[ad_1] Reader Resource Join Entrepreneur’s The Goal Standard Challenge and make 2017 yours. Learn more » The following excerpt is from Entrepreneur’s book Finance Your Business. Buy it now from Amazon | Barnes & Noble | iTunes With a host of companies under his belt, serial entrepreneur Rich Schmelzer launched …

[ad_1] Early in my career, I struggled to find new clients. I wondered why some people seemed to always have a steady stream of new prospects. I wondered what they did that I didn’t do or what they knew that I didn’t know. After studying some of the best salespeople …

[ad_1] We all know that LinkedIn is the best platform for anyone looking to establish a professional presence and connect with colleagues or potential employers. Whether you’re trying to promote your company or get head-hunted for a job, you need to make your profile stand out from the crowd. These are the …

[ad_1] Entrepreneurs at bootstrapped companies have to do more with less. In an attempt to DIY it to the next phase, companies in the pre-funding stage hustle 24/7 to get noticed and land meetings with investors. But a great idea, a viable product, a wide-open market and the right inflection …

[ad_1] You can’t go anywhere today in the tech industry without hearing that women entrepreneurs face challenges. From Sheryl Sandberg’s bestseller Lean In to the continued discussion of how women continue to be outnumbered and underpaid compared to their male counterparts and the need for more female coders — it’s …

[ad_1] By the power of advanced traffic data wizardry, Google can now predict when your business will likely experience the most foot traffic, and, of course, it’s telling people about it, too. The all-knowing Internet giant says the new Google Search capability, which debuted yesterday, is designed to help consumers …

[ad_1] Reader Resource Join Entrepreneur’s The Goal Standard Challenge and make 2017 yours. Learn more » In this on-going series, we are sharing advice, tips and insights from real entrepreneurs who are out there doing battle day in and day out. (Answers have been edited and condensed for clarity.) What’s your business?My name is Jon Snyder, …

[ad_1] There comes a time for virtually every small business when the need to secure outside financing arises. Whether it’s to fund day-to-day operations, invest in new equipment and resources, or simply have enough cash on hand to get through slower seasons, many business owners rely on outside financing. But …

[ad_1] Say you have an awesome idea and you need some money to get things started. Have you considered crowdfunding? Related: 6 Tips for Successfully Marketing Your Crowdfunding Campaign Crowdfunding is a popular and increasingly accessible way to put your prospective product or business in front of millions of people. And, thanks to …

[ad_1] Managing finances as a couple is a part of marriage, but when it comes to marital money, financial infidelity is just as damaging to the relationship as sexual infidelity. Related: 5 Essential Tips for Financial Planning After Divorce And financial infidelity may start early: “Often, [one] person realizes the relationship is …