Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lien De Pau, founder of The Big Exit. Sell your biz for max value. Ever wondered if you could sell a community-based business for ...

Discover how franchising provides an opportunity for success creating value for entrepreneurs and communities. Through the first few months of this year, franchising continues to be seen as one of the ...

Micro-franchising lowers capital, risk and skill barriers, turning proven brands into accessible paths to ownership. Collaborative and micro-franchise models expand entrepreneurship, create jobs and ...

What separates a fleeting business idea from a thriving enterprise? The answer often lies in the business model—the foundation upon which every company is built. Yet, not all business models are ...

As someone who has spent much of my career working to strengthen New Hampshire’s economic foundation, I’ve long believed that the best development work happens not in boardrooms, but in communities — ...

Editor’s note: This is the first article in a six-part series. The second part, which covers firm strategy, is also in this issue. “Change always comes to us from the outside in, forcing us to react, ...