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7 Negotiation Strategies to Get Your Investors Hooked
July 23, 2021 9 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As a proud entrepreneur, you’re likely to be impassioned with a bold vision that keeps you up at night. You’re on top of your company’s growth metrics. You’ve recruited a fantastic team. You have an excellent pitch ready. You’ve impressed one investor [...]
Want Strong Business Relationships? Avoid These 3 Mistakes.
Strong relationships are a critical factor in every leader’s success, but these missteps can keep you from building them. July 22, 2021 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Whatever kind of business you have, people — be they customers, workers, partners, mentors, etc. — are the heart of it. The [...]
This Entrepreneur Crowdfunded Her Scotch Whisky on Kickstarter. Now, She's Giving Back $250,000 in Grants to Minority Entrepreneurs … and Yes, You Can Apply for One.
July 22, 2021 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Carin Luna-Ostaseski is a first-generation Cuban American and one of the first Hispanic people in history to create a Scotch whisky company. Knowing that entrepreneurs of color in the United States are less likely to secure capital than their [...]
From Busboy to Millionaire: How This Bangladeshi Immigrant Made His Big Break in the U.S. Restaurant Industry
July 19, 2021 5 min read This story originally appeared on Vertical Media Since COVID-19 took indoor dining off the table, restaurants have resorted to takeout and delivery, often relying on third-party platforms like Uber Eats and GrubHub, which charge commissions from 15 to 30 percent per order. Nabeel Alamgir, a 30-year-old [...]
Great Leaders Don't Hide Their Struggles From Their Team
Change is inevitable and great leaders foster a culture in which employees are mentally prepared for the unexpected. July 19, 2021 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of flexibility and the companies who embody it have been rewarded. As business owners prepare [...]
What Richard Branson and Warren Buffett Reveal About Personal Branding
July 18, 2021 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you think of Warren Buffett, what are the first few things that come to mind? Self-made billionaire? A man of few words but those he does say are hung on to and dissected by millions? Someone who wears expensive suits that somehow still look [...]
Marketing Strategies Often Erode Community Trust. Here Are 3 Keys to Avoiding Common Missteps.
July 16, 2021 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In 1960 you might have seen a clever, Mad Men-style advertisement in the newspaper and believed it. Some doctors said smoking was healthy, some dentists said Coca-Cola was great for children. Fact-checking was difficult and salesmanship was strong. [...]
5 Tips for Mompreneurs Raising a Family and Running a Business as the World Reopens
Motherhood is complex. Creating life is beautiful, but it’s also the hardest challenge a human can face. Below are some ideas and inspiration with the hopes of providing any support or inspiration to mom entrepreneurs out there. July 16, 2021 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Motherhood is [...]
18 Stress-Free Side Hustles For Introverts
July 15, 2021 8 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you’re anything like me, you’re probably sick and tired of all of the gurus telling you how easy it is to make extra income from a side hustle. This isn’t because those side hustles don’t work, but they don’t always provide the same successful [...]
Is Automation Hurting Your Business?
Systems and processes can actually work against you if you scale up your supply without corresponding demand. July 15, 2021 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If systems, processes and automation produced a profit, airlines would be the most profitable businesses. You can decide to travel at a whim, [...]