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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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5 Key Success Factors of Thriving Entrepreneurs
Many stories would have you believe that the markers of entrepreneurial success are confidence, talent and grit. And while possessing these things can certainly play a part in your achievements, there are other foundational skills — specifically, soft skills — that drive success.As a CEO, I've come to recognize the…
Starting a Side Hustle on Facebook: Advice From $1M+ Earners
More than a third of U.S. adults have a side hustle and bring in an average of $891 a month with their extra work, according to recent research from Bankrate. However, many side hustlers strive to make significantly more money — sometimes even enough to replace the income from their…
The 4 Hard Truths Every New Entrepreneur Learns Too Late
The idea of being your own boss appeals to many aspiring entrepreneurs. In addition to this freedom and flexibility, there's also the possibility of unlimited earning potential. However, entrepreneurship is much more complicated and challenging than most people think. I've started multiple companies, and I can tell you first hand…
This Brand Whiz Shares How to Sell Boring Products That Nobody Likes
In 2021, when Tom Rinks was asked to rebrand an oral care company, he had a few thoughts: The name sucked, for one. The market looked impenetrable. And the product was boring as hell.It was right up his alley.Rinks is an unusual guy, with an even more unusual skill set.…
‘Elevator Pitch’ Must-See: The Pizza Wallet
On the season 12 finale of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch, contestants hoping to win game-changing funds for their businesses must prove to our elite panel of investors that they have what it takes to succeed — in 60 seconds or less.Related: 'Elevator Pitch' Meltdown: Watch the Moment That Broke This Entrepreneur's…
How an Ice Cream Truck Turned Into a Frozen Treat Empire
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream was born from an ice cream truck in New York City and has rapidly transformed from a humble truck into a household name based on its principles of using simple and high-quality ingredients. In this episode, co-founder and CEO Ben Van Leeuwen talked about his journey,…
How to Decide If It’s Time to Quit or Double Down on Your Business
Hi, I'm Dima, the bootstrapped solo founder of PitchBob — a tool designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life.I want to start with a disclaimer: My entrepreneurial journey isn't my first. I've had significant experience building businesses in the past, and my choices with PitchBob are deliberate.…
Their Side Hustle Made Over $500k in 2 Years, Hit 7 Figures
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Paris Emily Nicholson, 26, and Saskia Teje Jenkins, 25. The business partners and friends began working on Australian fashion brand Amelie Teje as a side hustle in 2020 with just $2,500 each and have since grown it to seven figures. Responses have been edited…
High School Side Hustle Leads to Over $1.6 Million Raised
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Dylan Zajac, 21, a senior at Babson College. At 15, Zajac had a side hustle thrifting and fixing computers. The gig inspired Zajac to found his nonprofit Computers 4 People, which provides refurbished computers to people in need. Responses have been edited for length…
She Turned Her Pandemic Hobby Into a Full-Time Business. Now Her Heritage-Inspired Candles Are Sold in Retailers Like Nordstrom and Barnes & Noble.
Melissa Gallardo, CEO and founder of Bonita Fierce Candles, was only eight months into her first full-time job when the pandemic hit in 2020. She found herself questioning her career choices."I quickly realized that I was too ambitious and impatient to move up the corporate ladder, and started thinking about…
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