As an entrepreneur, you must stay ahead and anticipate the future. To do this, you must refine your current skills and understand successful business practices while sharpening the most important skills you should master in the next five years.From recognizing potential opportunities to adapting quickly to change and maximizing resources for growth, you'll be better equipped to take your business…
Entering the realm of digital entrepreneurship presents an array of enticing opportunities for beginners interested in starting an online business. The online world teems with potential, offering a vast market ready for innovative ideas.With the right know-how, you can tap into this digital landscape and start your journey toward becoming…
I've invested in more than 25 world-changing, disruptive businesses in the last decade. These innovative companies have made women safer on the streets, children more protected online, people healthier and given us all more fun via some of the world's most entertaining creators. Here's the thing: While all the businesses…
In an era where more individuals are seeking control over their careers, the rise of self-employment is undeniably transformative. Whether you're considering part-time engagements or full-time self-employment, becoming your own boss opens a realm of opportunities that traditional employment often limits.In this article, we explore a range of self-employed jobs…
When Jen Lemcke and her father bought the entire Weed Man company in 2018, its Canadian franchises were declining, and had sales of $43.6 million in U.S. dollars. By last year, Canadian franchisee sales were up to $66.2 million, and the U.S. business was worth $259 million.How'd they do it?…
Our board of investors has plenty of money — but they don't have a ton of patience for contestants who step into the elevator unprepared to seize the moment. "When you're in that elevator, you've got only 60 seconds to make your case, so don't waste that time," Netflix co-founder…
When Antonio McBroom graduated from college in 2008, he was given a gift of opportunity: The Ben & Jerry's where he'd been working had gone up for sale. He joined forces with an old friend, Eric Taylor, to buy the franchise, and then one of their marketing interns, Phillip Scotton,…
When Don Lanier retired in 2017, he and his wife moved into an RV and relocated from California to Indiana. But RV life was cold and cramped, and they decided to build a house. To get a construction loan, the bank wanted Lanier to show some income, so Lanier decided…
Enter any editorial office, broadcast station or PR agency, and you may hear chagrins from both sides of the newsroom table: "Why won't this journalist just get back to me?" or "Why does this PR contact keep pitching me stories we would never cover?"There are vast misunderstandings between these two…
In today's digital age, creating a magnetic brand presence is the key to success. With 65% of the population being visual learners, adding captivating imagery to your marketing strategy is an obvious choice to capture the attention of your audience.In fact, 75% of content marketers shared that they receive better…
Entrepreneur asked Yelp to dig into its data, to reveal which ones America loved the most. Together we created America's Favorite Mom & Pop Shops, a list of 150 local, independently owned and operated businesses across 10 categories — including, yes, hotels, B&Bs, and travel.To see every category, as well…
In a declining economy, startups face an uphill battle when it comes to securing funding.…
With all of the recent news about artificial intelligence (AI), it got me thinking about…
A while back, I took a couple of my grandchildren on a tour of the…
Startups face numerous challenges on their journey to success, and failing to overcome any one…
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