[ad_1] The last time I took the 7 train out to Arthur Ashe Stadium to watch the U.S. Open, my mind was absolutely blown by witnessing that level of play in person, and even more than that, by the gigantic tennis balls they were selling at the souvenir stands. I …

[ad_1] Company founder and CEO Elon Musk may not mention Tesla Motors Inc.’s  stock price when his electric car company gives its latest financial update on Wednesday, but it will be front and center for investors divided over its seemingly rich valuation. After a rally that ended in April, Tesla’s …

[ad_1] Online reputation management seeks to improve or restore the good standing of a company’s name or brand. This is achieved by creating and promoting positive material that counters, weakens or eliminates negative sentiment around the internet. In the process, a business hopes to improve its credibility and overall reputation.  Unfortunately, most businesses don’t consider online reputation …

[ad_1] Business is booming, so you figure it’s time to take things to the next level: opening up a second location. Related: Have These 3 Essentials in Place Before Opening a Second Location Although that might seem simple, expanding your business takes a lot of forethought and preparation. In many ways, …

[ad_1] I remember early in my professional life how excited I was to be invited to a meeting; it felt like I was finally somebody. With the possible exception of seeing your name on a business card for the first time, nothing quite compares with the exhilaration of being part of a …

[ad_1] In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Jason Swenk discusses hiring, managing and paying salespeople. He also touches upon what makes a good salesperson.  Swenk explains his method for compensating sales reps. Starting at a base salary of around $45,000 to $50,000 with a tiered commission is a great way to get employees motivated …

[ad_1] Many employees believe their bosses are jerks who don’t care about their feelings, but in most cases this simply isn’t true. The majority of business owners and CEOs care about their employees and don’t like to hurt their feelings or saddle them with frustration. While such consideration is beneficial …

[ad_1] Startup costs: $30,000 to $40,000Equipment needed: Private residence to rent or buy, reservations software system, computers, phones, furniture, linens The idea for a cannabis-friendly bed and breakfast came to Joel Schneider in the bathroom — a hotel bathroom. “I was hiding in there, smoking a joint, blowing the smoke …

[ad_1] This story appears in the July 2015 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe » When Brian Duerring decided last fall to pursue venture capital for StreamSpot, a Cincinnati-based start-up that provides automated streaming services to faith-based organizations, he needed to calculate a valuation for his business to effectively negotiate terms with …

[ad_1] Apple Inc. unveiled its new water and dust-resistant iPhone 7 with high-resolution cameras at its fall product event on Wednesday, and said a Super Mario game was coming to the new phone and Pokémon Go would feature on its upgraded Apple Watch. The excitement at the Bill Graham auditorium in …