Franchise 500
Jersey Mike’s Is Going Public After Blackstone Bought It for $8 Billion. Here’s What’s Next.
The sandwich chain confidentially filed for an IPO less than two years after the private equity giant acquired it.
Public Companies
Building a Business
Mergers May Mean More Money, but You Can’t Put a Price on Freedom
By Brett Hyman
Building a Business
Is This the Worst Decision a Private Tech Company Can Make?
The CEO of Nasdaq reveals where he thinks many private tech firms go wrong.
Online Presence
Twitter: What Went Wrong
Twitter shows that you might have a great product and platform, but you still need to manage it right.
By Steve Tobak
Building a Business
The Case for Never Selling Your Company
Did you start your own business to run it or to sell it?
Business Accounting
The 5 Elements of Success With an IPO and Beyond
Taking your company public is about more than bringing in a lot of new funds. For one thing, it won't really be your company anymore.
By Rob Hull
Building a Business
How PayPal’s Spinoff Could Spell a Tide Shift for the Mobile Payments Industry
Newfound stock options and a self-governing stance could portend an acquisition or hiring spree.
By Geoff Weiss
Marketing
Why Investor Relations and Public Relations Should Work in Harmony
It's high time these two teams involved in promoting a company should coordinate their efforts.
By Paula Phelan