Why women entrepreneurs are thriving in male-dominated industries

For decades, the trades industry has been largely dominated by men. However, a significant shift is happening as more women step into leadership roles, working as electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians and owning and operating successful businesses in these fields. This transformation isn’t just about representation—it’s about creating positive change in an industry grappling with […] <p>The post Why women entrepreneurs are thriving in male-dominated industries first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

How Vegan Entrepreneurs Innovate Foodservice

With an ever-growing number of people shifting towards plant-based lifestyles, the foodservice industry has been prompt to transform to meet these changing customer needs. This shift isn’t just about dietary changes – it reflects the focus, especially of younger generations, towards environmental and ethical considerations. Restaurants are rapidly adapting, embracing innovation to meet this demand […] <p>The post How Vegan Entrepreneurs Innovate Foodservice first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

LIME Painting Secures Spot in 2025 Franchise 500® Rankings

 LIME Painting was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking. For 46 years, the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® has been a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry and recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees. The 2025 Franchise 500® ranks LIME Painting […] <p>The post LIME Painting Secures Spot in 2025 Franchise 500® Rankings first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Meshed well: From bagel factory to full-service coworking space

A former industrial bakery in a Boston suburb has been transformed into a coworking and co-warehousing facility designed to accommodate small businesses and e-commerce entrepreneurs. The post Meshed well: From bagel factory to full-service coworking space appeared first on Construction Specifier.

Product Molding: 5 Easy Steps to Conquer The Market

Product molding is a critical process that relates to this fast-paced world with all sorts of bridges. In this competitive market, business gap is a common condition that is a prime headache for entrepreneurs. Whether you have a start-up or an established business, you may not want to dismiss any risk that comes along the […] <p>The post Product Molding: 5 Easy Steps to Conquer The Market first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

The WeWork Story Part 7: In the End, There Was Adam

After WeWork's failed IPO, thousands of employees were laid off and the company teetered on the brink of collapse. Meanwhile, ousted CEO Adam Neumann flew to Israel with a generous exit package in hand. In this final episode of Foundering, reporter Ellen Huet surveys the wreckage of WeWork. Adam's executives and employees were asking themselves: Did Adam ever really believe in the values he preached? And what lessons will the world draw from WeWork's crash?

The WeWork Story Part 6: IPO...Just Kidding

WeWork had spent nine years chasing lightning-fast growth, burning billions of dollars, and expanding around the world. In 2019, the company reached a turning point: WeWork needed even more cash, and Adam Neumann decided to take his company public with a massive IPO. But suddenly, in the span of a few weeks, his plan crashed spectacularly. The almost-IPO flopped and WeWork became a laughingstock.

The WeWork Story Part 4: WeWork Sued Her the Same Day

What happened at WeWork when things got ugly between the company and its employees? As WeWork expanded, a handful of employees wanted to speak out and interrupt the public image that WeWork was presenting to the world. In this episode, reporter Ellen Huet follows the stories of two former workers, some of the first insiders to speak up about what they saw on the job.

The WeWork Story Part 3: Is Naked Pete Coming to Summer Camp?

To its thousands of employees, WeWork was much more than a job. Founder Adam Neumann leveraged his employees’ emotions to motivate them. In exclusive tapes obtained by Bloomberg, Adam lectured employees that working at WeWork was special: “You do not get a chance like this again.”

The WeWork Story Part 2: The Bar Is Now At Your Desk

From the beginning, WeWork sold office space, but it sold something else, too: fun. Beer flowed freely, members partied at the office, and your work was your life. But getting these offices open on the aggressive timeline set by the co-founder, Adam Neumann, was utter chaos, especially for the burgeoning company’s young, inexperienced workers. In this episode of Foundering, we take a look at WeWork’s early days.