[ad_1] In a perfect world, small business owners would stick to borrowing professional money and avoid going into debt with family and friends to fund an unproven venture. It’s not a perfect world. While it’s true that entrepreneurs have more financing options than ever before, startups often discover that traditional …

[ad_1] In recent years, there has been an increase in celebrity investing of tech startups. Although official statistics are hard to come by, as a group, these investors are putting in tens of millions of dollars to work each year. From Hollywood stars to professional athletes, market participants have included …

[ad_1] Nobody likes paying taxes. But, just because it’s unpleasant doesn’t mean it’s unimportant, so make sure you get the most out of it — or, perhaps more precisely, that you keep the most out of it. Doing your due diligence, on hiring an accountant (or choosing not to), or filing a …

[ad_1] In this video, Entrepreneur Network partners Jason Balin and Chris Haddon interview each other and explain four automation hacks that apply to all sorts of businesses. Using an automatic email marketing responder to collect audience data, implementing project management software like Slack and leaning on a virtual assistant can …

[ad_1] This story appears in the December 2016 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe » Reader Resource Join Entrepreneur’s The Goal Standard Challenge and make 2017 yours. Learn more » Chris Fisher was a recent college grad with a pregnant wife and was considering taking a steady sales job. But he kept …

[ad_1] Finding strong freelance talent can be a game-changer for your company. Ultimately, the biggest benefit is flexibility. Enlisting outside help only when required is a smart move if your business needs and cash flow are inconsistent. And a freelancer capable of ramping up or down with you can be invaluable when scaling. Furthermore, not being beholden …

[ad_1] I’d rather be a failure at something I love than a success at something I hate. — George Burns We’re all passionate about something in our lives. But how can you actually turn a profit off of that passion? Here are nine ways that you can make your dream come true. …

[ad_1] There is nothing easy about being an entrepreneur. When you own a business, all of the weight is on your shoulders. You are responsible for making it happen, not only for your own livelihood, but also for the people working for you.  Many entrepreneurs credit coaches and mentors with helping …

[ad_1] This story appears in the January 2016 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe » Welcome to the hardest decision you’ll ever make as an entrepreneur. While it’s tempting to stick with a run of financial success for as long as possible, it’s important to understand what you might leave on the …

[ad_1] Carbon dioxide gets a bad rap. Out of all the waste gases produced by human activity — manufacturing, agriculture, electricity production, transportation — carbon dioxide is the biggest byproduct and is fingered as the leading culprit behind global warming. In fact, it accounts for 76% of all annual global …