The Investor breaks down what makes her want to invest in a brand, today’s biggest opportunities, and how the tech world is about so much more than technology.
Author archives: Stephanie Schomer
Four Tech Founders Share Their Low-Tech Strategies For Success
Owning an innovative technology is just one part of building a successful startup.
Why This Oakland Cop Became a Subway Franchisee
Kiesha Haggerty has found the two worlds to be surprisingly complementary.
Want to Build A Franchise Empire? Do It Brand By Brand.
Paul Flick wants to serve a homeowner’s every need — which is why his company Premium Service Brands is always expanding.
Teen Entrepreneurs Learn to Embrace Failure. Can Adults?
Grownup founders can learn plenty from their teenage counterparts.
By Supporting Its Franchisee, Kona Ice Enables Them To Better Serve Local Communities
The shaved-ice franchise focuses on community engagement to build year-round demand for the warm-weather treat.
What Franchises Should Look for In a Bank
Industry vets offer up advice on finding the financial and lending partner that works for your business.
Designer Nicole Miller Shares How She’s Learned to Embrace Social Media, Influencers — and the Need for Resiliency
Miller never saw herself as a ‘woman’ entrepreneur but recognizes that ‘Somehow, the men get touted more than we do.’
Three Creative Ways to Acquire Your First Customers
Don’t know where your all-important first sale is coming from? Take advice from these entrepreneurs and think outside the box.
This Founder Built a National Business By Helping Kids Get Into College
Neha Gupta’s College Shortcuts helps kids and parents navigate the paperwork and stress of college admissions.