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5 Keys to Turning Your Side Hustle Into a Successful Business
If you have enough drive and energy to work on your business in your spare time, then you have what it takes to find your way to success.
Why the Golden Rule Must Be Practiced in Business
It's important to recognize that ethics are directly tied to a company's long-term success.
4 steps to making ideas actionable
As entrepreneurs, our minds are constantly filling with new ideas. Unfortunately for many of us, our concepts rarely make it to the execution stage. Instead, we subconsciously create excuses that stifle our progress and prevent us from fulfilling our plans. Have you ever said “I can’t share my idea, because someone might steal it or think that it’s terrible.” “They might tell me something I don’t want to hear.” “It might be a failure!” “I might feel stupid.” The list goes on and on.
Why the Golden Rule Must Be Practiced in Business
It's important to recognize that ethics are directly tied to a company's long-term success. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. “Treat others as you would want to be treated,” the Golden Rule is short, succinct and powerful. Having been taught this age-old concept from the time we were young, most of recognize its place in our personal lives. When it comes to the world of business, though, this rule isn’t applied nearly as fervently.
Managing a Crisis to Avert #Majorfail
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You know the saying, “All publicity is good publicity." While this may be the words that some celebrities live by, it’s not the case when it comes to the business world. Bad press can destroy even the most long-standing and reputable company -- causing boycotts, loss of customers and a dip in profits. Worst-case scenario; it can even drive a company out of business. In today’s day-and-age, bad news seems to spread like wildfire.
Who Needs Venture Capitalists When You Can Crowdfund?
It’s safe to say that this is the era of crowdfunding. Need a way to finance your big idea? There’s a crowdfunding site for that. Want to get involved with a joint venture real estate investment? You can help to crowdfund one. Crowdfunding allows people to pledge capital to almost anything from business ventures and new advances in tech to real estate and even charity.
4 Steps to Making Ideas Actionable
As entrepreneurs, our minds are constantly filling with new ideas. Unfortunately for many of us, our concepts rarely make it to the execution stage. Instead, we subconsciously create excuses that stifle our progress and prevent us from fulfilling our plans. Have you ever said "I can't share my idea, because someone might steal it or think that it's terrible." "They might tell me something I don't want to hear." "It might be a failure!" "I might feel stupid." The list goes on and on.
4 Steps to Making Ideas Actionable
As entrepreneurs, our minds are constantly filling with new ideas. Unfortunately for many of us, our concepts rarely make it to the execution stage. Instead, we subconsciously create excuses that stifle our progress and prevent us from fulfilling our plans. Have you ever said “I can’t share my idea, because someone might steal it or think that it’s terrible.” “They might tell me something I don’t want to hear.” “It might be a failure!” “I might feel stupid.” The list goes on and on.
Demystifying 11 Fundamentals for Financing Your Business
Starting a new business can be an exhilarating time.Eventually, though, you may reach a point where you will require some outside help.Most entrepreneurs have to consider the issue of financing, whether it arises when they’re starting their company or expanding it.According to The Kauffman Firm Survey, 50 to 75 percent of young firms use capital injections, most of which comes from owner investments or sources other than banks, while 19 percent use bank loans.While chasing down funding for...
4 Business Lessons Learned From Studying Free Agents
Join us live with Marcus Lemonis at Thought Leaders Arizona on May 24.
My Post-Acquisition Report Card
Apply now to be an Enterpreneur360™ company and let us tell the world your success story. Get Started » Mergers and acquisitions can be challenging, but they’re a necessary part of doing business in today’s world. In fact, corporations are investing billions of dollars every year in these ventures.Having gone through a recent acquisition, I can honestly say that it can be an exciting time.
My Post-Acquisition Report Card
Mergers and acquisitions can be challenging, but they’re a necessary part of doing business in today’s world. In fact, corporations are investing billions of dollars every year in these ventures. Having gone through a recent acquisition, I can honestly say that it can be an exciting time. It’s the start of a new journey and for many it’s something we’ve thought about since we first launched our companies. However, during a merger, there’s a lot at stake, and the experience is usually unfamiliar.
Charitable Giving is a Form of Investment
You’re not alone. As a nation, Americans donates more to charity than almost any other county in the world. Individuals, foundations and businesses gave an estimated $358.38 billion to charity in 2014, according to the Giving USA Foundation. But in recent years a number of fraudulent charities have come to light.
Charitable Giving is a Form of Investment
Join us live with Marcus Lemonis at Thought Leaders Arizona on May 24. Early Birds Register Now & Save » Feeling charitable?You’re not alone. As a nation, Americans donates more to charity than almost any other county in the world. Individuals, foundations and businesses gave an estimated $358.38 billion to charity in 2014, according to the Giving USA Foundation.But in recent years a number of fraudulent charities have come to light.
Is Franchising a Fit for You?
If you’re thinking about getting in on the franchise game, you may believe that your biggest question would be whether to open a donut shop or a car wash. But according to Joel Libava, franchise expert and advisor, the real question is whether you should buy a franchise at all. While franchises are growing in popularity; over 100 franchise systems being opened each year, the sad reality is that many people enter into franchise agreements, thinking it’s a fool-proof plan for success.
The 10 Technology Items You'll Need to Start a Podcast
March 16, 2016 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Ready to start your podcast? While many people think that podcasting is an expensive and complicated venture, the truth is that it doesn’t have to be. Related: Should You Really Start a Podcast? Launching a podcast is relatively straightforward, and you won’t need much to get started.
4 Steps to Start a Successful Podcast
Join us in a city near you at Entrepreneur’s Accelerate Your Business event series kicking off Feb 23. View cities and dates » I’m here to say that it’s not a bad idea. Podcasting is quickly growing in popularity, with 17 percent of Americans 12-and-over listening to at least one broadcast per month. While it’s still in its infancy, podcasting is increasing -- and fast. Many consider it to be one of the best vehicle’s for content marketing today.
5 Keys to Turning Your Side Hustle Into a Successful Business
Grow Your Business, Not Your Inbox Stay informed and join our daily newsletter now! Email Will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy Image credit: Shutterstock.com Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Many people have big dreams of quitting their day jobs and going to work on a venture that they love. To which I say: Why don’t they?
5 Keys to Turning Your Side Hustle Into a Successful Business
Many people have big dreams of quitting their day jobs and going to work on a venture that they love. To which I say: Why don't they? True, for most people, quitting their jobs with little to no resources to fall back on and taking a blind step into the dark is a risk that they just can't take. Still, there's nothing stopping someone from carefully calculating that move -- and making it happen.
Your Company Was Acquired. Now What?
Join us at Entrepreneur magazine's Growth Conference, Dec. 15 in Long Beach, Calif. for a day of fresh ideas, business mentoring and networking. Register here for exclusive pricing, available only for a limited time. When you’re a small business owner or founder of a startup, there’s a good chance that somewhere in the back of your mind, you’ve imagined what it would be like to grow your company to the point where it’s bought out in an acquisition.
6 Reasons Why 'My Way or the Highway' Management Doesn't Work Anymore
Say what you will about opposites attracting -- the fact is that for the most part, we feel drawn towards those who are most like us. This is especially the case in upper levels of management. A quick look at leaders within companies will reveal that there tends to be a common culture -- a workplace not of diversity, but sameness -- in thought and action.
3 Ways to Develop a Business Success Barometer
Studies show a direct correlation between goal-setting and success, and it’s easy enough to see why. Having goals gives you purpose and a sense of direction. Goals put you in the driver’s seat, allowing you to take control of your business and your future success. But like all good things, goals that are too vague can be tricky to measure.
10 Tips to Beat Your Fear of Public Speaking
If the thought of public speaking makes you break into a cold sweat, you’re not alone.Surveys show that the fear of public speaking ranks as one of the most common phobias. In fact, a pronounced fear of public speaking is even more common than the fear of death!While I used to rank amongst those who would rather pass when it came to taking to the podium, I was recently asked to speak at “Emerging Leaders Tap'd In” -- an event sponsored by United Way.
7 Ways to Build Credibility, Trust and Character That Will Grow Your Business
In today’s marketplace, brands and products come and go at supersonic speeds. Shutterstock An estimated 250,000 products are launched each year. These products have an average 85 to 95 percent failure rate. It’s a sobering statistic, but hardly surprising given our penchant for new and better, and the rapid pace at which business operates today. While new brands come and go, a few exceptions stand out.
Don't Let Adversity Keep You Down. Here's What Every 'Comeback Kid' Knows.
You may have heard of Marvel. The name responsible for blockbuster hits such as The Avengers, Iron Man, and Guardians of the Galaxy. It is one of pop culture’s most iconic brands, but this wasn’t always the case. Let’s travel back to the mid-1990s. Almost 20 years ago, amidst a struggling comic book market, and after taking some financial risks that just didn’t pan out, Marvel was in trouble, and its leadership knew it.
6 Traits of a Maverick That Make for Successful Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneur and CultureIQ are searching for the top high-performing cultures to be featured on our annual list. Think your company has what it takes? Click here to get started. Are you often told that you truly “think outside of the box?” Do you refuse to play by the rules, instead preferring to take your own course of action to get results? Well, you might be a maverick! According to a fascinating study published in the British Journal of Psychology by Elliroma Gardiner and Chris J.
9 Keys to Ensuring Your Business Continues to Succeed Without You
If there’s one thing that often gets pushed to the back burner in business, it’s succession planning. Succession planning can seem daunting, maybe even depressing for some. After all, planning for someone else to take over after you’re gone isn’t exactly the most exciting prospect.
Inspecting the Inspectors
Mold and rot eating away at supporting beams, problems with the electrical system, plumbing issues... It’s the stuff of nightmares, but for many home owners, it’s a reality. Sometimes, undetected damage can be dangerous. Did you hear the one about the buyer who fell through the floor on move-in day when the rotting surface collapsed? Fortunately, a thorough home inspection can help to uncover hidden damage and shine some light on potentially costly future repairs.
Entrepreneurs Can Pay It Forward Through Angel Investing
Small businesses play a vital role in fueling the economy, making critical contributions that help to keep our country alive. They’re crucial for job creation, responsible for two out of every three net new jobs in the country and pay for more than 44 percent of the U.S. private payroll.But in recent years, small businesses have taken a tremendous hit.
What to Look for in a Property Manager
It’s not enough to hire just any property management company. It’s important to find one that’s professional, reputable, and well established. We’ve all heard horror stories—such as this one about a property manager in Niagara Falls who dropped the ball on one of the rentals that he was supposed to be managing, allowing his buddy to crash in one of the units rent-free.
6 Bootstrapping Tips From an Entrepreneur Who Turned $3,000 Into Millions
Starting a Business January 6, 2015 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. While it’s often thought that you need a significant amount of capital to start a business, this isn’t always the case. Yes, many successful companies were launched with a significant amount of funding, but it’s important to realize that the chances of a business’ success are not directly related to the amount of capital that the company was started with.
Warren Buffett Knows It. Reinvesting in Your Business Can Lead to Huge Growth.
Warren Buffett’s investment career started early and in a somewhat unexpected manner.One of his early investments was in high school, when he and a friend bought a used pinball machine for $25 and installed in a barbershop. The game proved to be popular with the barbershop’s clientele, so the entrepreneurial duo reinvested their profits to buy more pinball machines.
10 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn From America's National Pastime
October 29, 2014 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When watching baseball, I can’t help but be reminded of how similar the sport is to business. There are a number of business principles that are mirrored in baseball. There’s teamwork, constantly changing conditions that call for real-time responses and decisions to be made that have both a direct and indirect impact on outcomes. Baseball, like business, is about playing to win.
Who Will Step Up and Disrupt the Real Estate Industry?
In the last decade we've seen countless so-called "disruptive" innovations emerge, bringing with them tremendous change. New technologies continue to revolutionize our world, and along the way they inevitably render many industries obsolete. Just take a look at what digital content did to Blockbuster. As another example, look no further than Uber, the 5-years-young transportation network that is revolutionizing the taxi industry.
Retiring at 27: Ambitious, Lazy or Crazy?
Apply now to be an Enterpreneur360™ company and let us tell the world your success story. Get Started » I don't know why the word "lazy" gets such a bad rap -- I'm a big fan of lazy.Here's why: Lazy is a smart man's motivation to get from point A to B as quickly as possible.
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