[ad_1] This story appears in the November 2017 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe » Veterans just may be the perfect franchisees. They have the leadership and drive necessary to run a successful business, but they also understand the importance of strict adherence to systems and guidelines. So it’s no surprise that …

[ad_1] Editor’s Note: In the new podcast Masters of Scale, LinkedIn co-founder and Greylock partner Reid Hoffman explores his philosophy on how to scale a business — and at Entrepreneur.com, entrepreneurs are responding with their own ideas and experiences on our hub. This week, we’re discussing Hoffman’s theory: smart managers …

[ad_1] With Veterans Day upon us, there is no better time to laud the men and women who selflessly volunteer their time, energy and personal well-being to protect our country, allowing us the freedoms we enjoy. So, thank you to all who have, and continue to, volunteer and risk their lives in …

[ad_1] “How do I get coverage in TechCrunch, the Wall Street Journal and other tech pubs?” I literally get that question every week from founders of tech startups. They know that publicity — especially from credible, respected publications — has the potential to boost company recognition. That could lead to new …

[ad_1] The definition of “quit” is to stop, cease or discontinue; to give up or resign, to relinquish, or to acknowledge defeat. People quit jobs long before they officially quit. Sales people also quit. They quit a prospect when they no longer follow-up. To be a winner, you can’t be a …

[ad_1] Editor’s Note: In “Tough Love Tuesday,” our first-ever summer success series, we’re connecting side-hustling entrepreneurs with support, resources and advice from amazing experts. Sign up for our email newsletter to be notified about our Tuesday Facebook Lives and check back to our side hustle topic page for more helpful tips. Below is an article syndicated …

[ad_1] About a year ago, I was speaking with a prospective business owner who was trying to decide whether he should open a franchised business. He completely understood the franchise opportunity, but was worried about the “big picture” and whether larger trends in our country would allow him to be successful. His major …

[ad_1] In this series, Open Every Door, Entrepreneur staff writer Nina Zipkin shares her conversations with leaders about understanding what you have to offer, navigating the obstacles that will block your path, identifying opportunity and creating it for yourself and for others. Five years ago, filmmaker Emily Best found that she and her peers …

[ad_1] Bi-coastal business performance expert James Nicholas Kinney sits down with Jessica Abo to share how he turned $200 into a seven-figure business group; and, he explains how you can improve your company’s organizational performance, increase revenue and boost morale.  Related: What You Should Know Before Joining a Board Watch more videos from Jessica …

[ad_1] This week, quirky online retailer ThinkGeek is busily preparing for the world’s biggest shopping event. But that event isn’t Black Friday, Cyber Monday or related in any way to the December holidays most U.S. shoppers traditionally shop for this time of year. Instead, ThinkGeek is prepping for Singles’ Day, …