How to Become a Sales-Focused Founder (and Why It’s Important)

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Remember Pebble? Users loved the original “smartwatch,” which all the way back in 2013 could show texts and notifications on your wrist. But despite rave reviews and being years ahead of its time, Pebble fell woefully short in the one metric that really mattered: sales. It was … Read more

How to Develop and Cultivate a Growth Mindset

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Unlike a static view of capability, a growth mindset flourishes when faced with challenges, viewing failure not as a sign of a lack of intelligence but as an encouraging platform for development and expanding current skills. At its core, a growth mindset is about the belief that … Read more

Want to Find — and Keep — More Employees in 2024? Focus on Sustainability. Here’s How.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Environmental consciousness is on the rise in America, particularly with millennials and members of Generation Z. Many of us are aware that consumers of these generations embrace environmental concerns and sustainability and expect the companies they do business with to do the same. Increasingly, this concern also … Read more

How Small Business Owners Can Level Up Their Negotiation Tactics With Venture Capitalists

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When small business owners are looking to secure investment from venture capitalists (VCs), they have to understand the accurate valuation of their business before they enter into negotiations. Otherwise, they end up asking for too much, and investors won’t buy in, or they give away too much … Read more

Are Your Christian Holidays Excluding Your Staff? DEI Expert Reveals How We Can Equitably Handle Time Off For The Company.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It’s that time of the year again when “Let’s circle back in the new year” is the recurring mantra around the office while employees schedule their much-needed time off. If you’re responsible for approving requests for paid time off, you may have seen some interesting dates — … Read more

Free Webinar | January 11: The 2024 Social Media Trends to Get You More Followers & Sell More Products

Learn tricks and tactics to supercharge your social media by joining our free webinar “The 2024 Social Media Trends to Get You More Followers & Sell More Products.” This power-packed session will be led by Entrepreneur’s very own VP of Social Media, Sana Ali. On Thursday, January 11th Sana will dive into the latest strategies … Read more

AI Could Be the Best or Worst Thing for Your Business in 2024

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A little over four years ago, I was collaborating on a project with a colleague who happened to be working on his Ph.D. in artificial intelligence. Our client was in the online education space and looking to build a program that could examine a student’s history of … Read more

7 Lessons I Learned From Selling a 6-Figure Blogging Business

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As of 2023, there are approximately 600 million blogs worldwide. However, only a small fraction of these blogs attract significant traffic, and even fewer are successful in generating income. Starting a blog can be more than just a passion project — it can be a lucrative business … Read more

How to Make High-Priced Products Accessible to Working-Class Families

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There are times when products are inherently expensive. Homes are a classic example. So are vehicles. In those cases, the constant human needs for shelter and transportation have created natural solutions in the form of mortgages and auto loans. But what about companies outside of staple product … Read more