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Venus Williams Learns To Let Go
Tennis trained her to be a one-woman,hyperfocused, do-it-all yourself machine. But as she’s discovering, entrepreneurship requires more balance.
The New Rules Of Networking
To expand their professional networks, entrepreneurs are seeking smaller and smaller crowds.
How Gary Vaynerchuk Mastered The Art Of Engagement
Gary Vaynerchuk is half man, half brand, half digital experiment. And somehow, that all adds up.
Nick Nasrollahi Living The American Dream
It’s alive and well (and multi-unit) with this drive-in burger franchisee.
Is Bigger Really Better?
When opportunity knocks, sometimes it’s smart to ignore it.
Match Maker
A recruiting-firm founder knows a new job can change everything—even for her franchisees.
Women Think About Money Differently
Ellevest's investing platform speaks its customers’ language.
Danica
You don’t have to be a racing fan to know her name. But now that she’s retired, she’s facing the same question that puzzles every entrepreneur: How do you leave something you’re great at and start over?
How Do You Deliver Bad News?
Entrepreneurship comes with plenty of highs—and lows. Business owners have to not only absorb the problem but tell everyone else, too. We asked six leaders: How did you handle sharing the hardest news of your career?
Top 9 Multitasking Masters
Think you're busy? Take a look at Guy Fieri's calendar. Or a U.S.Army general's. Or an in-demand teenage actor's. Or the CEO of a globally recognized company's.On the following pages, some of the busiest people on the planet explain how they get it all done.
Christina Tosi- The Accessible Chef
In 10 years, Christina Tosi has grown Milk Bar from a single New York bakery to a national dessert empire—without losing touch with the customers (and employees) she loves.
Why Branding Matters Most
Having a brilliant product or service isn’t enough. To capture today’s consumers, smart startups are first crafting a brand strategy—one that builds a forward-looking foundation for the company.
Are NDAs Really That Important?
To trusting entrepreneurs, a confidentiality agreement may seem unnecessary. But it’s a vital step toward protecting your business—and its future success.
Build A Billion Dollar Team
Paul English sold Kayak to Priceline in 2012 for $1.8 billion. Now he is back with Lola, a mobile app that combines AI with human travel agents to plan and book trips. At both companies, he says, the key to success is the people he hires.
It Was Never Intended To Be Just A Candy Store
How Dylan Lauren broke through a sugar-stuffed market and built Dylan’s Candy Bar, one of the most beloved sweets brands in the world.
The External Startup Man
The key to Tim Ferriss’ never-ending quest to do everything faster, better, and more profitably: You have to know when TO STOP.
The Sweet Spot
After stumbling onto a winning macaron business, a group of friends is taking the rainbow-colored cookies national.
Louder
BARBARA CORCORAN rose through the real estate business on the strength of her smarts, hustle, and relentless, ingenious, and often utterly shameless self-promotion. Now an investor and a star of the hit Shark Tank, she’s urging a new generation of entrepreneurs to follow her lead. And it’s easier said than done. BY AARON GELL
Landing On The Wrong Shelves
When its first big retail experience went bust, yogurt brand Noosa had to plot a new expansion plan.
How To Survive 150 Straight Rejections
And come away smarter, tougher, and more successful.
Baiting The Hook
New customers don’t just walk up and offer you their money.So we asked six entrepreneurs: How do you attract more business?
Kevin Hart Owns The Jokes
He’s one of America’s most famous funnymen, but here’s what most people don’t see: Kevin Hart in the office, building a brilliant business that goes far beyond—and is intended to outlive—his own fame.
The Expertise That Matters
Jonita White didn’t know much about cars, but she did know about people. That’s how she became a successful Christian Brothers Automotive owner.
'A Car For Me? No, For Mom'
The Splurge is our monthly column about entrepreneurs’ first big gift to themselves—because hard work deserves its rewards. This month: thanking a very valuable employee.
How Giphy Became the Internet's Go-To Gif Brand
Giphy is taking on the biggest, weirdest branding challenge online today: How to become the go-to company for a new kind of internet culture.
5 Franchises That Stand Out!
In a crowded market full of copycats, here’s how five franchises stand out.
The Dirtiest Business
Now in its seventh season, Discovery Channel’s Gold Rush follows the dreamers trying to get filthy rich by pulling gold out of the ground. We went north (and then north some more) to find entrepreneurship in its most extreme, raw form.
How A Dance Trend Turned Into A Glowing Empire
How one entrepreneur turned a dance trend into a glowing empire.
Everything Is Storytelling
Hollywood director Steven Soderbergh is trying to turn an obscure Bolivian spirit into a hot company. Step one, he says: Tell its tale.
Small Costs, Big Payoffs
It’s never been easier to buy into franchising’s hottest categories.