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Your Guide to Gaining a Competitive Edge and Succeeding as an Entrepreneur Over the Next 5 Years
As an entrepreneur, you must stay ahead and anticipate the future. To do this, you must refine your current skills and understand successful business practices while sharpening the most important skills you should master in the next five years.From recognizing potential opportunities to adapting quickly to change and maximizing resources for growth, you'll be better equipped to take your business…
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Why the National Thoroughbred League Is a Sports Investment Unicorn in the Making
Many founders enter a new industry with dreams of disruption. But when Randall Lane and Bob Daugherty launched the National Thoroughbred League, their goal was different: to elevate a legacy sport that's long been iconic but largely unchanged.Horse racing is one of the oldest sports in history. But at a…
The 10 Best Low-Risk Business Ideas for Retirees
Retirement is an excellent time to explore long-held interests, leverage decades of experience and even generate supplemental income. At the same time, starting a business can seem daunting, conjuring up images of hefty investments and long hours. But what if you could achieve success without draining your nest egg or…
6 Small Business Ideas You Can Start With Just $1,000
Starting a business doesn't have to mean raising big capital or inventing something new. Sometimes, the best opportunities are right in front of us — like helping other businesses show up online where it really counts.In this article, I'll give you six ideas to start a small business for under…
Why I Walked Away From a Career to Start My Own Business
I understand that you might be more focused on developing your career and considering how others perceive your success and growth. That's natural — the world we live in often equates validation with progress. But I'd like to take a moment to share a bit of my journey with you.For…
4 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Own Business
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 starting my business…
Entrepreneur+ Subscriber-Only Event | May 7: From Prompt to Profit: How To Build a Side Hustle Using ChatGPT
On Wednesday, May 7th at 1 PM ET, the Founders of Mitts, Lee Kojanis & Danielle Orellana, join us in our next Entrepreneur+ Subscriber-Only Event!In this exclusive event, they'll reveal the AI blueprint that turned a simple sponge idea into a successful business earning $75K, and how you can use…
Top Financial Mistakes New Entrepreneurs Make
Starting your own business is an adventure — equally thrilling, terrifying, and eye-opening. Whether launching a passion-fueled startup or opening your first franchise, financial management can feel like juggling blindfolded while walking a tightrope. But with the right tools and savvy know-how, even the most novice business owner can become…
Become a Unicorn in Your Industry by Mastering These 4 Pillars
If you're a business owner like me, one of the things we all share is the desire to be the best in our line of work. Correction: the best of the best. You want to be a truly exceptional company in your industry, one that outperforms, outdelivers and outshines your…
‘Be an Animal’: 34-Year-Old’s Side Hustle Hits 9 Figures
It's the era of the side hustle, and if you've ever considered starting one to earn some extra cash outside of your 9-5, you're in good company. These days, more than one-third of U.S. adults have side hustles, and their supplemental gigs make an average of $891 a month, according…
10 Side Hustles for Retirees: Making Extra Cash on Your Terms (And Enjoying the Ride!)
We often imagine retirement as a time of slow mornings, permanent vacations and quality time with family and friends. But let's be honest: sometimes those golden years could use a little extra shine. Whether it's adding a bit more financial cushion or finding new ways to stay active and engaged,…
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I Asked AI to Create a Plan for a Fake Company — The Results Blew Me Away, But Not in the Way You Might Think
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Ideas To Transform You From Good To Better To Best
A while back, I took a couple of my grandchildren on a tour of the…
5 Crucial Challenges Startups Must Overcome
Startups face numerous challenges on their journey to success, and failing to overcome any one…