Tag: entrepreneurs

November 10, 2020

Despite the economic downturn and the huge disruption to industries, small businesses are expressing optimism about recovery. Not only do they feel optimistic about the future but 82% of entrepreneurs now feel better prepared to handle a crisis. This was […]

October 28, 2020

While people have engaged in some form of “side hustles” for centuries, the practice has gained much more prominence over the last two decades. Since the advent of the Internet, millions of 9-to-5 workers have put their extra time and […]

September 9, 2020

Entrepreneurs in all kinds of industries are still grappling with the repercussions of COVID-19, and although there have been some encouraging signs in recent weeks and months of a possible return to the “New Normal,” we are not yet out […]

September 9, 2020

Entrepreneurs are using the pandemic to improve technical skills. YouTube is proving to be the leading resource to help people sharpen technical skills. Among the top skills people are leaning is software, telecommunication, and digital media proficiency. These were the […]

August 31, 2020

Love them or loathe them, America’s royal family, the Kardashians, can teach us entrepreneurs a thing or two. The family has graced our airwaves since 2007, generating hundreds of millions of dollars through endorsements, clothing lines, beauty companies and more. […]

July 21, 2020

Launching a new business is quite a juggling act. To make sure you’re functioning like a well-oiled machine, a co-founder may be the answer to your prayers. But if the selection process isn’t done right, having a co-founder can be […]

July 20, 2020

Finding and applying for grants can be a long and tedious process for both new and experienced entrepreneurs. Endless lists, a ton of rules, and long application processes can make for a stressful time when you just want to get […]

July 13, 2020

The pandemic has made it necessary for entrepreneurs in all industries to get, well … creative. When you can’t leave your home and the economy appears to be heading towards a recession, entrepreneurs are put to the test on how […]

July 9, 2020

The pandemic is dealing all of us, especially older workers, a hand that is full of danger and opportunity. Don’t waste a crisis. If you have the ability to start your own small enterprise, you can change the world from […]

July 8, 2020

The way that technology has changed how we do business is fascinating, enhancing our ability to get more done with more accuracy than ever before. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning are paving the way to a new future that […]

July 1, 2020

The decision to start a business certainly isn’t an easy one, fraught with unknowns, risk, and planning challenges. If the decision to start a business were easy, you’d have a lot more people choosing to start their own business, but […]

May 20, 2020

Many entrepreneurs are suddenly worried about the future of their businesses. They feel pressure from the invoices piling up or don’t know what steps to take next. Actually, you can take action within the hour to save your business and […]

December 2, 2019

Startup entrepreneurs face a world of opportunities. But they also face a large swath of challenges and a heavy amount of competition. It’s no surprise that data from Statistic Brain shows more than 50 percent of startups in the United […]

September 13, 2019

It’s no secret. Most entrepreneurs will never build successful ventures, no matter how much they risk to start and grow and business. A select few will take the same risks and have major success. Why? I found that the difference […]

March 21, 2019

For fledgling companies, venture capital investment can feel like the prize at the end of a long, arduous journey. Less than one percent of startups receive this coveted cash influx, and venture capital can be vital in providing new companies […]

February 26, 2019

Millennials think of themselves as the innovation generation but, for all our creativity, we have not quite crossed the divide into the success generation. At least, not in large scale business. At first, it would seem that individuals like Evan […]

December 20, 2018

As an entrepreneur, one of the best things you can do is introduce your kids to your business. Getting your children involved in your business will have benefits beyond giving you something to share or simply allowing you to see […]

December 14, 2018

The path to becoming an entrepreneur is unpaved. Every individual will have different experiences and face varying obstacles in their pursuit of success. Over the past 25 years I’ve experienced many ups and downs while building my own companies, and […]

November 1, 2018

From manager to creative, small business owners are used to wearing a lot of different hats with their startups. Balancing out the role means being able to act as a leader and that requires certain skills. Every leader may be […]

October 18, 2018

Entrepreneurs may not want to think of their companies as “products,” but the truth is, the vast majority of successful startups end in acquisitions. In 2017, mergers and acquisitions accounted for 93 percent of the 809 venture capital-backed exits, yielding […]