Remote worker getty Work provides a sense of purpose and meaning, allowing employees to feel that their contributions are making a difference in the world. But, in remote or hybrid environments, workers may feel disconnected from their colleagues and the shared goals of their organization. A survey by Bankrate found that 55% of workers prefer […]
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Launched In Lockdown: The Bakery Business That’s On The Rise
While the pandemic forced many businesses to fold, for some entrepreneurs the last year has been a time of opportunity and growth. At the start of lockdown last March partners Jake Jones and James Talbot started baking and delivering bread from their home in Witney, Oxfordshire. A year on they are running a successful high […]
Identifying Your Voice in Business: How to Do It, When to Shout, and Where It Can Get You
Whether written or spoken, you control every aspect of your voice: tone, style, volume, and timing. It can take you very far, and it can also set you back. Voice and leadership go hand-in-hand. Your particular voice and how you use it determines the kind of leader you are. This was true before the Covid-19 […]
How to Avoid Business Failure
June 27, 2019 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The following excerpt is from Scott Duffy’s book Breakthrough. Buy it now from Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Apple Books | IndieBound or click here to buy it directly from us and SAVE 60% on this book when you use code LEAD2021 […]
Why Common Sense Is Key If You Want to Be a Business Innovator
January 12, 2017 8 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The following excerpt is from Glenn Llopis’s book The Innovation Mentality. Buy it now from Amazon | Barnes & Noble | iTunes or click here to buy it directly from us and SAVE 60% on this book when you use code LEAD2021 through 4/10/21. The six characteristics […]
How To Ease Client Anxiety In Your Service-Based Business
No one really loves going to the dentist, and dentists know this. Taking note of this hard truth, many dentists and dental practices have applied thoughtful entrepreneurial approaches to the age-old problem of not wanting to go to the dentist. This has resulted in premier dental ‘spas’ with luxurious experiences and other approaches to dentistry, […]
Why You Should Talk About Your Losses More as a Business Owner
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 […]
Want To Digitally Transform Your Business? Start With Social Media
Digital transformation continues to be a marketing buzzphrase in 2021, and for good reason. Survey data shows that a whopping 70% of businesses chose to step up or maintain their spending on digital transformation during the pandemic. Fifty-eight percent of businesses that hadn’t yet launched a transformation initiative said that Covid-19 has accelerated their plans. […]
How Cultural Changes in the Workplace Can Grow Your Business
February 16, 2017 7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The following excerpt is from Glenn Llopis’s book The Innovation Mentality. Buy it now from Amazon | Barnes & Noble or click here to buy it directly from us and SAVE 60% on this book when you use code LEAD2021 through 4/10/21. The Cultural Demographic Shift (CDS) […]
How to Keep Your Business Open 24/7 Without Having Anyone Working All Those Hours
Customers expect access to you any time of day. These tips can help you pay attention at all times without burning the candle at both ends. March 15, 2017 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The following excerpt is from Jill Schiefelbein’s book Dynamic Communication. Buy it now from Amazon | Barnes & Noble | IndieBound […]
How This Entrepreneur Turned His Passion Into a Business
The founder and CEO of GigaPoints shares how his company helps consumers reap the most benefits for their personal spending habits. April 6, 2021 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you’re looking for a new credit card, the founder and CEO of GigaPoints hopes his algorithm can help you. […]
3 Common Mindsets That Limit Women in Business and How To Avoid Them
January 3, 2018 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The following excerpt is from Dr. Patti Fletcher’s book Disrupters: Success Strategies From Women Who Break the Mold. Buy it now from Amazon | Barnes & Noble | IndieBound or click here to buy it directly from us and SAVE 60% on this […]
Want a Successful Business? Focus on These 5 Things
January 1, 2020 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The following excerpt is from Debbie Allen’s book Success Is Easy. Buy it now from Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Apple Books | IndieBound or click here to buy it directly from us and SAVE 60% on this book when you use […]
3 Golden Rules for Starting a Real-Estate Investment Business
Use these three rules to create a sustainable real-estate business. April 1, 2021 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There are numerous ways to create, develop and begin a new real-estate business. While it may sound easy, creating a long-lasting profitable business is hard. According to data from the Bureau of […]
How Your Business Can Be Ahead of the Curve by Looking Backward and Thinking Forward
April 2, 2021 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The recent catastrophic event in Texas cut a wide swath of devastation, leaving 4.4 million people without electrical power — including heat and running water. Once incredibly proud to be about 90% energy-independent, a natural phenomenon no one could predict brought the Lone Star state to […]