Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. While vision is important to success, execution matters most. Startups can succumb to multiple points of failure — people, products, competition and legal challenges, to name a few. These issues can be interconnected, compounding the difficulty of overcoming them. Ours is a cautionary tale concerning key man … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Work is becoming increasingly borderless, and with that shift come exciting opportunities to reimagine how we structure our teams and operations. A common misconception is that outsourcing only works for large enterprises. In reality, businesses of any size can benefit from thoughtful outsourcing strategies, and there’s a … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. While seasons of high demand bring excitement to small business owners, they often create additional stress that prevents them from providing the best customer experience possible. Regardless of your situation, here are five ways to sustain your business and yourself in the midst of chaos and keep … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As someone who’s spent years in leadership, I’ve seen firsthand how critical engaged managers are to an organization’s success. A recent Gallup State of the Workforce study confirms that reducing disengagement among employees boosts productivity, profitability and well-being. The key factor? You, as a manager. When you … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Leadership is no longer just about overseeing tasks or meeting short-term goals — it’s about creating a lasting imprint on your organization. According to Deloitte’s 2024 Global Human Capital Trends report, only 3% of leaders believe their organizations are fully capturing the value of their workforce, despite … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you want to build a lasting business, long hours are the norm. It’s not just in the early days of the business, either. I’ve been at it for over ten years, and the ambition to grow my CPG startup is as strong as ever, meaning that, … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming regulated industries like healthcare, finance and legal services, but navigating these changes requires a careful balance between innovation and compliance. In healthcare, for example, AI-powered diagnostic tools are enhancing outcomes by improving breast cancer detection rates by 9.4% compared to human radiologists, … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Strategic planning, deliberation and technical know-how are no longer sufficient for leadership in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven corporate environment. Although these are essential, a new characteristic of effective leaders is their capacity to establish an emotional connection with their colleagues, build trust and face adversity with empathy. Emotional … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If there’s one enduring lesson from my career, it’s this: Bureaucracy is the enemy of innovation. It stifles creativity, clogs decision-making and traps bold ideas in endless loops of approvals. Bureaucracy wasn’t designed to foster progress — it was built to maintain control. During the Industrial Revolution, … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I am going to say something mainstream or even old-school, but people in the business world consider portfolio stability the most important factor in investing. Is that the right move? If you are a rational investor with a long-term vision, the answer is most likely yes. But … Read more
