Business Models
Not sure what business model is right for you? Learn about the different types of business models from subscriptions to franchises and how to create your own.
6 Alternatives to Venture Capital You Need to Consider
Many first-time founders believe that venture capital is the only funding source for startups. In reality, many early-stage startups receive their initial funding from alternative sources. Here, we explore the pros, cons and risks of the six most common alternative funding sources for early-stage startups.
Ask Marc | Get Free Advice About Your Business From the Co-Founder of Netflix
Get free business advice during our next Ask Marc, live Q&A, on 3/14/24 at 2 PM ET. You don't want to miss it—send in your questions now.
How to Know If Your Business Is Profitable This Very Second
It's important to periodically take stock of your business status, but don't wait until the end of the quarter or Tax Day to know. Too many decisions you need to make depend on your profitability. Here are things you should be doing regularly so that when you need to know where you stand, you know.
As a Black Woman CEO, I Built a Remote Company Not Just to Save Money — But to Mirror My Commitment to Diversity. Here's How.
To fuel innovation and global success, you absolutely need diverse perspectives — and having team members all across the world with varying thought processes, life experiences and viewpoints is the key.
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This Black Founder Was Denied a Business Loan and Set Out to Prove the 'Gatekeepers' Wrong. He's Made More Than $500,000 So Far — But It's Just the Beginning.
Rob Gooljar, founder of IRIS blossom, started an Instagram account to share his love of floral arrangements — then the requests started rolling in.
How to Regain Your Passion for Your Business — And How to Keep It Alive
Is your passion fading? Here's how to create a business model centered around keeping your passion alive and well.
Beware the Temptation of Dishonesty — How One Lie Could Sink Your Business
Let's explore the pivotal role of honesty in the entrepreneurial journey and uncover the risks associated with weaving a web of deceit.
This is the Real Secret to Success — How to Lead Even When You Are Losing
Everybody likes to win. Nobody likes to lose. But what teaches you more? As in, which experience does more for us—personally and also professionally speaking?
How To Choose the Right Funding Model for Your Startup
Choosing the right funding model for your startup is a pivotal decision that requires careful consideration.
Adapting to Change Is Key to Surviving Every Consumer Demand — Just Ask Netflix, Blockbuster, WeWork and More
Many businesses have closed down because they did not spot major changes and failed to adapt to the new reality. Don't let yours be one of them by learning from history.
If You Don't Learn How to Pivot Your Business, You'll Watch It Perish — Here's What a Successful Pivot Looks Like.
Changing your business strategy to meet shifting market demands isn't bad. When done carefully, it can transform your company into something extraordinary.
Why Chick-fil-A is the Best Fast-Food Concept But an Average Franchise Opportunity, According to One Industry Expert
Discover the secrets behind Chick-fil-A's phenomenal success as a fast-food giant and why its franchise model, while unique, may not fit every entrepreneur's vision.
If You Sell Anything Online in 2024, Make Sure You Take These 5 Steps
With shoppers craving connection, retailers that make the human touch part of their ecommerce play could find themselves rewarded.
Which Franchise Model Is Right for You? Here's How to Choose
There are thousands of brands and concepts, but franchises generally fall under two business models: "brick-and-mortar" and "service-based." Which is the best choice for you?
