Small business success depends not only on a great idea but also on a great strategy for making that idea profitable. What prompted you to launch your small business? If you’re like most entrepreneurs ...

Find out what you must do before starting a business, from writing a business plan to getting the proper insurance.

A business plan is a strategic blueprint that describes how the franchise unit will be operated and managed to achieve success. The plan should encapsulate the franchisor’s broader strategy while ...

When you run a business, it’s easy to get caught in the moment and focus only on the day in front of you. However, to be truly successful, you must look ahead and plan for growth. To do this, you ...

PRODUCTION - 28 March 2025, Berlin: Prototypes for street lamp caps stand on a table in the workshop of artist Alona Rodeh. The designer creates these "headgear" to reduce light pollution in the city.

Disasters happen. They are often related to natural occurrences such as tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, and wildfires. While these events cannot be prevented, you can take steps to ensure ...

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Outstanding CIOs most resemble outstanding CEOs. That was the eye-opening benchmark established when the CIO Executive Council, as part of its Future-State CIO initiative, teamed up with Egon Zehnder ...