December 2022
Confused About Web3? Steve Aoki Dissects His Business to Show How You Can Make Money.
The DJ-turned-digital-entrepreneur has a gift for seeing the potential in strange things. Now, he's making a case for navigating the wild west of Web3.
The Best Employees Want More Than Just Money. Here Are 6 Ways to Attract Them.
Decent pay is tablestakes. Six founders explain what actually keeps their top performers around.
No One Would Rent Me a Café In Trendy NYC Neighborhoods, So I Tried Something Risky. Now I Have Three Coffee Shops.
To get White Noise Cofee Co. off the ground, I had to believe that if I built my dream café, they would come.... wherever it was.
The Hottest Franchise Trends for 2023
Looking for a business to buy in 2023? We predict which franchise categories will thrive, and list top brands available in each.
October 2022
Jennifer Lopez Is Done With 'Happy to Be Here.' She Thinks Latina Entrepreneurs Are Undervalued, So She's Working to Give Them $14 Billion in Loans.
Gratitude has its limits, the superstar has learned. That's a lesson she hopes to impart to the 600,000 Latina entrepreneurs she's working to fund.
Can't Afford to Hire Great Talent? No Problem — Do This Instead
From more vacation days to less meetings, there are lots of non-financial perks companies can offer to star candidates.
Luggage With Legs? A Better Battery Backup? This Tech Keeps You On the Move
Never miss a deadline while you're waiting out a layover.
I Ran the First Version of TikTok. Here's What I Learned About Spotting Viral Trends.
Follow your users' interests. They'll show you the next big thing.
September 2022
15 Young Founders Rethinking Everything From Artificial Intelligence to Carbon Removal, Sustainable Fashion to...Pizza!
Our definitive list of the up-and-comers to watch this year.
Almost 3 Decades Ago, I Wrote Myself a Check For $1 Million, When I Had Nothing. Here's Why.
It reminds me that I can depend on myself to pull through, no matter how hard things get.
The 50 Franchise Companies Doing the Most to Champion Diversity
As the franchise industry works to diversify its ranks, these brands have taken the lead—helping people from underrepresented groups achieve their franchising dreams.
What's It Like to Be the First U.S. Franchisee for a Successful International Franchise? This Miami Entrepreneur Is Finding Out.
Sergio Aguirre signed up to be the first stateside franchisee for the successful laundry franchise, Mr Jeff.
July 2022
Odell Beckham Jr. Met His Business Partner At A Drake Concert. Now They're Rethinking What It Means to Be An Athlete-Turned-Entrepreneur
After years of building things behind the scenes, OBJ and his business partner Ajay Sangha are finally ready to talk business.
Are You Asking for Employee Feedback? If Not, Good Luck With Retention.
In a survey that Franchise Business Review conducted, over half of industry leaders admitted to never getting formal feedback from their teams. That's a giant missed opportunity for retaining talent.
Meats and Cheeses and Olives, Oh My! How this Veteran Launched a Successful Charcuterie Franchise
Kerry Sylvester started Graze Craze in Oklahoma well before charcuterie became a $378 million industry.
When This Couple Opened a MassageLuxe in an Underserved Black Community, They Realized Their Business Was About Self-Care in More Ways Than One
Michelle and Karim Kameka discovered their mission was as much about the people they hired as the people they served.
June 2022
Zooey Deschanel Embraces the Word 'Quirky' and Thinks Businesses Should Too
The actress and entrepreneur has cofounded enough ventures to know that whatever sets you apart will guide you toward success.
I Was a Refugee From Post-WWII Europe. Today, My Green Card Reminds Me That My Success Was Never Guaranteed.
It was only an entry ticket to the great game.
The Pandemic Created 'Childcare Deserts,' and This Bilingual Education Company Is Stepping In to Fill the Void
Canadian brand Maple Bear had been eyeing expansion to the U.S. for a while, but changing demographics during the pandemic finally made the time right.
One-Two Punch: She Opened One of the First Mayweather Boxing Franchises, and Then the Pandemic Hit
Kathy Davis knows the meaning of rolling with the punches.
April 2022
Norman Reedus Is Proud to Be the Weirdo-Whisperer: "Flaws Are What Make You Unique"
The 'Walking Dead' star (and restaurateur, book publisher, and TV producer) thinks that whatever you're trying to hide is probably your greatest asset.
I've Worn Hawaiian Shirts to Work Every Day For Decades. Here's Why.
Even as I've founded and sold multiple businesses, it reminds me not to take things too seriously.
3 Ways Franchisors Can Recruit for Diversity
The old fixes aren't enough. To diversify franchising's ranks, we need to start rethinking big parts of the business.
They Both Failed At Their Past Franchises. It Taught Them How to Break the Mold
Zach Beutler and Josh Skolnick pooled their hard-won knowledge to start Horsepower Brands.
March 2022
Jessica Simpson's Billion-Dollar Secret: 'Being Underestimated Is a Superpower'
Building a fashion empire has taught the pop star that when people assume you're clueless, it only gives you more time to prove them wrong.
Working From Home Is Complicated, but These Tech Products Make It Simpler
From endless video calls to busy households, these upgrades can help boost your efficiency.
How to Stop Getting Ghosted By Sales Prospects
If you think your sale is in the bag, and then your prospect goes dark, you may need to check your process.
This Fortune Cookie Told Me I Would Be a Writer, But Its Meaning Has Changed Over the Years
I always took the fortune to mean that I'd be a published author. I see it differently now.
January 2022
Jimmy Fallon Spent Years Chasing A Dream That Wasn't Really His. Finding His 'Why' Changed Everything.
How The Tonight Show host built his career and an entertainment empire -- by first identifying his most important mission.
These Tech Accessories Make Traveling So Much Easier
From sunglasses with earbuds in them, to all-star portable chargers, these products were designed to be on the move.
I'm a Keynote Speaker on Suicide Prevention. When I Feel Like Quitting, I Reach for This File.
Do you have a place where you keep positive feedback? Mine keeps me going when I want to give up.
Burnout Is About More Than Long Hours.
Nonstop work is part of what leads to burnout, but it's not the whole picture. Enduring productivity is often about balancing intense output with periods of regeneration.