Few moments can test leaders, their businesses, and those they serve like adversity. And no matter the industry, it’s safe to say that the COVID-19 pandemic is one of those moments. Now, imagine that your clientele is part of a historically underserved population. That’s the challenge that Daniel Roby currently faces each day as CEO […]
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Pivoting During the Pandemic: How These Businesses Succeeded
By looking at how others have successfully shifted, we can successfully shift, too. January 12, 2021 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Even in the best of times, business leaders know that they will have to adapt their companies. That’s just the natural response to changing markets. The COVID-19 pandemic, […]
What the Music Industry Can Teach You About Launching a Business During the Pandemic
December 29, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For musicians and music fans alike, the past many months have proved one thing undoubtedly true: the most deafening is the unrelenting sound of silence. As venues shuttered around the globe, the impact of Covid-19 was far-reaching and financially devastating — after […]
How Gorilla Logic Became The Go-To Software Development Partner During COVID-19
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin COVID-19 creates a spike in nearshoring talent. getty When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many companies found themselves in a unique predicament. Their workforce logistics were upended, leading teams to forgo hiring new talent to assist on critical projects. Technology professionals, in particular, had to be creative […]
Empowering Local Businesses During the Covid-19 Economy and Beyond
A look at ways we can level the playing field for small and medium-sized businesses that are suffering during the pandemic. December 14, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Small businesses are critical to local economic development, yet there are several barriers holding them back in the path to prosperity. As […]
Insights About Startup Opportunities During The Pandemic
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Significantly more consumers and businesses are relying on technology to buy and sell products and … [+] services during the pandemic. Entrepreneurs have a big opportunity to offer solutions that, more than ever, customers are willing to use. Use these insights to position your startup for […]
4 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health During the Covid Second Wave
November 21, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Entrepreneurs are more stressed than ever before. A Canadian mental health study found that 62% of business owners felt depressed at least once a week, and 54% said that stress impacted their level of concentration at work. This study was conducted […]
How to Reinvent Yourself During a Crisis
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, […]
4 Tips for Holding Onto Customers During the Pandemic
October 23, 2020 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As soon as crap hits the fan, most businesses look at what services to cut (to drop costs) or how to sell more (to generate more revs), but the most important and sometimes overlooked segment is figuring out how to retain […]
Nine Signs You’re Not Being Effective During Your Day
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Everyone has days where they feel like they got nothing done and like they can never get ahead. This could mean you have too much work on your plate, but it also could be a sign that you’re being inefficient during your day. To tell the […]
5 Out-of-the-Box Strategies for Growing During a Downturn
Take lessons from baseball to guide your business decisions. October 6, 2020 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. “If the world were perfect, it wouldn’t be.” —Yogi Berra In today’s environment, entrepreneurs must extend resources longer than would have ever been expected six months ago. In the spirit of baseball […]
3 Best Ways to Diversify Your Income (and Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck) During Times of Uncertainty
Side hustles might just get you through these economic tough times. October 2, 2020 7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Making money is tough. There is no denying that trying to dig yourself out of the minimum wage rut that most of us find ourselves in can be hard, but it’s […]
Watch: How to Step Up Your Leadership Skills During a Crisis
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 […]
6 Steps to Starting a Business Successfully During the Worst of Times
September 29, 2020 7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I successfully started and grew two coaching businesses during the 2008 economic recession and 2020 pandemic, respectively. Although I wish the world’s circumstances were better when I chose to start these businesses, the truth is sometimes those harsher conditions make a […]
A Practical Approach To Being Grateful And Mindful During Difficult Times
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin As a self-described skeptic with an aversion to chakras and crystals, Julianna Raye is proof that mindfulness can be useful to many from business leaders to college interns to musicians like her. In fact, a life dedicated to teaching mindfulness was far from her own expected […]