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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

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How Local Mom and Pop Shops Are Conquering Big Box and E-Commerce

Amazon, Walmart, and other big brands can do a lot of things: They can leverage their size to sell at very low prices. They can offer two-day, one-day, and sometimes even same-day delivery. And their return policies can be very flexible.So how can a mom-and-pop shop compete with all that?

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Employer of Record (EoR) Companies Like Rippling, Deel and Oyster Are Revolutionizing Hiring Full-time Employees Abroad

When starting or managing a business, it’s easy to focus on scaling or customer acquisition and retention, and just as easy to forget about how to hire great people while still being cost-effective. Luckily for you, hiring great talent overseas is easier than ever. Companies like Rippling, Deel, Oyster and

Business Plans 17 Min Read

15 Local Fitness Businesses Americans Love

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, fitness and instruction.To see every category, as well as

Business Ideas 14 Min Read

America’s 15 Favorite Mom & Pop Food Spots

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, food.To see every category, as well as the methodology

Branding 16 Min Read

15 Top-Ranked Mom & Pop Entertainment Experiences

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, arts and entertainment.To see every category, as well as

Business Ideas 5 Min Read

How Mom & Pop Shops Can Stand Out, According to a Yelp Expert

The term "mom-and-pop shop" might sound quaint, but their impact is outsized: Small businesses account for 99.9% of all businesses in the United States. They're often built from deeply rooted passions for their trades, products, social goals, and communities. Customers don't just know the name of the store; they also

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How Jersey Mike’s Grew Into a Franchise Giant Without Losing Its Local Charm

It was 1975, and Peter Cancro was 17 and in love. The object of his affection was a small mom-and-pop deli in the beach town of Point Pleasant, New Jersey, called Mike's Subs.Peter had worked there since he was 14 — at first wrapping subs, then waiting for the day

Branding 8 Min Read

Why You Need a Company Profile and How to Make One in 8 Steps

A company profile is like a virtual handshake that introduces your business to the world. But it's more than just an introduction. An effective company profile can help you attract potential investors, clients, partners and employees. How?A well-crafted company profile highlights your company culture, values, mission statement and accomplishments while

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3 Key Tips on How to Turn Your Idea Into a Business

When we find ourselves with a brilliant idea, the pull to transform it into a business is strong. However, the path from an idea to success is filled with uncertainties. As a result, this path can make even the most promising ventures stumble.In fact, every great business was once simply

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No. 1 Hot Side Hustle in 2023 Is Something You Might Already Do

Nearly two in five U.S. adults work a side hustle, according to a new Bankrate survey.The opportunities are endless: from your run-of-the-mill tutoring and dog walking to more attention-grabbing examples, like retirees who rake in $20,000 per month answering questions online or people who turn simple household chores into lucrative

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