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The Lowdown Down Under

Australians are franchise fanatics. But can their concepts succeed in the States? A number of brands are poised to find out.

9 Cities Where Startup Dreams Come Easier & Cheaper

These are the places where startup dreams come easier and cheaper, but can still pay off big. Start packing.

The Hottest Innovations In High-Tech Travel

High-tech travel innovations are coming your way. We take a look at the latest developments.

10 Laser-Focused Start Up Launch Pads

Business incubators arent just for tech anymore. From art and music to food and weed, these 10 hatcheries are giving startups in niche industries room to grow.

10 Steps To Getting VC Money

How one Seattle startup raised $12.5 million - from pitch decks to cut checks.

The Rule-Breakers

Rejection - who cares? Naysayers - screw 'em. Entrepreneurship isn't just about business. It's about rebellion.

When The Funding Vanishes

Enthusiastic public announcements aside, sometimes the check doesnt arrive as promised. So put down that champagne and heed the advice of entrepreneurs whove dealt with the disappointment of disappearing capital.

New Frontiers In Franchising

Starting a concept from square one isn't easy. But being first to market can put you one step closer to becoming the next big thing.

Inside The Creative Mind Of Will.i.am

Rapper and producer Will.i.am steered Black Eyed Peas to pop success by blurring the lines between bands and brands. Now he's applying the lessons he learned in the music business in an attempt to shake up the Silicon Valley status quo.

What's Hot, What's Happening and What's To Come

What's hot, what's happening and what's to come.

The Case For Office Space

One size doesn't fit all when finding digs for your startup. Here's a look at some of the option.

How To Think Like Malcolm Gladwell

Author and podcaster Malcolm Gladwell has liberating advice for entrepreneurs: Don’t be one thing. And it’s a message he takes to heart.

How This Car Drives A CEO

The Splurge is our monthly column about an entrepreneur's first gift to themselves— because hard work deserves its rewards. This month: the little car that could.

Apprentices? Interns? Assistants? No. They Are... Strikeforce

Futurist Peter Diamandis offers a deal to young, bright entrepreneurs: Help him for two years, and maybe build the next billion-dollar company at the same time. Inside Silicon Valley’s most curious residency.

Make The Most Of A Young Staff

At their Tropical Smoothie Cafe stores, Dennis and Nicole Drake know that most young employees are temporary. But they invest in their future anyway.

The New Con Job

Eight years ago, Ally and Scott Svenson started hiring felons to staff MOD Pizza. That turned out to be one of the best business decisions they ever made.

Why You Need A Partner!

Drew and Jonathan Scott, the home-renovating stars of HGTV’s PROPERTY BROTHERS, have built an entertainment empire out of hard work, an eye for design, and a healthy dose of schmaltz. And they owe it all to this belief: In business, two heads are better than one.

Getting Your First 'Yes'

When launching a business, even the smallest victory can feel like a pivotal milestone. We asked six entrepreneurs: How did you get your first big win?

Fast Food's Robotic Revolution

When will robots finally take over the fast-food business?

Is It Time to Rethink Gratuity in Restaurants?

There’s a growing movement to eliminate gratuities for servers. What does this mean for the restaurant world?

4 Pain Points of Future Flights and How to Handle Them

All signs point to worsening flight experiences. What can be done?

The Battle Over Minimum Wage Rages On

The battle over minimum wage rages on, no more so than in the franchise world.

Lilly Singh Aims Beyond Youtube

Social media stardom has a downside: Few who achieve it can transcend the digital platform and build a lasting brand. But with her new production studio, Lilly Singh intends to do just that.

Break The Rules! These 11 Founders Did

What happens when you blow off the traditional wisdom of starting a business? Take it from these 11 entrepreneurs: Things can work out even better.

Where Are The Women?

The number of female executives in cannabis is shrinking. Now the industry’s most powerful women are working to fix that.

How To Hire A PR Firm

Getting the word out about your business—to both consumers and potential franchisees—is crucial. But working with a PR agency is an intimate experience. Here are three stories about finding the right chemistry.

Cannabis For The Unconverted

How do you convince people who’ve had bad (or no) pot experience to consume your legal marijuana product? Charles Jones of LucidMood believes he’s cracked the code.

Is CBD Bigger Than Marıȷuana?

A new report predicts it will be. Here’s what entrepreneurs need to know.

Mr. Clean Comes Clean

Pat Swisher was a brash young franchise titan until a stretch in federal prison changed the way he thought about business.

Do You Need A Franchise Broker?

You want to buy a franchise but don’t know which one. A booming industry of franchise brokers wants to help—but first, you need to tell the difference between a true expert and someone just trying to make a buck.