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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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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,…
How a 17-Year-Old Student’s Side Hustle Makes $20k a Month
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Michael Satterlee, 17, of Clifton Park, New York. Satterlee is a full-time high school student and the founder of Solefully, a six-figure business that designs and 3D prints unique accessories for Crocs. Responses have been edited for length and clarity.Image Credit: Courtesy of Solefully.…
How a Traumatic Accident Led to an 8-Figure Business
Raised in Vancouver, Canada, Lauren Gropper's love of the natural world grew early on — and so did her desire to help preserve it. After pursuing environmental studies and geography in college, Gropper did a range of work in related fields. Then she went on to study sustainable design in…
How I Built a $40-Million-a-Year Business From My Garage
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Daniel Haarburger, founder and CEO of Woof, a dog toy startup that experienced 6,000% growth from 2021 to 2023 and saw $40 million in revenue in 2024. The piece has been edited and condensed for clarity.Looking for a profitable side hustle…
10 Surprising Expenses That Blindside Business Owners
Most individuals and entrepreneurs start a business with the excitement of financial freedom and being their own boss to build something meaningful. Everyone knows the obvious business costs, such as rent, payroll and marketing.However, there are hidden business costs that can erode profit margins, strain cash flow and catch even…
Franchising Is Getting Younger — Here’s What’s Changed
As any business book or article will tell you, a key part of developing successful marketing and sales strategies stems from knowing your ideal customer avatar. Who are they? Where are they? What are their demographics? How can I put my products or services in the way of these sought-after…
How This Garage Side Hustle Reached $10K a Month After Using a “Stealthy” Strategy
"If you want to look good in front of thousands, you have to outwork thousands in front of nobody." That Damian Lillard quote is the background on Hilary Hoffman's phone — and the foundation of her business philosophy. When she launched SotoMethod, an omnichannel fitness brand, from her garage in…
The 3 Biggest Mistakes That Made Me a Better Entrepreneur
From the outside, entrepreneurship often looks like a highlight reel: rapid growth, media coverage, successful exits. I've lived that story — building and running multiple companies, serving as CEO of SetSchedule and exiting businesses in real estate and tech before moving into venture investment. But the truth is, my real…
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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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Startups face numerous challenges on their journey to success, and failing to overcome any one…