How Entrepreneurs Can Win During Economic Downturns

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

Why self-reflection and self-awareness are vital skills for any entrepreneur

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

3 traits every successful entrepreneur should have

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

How to lead effectively in uncertain financial times

Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you will find interesting and useful. If you buy them, the Entrepreneur can get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our trading partners. Uncertainty is not uncommon in business. In fact, it can be seen as one of the … Read more

Do you know what your team needs? Here’s how to find out.

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

How to become a successful author-entrepreneur

The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You are nestled in a bustling cafe, surrounded by the delicious aroma of freshly brewed coffee, the melody of the keyboard keys clicking and the flow of your imagination flowing like waves breaking on the ocean. Whether you’re in an East London cafe by the canal, … Read more

The future of e-commerce isn’t personalization—this is it.

The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you have trouble remembering when e-commerce didn’t exist, congratulations. You are normal. Still, the environment is evolving as we speak, with retailers now building their own ad platforms. The future of the industry is using first-party data on these platforms — without compromising customer privacy … Read more

5 Strategies to Stay Productive When Switching to a 4-Day Workweek

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

Ready to integrate AI systems into your workplace performance? Here’s what you should know.

The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Being comfortable with change is a core competency in today’s work environment. Market disruption is not slowing down, nor is the application of new skills and systems to our daily work lives. “It changes everything” is an exaggeration, even with AI, but a renewed focus on … Read more

The benefits of mixing family and business

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