Operations
News and Articles About Operations
Economy & Small Business ![Scott Yates]()
How to Trump-Proof Your Small Business
If Donald Trump is elected president, the economic landscape could rapidly shift for small business owners.
Marketing Bootcamp ![Entrepreneur Staff]()
Video: The Secret Business of Training Navy SEALs
Inside the operations of a unique business that trains America's elite warriors.
Employee Engagement ![Sam Bahreini]()
Poor Employee Engagement Is the Biggest Retail Fail of 2015
Here's how to bounce back from it in 2016.
Far Out Tech ![Carly Okyle]()
Bionic Eye Shows Promise for People With Age-Related Vision Loss
The Argus II system was successfully implanted in a senior suffering from age-related macular degeneration, which affects 20 to 25 million people globally.
Shipping Center ![Peter Gasca]()
7 Tips for Reducing Your Shipping Costs
The simple task of sending and receiving goods can be one of the most expensive and often overlooked aspects of a business.
Crowdfunding ![Catherine Clifford]()
For This Cat Cafe, Crowdfunding With Kickstarter 'Was Never About the Money'
The co-founders of Meow Parlour raised three times as much cash as they set out to raise with a Kickstarter campaign. But that wasn't the best part of their crowdfunding success.
Make More Happen ![Tom Somodi]()
A Shift at Google's Helm Might Not Be Enough to Deliver Exponential Growth
Results can be improved with a heightened management focus on the continuous flow of strategic change. Drive responsibility for day-to-day operational revamping as far down in the organization as possible.
Beauty Businesses
The 6 Secrets That Will Help Your Hair Salon and Day Spa Succeed
Even if you're still in the planning stages for your new enterprise, it's never too soon to start thinking about these six operational issues that will impact and contribute to the success of your business.
Leadership ![Tanya Benedicto Klich]()
Be Agile to Protect Your Startup from Chaos
A Navy SEAL explains how to move quickly to defend your business against outside threats.
Financial Statements ![Gene Marks]()
6 Things You Didn't Know About Your Financial Statements
The information could be useful, if it's prepared correctly and you know what to look for.
How One Sandwich Company Cracked the Franchise Top 10
A focus on franchisee selection, training and operations helped Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches reach number five on the Franchise 500 list this year.
Growth Strategies ![Linda Lacina]()
Giving Ecommerce Customers What They Want (Infographic)
When it comes to ecommerce deliveries, do customers value cost or speed? The answer might surprise you.
Business Optimization ![Amy S. Choi]()
To Boost Efficiency, Rethink Company Culture
In this case study, telecom startup Grasshopper explains how rethinking its values helped realign the company's goals, reduce turnover and find the cash to reinvest in itself.
Franchises
A Jointly Owned Franchise Gives Two Pilots a Second Chance
After John Grassia and David Smith lost their jobs as pilots, they bought an Express Oil Change franchise to supplement their incomes.