How To

Human Resources

Want Happier Employees? Try These 7 Thanksgiving Appreciation Ideas to Show Gratitude

Thanksgiving is the perfect moment to express gratitude — but the smartest companies keep the appreciation flowing all year long.

By Stacey Alcorn

Buying a Franchise

The Small Hiring Change That Built Stronger Teams at My Company

By Adam Povlitz

Buying a Franchise

How to Read a Franchise Disclosure Document

By Rob Lancit

Buying a Franchise

This Multi-Unit, Multi-Brand Owner Reveals the Secrets to Growing Franchises Fast

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

Thinking About Franchising Your Business? Read This First.

A great idea isn't enough. To succeed as a franchise, you need proof, process and patience.

By Ray Titus

Buying a Franchise

The Compensation Strategy That Builds Sustainable Franchise Growth

When team members think like owners, they make decisions that protect and grow the brand for the long haul.

By Dan Rowe

Buying a Franchise

Franchisors Have a Secret Weapon Against Rising Costs. Here’s How It Works.

Franchise strategist Nick Powills explains how franchisors buffer owners with scale purchasing, diversified sourcing and cost-cutting playbooks.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

This Husband and Wife Started a Business in One of the Fastest-Growing Areas of the Country. Now They Have 9 Locations — Some Doing Over $1 Million a Year.

Chad and Tiffany Mussmon grew from a single The Little Gym in 1997 to seven locations plus two Snapology territories — and now run a co-branded hub built for busy families.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

This Entrepreneur Turned a Weekend Side Hustle Into a Business That Doubled Margins — And Is on Track for $7 Million

Sal Longo turned a daycare side gig into a real business. After a back-to-basics reset, Busy Bee Jumpers earned $5.5 million last year from a single location.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

She Started a Business to Allow Seniors to Stay at Home — Then Grew Revenue By Nearly 40% and Expanded Into 3 Territories

Beth Copeland turned a deeply personal experience into a thriving senior care business, using technological innovation and personal relationships to expand across Delaware and Maryland.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

He Started a Side Hustle Selling a Product With ‘Great Margins’ — Then Grew It to 2,200 Franchises That Make Money ‘From Day One’

Kona Ice founder Tony Lamb has since gone on to start two more powerhouse brands.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

How to Unlock the Potential of Multi-Unit Franchise Ownership

Nearly half of U.S. franchise owners operate more than one location. Here's how to know if you're ready to join them — and what to expect when you do.

By Rob Lancit

Building a Business

Want to Open a Restaurant? Here’s a Step-By-Step Guide

This guide provides all the information you need to open and operate a successful restaurant.

By Laura Tiffany

Building a Business

How to Start a Consulting Business

Here's how to put your knowledge to work as an independent consultant.

By Entrepreneur Press

Building a Business

How to Start an Event Planning Business: Your Comprehensive Guide

Not sure how to become an event planner? Use this step-by-step guide to launch your event planning business from scratch.

By Laura Tiffany

Marketing

How to Create an Effective Marketing Plan

From defining your audience to brainstorming content, here's everything you need to know about building a successful marketing plan for your business.

Thought Leaders

How to Be More Confident

Entrepreneurs need the confidence to lead and inspire. Here are some mental hacks that'll boost your confidence and generate greater success.

By John Boitnott

Business Branding

The 6 Scary Truths About Becoming an Entrepreneur

The haunting, messy reality of running a business is at times painful -- yet it's also exhilarating.

By Stacey Alcorn

Entrepreneurs

9 Signs You Should (Maybe) Quit Your Job Now

Are you stuck pondering if you should leave your current position or just hang in there? Consider these key signals.

By John Rampton

Online Presence

10 Laws of Social Media Marketing

For business owners just getting started, a guide to build brand buzz and boost your bottom line.

By Susan Gunelius

Entrepreneurs

10 Time Management Tips That Work

Are you working on clock time or real time? Learn how to manage your day by understanding the difference.

By Joe Mathews, Don Debolt and Deb Percival

Thought Leaders

7 Powerful Public Speaking Tips From One of the Most-Watched TED Talks Speakers

Simon Sinek delivered one of TED Talks' most-watched presentations ever. Here are his top secrets for capturing, captivating and connecting with your audience.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Business Accounting

How to Become a Millionaire by Age 30

Follow these ten steps to get -- and stay -- rich during the earliest stage of your career.

By Grant Cardone

Building a Business

13 Secrets for Making Your Cleaning Business a Success

Get the inside scoop from established cleaning service business owners who share their tips for building a successful cleaning business.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Tech

Here’s How to Stop Third Parties From Reading Your Gmail

A letter from Google to lawmakers revealed that third-party app developers can access Gmail users' messages for ad targeting purposes -- as well as share the data with partners.

By Hayden Field