October, 2017
The 3 Rules Disruptive Artists Follow
The art world has never played by the rules. Part of what makes art so necessary in today’s culture is that the artists behind great works don’t allow themselves to be boxed in by conventionality. They decide how to create, when to create and, ultimately, how to share their work with the world. I believe we’re all artists in our own [...]
5 Tips to Overcoming Major Business Obstacles
Research shows that about two-thirds of businesses survive two years in business, half of all businesses will survive five years and a third will survive 10. The longer a company has been in business, the more likely it is to stay in business. The business world is not static. It can be a roller coaster in a particular period and a rough [...]
16 Tips for Becoming a Master Networker
The whole process of “professional development” can be quite complex and intimidating. For introverts and newbies without professional connections, it can feel downright unfair. But, as the old saying goes, “it’s not what you know; it’s who you know.” Networking can be your key to success — granting you access to a host of [...]
Watch: Why Even Prepared People Don't Always Get a 'Yes' From a Pitch
On the new streaming show Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch, founders step into the Entrepreneur Elevator and have just 60 seconds to present their idea, product or business to a panel of investors. Whether an entrepreneur gets invited into the boardroom or sent back to the ground floor depends on what our experts think in that first minute. [...]
Why Short-Term Contracts Aren't Just for Netflix and Spotify Anymore
In the past, landing a long-term contract was the ultimate goal of any software provider. Today, that’s not necessarily the case. Related: 8 Pricing Strategies for Your Digital Product Short-term contracts are becoming much more typical for B2B companies. For example, look at Codeweavers. This financial-software provider saw a 48 percent [...]
If You Want to Start a Service Business for Women, Follow This Advice From Ellevest's Founder
In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Jen Hacker sits down with Sallie Krawcheck, founder of Ellevest, an investing firm for women, to talk about what it’s like to start a woman-oriented business. She explains how she first realized the need for her business, as well as some of the unique difficulties and strategies that came [...]
3 Ways to Consistently Delight (and Retain) Your Customers
Acquiring a new customer can cost a business six to seven times more than retaining an existing customer. While it is fairly obvious that return customers are valuable for a myriad of reasons, what is less obvious is how to engender enthusiasm and loyalty in your current and future clients. How can you ensure their repeat business by [...]
Top 10 Business Ideas You Can Start for Free With Barely Lifting A Finger
Being a successful businessperson and entrepreneur is about taking advantage of every opportunity that comes your way. You have to be creative and find different ventures that can generate revenue even if it’s for a limited amount of time. Moreover, diversifying your efforts will help increase your chances of success without [...]
Tips and Tricks to Increase Sales Fast
Let’s be honest, if sales are low, business and moral are low. Low sales over a period of time can lead to a business shutting down. With online retail giants, like Amazon, continuing to grow in popularity, it can be hard on small businesses’ sales. Today, many consumers flock to online retailers to buy goods for a number of reasons. [...]
Taking Responsibility: 4 Mistakes Ecommerce Owners Make
Starting an ecommerce store can be an intimidating endeavor. Becoming your own boss means that you need to hold yourself accountable, or else you risk losing your own money. Fortunately for those looking to get into the ecommerce space, many people have already made a lot of mistakes. This means you can learn from these errors in order [...]