[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 in our hub. This week, we’re discussing Hoffman’s theory: the only way …

[ad_1] Everywhere you turn, software seems to be the answer. You’re probably already using software for your marketing, accounting and management. But have you yet considered the need for human resources software in your small business? In fact, it’s much more than a luxury. Businesses that use HR software would likely call …

[ad_1] Everyone wanted to be a rock star in the 1960s. The “rock star” career path of this decade seems to be entrepreneurship. As the sixth annual Global Entrepreneurship Week gets underway today, several metrics show that both the number of startup entrepreneurs and the community of mentors across the …

[ad_1] If you use LinkedIn, you’ve undoubtedly received invitations to connect with people you’ve never met or may never meet in your life. The more you stay on the site and the more you gain prominence in your field, the more requests from strangers you’ll get. And while it could …

[ad_1] Like all savvy business owners, you’ve invested significant resources into building up a social network you are proud of. You’ve got a wide fan base, enough “likes” and “followers” to make you feel validated, and have begun to generate engagement among your consumers. You’re on every major platform and …

[ad_1] They use “make vs. buy” decisions like this to teach business decisions and analysis in business school because there are almost always multiple options and no clear choice. Companies bigger than yours use outside SEO sometimes, and companies much smaller use internal SEO. In my company, Palo Alto Software …

[ad_1] As an entrepreneur, you’ve probably experienced plenty of rejection by now. You’re used to hearing the word “no,” but you wouldn’t be where you are today if you weren’t persistent in your ventures. Just as you’ve overcome rejection from prospective clients, investors, vendors, and more, you can apply that …

[ad_1] Crowdfunding is rearranging the way that entrepreneurs finance their creative endeavors, whether they’re artists or engineers. From bringing startups a needed capital boost to getting students money to go to college, crowdfunding seems to be creating opportunity in almost everything. More and more investors are noticing the clear-cut advantages offered …

[ad_1] PayPal Holdings Inc moved to extend the reach of its online payments business through a deal with Visa Inc that is expected to boost the revenue and number of users of the money-transfer service. The partnership announced on Thursday is intended to make it easier for customers to use Visa credit …

[ad_1] The value of a college education is a hotly debated issue. There are some entrepreneurs, including Steve Jobs, Richard Branson, Larry Ellison and Rachael Ray, who never graduated college yet found success in their respective fields. Many will point to these examples and conclude, “See, you don’t need a college degree …