Entrepreneurship
December 7, 2020 8 min read It’s probably not a coincidence that music publishing is in the news. In case you missed the headlines, Bob Dylan just sold the publishing rights to his entire catalog to Universal for more than $300 million. (This means, in essence, Universal can license out Dylan’s tracks for use in […]
There’s always an alternative way to help gain more business. December 8, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When we stumble upon a new solution or come up with an entrepreneurial idea that grips us, chances are that product will have some competition. It’s just the name of the […]
December 7, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As the founder of a startup, you’ve written the business plan and attracted your first customers, and now you’re starting to gain market traction. Chances are that a significant portion of your sales will involve e-commerce. Doing business online requires a […]
Once your loan is completed, there are several areas of your company you can and should invest in. December 7, 2020 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The CARES Act passed by Congress in March was a much-needed lifeline for thousands of American small businesses. Of the many programs it […]
December 7, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For entrepreneurs, sales mean life — our sales directly impact our livelihood and ability to provide for others. Our ability to sell or persuade people on an idea (e.g., kids eating their broccoli) determines our effectiveness in the role we play. Therefore, […]
December 7, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Customers are the lifeblood of any successful startup, but if your startup doesn’t know how to properly handle customer relationships, you’ll have a hard time attracting and retaining them. It doesn’t matter what industry you work in. Your startup needs to develop […]
This article is intended to encourage, inspire and uplift anyone struggling with extreme difficulties in their business, career or personal life right now. December 7, 2020 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For years, people have complimented me for being “so strong” and “surviving” the deaths of both of my […]
December 7, 2020 4 min read This story appears in the December 2020 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe » Vital Proteins is no ordinary supplement company, so founder Kurt Seidensticker didn’t want it to feel ordinary, either. He is a former NASA engineer who started his collagen protein business in 2013. It went on to define […]
December 4, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Amongst the turmoil of recent months, young people have been one of the major losers on the workforce front. Under 25s, in particular, have felt the brunt of furloughs and lay-offs. In Europe during May 2020, unemployment among the under 25s rose […]
Little Spoon’s Lisa Barnett has a strategy to turn customers into fans. It starts by reframing what your company stands for. December 4, 2020 3 min read This story appears in the December 2020 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe » Lisa Barnett sees a crowded future: more brands, more noise. “It’s going to be expensive for […]
December 4, 2020 8 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Did you know that 70% of companies have a digital transformation strategy in place or state they are working on? Of those companies, the majority complete their digital transformation strategy because of the growth opportunities that come with the change. Digital transformation is […]
December 4, 2020 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Starting a business is hard. Doing it in a completely different country with a new language and customs is even more challenging. Currently, there are nearly nine million American expats living in more than 160 countries around the world. A recent study […]
December 5, 2020 7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. We’re living in a strange time. A time where one tweet can completely derail weeks or even months of hard work gearing up for a big launch. Having helped hundreds of women navigate big launch days for their business, my team has […]
December 4, 2020 1 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In this video, I’ll be sharing with you the truth behind why success is just outside of your grasp, and why most people never really get to the root of what’s holding them back. What’s your Success Identity Type? Take this 60-second quiz now to […]
Think that the festive season is a time to slow down your publicity? Think again. December 4, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Though many businesses tend to slow down over the holidays, there are several compelling reasons to take this time to ratchet up your PR efforts this year. November […]
December 3, 2020 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. This is the sixth in an exclusive series of articles from Total Alignment authors Riaz Khadem and Linda Khadem titled “The Alignment Factor.” Check back in every Thursday for new installments. Every company watches its numbers. Whether quarterly or monthly, numbers are expected to […]
December 4, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In today’s world, it’s never been more important for brands and businesses to adopt a socially responsible attitude. According to B2B ratings agency Clutch, more than 70% of consumers now expect the brands they buy from to take clear, public stances […]
December 4, 2020 8 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Taking on a leadership role is not just who we are but, it’s what we do. Each and every one of us is a leader in our own right. We all have goals we want to accomplish in life, have accomplished and […]
December 4, 2020 7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. This year has been the year of adjustments. COVID has taught us that nothing is for certain, and if we want our businesses to thrive (or survive), we need to be one step ahead of what’s to come. Obviously, we have […]
December 4, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Starting a new business is never a casual proposition, even without the complications and risk factors in a world of pandemic infection. So, what are the considerations specific to this environment, at this point in time, for this unprecedented and unpredictable set of […]