Why do we keep going? It sounds like a dumb question. Entrepreneurs are programmed for movement — to grow more, to achieve more, to be more. But it’s worth stepping back to ask: Why? I got to thinking about this recently, after a conversation I had w

Jaime Schmidt built and sold Schmidt's Naturals for millions. Her advice: Don't focus too much on the challenges ahead. Just get going.

“I sent a fruit basket full of bee-pollinated items and a bunch of our Beekeeper’s Naturals Propolis Spray to the Whole Foods Canada office, along with a long note about why I started a company that practices sustainable beekeeping to create clean, n

They're starting to debut, and promising something entrepreneurs need: nonstop connectivity.

“The Five-Minute Journal. Each page provides a quotation to start your day followed by sections for you to write out three items of gratitude and three goals for the day. It’s a very grounding exercise to start the day, and a catalyst for perspective

Diamonds may be forever, but so are the stressful memories that come with planning a couple’s big day. Zola promises to fix that. The New York–based company, which has raised $140 million since its 2013 launch, offers a host of wedding tools in one p

First there was Chillhouse. Then there was Chillology. And then things were not chill. It started with Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton, founder and CEO of Chillhouse, which is a Manhattan-based “new-age spa.” The company has attracted more than 100,000 Instagra

Angela Gennari didn’t expect to win. She’s honest about that. She’s the founder of Titan Global Enterprises, an Atlanta-­based company that staffs and runs security for events, and it’s a small player in a giant industry. So when the University of Ge

The Rock and business partner Dany Garcia have a rule: "We aren't attached to process. We're only attached to outcome."

If you really want to make your team happy, stop thinking like a boss ... and start thinking like an employee.

Online clothing-rental startup Le Tote recently bought Lord & Taylor, and has ambitious plans to reinvent its business. Welcome to the craziest bet in retail.

The boutique hotel chain won fans by catering to local tastes in small markets. Now it's out to conquer big cities.

In 2012, Billy Duncan retired from a decades-long career at Dow Chemical. Six months later, he knew he hated retirement — and that he had to get back into the business game. But this time, he wanted to build his own operation, something that could cr

From Frank Leggio, audit & assurance partner, Deloitte & Touche You need a firm that can support your specific operation and structure. It must understand the franchise model and have experience with multi-state, multi-region, or even global growth m

Fernando Machado turned the fast-food giants into buzzy, relevant, always-on-point brands. Here's how.

I am the daughter of a very successful Chinese businessman, and growing up I was taught that if you work hard, success will follow. So in 2008, at 24 years old, I founded a clothing company called Iconix China. It grew to include 12 brands with more

The founder of the $2 billion business shares how she's grown as a leader, how she pays it forward, and how she handles bad news.

When your business is an equal partnership, who breaks the tie? Six entrepreneurs share their methods.

A collaborative culture with shifting responsibilities is the burger brand's recipe for success.

When government policies and decisions killed my buzzy New York startup, I learned to build a better (and more sustainable) operation.

Kathryn Duryea didn't want Ikea dishes, and she didn't want fancy china. And she bet other people her age felt the same.

The old plumber and electrician trainee model has been reimagined for the new world -- and could be exactly what a startup needs.

Having a successful product or service is a big win. But keeping it top of mind for consumers (and winning new ones) can be a challenge.

The actress and entrepreneur has learned that to be successful, the message is as important as the product.

Michelle Kennedy launched the Peanut app to help moms. But now, the app is out to help all women.

When do you launch? When do you act? When do you change? The cofounder of Square has answers.

Anthony Sullivan is usually on TV pitching OxiClean, the line of cleaning products he’s become famous for. (His marketing company produces its commercials, which he also stars in.) But now he’s also pitching his own CBD brand, and he wants people to

Minhthe Nguyen used to be an overworked Silicon Valley engineer. Now, as a uBreakiFix franchisee, he's still overworked -- but happier than ever.

SpeedPro president and CEO Larry Oberly is haunted by some of his earliest missteps as a manager. But today, that's made him a better boss.

Franchisors and franchisees alike can benefit from a talented PR firm that can get the attention of new customers. Here's how to find a match.