[ad_1] When most platforms wouldn’t even allow this company to advertise on their sites, the founder had to get creative. May 22, 2018 2 min read This is an episode of our podcast Problem Solvers. Each week, an entrepreneur reveals how they overcame an unexpected problem in their business — and …

[ad_1] A nationwide ecosystem of accelerators, investment funds and conferences is strengthening black business ownership. May 22, 2018 5 min read According to the U.S. Black Chamber of Commerce, “African-American businesses have grown at an exponential rate in the 21st century.” Four months in and 2018 is already shaping up …

[ad_1] Potential investors need to be convinced that your idea is viable before they offer you cash. May 21, 2018 7 min read It’s thrilling to hit on a great idea for a business, and envision yourself at the helm of a lucrative new endeavor. Less thrilling, though, is the prospect …

[ad_1] May 21, 2018 2 min read Working in sales can be a grind. Every “no” you hear might get you closer to the next “yes,” but it still doesn’t change the fact that you’re going to hear the word “no” on a regular basis. So, it’s important you have …

[ad_1] May 18, 2018 7 min read This story originally appeared on Due Fiat money, or fiat currency, is a currency that a government (usually a national government) has declared to be legal tender. This currency, unlike older styles of currency, is not backed by a physical commodity (the way U.S. dollars …

[ad_1] Financial struggles for employees also create problems for employers. Counting down to payday is a stressful, but all too common practice. Unfortunately, an August 2017 CareerBuilder survey found that the vast majority (78 percent) of the 3,462 full-time U.S. workers polled said they live paycheck to paycheck. Related: Help With …

[ad_1] ‘Don’t miss the boat,’ this ex-trader urges entrepreneurs about cryptocurrency, even as he acknowledges the huge risks. Back in 2008, I had it all, first as a statistical arbitrage trader with Goldman Sachs and then as a senior trader at two of Asia’s top hedge funds, managing upwards of …

[ad_1] Time to reevaluate your investing behavior. On days when the stock market feels extra volatile, there are questions you can ask yourself to make smarter investment decisions.  In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Brittney Castro lays out a few self-queries to consider in times of unpredictable stock market movements. During …

[ad_1] Crowdfunding has none of the barriers to success that often thwart women entrepreneurs pitching VC and angel investors. May 17, 2018 5 min read One of the biggest roadblocks to seeing a woman founder’s idea come to fruition is capital. Women brave several disadvantages in the venture capital industry, …

[ad_1] Finding new capital, calming staff nerves and making sure the brand’s reputation was intact called for calm leadership and quick thinking. May 16, 2018 4 min read In the Women Entrepreneur Series My Worst Moment, female founders look back on the most difficult, gut-wrenching, almost-made-them-give-up experience they’ve had while …