The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Some friends and I opened a very expensive business just five months before the pandemic shut down all in-person events in California: a 72,000-square-foot gym for youth sports, AAU basketball, and club volleyball. We invested seven figures to transform an empty furniture warehouse into a beautiful … Read more
The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As an entrepreneur, two of the most important personality traits you should possess are self-reflection and self-awareness. Self-reflection and self-awareness are vital because they help entrepreneurs identify their strengths and weaknesses, understand their emotions, and make informed decisions. With that, let’s explore why self-reflection and self-awareness … Read more
The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I recently came across an interesting graphic that describes a day in the life of an entrepreneur. As you can imagine, the line graph of thoughts and emotions was erratic, with data points representing a battery of ups and downs related to business ownership. At first … Read more
The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Do you really know what your team needs? Sometimes you can struggle to determine what motivates your team and how it affects their performance. The good news is that simple techniques give you a good idea of what motivates your employees. Here are five simple ways … Read more
The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Hybrid work – a mix of in-office and out-of-office work – is nothing new. In the 90s, we had cell phones; then, in the 2000s, we had Blackberries to make sending frantic emails out of the office easier. But post-pandemic “hybrid work” has taken on a … Read more
The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The four-day workweek offers many advantages for employers and employees alike, but reducing work hours without reducing productivity will require organizations to adopt new tools, processes and solutions. According to a recent pilot conducted by 4 Day Workweek Global, the condensed schedule resulted in less burnout, … Read more
The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There is a classic expression that one should not mix family and business; However, some of the most powerful entrepreneurial duos were related in some way. So, in 2014, when I decided to co-found a company with my brother, I wasn’t sure what to expect. We … Read more
The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Preparation is an investment and will be your greatest ally when problems arise in your business. Business will always have a human element, and since there is no such thing as a perfect human being, business is guaranteed to encounter unforeseen problems. The best way to … Read more
Every business leader dreams of having a company that runs like clockwork. One complete with the perfect team of highly reliable, punctual and responsive, honest and hardworking employees, driven by the organization’s mission and goals. Such a vision may seem impossible for any company to achieve. However, the key to creating that dream team is … Read more
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