Networking

[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] Earlier this month a group of elementary school students traveled to the hub of groundbreaking ideas — “The Garage” at Google Headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. — and teamed up to bring the kids’ ideas to life. But the big surprise was when Robert Herjavec from ABC’s Shark Tank …

[ad_1] The following excerpt is from the staff of Entrepreneur Media’s book Start Your Own Travel Hosting Business. Buy it now from Amazon | Barnes & Noble | IndieBound For Airbnb and most other short-term rental services, ratings and reviews are extremely important in the decision-making process for a potential guest. Most people base their decision …

[ad_1] In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Patrick Bet-David explains how parents can support young entrepreneurs. If you’re a parent of an aspiring entrepreneur, there are all sorts of ways you can help your kids succeed — whether it’s something as simple as staying positive or something more involved like making a financial …

[ad_1] In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Greg Rollett explains why Twitter followers and Facebook friends simply aren’t as important to driving sales as your email list. Rollett puts it simply: “The one metric that matters to grow your ambitious business is email subscribers. Cool, build up the vanity metrics, make …

[ad_1] I freely admit it. I fake being a social butterfly. People think I’m extroverted because I attend dozens of networking events and conferences every year, seemingly at ease working a crowd. However, these events can be anxiety-inducing for me. I wouldn’t say I’m an introvert exactly; I’m more of an ambivert. …

[ad_1] This story appears in the May 2017 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe » Making a great first impression is crucial — not only in your professional life, but socially, too. But first impressions are not always easy, and if you fail to catch someone’s attention, it may be game over …

[ad_1] Like the cold days of winter, the days of cold outreach are numbered. But, for the moment, your prospects are still being inundated with sales pitches from all sides, every single day. And when they’re overwhelmed with options, they won’t respond, no matter how appealing your offer. If your target …

[ad_1] Alex Tew didn’t give a damn about paying his “dues.” At 21, he was about to start a three-year business management course at the University of Nottingham . . . but there was one significant problem: money. He didn’t want to be saddled with ridiculous student loan debt he would work …

[ad_1] Should you crack jokes at work? We think so! Our new video series Ask Entrepreneur is back with staffers taking your questions.  This week, Entrepreneur.com’s news director Stephen J. Bronner and staff writer Nina Zipkin will discuss humor and hobbies. They’ll discuss their experiences with improv and stand-up, favorite …