Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. No matter how gifted or driven you are, starting a business is hard, taxing work. In 2021, I left my 21-year career in finance and became a success coach, leadership consultant and author. I’d heard the statistic that 90% of all small businesses fail, but I thought […]
If buying an existing business doesn’t sound right for you, but starting from scratch sounds a bit intimidating, you could be suited for franchise ownership. What is a franchise–and how do you know if you’re right for one? Essentially, a franchisee pays an initial fee and ongoing royalties to a franchisor. In return, the franchisee […]
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A few years ago, my friend Sabah turned her passion for cooking into a chef-on-demand business. She started off serving her local Cleveland area, quickly grew to cover other major Ohio cities and plans to expand even further. She is just one of the many people I […]
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A paradigm shift from traditional SaaS models to service-based strategies heralds a new era for tech startups, especially in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI). This transition is not just a trend but a strategic response to the current market’s demands for better cash flow management, scalable […]
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There’s no shortage of examples of successful solopreneurs who have forged their own path to grow ground-breaking businesses. They’re often held up as people who value autonomy and control and who approach business building like it’s a hero’s journey. But I believe our culture has blown the […]
This is your chance to pick the brain of two-time NBA All-Star Stephon Marbury. On and off the court, “Starbury” has forged his own unique path to success. In this live Q&A, he will be joined by Reid Covington, CEO of Chamelo Eyewear, to discuss his new role as Chief Brand Officer of the innovative […]
Business growth doesn’t just happen. It involves an intentional process laid out and executed strategically. If you’re unsure about how and where to start with your business growth, I’ve got you covered. I’m Ramit Sethi, New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur, and I’ve helped thousands of businesses grow sustainably. In this guide, I’ll walk […]
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A seismic shift away from academic knowledge and data dissemination to a more personal, narrative-driven and authentic approach can boost any leader’s ability to inspire and influence their stakeholders. In fact, Stanford’s Graduate School of Business found that stories are remembered up to 22 times more than […]
Customer service is a far too often forgotten component of a well-rounded digital marketing program. It represents the fine line between having a one-time customer and having a repeat customer who is happy to spread the news of your brand’s products and services. Customer service bridges the gap between a purchase and a return customer […]
Ready to set up an Instagram business account? A whopping 62.4% of Instagram users use Instagram to follow and research brands. Not only that, but conversations with customers in Instagram DM’s convert 70% of the time. Creating an Instagram business account not only links you to an engaged audience, but it also opens the door […]