As an entrepreneur, you must stay ahead and anticipate the future. To do this, you must refine your current skills and understand successful business practices while sharpening the most important skills you should master in the next five years.From recognizing potential opportunities to adapting quickly to change and maximizing resources for growth, you'll be better equipped to take your business…
The troubled young founder, her voice heavy with concern, confided in me over the phone, "I've got to slash the marketing budget, and it's going to bring growth to a screeching halt." I took a moment before suggesting that this seemingly crushing setback might just be the catalyst she needed…
Marc Randolph, the co-founder of Netflix, joins us for another episode of Ask Marc, a live Q&A series about starting and growing your business. The event will begin on Wednesday, June 28th at 3:00 PM ET, streaming on our YouTube, LinkedIn and Twitter channels.Where can I watch Ask Marc?Watch and…
The old saying goes, "Sales cures all," and that may be right, but how exactly does a savvy businessperson intending to grow a franchise go about boosting their sales numbers?My inbox and social feeds are filled with "helpful" pitches by marketing professionals — digital marketing, PR companies, lead generators, funnels,…
If you are aspiring to become an entrepreneur, your early 20s are the perfect time to get started.By spending this important time in your life getting the right qualifications, building great personal qualities, and expanding your professional connections – you'll be thanking yourself down the road.Acquiring a higher education qualificationYour…
There's a heated debate amongst companies and business leaders worldwide, with the topic passionately discussed on the news and social media: what's best, remote or in-person work? Those in favor of remote work tout the benefits, while those in favor of in-person say it fuels a stronger culture and better…
Just a few years ago, direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands were the new kids on the retail block. Agile, innovative and hungry for success, they leveraged digital channels to target niche audiences, ultimately disrupting how we shop.Fast forward to today, and the landscape has changed dramatically. While some DTC brands have soared,…
Remote work is the future in today's digital age, and it is becoming increasingly apparent that this includes sales teams. Traditional sales techniques, which were once conducted in high-rises or at business meals, have shifted to virtual platforms, creating new opportunities and challenges.Certain factors are game-changers during the transition to…
If there's one sentence uttered the most in the Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch lobby, it is this: "I should have practiced more."And this episode is no exception. As one entrepreneur learns, giving your pitch in the comfort of your own home is a lot different than doing it with a camera…
Multi-author books, also called anthologies or collaborative books, are one of the biggest publishing trends this year. Basically, they work by forming a group of co-authors, all in the same industry or niche, who each write one chapter for the book. All of the chapters are individual stories, but they…
Overflowing public trash cans: Gone. Trudging to City Hall for a license: Done. Circling city blocks to find parking: Don't have to worry about that, either.All of these examples are potential benefits of smart cities — that is, cities that use technology to improve efficiency, growth and well-being for individuals…
In a declining economy, startups face an uphill battle when it comes to securing funding.…
With all of the recent news about artificial intelligence (AI), it got me thinking about…
A while back, I took a couple of my grandchildren on a tour of the…
Startups face numerous challenges on their journey to success, and failing to overcome any one…
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