[ad_1] As much as venture capitalists need to know about entrepreneurship, I am always intrigued, and watch closely, when a VC becomes an entrepreneur and then goes out to raise money. It truly is enlightening to sit on the other side of the table. Tammi Jantzen has done just that. …

[ad_1] If you are considering working with your significant other, Tom Postilio and Mickey Conlon of Douglas Elliman have some advice. The duo has been named among the top 1,000 real estate professionals in the United States and are responsible for nearly $2 billion in residential sales in the New York metro area. They shared …

[ad_1] President Dwight D. Eisenhower once said, “In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” If you’re starting a business, you should have a business plan regardless of whether you’re bootstrapping it or looking for outside funding. The best sorts of business plans …

[ad_1] How owners organize the management of a small business has a huge effect on internal and external growth. The question is, which leadership structure works best? By nature, startups tend to start off with a horizontal structure, which follows an employee-centered approach — fewer management layers with a wide …

[ad_1] This story appears in the April 2016 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe » They say location determines everything in a successful business. And for some of you, the best location for a franchise might be right in your own home — or car, truck, trailer or van. Nearly a third of …

[ad_1] Choosing a brand name is one of the first steps in creating your business and certainly among the most crucial — strong, memorable names are a key ingredient to the success of your product, service or company. While the name should capture the essence of the company, committing to a …

[ad_1] According to BizBuySell.com, more than 7,800 small businesses were sold in 2016. That’s up by nearly 9 percent from 2015. Good news, right? Unfortunately for many, it isn’t always as smooth as walking off with a big check. Many business owners will sell, but there will be contingencies for future earnings, requiring owners …

[ad_1] B2B companies of all sizes have discovered how sales automation programs can make tasks more efficient and effective. However, there’s still room to get additional value out of your pwn investment in sales automation techniques. Related: Automated Webinars May Be the Tool You Need to Scale Your Marketing Efforts Here are …

[ad_1] Editor’s Note: Entrepreneur’s “20 Questions” series features both established and up-and-coming entrepreneurs and asks them a number of questions about what makes them tick, their everyday success strategies and advice for aspiring founders. Amber Venz has always only ever been an entrepreneur. Her first real business was a jewelry …

[ad_1] There is no such thing as a perfect employee, a perfect team, a perfect manager or a perfect partner, but there are a few keys to great management that bring out the best in everyone. To be a great manager, you must learn when it’s time to step in to …