consumers and energetic young employees prefer companies dedicated to social good, philanthropy is a viable business strategy.
Building a Business
Will Tesla Have to Franchise?
Elon Musk has hinted that Tesla may be considering a departure from the direct sales model, something industry insiders consider inevitable.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
Ello Is Starting to Look More Like a Business
The buzzy social network with an anti-advertising mission takes small, important steps toward eventual revenue generation.
Building a Business
5 Things You Must Do to Successfully Launch a Business
Let's get down to the basics.
Building a Business
5 Tips for Building Adaptivity Into Your Business Model
No startup business plan is so good that it anticipates every twist and change in the market and customer demand. To thrive, anticipate the unknown.
By Jan Verleur
Building a Business
Iterate or Eliminate? When You Need to Go Back to the Drawing Board.
When do you stick with an idea, and when do you eliminate it altogether? As an entrepreneur, this can be a life-or-death decision for your startup.
By Jake Gibson
Building a Business
What a Teen’s Summer Job Can Teach Us About Good Business Practices
Lessons come from everywhere -- even that kid selling ice cream from a boat.
Thought Leaders
The 6 Different Hats a CEO Might Have to Put On
Company chiefs may assume as many as half a dozen roles to guide their companies and inspire their staff. Take a look at how it plays out.
Building a Business
Raising Capital? Answer These Questions to Score an Investor’s Check
Shed light on five key areas about a startup's business model to make a compelling pitch for money.
Building a Business
6 Great Business Models to Consider for a Startup
Be sure to describe the consumer pain to be relieved by the enterprise and how big a wedge can be driven between what customers are willing to pay and the costs.
Building a Business
The Pricing Conundrum: Figuring Out the Right Strategy For You
While pricing can be a tricky matter for any entrepreneur, it is especially difficult for those providing a service. Here are a few lessons on pricing strategy.