Business Plans
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Restaurants Are Throwing Away Billions of Gallons of Water — This Startup Said Enough
A casual kitchen observation sparked Dylan Wolff's idea to tackle water waste in restaurants. His startup, CNSRV, saves water, cuts costs and improves food quality with a portable defrosting machine.
This $10,000 Mistake Could Derail Your Business Before It Starts — Here's How to Avoid It
Most founders think they have 18 months of runway — until a small change in spending throws the plan off course. Here is how to pressure-test your forecast before it's too late.
Buyers Pay More for Clean Businesses — Here's How to Make Yours Exit-Ready
Buyers don't fear imperfection. They fear uncertainty. Clean businesses get offers faster and at better multiples.
How Adding More Offers and Services Can Actually Harm Your Business — and What to Focus on Instead
It's tempting to add more offers to your small business, but it comes with downsides to your positioning and operations.
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Two Industry Leaders Share Their Best Advice for Restaurant Owners – And Reveal the Exact Amount You Can Raise Prices Without Losing Customers
As independent restaurants navigate rising costs, changing customer habits and the lasting effects of the pandemic, these leaders offer advice for entrepreneurs.
When to Sell Your Business — Before It's Too Late
We all hope our businesses will only experience revenue and profit growth. But what happens if the business starts experiencing a turn for the worse?
Entrepreneurs Have a High Divorce Rate — Do This to Defy the Odds (No Coldplay Concert Drama Required)
Your 63-hour work week is costing you more than time. For entrepreneurs who want a successful business without sacrificing their family, there's a better playbook — one where the company and the marriage both scale.
Her Multimillion-Dollar Business on a Give-Back Mission Sells Out of 'Cult' Products During Back-to-School Season — Here's Why People Set Their Alarms to Buy
Jacqueline and Scot Tatelman's nonprofit summer camp inspired them to start a purpose-driven business that's still going strong over a decade later.
3 Tactics to Turn One-Time Holiday Shoppers Into Year-Round Buyers
Holiday shoppers bring more than a spike in sales because they arrive with open minds, ready to connect with new brands.
How to Develop the Mindset for a Billion-Dollar Success, According to Raising Cane's Founder
Todd Graves was turned down by every bank in town when he started. Here, he sits down to share his mentality on success, leadership and building a billion-dollar brand.
How This Entrepreneur is Turning the 'Cat Lady' Trope Into a Pop Culture Powerhouse
Entrepreneur Susan Michals transformed the negative "cat lady" stereotype into a thriving pop culture phenomenon with CatCon, the world's largest cat-focused event.
How I Turned a 'Dying' Business Losing $500,000 a Month Into a $45 Million Cash Machine
"Boring" businesses often deliver better returns than VC-funded disruption plays, with less competition and clearer paths to profitability.
Sustainability Is No Longer a Choice for Your Business — It's a Core Business Strategy
Sustainability is a strategic transformation powered by systems, transparency, and everyday behavior that drive real and lasting growth.
Why Most Startups Fail to Get National Press — and What To Do Instead
Tech startups often struggle to gain national news coverage. Here's how startups can achieve that elusive national media attention.
How Yankees Star Anthony Volpe Turned a Recovery Drink Into a Business Opportunity
Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe turned his personal recovery routine into a business venture by investing in and partnering with organic sports drink brand Recover 180. Volpe is taking a thoughtful approach to brand building as he begins expanding his impact beyond the baseball field.