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.
Her Multimillion-Dollar Business on a Give-Back Mission Sells Out of 'Cult' Products During Back-to-School Season — Here's Why People Set Their Alarms to Buy
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.
Stop Pitching Telehealth — Start Building a Real Business
What we learned at a high cost is that telehealth is not just about video visits, but about establishing a scalable revenue model.
Our Mental Health System is Broken — So Let's Build a Better One
It's no secret that our mental health system is failing millions of Americans every year. Instead of trying to mend a broken model, it's time to reinvent the whole thing.
How I Built a Profitable AI Startup Solo — And the 6 Mistakes I'd Never Make Again
How I turned a scrappy solo AI idea into real traction — and the hard-won lessons that can save you time, money and momentum.
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How Digitally Organized Teams Can Outpace Companies 100x Their Size
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How the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs Is Outpacing Us — and Why
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How I Turned a 'Dying' Business Losing $500,000 a Month Into a $45 Million Cash Machine
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How I Quietly Secured the Perfect Domain Name — Without Overpaying
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Marcus Lemonis Became Famous for Fixing Businesses — Then Faced the One Problem He Couldn't Ignore
He used to pour on the love. Now it's time for straight talk. Is this the evolution of leadership?
How AI Can Make Starting a Business on Your Own Even Easier — and Faster
Being a bootstrapped founder isn't easy. But thanks to AI, it's certainly easier now than it was 20 years ago — or even two years ago. Here are three ways every single entrepreneur should be leveraging AI tools now.