Mistakes will happen and although you might be tempted to bury what happened under the rug, there is value in sharing what happened with others. Success stories are great for inspiration and motivation, but loss stories have the potential to teach lessons and to prevent others from experiencing the same struggles as you. Sure, you […]
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What Every Entrepreneur Can Learn About Branding From A Celebrity Tattoo Artist
Joaquin Ganga has worked as a tattoo artist for over 14 years, tattooing the likes of Lebron James, Drake, Post Malone, Chris Brown, Jason Derulo, Jesse Williams, and many more. But he didn’t start with this level of success. Ganga was a graffiti artist in his small hometown before developing notoriety as a tattoo artist […]
Gen Zers Are Bragging About Making Upwards of $3 Million as Amazon Sellers. Is It Really That Easy?
March 22, 2021 7 min read It’s rare to see a Gen Zer drive a BMW that they bought with their own money, so when Nate Hurst first hopped on TikTok to show off his car, people quickly took notice. The scruffy-looking TikToker has reeled viewers in with mesmerizing shots of his ride, promising his peers that they […]
Apple and Facebook’s Fight Isn’t Actually About Privacy or Tracking. This Is the Real Reason Facebook Is So Worried
It’s no secret that Facebook has feelings about the upcoming changes Apple plans to introduce to iOS 14.5. Apple has said it will require developers to request permission from users before they can collect data or track them while they use their apps. That comes after Apple previously required developers to disclose what information they […]
The 6 Emerging Tech Trends That You Need to Know About Now From Futurist Amy Webb
Thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, 2020 saw a decade of digital transformation in the span of a few months. Don’t expect the pace of change to end any time soon, says futurist Amy Webb. “There were tremendous aftershocks that started to reverberate and change many different segments of the economy,” says Webb, who presented Future Today Institute’s 14th […]
What You Need to Know About Employee Retention Credits
With the tax filing deadline approaching, make sure your company is getting all the assistance available from government programs. For instance, that means checking that you’ve fully utilized the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), the refundable tax credit designed to make it easier for businesses to keep employees on the payroll. The credit is getting extended as part of the American Rescue Plan Act, the $ 1.9 […]
What Is Sacrifice About In The Early Startup Stages?
One of the biggest discoveries in early human history, arguably equal in importance to the taming of fire or the invention of the first tools, was the discovery that you could negotiate with reality: you could sacrifice something of value now so that you can get something even better in the future. Instead of eating […]
The Tiger Woods Car Crash Reveals an Uncomfortable Truth About Gratitude
Tiger Woods’ impact on golf can’t be overstated. Grass roots participation skyrocketed. Courses were built. Equipment sales boomed. At the professional level, the prize money is now significantly higher, the average player more athletic. And also younger. Like Colin Morikawa, who just became the only player besides Tiger to have won a major championship and a World Golf Championship (WGC) event before […]
A Successful Cybersecurity Company Isn’t About Fancy Technology
February 25, 2021 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. We’re living in an information age where data is the new currency. As the world explores new digital frontiers, the importance of data security is growing exponentially. Digital transformation is helping to make the world a better place, but cyberattacks are […]
Insights About Startup Hiring In The Early Versus Growth Stages
For most entrepreneurs, the startup journey starts with an idea. You could argue, however, that the first time you involve another person in your venture is an even more significant milestone. “You need three things to create a successful startup: to start with good people, to make something customers actually want, and to spend as […]
Why Consumers Care About Influencers, and Why You Should Too
February 10, 2021 8 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The following is an excerpt from Jason Falls‘ Winfluence: Reframing Influencer Marketing to Ignite Your Brand, which will be released Feb. 23 via Entrepreneur Press. Pre-order your copy now via Amazon | Barnes & Noble | IndieBound | Bookshop. What do you think of when you hear the word “pudding”? For […]
The Top 5 Things 2020 Taught Us About Remote Work
Back in March 2020, when more than 40 percent of Americans began commuting to their kitchen tables and makeshift home office nooks, few believed they’d still be there now, nearly a year later. And yet, here we are. The big question looming in many employees’ and leaders’ minds alike is, what does it all mean for […]
What ‘The Weirdest Job in Football’ Can Teach Us About Finding Ways to Win in Business
January 29, 2021 7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When Thomas Gronnemark was hired by Liverpool in 2018 as a throw-in coach, analysts of the sport scratched their heads at best and outwardly ridiculed the decision at worst; critiquing management decisions in a sport in and of itself, after all. […]
Should Business Leaders Be Worried About the New Covid Strains?
January 25, 2021 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Should leaders be worried about the implications for their business of the new Covid strains originating in the UK, South Africa and elsewhere (and recently identified in the U.S.)? The media, experts and officials have focused on concerns about vaccine effectiveness. While some legitimate concerns […]
What Marketers Need to Know About Influencer Marketing in 2021
January 22, 2021 7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. What’s on deck for influencer marketing in 2021? From everything we’re seeing, it should be a year filled with demands for creative production and on-point strategy. Here’s what’s on our radar for the upcoming year. 1. Influencer marketing gains importance for […]