[ad_1] Work gossip: We’ve all heard it, and some of us have spread it — whether that action took place around the water cooler, via text or through email. There are mixed views  about gossip: Some say that gossip is toxic, and I tend to agree. Others, such as Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst, actively encourage it.  …

[ad_1] Passive income has long been the holy grail for entrepreneurs looking to free up their time, untethering the cord of daily duties and responsibilities from the potential to generate healthy monthly revenues. While the importance of passive income isn’t often doubted, the monumental hurdle often required to achieve a respectable …

[ad_1] It can be frightening to realize that others will treat your bright idea as exactly what it is: just an idea. No one pays a dime for a great idea. Plenty of people are willing to put their money down for a tested and proven solution to humankind’s problems. This is a more …

[ad_1] Knowing what type of business model to use for your new venture is no easy task — and even understanding the difference between each of the major models can be difficult too. Related: The 7 Elements of a Strong Business Model Don’t worry though. Funding solutions company Business Backer has found …

[ad_1] Everyone wants to be treated with respect, whether that’s in a professional context or within the realm of personal relationships. So it should come as no surprise that workers — contract, freelance, full-time, part-time — want to feel appreciated for the skills they bring to the job. They also are more …

[ad_1] Even though online businesses are becoming more prevalent, they haven’t become any easier to launch. To give your online business a greater chance to succeed, there are certain things you need to incorporate on its website. Of course, there are the simple things such as an easy domain name, …

[ad_1] President Trump’s White House isn’t ready to talk on television about its military strike against Syria — unless they’re talking to Fox News. In an awkward moment Friday, White House press secretary Sean Spicer abruptly asked that his daily on-camera press briefing be “off camera,” causing the pool camera …

[ad_1] Given how important good selling techniques are to driving revenues, I am shocked how many entrepreneurs and salespeople are just bad at working their leads. This includes things like not following up on leads (or following up too much) and not knowing how to break down barriers, to get the …

[ad_1] Many a brand has tried to leverage its heritage to show that it’s still relevant. Back in the day when long-standing brand loyalty was the goal, then this strategy made sense. Consumers valued a brand’s history and heritage and saw it as a signal of unique expertise. I’m not …

[ad_1] This story appears in the April 2017 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe » Adding to a team can be tricky. So we asked 10 entrepreneurs: How do you welcome new employees and make them part of your culture?  1. Sweat the small stuff. “When someone is new to a team, …