Inflation Threatens 87% of Franchisees — Here Are the Ways They’re Fighting Back
From soaring labor costs to escalating supply prices, franchise owners are facing significant economic challenges, mostly due to inflation.
OpenAI pulls promotional materials around Jony Ive deal
OpenAI appears to have pulled a much-discussed video promoting the friendship between CEO Sam Altman and legendary Apple designer Jony Ive (plus, incidentally, OpenAI’s $6.5 billion deal to acquire Ive and Altman’s device startup io) from its website and YouTube page.
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How an Idaho State Senator Saved a Beloved Franchise By Hitting the Road In His Camper Van
Peter Riggs’ first job out of college was as a Pita Pit franchisee. Years later, he returned as CEO to bring the brand back to life.
One Price, All the Microsoft Office Tools Forever
For $69.97, enjoy Word, Excel, and more without ongoing fees.
Why This Mother Daughter Duo Are Making a Killing on Consignment Handbags In New Jersey
For their business to work, Dianne and Gabrielle Melillo need more than customers. They need a community that has total confidence in them.
‘It Was Taboo’: Parents Shape Their Children’s Relationship With Money. Here’s How to Set Kids Up for Long-Term Success Instead of Struggle.
Social media star and entrepreneur Kat Stickler and CFA Matt Stucky discussed the topic on Northwestern Mutual’s “A Better Way to Money” podcast.
Kmart Once Had Over 2,000 Stores. Now It’s Closing Its Last Full-Sized Store in the U.S.
Kmart had difficulty competing with Walmart and Target.
‘Failure Is Just an Opportunity for Growth’: How 1996 Olympic Gymnastics Gold Medalist Dominque Dawes Survived and Thrived As a Small Business Owner During the Pandemic
Dominique Dawes, the first female African-American gymnast to win an individual Olympic medal, highlights how small business owners can succeed through flexibility and balancing work and personal life.
Managing Every Single Task on Your Own Is a Trap for Business Owners — Here’s How I Moved From Doing It All to Doing What Matters
Trying to do everything on your own doesn’t benefit you or your business.
These Are the 20 Best Cities for Small Businesses, According to a New Report
Sun-seeking entrepreneurs are in luck—14 of the top 20 best cities for entrepreneurs in 2024 were located below the Sun Belt.
Why Having A Strong Brand Isn’t a Luxury — But a Necessity for Business Success
Thomas Edison did not invent the lightbulb. Many people believe he did due to successful branding and narrative-building.