10 Simple Tips to Write a Successful Business Plan
“The absolute biggest business plan mistake you can make is to not plan at all.” So writes Noah Parsons in his helpful blog post 17 Key Business Plan Mistakes to Avoid in 2023. But how does one pull together all of the necessary components of a cohesive plan? It can feel overwhelming. Eric Butow, CEO […]
We Are in an Era of Fake Influencers — Here’s How to Find Authenticity on Social Media
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. More than ever before, we seek out influencers for guidance, information and product suggestions. There’s nothing wrong with this (we can learn a lot from the good ones!), but we can all agree that the market is over-saturated. It seems like every time we hop onto Instagram, […]
Is Franchising a Fit for You? Crucial Questions to Ask Before You Buy
If you’re thinking about getting in on the franchise game, you may believe that your biggest question would be whether to open a donut shop or a car wash. But according to Joel Libava, franchise expert and advisor, the real question is whether you should buy a franchise at all. Related: Considering franchise ownership? Get […]
Expert Tips for Achieving Oversized Investment Returns
Anyone who spends any time thinking about investing has at least fantasized about enjoying oversized investment returns a time or two. It’s a concept that’s captured the imagination of investors for generations. It’s the “thing” that allows people to write best-selling books and sell day-trading courses to the masses and earn millions of dollars in […]
Ask Co-Founder of Netflix Marc Randolph Anything: How to Watch
Marc Randolph, the co-founder of Netflix, joins us for another episode of Ask Marc, a live Q&A series about starting and growing your business. The event will begin on Tuesday, September 26th at 3:00 PM ET, streaming on our YouTube, LinkedIn and Twitter channels. Where can I watch Ask Marc? Watch and stream: YouTube, LinkedIn […]
Find Remote and Flexible Work with FlexJobs—Now Just $30
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How These Two Art School Buddies Brought Their Business Vision to Life
“We make a lot of stuff here,” laughs Louie Hinnen, when asked to explain his business The Factory NYC. Co-founded by Louie and his art school buddy Paul Outlaw, The Factory NYC is a design shop that specializes in event fabrication, photography sets, pop-up shops, custom props, and much more. The Factory NYC opened in […]
This Family-Run Business is Helping Entrepreneurs Thrive in Economic Uncertainty
Running a business is a rewarding experience that grows the more time and care you put into it. Some factors, however, are outside your control, and that is where your insurance plan comes into play. Yet, with economic turmoil potentially on the horizon, there are even some pitfalls that most traditional insurance companies will not […]
Container Store CEO Takes Pay Cut to Give Employees Raises
The Container Store CEO is taking one for the team. Satish Malhotra, who has been CEO of the company since 2021, is taking a voluntary 10% pay cut to ensure his staffers receive their annual merit increases, according to The Dallas Morning News. Malhotra’s salary will drop from $925,000 to $832,000 for six months, effective […]
4 Ways to Increase Efficiency Within Your Business
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. This story originally appeared on Under30CEO.com Operational efficiency is always important for a business. Everywhere you turn, there are threats to stability, from supply chain disruption to war in Europe to inflation in the US and even deflation in China. Efficient activity and productive operations haven’t been […]
