Despite the government’s lofty pledges to be the “start-up hub of the world,” confidence has fallen so low that only 17 per cent of owners would advise a young entrepreneur to start their business in ...

According to a 2025 survey by the Exit Planning Institute, 58 percent of Baby Boomer entrepreneurs said they expected to sell their companies within five years. But just 14 percent considered creating ...

Businesses today face a broader range of risks than ever before. Ongoing geopolitical crises, such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, along with the adoption of advanced technologies like AI, have ...

The companies that will thrive in 2026 have one thing in common: They’re automating the time-drains holding others back. Business automation uses technology to handle repetitive tasks ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lien De Pau, founder of The Big Exit. Sell your biz for max value. Two houses. Same street. Same layout. Same asking price. One ...

Early in my career, I learned a valuable lesson that has stayed front and center. I was working for a company struggling to meet its marks. We were doing fine, but not knocking it out of the park. I ...

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 ...

Why Is a Business Plan Important? Starting a business without a plan is akin to embarking on an arduous journey without a map or compass. Here are the key ways a business plan will help your company ...

A conversation with ESSEC Business School’s Srividya Jandhyala on how to navigate the shifting geopolitical landscape. Geopolitics are no longer a tailwind for businesses today, opening markets and ...

By Christopher TETTEHOne morning, a business logs in to start the day, only to discover its systems are locked, customer data is inaccessible, and operations have come to a halt. Payments can’t be ...