Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. No matter how gifted or driven you are, starting a business is hard, taxing work. In 2021, I left my 21-year career in finance and became a success coach, leadership consultant and author. I’d heard the statistic that 90% of all small businesses fail, but I thought … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A few years ago, my friend Sabah turned her passion for cooking into a chef-on-demand business. She started off serving her local Cleveland area, quickly grew to cover other major Ohio cities and plans to expand even further. She is just one of the many people I … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It’s no secret that every successful company needs a solid, identifiable corporate culture. Statistics show that 88% of job seekers believe a healthy work culture is essential for success, and the younger generations now prioritize “culture fit” above all else when job hunting. Unsurprisingly, a strong corporate … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Empowering mothers in the workplace takes a thoughtful and multifaceted approach. Today, women in most households still bear the brunt of the majority of familial and household responsibilities while also working full-time. It’s unfair — and saying that it’s a lot to juggle and have on your … Read more
When you start a business, play to your strengths. Everyone tells you that, right? But what people don’t say is that there will also be a few crucial skills that you never anticipated needing, which you’ll have to learn. These skills can vary based on the kind of company you’re running, but often, they’re underrated … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In a post-Zoom world, the question, “Are the right people in the room?” persists, even if only metaphorically. However, having all the relevant cross-functional team members present remotely may not eliminate the danger of silos as effectively as everyone being physically present. Yet, there is a solution … Read more
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
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
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
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
