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Give Dad the Gift of Learning ASL
Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. The world is becoming more inclusive than ever, especially in the workplace. Today, professional life is more accessible […]
How to Find Your “Oxygen Points” to Sustain and Grow Your Business, According to an Investment CEO
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. While pursuing a Ph.D. in family businesses and business systems from the British University in Dubai, Dr. Adil Alzarooni studied the evolution and application of various family business models and the specific challenges they face. In his book, ‘Sustaining Family Businesses – The Essentials‘, Alzarooni offers an […]
Mastering the Art of Delegation: 3 Reasons Entrepreneurs Should Democratize Decision-Making
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Most entrepreneurs start out as solopreneurs, responsible for everything from marketing and product development to accounting. Those who choose the path of entrepreneur likely believe in themselves and their ability to wear many different hats. They’re comfortable being the architect of their success. However, every entrepreneur reaches […]
Keith Koo Explains How Angel Investors Prioritize Startup Funding Decisions
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. During a market contraction, investors tighten their belts. Promising startups and VC firms felt like allies during a season of economic prosperity, but during market volatility, however, the two groups’ reliance on each other can feel threatened. With potentially fewer resources available, every funding decision must be […]
An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Startup Pricing Strategies
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Far too often, startups treat pricing as an afterthought. Upon going to market, founders seldom blame pricing should their company fail to reach expected sales. Rather, they see fault in what they believe to be an inadequate product or service. When a price does not work, the […]
Learn the C.O.R.E. Four Principals That Boost Employee Happiness and Sales
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A company with a magnetizing culture not only brings in the best players but holds onto them. A healthy work environment with team members that are content, increases productivity while offering extra time off and increasing revenue. That means more income for a founder and higher price […]
5 Characteristics to Look for in a Great Strategic Partner
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. All of us do work to understand our core competencies — the capabilities, knowledge, skills and resources that make up our defining strengths. Companies, too, have core competencies, but all too often end up focusing on areas outside of their strengths in an effort to expand, increase […]
Give Dad the Gift of Knowledge This Father’s Day
Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. One of the most important things we can do in life is to simply commit to learning. Lifelong […]
3 Reasons Why You’re Not Getting the Most Out Of Your Team
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. One of the oldest (and truest) cliches in business is that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. And a weakness in leadership will get mediocre results from the strongest of teams. The following are three possible (and most likely probable) reasons why your […]
Working the Kinks out of the Customer Experience
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Behind the Review host and Yelp’s Small Business Expert, Emily Washcovick, shares a look at this week’s episode of the podcast. Nola Bliss Massage When you’re in the business of relaxation, like Nola Bliss Massage in New Orleans, it’s assumed the entire experience will be, well, relaxing. […]
Pride vs. Profit — Which Is More Important?
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I work with many business owners across many different industries, from making pizza to making houses. And all of them have very different views on the same subject: making money. I opened my first business, because the guy I was working for was a complete (fill in […]
3 Ways to Attract the Customers You Deserve
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you’ve yet to read 2020’s, The Connector Effect by Dr. Ivan Misner, Graham Weihmiller and Robert Skrob (or the current podcast it spawned), below is a crash course on all that these networking gurus preach when it comes to corralling the ideal customer. For starters — […]
Getting The Most Value Out Of Your Brand Identity Design
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Branding is one of the most important factors in startup success, but if handled incorrectly, it can be pointless. Worse, poor identity design could end up being an unexpected roadblock to the overall success of your business. Here’s how return on investment and brand identity meet, once […]
Seek Progress, Not Perfection: Why Your Business Should Embrace the “Toothpick Rule”
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In our nation’s capital, bribing is not allowed — at least not publicly. For years the lobbyists on K Street would win time with elected officials by taking them out for dinner. Offer them a free dry-aged rib eye, and their attention was yours for the next […]