Leadership-development tips and strategies from your ‘Franchise Bible’ coach. Grow Your Business, Not Your Inbox Stay informed and join our daily newsletter now! June 22, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. This is the last week for the 90-day Fight for Your Franchise Challenge. Many thanks to all of you who have […]
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Going Slow To Go Fast
Going slow to go fast Getty In a recent discussion with one of my colleagues, she compared the work she is doing with teams to rebooting her computer. Every once in a while, we realize that we have opened so many files, folders, web pages, and software programs in the course of our work and […]
Appen: 75% of employees believe AI is critical to their business
In spite of headwinds from the pandemic, organizations are devoting increased time, attention, and budget to their AI strategies. That’s the takeaway from Appen’s State of the AI and Machine Learning 2020 survey, which found that among 374 directors, product managers, engineers, IT staff, data analysts, and data scientists at companies with over 500 employees, […]
7 Brutal Truths About Leadership Not Too Many People Want to Hear
If you’ve ever experienced great leadership, you probably remember how that person — your boss — made you feel. Because true leadership, at its core, is a matter of the heart. Poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou famously stated, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you […]
Conversational AI startup Rasa shows steady growth with fresh $26 million
Open source conversational AI company Rasa today announced it has raised a $ 26 million round. According to a spokesperson, the funding will be used to further research, commercial and community software development, and developer education. As of 2019, an estimated 3.25 billion voice assistants were used in devices around the world, and 72% of […]
5 Ways to Leverage Market Downturns as Opportunities to Make More Money
Your investment and money strategy guide to turning lemons into lemonade. Grow Your Business, Not Your Inbox Stay informed and join our daily newsletter now! June 22, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Chaos followed for most businesses in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic: the stock markets crashed, product […]
Eric Spitz: Founder Of C4 Distro: Know More, Do More, Care More
Vasco de Gama Journey Photo Courtesy: C4 Distribution Warren Bobrow=WB: Why Cannabis? What was your path to the plant? Who were you with when you first got high? Do you remember what you were listening to? Eric Spitz=ES: I grew up in a house with five boys, so there was a good amount of mischief, […]
Trump to suspend H-1B visa program for foreign workers
(REUTERS) — U.S. President Donald Trump will suspend the entry of certain foreign workers, a senior administration official said on Monday, a move the official said would help the economy, but which business groups strongly oppose. Trump will block the entry of foreign workers on H-1B visas for skilled workers and L-1 visas for workers […]
How Can I Tell Whether My Business Ideas Are Good or Bad?
June 22, 2020 7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. With an estimated 100 million new businesses launched globally each year, the chances of coming up with an entirely unique business idea literally become slimmer by the second. However, even if a similar product or service, you can still offer a […]
4 Simple Techniques for Successfully Branding Your Business During a Crisis
Engage in new ways – and with humor – to make customers loyal long beyond these stressful few months. June 22, 2020 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When you watch a movie or read a book that’s centered on a hero’s journey, you’ll frequently find a pivotal moment, the […]
How To Make High-Level Change At Work (Even If You’re Not At The Top)
Every company has both the need and the potential to grow over time. Whether a business must adapt to new trends or is simply looking to improve its internal processes, high-level change is simply part of a company’s journey. While a good idea can come from anywhere in the organization, it must have the full […]
Weird Things You Can’t Do in a Post-COVID World
The reopening of the economy is changing how many Americans experience the hallmarks of summer, such as beaches, camps, and amusement parks. Some are still shut while others open on a limited basis. In trying to reopen safely, states have imposed a hodgepodge of regulations on dining, entertainment and other leisure activities. There will be unassuming casualties–buffets, ketchup bottles, and poker, […]
This Is What LGBTQ Customers Actually Want to See During Pride Month
June 22, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The LGBTQ community is an increasing economic force: In the five years since Obergefell v. Hodges legalized gay marriage in the United States, for example, a new study estimates that gay weddings have contributed $ 3.8 billion to the economy. Read […]
How To Get A Full Day’s Work In When You Have Kids At Home
Hustle culture. It’s a beast. When faced with the seemingly insurmountable challenge of getting in a full days worth of work with children at home (and throw in a pandemic for good measure) many of us feel like we’re perpetually falling short. “There’s so much to do, and not enough time” loops through our heads […]
The new startup playbook: It’s about avoiding ridiculous ‘unicorn’ habits
For years, the playbook for startups in Silicon Valley was crystal clear (if not particularly economically sound). Raise as much as you can, and never turn money down. Get users, more users, and then more. Figure out the business model part later. Ultimately, get that billion-plus valuation — and you’ve made it. Yet by the […]