Business

Management

Why Business Owners Should Mix Strategy with Hands-On Involvement

Conventional wisdom says to work on the business, not in the business. That sounds like good advice, but is there more to it? Yes, and finding the balance is key to entrepreneurial success.

News and Trends

Sterling Tools' Records 90% Growth In EV Business

In FY24, Sterling Tools reported INR 600 crore plus revenue in fastener business and INR 325 crore in the company's electric vehicle control units

Growth Strategies

Four Lessons Worth Learning From A 154-Year-Old Legacy Business

As recently as nine years ago, research suggested that only 30% of family businesses made it into the second generation, and only 3% lasted four generations and beyond.

Franchise

Transform Your Business and Maximize Profits by Focusing on This Customer Retention Factor

The traditional method of judging success — ever-growing year-over-year sales increases — is antiquated. What matters more is Guest Lifetime Value, the amount of repeat business from loyal customers who visit more often and order more with no additional cost to the franchisee.

Franchise

McDonald's' Response to Inflation? A $5 Meal Deal — Here's Everything to Know About It.

The announcement of the $5 deal comes as stubborn inflation squeezes consumers, who have demanded the fast food giant offer more value.

News and Trends

Whatsapp and Whatsapp Business Dominate MSME Landscape With a 97% Usage Rate: Report

43 per cent prefer UPI at Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) while 38 per cent lean towards Aadhaar Banking for last-mile banking services.

Business Ideas

From Crisis to Resilience — How to Use Adversity for Strategic Success

It wasn't all that long ago that companies and families alike could reasonably predict and react to the world around us. Given today's "new normal," predictability and decision-making are relics few can rely on.

Franchise

California's Fast-Food Minimum Wage Hike Is Already Impacting Franchises. Here's What a New Study Revealed.

Several chains have raised their prices — or closed locations — in response to the wage increase, which has now led to a noticeable decline in foot traffic.

Franchise

This Franchise Type is the Perfect Blend of Flexibility and Profitability for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Explore mobile franchising: a flexible, cost-effective business model offering diverse opportunities across industries with potential for high growth and direct customer engagement.

Business Ideas

67 Businesses to Start for Under $10,000

Need new inspiration for a business you can start with $10,000? Here are more than 60 profitable business ideas you can run with now.

Franchise

Arby's Launched a Burger-Shaped Golf Driver for Father's Day — Here's How to Get One

This is the latest in a line of creative marketing campaigns from the brand.

Franchise

'Unpredictability in Various Forms' — How Franchisees Can Adapt and Protect Themselves From Election Year Uncertainty

Franchising can be both exciting and challenging, especially during times of unpredictability — like a U.S. presidential election year.

Growing a Business

4 Smart Ways to Keep Your Company Agile and Adaptable

By looking for methods to enhance and adapt, you can keep your company agile and adaptable in a constantly changing market.

Business Process

Fraud Alert! Watch Out for These 5 Sneaky Scams Targeting Small Businesses and How to Avoid Them

As a small business owner, you're at greater risk of scams due to limited resources. With 96% of US companies targeted yearly, staying sharp is vital to safeguarding your business and finances.