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. Companies have vision statements that sum up their values for a reason – employees who adhere to your mission and vision tend to work harder for you, and according to the Dale Carnegie institute, companies with engaged employees outperform competitors by 202% . Yet, as the … Read more
The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The average millennial sees 20 to 30 memes every day, so it’s not surprising that companies quickly jumped into the mix. As more brands use memes to connect with customers, a new business case is emerging: memes are a valuable and underutilized way for companies to … Read more
The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Here’s a simple question for business owners. Why do your customers buy from you? I told you the question was simple, but an accurate answer, on the other hand, can be much more complex and perhaps even elusive. To achieve sustainable, long-term success, your understanding of … Read more
The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Capturing an investor’s interest is just the first step; does not guarantee funding. To secure investment, a startup needs more than just a good pitch. A successful startup needs a “perfect match” between founders and investors, a product suited to the market, and a strong founder’s … Read more
The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When it comes to making your business successful online, SEO (search engine optimization) is everything – but link building can often fail when it comes to website optimization. Adding hyperlinks to your website is one of many ways to improve your Google rankings and ensure potential … Read more
The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Some of the world’s most famous and surprising success stories started out as failures. Most people think of Steve Jobs as the mastermind behind Apple. But what a lot of people don’t know is that, before all the fame and fortune, he was fired from a … Read more
The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I was obsessed with whips as a kid. Who wouldn’t want to be Indiana Jones? Unfortunately, the first time I managed to get my hands on one, I accidentally whipped myself in the face. While a whip might not be the best toy for children, it … Read more
The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. One of my main beliefs in my professional and personal life is that I am and should always be on a path of self-improvement – the work is never done and if it feels like it is then it’s time for a new challenge. In your … Read more
The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Whenever I speak with entrepreneurs and brands, they always seem to complain about the lack of reliable and skilled social media managers. A quick look at your social media feed will show you how lost even 8 and 9 figure companies are when it comes to … Read more