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As an entrepreneur, you must stay ahead and anticipate the future. To do this, you must refine your current skills and understand successful business practices while sharpening the most important skills you should master in the next five years.From recognizing potential opportunities to adapting quickly to change and maximizing resources for growth, you'll be better equipped to take your business

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5 Books Every Small Business Owner Should Read

While there are many "small business 101" courses online, few capture the nuances and complexity of running a small business from scratch. You might learn the essentials (like how to file for an LLC or how to manage your books) but miss the most critical component: how to master the

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Why Entrepreneurship Is the Cure to an Unstable Economy

Think about Uber, Google and countless individuals building their own sales funnels and business modeling. As the global economy breaks apart, entrepreneurship is the one thing that is going to save us all from crumbling down as a society.Governments are divided along party lines, many multinational firms prefer short-term gains

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How to Balance Passion With Purpose for Long-Term Business Success

I recently secured my first three partnerships for the hairbrush case I created. I was able to secure these partnerships because I operate with passion and purpose. I don't want to describe my interactions with the organizations that partnered with me as a pitch because it didn't feel like I

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How This Entrepreneur Turned Athlete Podcasts Into a $25 Million Machine

Being a high-profile professional athlete means living under constant scrutiny, with a billion-dollar industry built around analyzing your every move. From tabloids to talk shows to tweets, sports content is almost impossible to escape.Have a bad game? Certain media members are licking their lips. A playoff dud? You'll be dodging

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These Are the 3 Hidden Forces That Shape Startup Success — and How to Embrace Them

Building a startup isn't about chasing certainty — it's about learning to thrive in the unknown. Growth, risk and opportunity collide at every turn, creating a dynamic that's as exhilarating as it is precarious. Fragility, momentum and reinvestment aren't just forces at play; they're defining elements of the entrepreneurial journey.My

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Taxes on Side Hustle Income: Do You Have to File a Return?

Thirty-six percent of U.S. adults have a side hustle, and if you're one of them, you might use the extra money made to cover essential bills, save for retirement or take a vacation.There are a number of different side hustles and reasons for starting them, but there's one thing that

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Jo Malone’s Negotiation and Leadership Success Tips

Serial entrepreneur Jo Malone is no stranger to the art of negotiation and leadership after decades in the business world.In 1999, Malone sold her first fragrance brand, Jo Malone London, to Estée Lauder for "undisclosed millions." Malone founded her next fragrance brand, Jo Loves, in 2011. Her husband and business

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Watch These Founders Pitch Their Business in Less Than 30 Seconds

Welcome to Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch: On the Street! In this exciting new series, we meet incredible founders who have 30 seconds to pitch their game-changing businesses. Their goal: get on an upcoming season of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch.Listening in to provide constructive feedback and context is investor Rogers Healy. If he

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‘Boring’ Businesses Are Making Millionaires — and You Can Borrow Their Strategies For Success

In the world of business, there are often preconceived notions about certain industries being "boring" or lacking excitement. However, these so-called "boring" businesses are often the backbone of our economy, providing essential services that keep our communities and industries running smoothly. Waste management, HVAC, property maintenance, industrial cleaning and commercial

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Couple’s ‘Happy Accident’ Side Hustle Makes Over $1M a Year

This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Toronto, Canada-based couple Charlene and Vince Li, co-founders of gourmet popcorn brand EATABLE™. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. What was your day job or primary occupation when you started your side hustle?Charlene: I was a professionally trained CPA with an audit

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