Scott Sapire is an ambitious entrepreneur in Los Angeles with an appetite for all things food-related. He also runs a company called Sweetwater Spice Company that bottles ready-to-use artisanal brine concentrates. Anyone serious about barbeque knows the secret of brining — a process that requires bathing meat in a liquid full of spices and flavors […]

“You can get lucky, but there is no substitute for working hard,” says Lew Frankfort, chairman of the world-renowned accessories company Coach. He explains that hard work can lead you to success, but luck can only get you so far. In this second part of his keynote speech at WeWork Summer Camp 2014, Lew talks […]

Sudden business crises are inevitable. However, dropping your iPhone or running out of M&Ms when you are working late do not count. Audits, employee issues, accusations of crimes, cash flow problems, and technology fails are just a few of the potential “panic buttons” we all encounter at some point. Howard Bragman of Reputation.com emphasizes that the […]

Congratulations, you founded a company and formed a rock star team. While you may have stock options, a cool work environment and a great culture on your list of benefits, don’t forget about health insurance. In addition to keeping employees motivated and productive, health insurance helps to keep your company competitive in a tight labor […]

Two heads are generally better than one, especially when running a business. But not every business partnership is a match made in heaven. I’m lucky because my business partner is my life partner, my husband Phil. But I’ve learned many lessons about what makes for a successful partnership that every entrepreneur can apply, even if […]

Imagine for one moment you are a baker. You are the baker of fabulous cakes for special occasions. You are as happy baking cupcakes as you are about layer cakes or wedding cakes. It depends on the occasion and your client. The worst thing that can happen is when the cake doesn’t rise. However, this […]

When you live and breathe your startup, the world becomes a textbook of sorts. Suddenly, you watch how well the barista at your coffee shop handles a bungled order. Did the customer come away happy? A last-minute flight cancellation disrupts your travel plans. Annoyed? Sure, but you also puzzle out five ways the airline could […]

The founder of Bombas Socks and campaign specialist at Indiegogo share the key component to running a successful crowdfunding campaign. They advise to not look at crowdfunding as a project, and they explain how this can be an opportunity to introduce your business to the public for the first time.