[ad_1] Mainstream media has a public relations problem. A recent Suffolk University/USA Today survey found that the media has a lower favorable rating than the President. Adding to that negative perception is a recent Harvard-Harris poll that showed two-thirds of Americans believe that mainstream media is packed with fake news, signifying an …

[ad_1] There are two basic ways you can increase sales: Close more often or close bigger deals. Most salespeople focus on trying to close more sales, but the truly successful among them instead sell to the “top dogs” in their industries.   There’s a catch, of course. If you want to …

[ad_1] If you remember when the training wheels were on your bike, the thought of riding without them was daunting and scary. Once your parents took off the wheels and you learned the required skills of balancing, steering, pedaling and braking, riding a bike seemed so simple and easy to understand. …

[ad_1] I was on a hike with a friend this weekend who shared with me that she is planning on starting a business. She has been working in her industry for many years, finds her employers to be disappointing at best and is sick of making money for someone else. She …

[ad_1] Bootstrapping your business can be a smart and effective way to go. It gives you an added level of control and independence, as you can follow your own vision (within your financial limits) and not be bound to the opinions of investors. It will likely require a great deal …

[ad_1] Growth is one of the top concerns of new businesses. As a startup, you want to scale your business and find success. It can be tempting to focus solely on your business strategy and leave culture in the dust. But culture isn’t something you can put off or avoid. Culture …

[ad_1] Don’t wait until you’re on vacation to think about how to minimize your travel expenses. If you want to save rather than splurge, you’re better off planning ahead. This doesn’t necessarily mean researching ways to penny-pinch when you’re exploring a new city or staying at a resort, however. There are …

[ad_1] The “typical” American family is evolving. Single-parent households are on the rise, women are increasingly serving as the family breadwinner and employees are being tasked with caring for both children and aging parents. Related: The Basics of Employee Benefits Meanwhile, the generational makeup of the workplace is also changing. Forty-seven percent …

[ad_1] It sounds simple because it is, but paying yourself first and utilizing common tools like automating savings transfers can make a huge impact. “Paying yourself first and automating your savings transfers is a convenient strategy you can leverage to help manage your finances,” said Thacker. “By automating your savings …

[ad_1] In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner FounderMade offers an open conversation between two founders about how to start a business. Elizabeth Stein, founder of Purely Elizabeth, and GT Dave, founder of GT’s Kombucha, talk about why it’s okay not to know everything about your business when you get started, how …