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After three decades in business, I’ve honed in on these five skills to build a profitable and lasting enterprise. March 16, 2021 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As my recruitment firm reaches its 30-year milestone, I realize I am one of the lucky ones. Turning an enterprising idea into a […]
November 4, 2020 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As we try to regain our footing during the pandemic, what can we learn from people who have reinvented themselves from the ashes of distress? How can we pick ourselves up in a world gone askew? Motivational speaker Mikki Williams, 77, […]
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin ‘Key workers’ – A term that has barely been used before the Covid-19 pandemic has become omnipresent in the space of just a few months. However, those that are so essential to keeping society running, are often among those who earn the least and cannot afford […]
True leaders don’t “turn on” their skills when they’re in the spotlight, says Ramiro Cavazos, president and CEO of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Instead, he says, they continue to lead regardless of where they are, what their title is, or who’s watching: “They need to do it 24/7.” Cavazos was among the panelists discussing […]
July 21, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Before the crisis, if your company depended on a physical business location and in-person interactions with customers, vendors and employees, it might have made sense to cling primarily to legacy systems and paper processes. Adding digital components like a website, mobile app or electronic […]
The current pandemic (or any crisis, for that matter) has a way of offering clarity that isn’t usually found in what could be called normal times. It would probably be more accurate to say that clarity is forced upon us with the circumstances that we are thrust into; no one would choose to live through […]
Business communication has always been important, but it is doubly important in crises. July 1, 2020 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Communication has always been a crucial element of business operations, regardless of the size or location of the company in question. Being able to communicate effective is crucial […]
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 […]
The pandemic has upended the business models of most startups and existing companies. As the economy reopens, companies are finding that customers may have disappeared or that their spending behavior has changed. Suppliers are going out of business or requiring cash-up-front terms. Accounts receivables are stretching way out. Revenue models and forecasts are no longer […]
June 14, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A crisis can take different forms and emerge without warning. These crises include advertising disasters, miscommunication with suppliers, or a mishap during a company event. Most organizations prepare contingency plans for various crisis scenarios. However, regardless of the type of crisis […]
“In a crisis, whatever you are as a company gets amplified,” says J.D. Peterson, Chief Growth Officer at Culture Amp. “A crisis exposes your weaknesses and tests your core values”: Are your stated values just words on a poster or do they represent actual life at your company? You’re sure to find out when times […]
NEW YORK, USA – JUNE 4: Thousands of protesters march over the Brooklyn Bridge to demonstrate … [+] against the death of George Floyd in New York, United States on June 4, 2020. George Floyd, an unarmed, handcuffed black man who was killed in police custody late last month. His death prompted largely peaceful mass […]
By Meeta Vengapally Being an entrepreneur is hard enough. In the best of times, it can feel like skydiving without a parachute. So just imagine what it’s like during continued lockdowns, economic uncertainty, and the news about the COVID-19 pandemic changing every day. Actually, you don’t have to imagine it—you’re probably living it. I’m not […]
May 22, 2020 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The coronavirus outbreak has thrown us all for quite a loop. What could have been an exciting and prosperous year has quickly turned into overwhelming feelings of uncertainty, fear, and anxiety. With major corporations in the travel and retail sectors letting […]
Now is the time to be agile. Grow Your Business, Not Your Inbox Stay informed and join our daily newsletter now! May 21, 2020 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The business world is upside down. Things are chaotic right now, and rightfully so, but there are still signs of hope. […]