April 8, 2021 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In a year dominated by Covid-19, stay-at-home orders fuelled worldwide demand for an unexpected item: jigsaw puzzles. The interlocking tiles were a hot commodity throughout 2020, as people of all ages sought engaging ways to pass the time. “There’s a global […]
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Are You Reducing Friction For Your Sales Team? If Not, Here’s Why You Should Be.
April 5, 2021 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A salesperson’s job will never be done. This is universally true and especially relevant in B2B sales. Even if a salesperson closed the largest deal in your company’s history last quarter — or even last week — and hit their quota early, it […]
Amazon Apologized for Its ‘Pee Bottle’ Tweet. Here’s What Everyone Missed
Amazon issued a rare apology on Friday for its ill-considered tweet to Wisconsin congressman Mark Pocan (D) in which the company denied that its employees are forced to urinate in bottles. The tweet was part of an ongoing Twitter war between Amazon and the congressman, in which the retail giant essentially shot itself in the foot while […]
97% of Fortune 500 Companies Rely on Social Media. Here’s How You Should Use It for Maximum Impact.
Social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Pinterest offer countless ways for brands to connect with customers (both old and new). Here’s how to do it well. March 18, 2021 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. With the proliferation of technology over the years, small businesses have […]
Expertise Is Not Enough. Here’s How to Become a Successful Business Coach.
Critical success factors for executive coaches and for entrepreneurs to earn trust and reliability as an adviser and strategic partner. March 5, 2021 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I will never advise someone about something I’ve never experienced or done myself. This is one of the first statements […]
Every Business Needs Positive Online Reviews. Here’s How to Find Them.
January 29, 2021 7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. More and more, consumers and corporations are viewing online reviews before they make a purchase. If you are not actively seeking positive reviews, you are missing the boat, (even if your business happens to sell boats). Never lack feedback According to Trustpilot, 90% […]
The Key to Finding Success? Start Moving. Here’s How to Get Going.
January 17, 2021 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Not long after getting her driver’s license, my daughter was driving her car in town. She was on her way home from school when the serpentine belt broke. Although the car continued to run, there was no power steering. If you […]
Here’s the No. 1 Thing Brands Can Do to Avoid Public Outrage and Cancel Culture
January 8, 2021 7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I once had a former manager who wanted us to post, share and comment on any and every cultural moment. He would be outraged when we missed something. He would fill our inboxes and text us screenshots of what other brands and […]
Here’s what the ‘new normal’ remote sales stack looks like
Transform 2021 Join us for the world’s leading event about accelerating enterprise transformation with AI and Data, for enterprise technology decision-makers, presented by the #1 publisher in AI and Data Learn More There has been a sea change of late in B2B enterprise marketing and sales functions thanks to COVID-19. From events and travel to […]
Your Employees Are Struggling With Their Mental Health. Here’s How Purpose-Driven Leaders Can Help
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Tasty Catering team members work to safely prepare meal boxes for frontline workers. Tasty Catering In a year of many firsts, leaders are finding themselves in uncharted waters with their employees. As the mental health implications of the pandemic set in, leaders are left wondering what […]
Inventors, Here’s How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off
November 10, 2020 9 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. At a black-tie event celebrating the National Academy of Inventors in Washington D.C. a couple of years ago, I had the pleasure of sitting across from Arthur Daemmrich, director of the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation at […]
Here’s The Greatest Barrier to Quality Health Care (and It’s Not Pre-Existing Conditions)
November 3, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In the Vice President debate, Senator Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence debated over health care, and echoing the same argument from the first Presidential debate, pre-existing conditions were the main focus. Senator Harris declared that the Trump administration is […]
Bill Gates Says Unhappy Customers Are Good for Your Business. Here’s Why.
Learning why your customers become unhappy teaches how you can improve the customer experience and build loyalty. October 22, 2020 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. “Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.” — Bill Gates A while back, I was using software that drove me crazy. […]
Amazon’s Most Interesting Review Is Turning 7. Here’s What It Says About Jeff Bezos
People have left millions of reviews on Amazon, starting long ago with books, but eventually encompassing almost every imaginable product. In fact, I calculated last year that Amazon’s cache of reviews would be worth billions on its own, if the company ever spun it off into a separate venture. But out of all the reviews on Amazon, […]
When You Say There’s a Limited Pool of Black Talent, Here’s What You’re Revealing About Yourself
October 3, 2020 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A few weeks ago, Charlie Scharf joined a list of executives who have revealed made it clear to their companies — and the public — that they have more work to do on their diversity and inclusion journey. The Wells Fargo CEO shared his views […]