[ad_1] Golden Tomato Productions describes its annual Bloody Mary Festival as both a celebration of this beloved brunch beverage and the largest event of its kind. “We noticed there were curated experiences for so many foods and beverages — craft beer, wine, cheese, chocolate, oysters — but nothing for …
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[ad_1] When it comes to thinking entrepreneurially, kids come up with some surprisingly creative ideas. Whether they need a little inspiration from their parents, or if it comes to them naturally, some children enthusiastically embrace the entrepreneurial mindset. How great is that, right? As parents, educators and mentors, our job …
Read More »Why Disrupting an Industry Is Overrated…
[ad_1] On this episode, Entrepreneur Network partner Business Rockstars features Brian Liu, founder of Legalzoom, who talks about why too many businesses focus on disruption. As a company, your focus should be on creating a great product or service that customers want. If your idea and execution is good enough, …
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[ad_1] Entrepreneurs today are fortunate to have access to more sources of funding than ever before. Access to capital has created a flourishing tech sector, with new companies founded every day. But, with more money comes more problems, and startups frequently burn through cash by wasting it on things that …
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[ad_1] But things can get hard. We face challenges that run the risk of derailing us. I’ve certainly experienced that in my own business, especially considering that my entire marketing structure is based on content. Getting derailed is easy when you see fluctuations in traffic or receive negative comments, for example. And sometimes, we simply lose …
Read More »Your Plan for Your Business Is Going to Change — and That&#…
[ad_1] PeopleFoundry’s mission is to fix the recruitment process. Founder and CEO Michelle Joseph knows that understanding why things happen can help make a company become successful. Joseph knows that plans can change, and when you come to the table with one idea you could leave with a different one. What’s one strategy …
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[ad_1] This story appears in the May 2017 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe » In my office right now, I have six bottles of whiskey, five bottles of beer, a fancy notebook with my name printed on its cover, a wallet, a pair of gloves, a pair of slippers, high-end earphones, …
Read More »Why a Blog Gets You Further than an MBA…
[ad_1] Is earning an MBA worth it? Each year, thousands of students ask this very question, yet find conflicting advice. Related: Mark Cuban: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know Before Starting a Business Certainly, on paper, MBA graduates earn more. A recent study from the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) showed that median starting …
Read More »What's in a Name? For a Business . . . Oh, Everything….
[ad_1] Keep the name short, simple and easy to write and remember. The companies you admire typically have names that are short, simple and easy to write and remember. (Think: Apple, Chanel, Virgin, Southwest). Obscure business names are often difficult to write and even more so to remember. This is a problem …
Read More »You're Not Crazy: Trading Your Six-Figure Job for Entre…
[ad_1] Entrepreneurialism defies human instinct, yet it’s addicting. Once you get just a taste of what life can be like with a future built on your terms, it’s game over. There’s no going back to a 9 to 5 — at least not without a persistent nagging in the corner …
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