February 28, 2024
Via: EntrepreneurWhen most of us think about a small business, we think about a local retailer, a restaurant owner, a service provider or a small manufacturing company. In a smaller organization, the owner is often the “face” of the business. After […]
Management, Strategy & Planning
February 9, 2024
Via: EntrepreneurAfter over 60 years in business, Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann says the supercar company is still going strong — selling more cars every month than it can produce, even after increasing production twice in 2022. Amidst inflation, rising interest rates, […]
February 7, 2024
Via: EntrepreneurWhen operating a small business, you need each element to work well and efficiently. Also, you want each process to be executed with the minimum possible input and oversight from you. As an entrepreneur, time is valuable. You can maximize […]
Management, Strategy & Planning
January 3, 2024
Via: EntrepreneurSahil Bloom had no experience as a writer, but he built a newsletter that drives upwards of $70,000 in revenue per month — and he pours it all back into growing the newsletter. Why? Because that newsletter, called Curiosity Chronicle, […]
January 3, 2024
Via: EntrepreneurSuccessful businesses grow. Is yours ready? When these good things happen, it often requires money to convert opportunity into reality. A busy dentist hires new technicians and buys new equipment, or perhaps rents or buys new office space. A bicycle […]
Management, Product Management
October 27, 2023
Via: EntrepreneurWhat are you selling? How are you selling it? Why would anybody want to buy from you? Where can they find your product or services? After all, even the greatest invention will not launch a successful business if people do […]
Management, Strategy & Planning
October 18, 2023
Via: EntrepreneurIf you’re an entrepreneur, you likely spend plenty of time thinking about how to grow your business, especially if it’s relatively new. There’s more to consider than just expansion, though. Every entrepreneur should have an exit strategy. You need a […]
Management, Strategy & Planning
October 3, 2023
Via: EntrepreneurYou think you have a great business idea, but is it really? Eric Butow, CEO of online marketing ROI improvement firm Butow Communications Group, has teamed up with Entrepreneur Media to update the second edition of our best-selling book Write […]
Management, Strategy & Planning
September 26, 2023
Via: Entrepreneur“The absolute biggest business plan mistake you can make is to not plan at all.” So writes Noah Parsons in his helpful blog post 17 Key Business Plan Mistakes to Avoid in 2023. But how does one pull together all […]
Management, Strategy & Planning
September 19, 2023
Via: EntrepreneurRunning a business can be unpredictable, which is why having a solid business plan as a foundation is vital to surviving and thriving in the early days of your startup. Eric Butow, CEO of online marketing ROI improvement firm Butow […]
September 15, 2023
Via: EntrepreneurAccording to data from Teten Advisors, the median investor in private companies reviews over 80 opportunities in order to make a single investment. As someone who has been working in private equity and investing for over three decades, I can […]
Leadership & Career Development, Management
August 22, 2023
Via: EntrepreneurAre you running a business or startup that has made it through the past couple of tumultuous years? Congrats! Pat yourself on the back and take your team out to a celebratory lunch. You’ve all earned it. Your product is […]
Management, Strategy & Planning
July 11, 2023
Via: EntrepreneurStarting a business, let alone growing one, is not for the faint of heart. It takes time, patience and a lot of humility. In 10 years of owning my own business, our growing pains have had their own growing pains, […]
Management, Proposal Management
May 18, 2023
Via: EntrepreneurWith the advent and popularity of online shopping, the retail industry has continued to show exceptional growth in the coming years. In fact, total retail sales are projected to amount to $7.9 trillion in 2026. Stepping into a retail store, […]
May 11, 2023
Via: EntrepreneurIn late 2021, I left a 21-year career in financial services and started my own coaching and consulting business. I quickly realized I was somewhat clueless about how to scale. It only took a matter of weeks before I was […]
Leadership & Career Development, Management
May 3, 2023
Via: EntrepreneurThought leadership has proven to be an essential ingredient in establishing authority, building trust and driving innovation in today’s competitive market. In fact, a poll by Marketing Insider Group showed that 71% of marketers have benefitted from thought leadership via […]
April 13, 2023
Via: EntrepreneurOften business leaders are too time-strapped and focused on the issues right in front of them to investigate out-of-the-box business strategies. This is why many small businesses and startups miss out on the lucrative tax credits and incentive opportunities that […]
January 18, 2023
Via: EntrepreneurCash as a payment tender may no longer be king, especially with the rapid shift toward online shopping and digital wallets. Nevertheless, today’s consumers clearly prefer cashback rewards as their loyalty program currency. At the same time, cashback and coupon […]
Management, Strategy & Planning
January 13, 2023
Via: EntrepreneurThere are many articles about what to include in your business plan. But what about before you even start writing it? Are there things you need to know? Information you need to compile? Things to consider? You bet. Below you’ll […]
Leadership & Career Development, Management, Proposal Management
January 18, 2021
Via: EntrepreneurIn a world that promotes outward success, humility is one of the most difficult human virtues to achieve and develop, the most in the world of organizations of any kind. It all starts from recognizing one’s own limitations and weaknesses, […]