6 Guiding Principles Behind Every Successful Company

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A search for “formula for company success” on Amazon yields almost a thousand results, primarily consisting of self-help books. While I don’t claim that I have discovered the elusive formula, I believe certain characteristics can aid in achieving success, which I identified after analyzing the top companies … Read more

How to Know When to Hire Your First Employee

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. At some point as an entrepreneur, you’ll face a challenging decision: When is it time to hire your first employee? After incubating the idea of your startup. then deploying your resources and making it all happen, at some point you may realize it’s time to bring someone … Read more

Unlock Your Most Innovative Ideas With These 3 Mental Models

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In a world where GPS is a thumb stroke away, most people take maps for granted. It’s hard to fathom that the oldest surviving maps had little to do with reality. The Babylonian Map of the World, for example, was a clay tablet about the size of … Read more

Adam Grant: These 3 Steps Will Help Fight Employee Burnout

Let’s face it — U.S. workers are burned out. Research from Aflac on the stress levels of U.S.-based workers found that over 50% of respondents experienced burnout in 2023, and nearly 75% reported having moderate stress levels at work. But organizational psychologist and bestselling author Adam Grant, a go-to expert for mindset and organizational habits, … Read more

Why Leaders Should Pay Attention to the Rise in Organized Labor Disputes

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In 1919, the United States was gripped by two seemingly unrelated trends: a global pandemic (influenza) and a wave of labor unrest. Four million workers, or one-fifth of the labor force, went on strike that year. Flash forward a century, and history appears to be repeating itself. … Read more

HR Could Be Withholding The Critical Data You Need to Drive Results. Here’s How to Access It.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Have you ever waited longer than you’d hoped for a package? You’ve experienced the proverbial “last mile” problem. A parcel zips all the way across the country, but then somehow, it gets stranded at the post office a few blocks from your home — so close, but … Read more

Everyone Wants Long-Term Success — Here’s How to Find It

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Don’t underestimate the possibilities of growing a purpose-led community. It’s one of the most influential tools in the entrepreneur’s toolkit to help guide your business toward longevity and long-term happiness. Because let’s be honest — no one wants to be unhappy in their business. In this article, … Read more

How Al Capone Inspired the Launch of a 95-Year-Old Family-Run Company

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Creating our show The CEO Series has allowed me to sit down with some of the most innovative and inspiring business leaders in the world to get their insights on what it takes to launch, grow and sustain a meaningful business. This episode took us to Ozinga, … Read more

Lessons Learned From a Failed Company — Her Brand Now Makes $25 Million a Year

When Shizu Okusa decided to start a new business, she knew where to find the best guidance. “I wanted to reverse engineer everything I did wrong in my last company,” she says. Raised on a farm in Vancouver by Japanese immigrants, she’d founded a cold-pressed juice brand called JRINK after feeling burned out at Goldman … Read more

How Super Agent Darren Prince’s Dream Career Turned Into a Nightmare

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. From his early days as a young entrepreneur to representing some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment, Darren Prince‘s story is one of triumph over adversity. Darren Prince’s path to growing Prince Marketing Group into a powerhouse agency with a roster including Magic Johnson, Hulk … Read more