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Growing a Business

These Founders Had an 'Icky Feeling' as Their Startup Soared to a $12 Billion Valuation. Now They're Getting Raw and Honest About What Went Wrong.

Faire is a platform for small businesses, but it grew big the wrong way — almost becoming a $12 billion wreck. Here's how it fixed the problem, and why you should think twice before skyrocketing.

Growing a Business

Avoid the Siren Song of Rapid Growth — Why Scaling Too Fast Can Sink Your Startup

By focusing on user experience, staying lean and dominating one market before expanding, you can avoid common pitfalls and build a strong foundation for long-term success.

Business News

This Is the Most Important Thing You Can Do to Improve Your Business, According to the Co-Founder of a $32 Billion Company

At Yum! Brands, which includes KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, former CEO David Novak helped grow the company to a market cap of $32 billion.

Growing a Business

3 Small Changes That Made My Company More Scalable — and Boosted Our Sales by $14 Million in 1 Year

Scaling a business isn't just about having a great product or a talented team; it's about laying the right operational groundwork from the start. These three simple yet impactful strategies can help make your company more scalable, setting you up for long-term success.

Growing a Business

9 Strategies to Sustain and Scale Your Business in Uncertain Times

With the right perspective and focus, you can scale successfully in any economy.

Growing a Business

7 Ways to Scale a Startup Into a Billion-Dollar Business

Here are seven key insights to guide your journey to becoming the next unicorn.

Growing a Business

Want to Scale? Streamline Your Decision-Making Process in 3 Steps

Scaling a business hinges on streamlined decision-making. Leaders must be agile, making accurate and timely decisions to ensure success.

Growth Strategies

Scaling to Seven Figures: Five Tips For Success

If you want to scale your business to seven figures, here are some tips to help you navigate the journey.

Starting a Business

What I Learned From The First 3 Months of Fundraising My 6-Figure Business

What you learn in the first three months of fundraising your business is the most critical. Here are things you should know — that you'll only learn once you begin the process.

Growing a Business

I Started Over 300 Companies. Here Are 4 Things I Learned About Scaling a Business.

It takes a delicate balance of skill, hard work and instinct to grow a successful business. This serial entrepreneur loves the unique challenge; here are the key lessons she's learned along the way.

Starting a Business

This Simple 2-Step Approach Helped Me Reach 1 Million Customers

Some think a massive marketing budget is the key to getting a large number of customers, but in reality, it's much simpler than that.

Starting a Business

How to Embrace the Motivating Power of Fear and Reach Your Highest Goals

So many entrepreneurs get caught up in the excitement of making an impact with their new business and the income potential it may provide, but this can blind you to the sometimes harsh realities of scaling a startup. You can plan for them though — here's how.

Business Plans

5 Reasons Why Your First Company Will Probably Fail — Unless You Make These Changes

Scaling a startup is hard — only 0.061% of companies grow to over $50 million. This article will teach you what you need to know to be one of those successful scaling companies.

Growing a Business

5 Strategies to Know As You Scale Your Business

Scaling a service-based company requires a comprehensive approach that goes beyond simply increasing revenue. It requires careful planning, strategic decision-making and a deep understanding of market dynamics.

Starting a Business

I Built My Company to 23 Profitable Stores. Here's My Advice to Small Business Owners Who Want to Grow Their Retail Presence.

Studs co-founder and CEO Anna Harman shares the advice that helped her turn her piercing startup into a thriving business that puts consumers first.