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…
Like many young couples, Austin Andrews and Jori Kerr wanted to travel but couldn't afford the sky-high expenses. Then Kerr stumbled upon a blog post touting the benefits of pet sitting."I discovered we could stay in amazing homes around the world for free, caring for great animals," she recalls.They paid…
From competing as an internationally ranked tennis player to working at Microsoft to striking out on my own entrepreneurial path, I've thought a lot about what it takes to win. For me, success — both on and off the court — isn't about developing a rabid fan base, massive muscles…
The world of work has undergone a significant shift due to the global pandemic. More and more people are realizing the boundless potential of remote work and the opportunities it presents for entrepreneurs.From the comfort of your own home, it is now possible to start and manage a thriving online…
The struggle is all too real when it comes to excess inventory in retail. Market volatility and unpredictable events make it difficult for merchants to accurately forecast demand, resulting in excess stock.That, coupled with inflation and the fact that consumers are being more mindful of discretionary spending, means retailers today…
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…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has garnered tremendous attention and holds the potential to revolutionize various industries. However, the practical implementation of AI systems is not without its challenges. As enterprises consider adopting AI technologies like ChatGPT, many factors must be considered.As with any new technology, some kinks need to be worked…
Over the last decade, the burgeoning creator economy — which centers on individuals creating and monetizing digital content — has supercharged the growth of social commerce.The evolution of social media platforms making high-production value content, particularly video, more accessible has caused a boom in viewership. More consumers using social platforms…
This story was originally reported on ReadWrite and Calendar.In an effort to attract and retain workers, employers offer nontraditional perks across various industries. It is not uncommon for companies to implement summer office hours, such as Fridays off or reduced work hours, in order to give their employees a break.…
Philanthropy and government programs have been trying to close the racial wealth gap for a long time, but they've been focused on band-aids when we need ladders. While the wealth gap is fueled by several contributing factors, including disparity in home ownership, accumulation of financial assets and strong growing wages,…
When you're getting a new business off the ground, selling it is likely the last thing you're thinking about.However, the truth is that it's much easier (and much less costly) to develop your exit plan from the start than it is to restructure your company to sell. For business owners,…
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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