Even a veteran franchisee makes rookie mistakes. Dave Baumgartner opened his 100th Dunkin’ location this spring, capping off a goal he’d been chasing for 16 years. His surprising advice to
This Is the ‘Single Strongest Predictor’ of a Pay Raise: Harvard
Key Takeaways A new working paper found that workers who attend more meetings may also experience stronger wage growth and career momentum. Among the work activities studied, time spent in
This ‘Insane’ Business Rule Stops Growth, According to a CEO
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Alistair Darby believes lasting hospitality businesses must make decisions based on what they are building for future generations. Darby learned
The Simple Test That Tells You Whether to Hire or Automate
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Break a proposed role into its recurring tasks and sort them into four categories — judgment, relationship, repetition and coordination
Solved a Problem in Your Business? Ask This Question Next.
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Once a specific problem is solved, leaders often stop looking for the deeper conflict driving it. They treat evidence that
How to Scale Globally Without Losing What Made You Successful
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways The things that made you successful domestically can actively work against you if you don’t adapt how you lead when
How to Find Your Self-Worth Without Relying on Recognition
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Building your identity around titles such as “founder,” “writer” or “leader” makes your self-worth more dependent on other people’s recognition.
What Once Protected Your Business Can Hold It Back Later
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways A process that prevented a past failure may become unnecessary as the business, people and risks evolve. Leaders should separately
United CEO Bans Marathon Meetings, PowerPoint Presentations
Key Takeaways United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby limits himself to no more than four hours of meetings a day. He expects “conversational” meetings instead of meetings based on PowerPoint presentations.
What Lenders Really Look for When Evaluating Your Business
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Lenders evaluate management discipline, not just financial performance. Governance is often a better predictor of credit quality than last year’s









