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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.

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 don't fear imperfection. They fear uncertainty. Clean businesses get offers faster and at better multiples.

It's tempting to add more offers to your small business, but it comes with downsides to your positioning and operations.

As independent restaurants navigate rising costs, changing customer habits and the lasting effects of the pandemic, these leaders offer advice for entrepreneurs.

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?

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.

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.

Holiday shoppers bring more than a spike in sales because they arrive with open minds, ready to connect with new brands.

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.

Entrepreneur Susan Michals transformed the negative "cat lady" stereotype into a thriving pop culture phenomenon with CatCon, the world's largest cat-focused event.

"Boring" businesses often deliver better returns than VC-funded disruption plays, with less competition and clearer paths to profitability.

Sustainability is a strategic transformation powered by systems, transparency, and everyday behavior that drive real and lasting growth.

Tech startups often struggle to gain national news coverage. Here's how startups can achieve that elusive national media attention.

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.

Technical skills matter, but relationships are what move the needle. Here's how to build a network that actually works.

Entrepreneurs need to learn how to use AI-powered digital agents so they can personalize service, automate tasks and reach more customers.

Backed by lead investor and 3-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes, Throne SPORT COFFEE is disrupting the $5B ready-to-drink coffee market.

Don't apologize for our generation's defining qualities. Plan for them.

One Court Africa hosted NBA players at UM6P in Marrakech for a four-day program focused on social entrepreneurship and sustainable business, which included mentoring six African startups and awarding $160K in grants through its Innovation Challenge.

Learn the smartest way to acquire premium domain names without triggering price spikes or unwanted competition from public bidding.

I was sitting at my computer, catching up on emails, when it finally hit me: I built a seven-figure business with a team I had never met.

As the business landscape evolves, LLCs provide a solid foundation for sustainable growth and generational success.

Think your shortlist of potential vendors is solid? Here's why you might want to double-check.

NBA legend Carmelo Anthony is launching StayMe7o to bring equity and elevate Black entrepreneurs, partnering with Grand National Founder Jesce Horton to focus on legacy over profit.