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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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Private Equity’s Startup Buying Spree Is Just Beginning

This article originally appeared on Business Insider. Scott Arnold was preparing to take his company, AuditBoard, a Southern California provider of audit and risk-management software, to the public markets. Hg had other ideas. The European private equity firm had been eyeing the late-stage startup for five years, impressed by its

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How She Started a Multimillion-Dollar Business From Home

When Arsha Jones was pregnant with her fourth child, one of her biggest cravings was chicken wings with mambo sauce, a sweet, tangy condiment that gained popularity decades ago at takeout restaurants in Washington, D.C. "It was my husband's job to either drive me into D.C. about 30 minutes ,

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She Started a Thrifty Side Hustle, and Taylor Swift Is a Fan

This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Christy Dawn, founder of the regenerative fashion brand Christy Dawn. The brand's new customer acquisition is up 20% year over year, and more than half (56%) of people who purchased its Dawn Dress (its initial and most popular design, also worn by Taylor Swift)

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How to Build a Thriving Business in a Niche Industry

The rise of conscious consumers has reshaped market dynamics, creating golden opportunities for niche businesses. This shift illustrates the potential for success when businesses tap into emerging trends. I discovered a similar opportunity in the trash bin cleaning industry, transforming a chance discovery into a leading enterprise.This is important because

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5 Strategies for Leaders to Future-Proof Their Workforce

The redefinition of the business sphere due to globalization, technological advancement and customer expectations, among other factors, calls for fast leaders' adaptation; otherwise, the company will fall apart even when it is at its peak.According to McKinsey's report, 87% of executives have or expect skill gaps within their workforce over

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8 Steps to Transform Your Failed Business Into a Success Story

No business owner wants to face failure, but sometimes despite their best efforts, a business model just does not work out as planned. Trust me, failure does not have to be the end of the road. With some determination and a willingness to think outside the box, it is possible

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Building a Business With Limited Resources? Here’s What You Need to Succeed.

One of the most famous quotes of Theodore Roosevelt, which stays relevant up to this day, is: "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." It is very much a goal of all business people to work under ideal conditions and have all the resources that they

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She Launched Her Black-Owned Beauty Brand with $1,500 in Her Pockets — Now Her Products Are on Sephora’s Shelves.

"One of my earliest memories in the U.S. was that my mother banned beauty magazines in our home. She thought the language was too disparaging to women. She was right about that," says Karen Young, CEO of OUI the People. "My mother didn't want the world to decide who we

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Her Side Hustle as a Private Chef Earns Tens of Thousands

This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Lauryn Bodden, founder of globally inspired noodle chip brand S'NOODS. Bodden has a side hustle working as a private chef with Sailing Collective. Responses have been edited for length and clarity.Image Credit: Nick Kova. S'NOODS founder Lauryn Bodden.You run your CPG business, S'NOODS, in

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Take These 5 Essential Steps Before You Sign a Franchise Agreement

I am a little skeptical about franchises. Don't get me wrong; I have seen many successes in franchising. However, as we all know, the world is not perfect, and before jumping into franchising, there are several items I recommend researching and considering.1. Visit existing locationsLet's start with the obvious regarding

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