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…
As the gig economy continues to thrive, finding a side hustle that fits your lifestyle and financial goals is more accessible than ever. Whether you're looking to supplement your income or explore a passion project, there are a variety of opportunities for you to start a profitable venture.This article explores…
Are you an expert in your field? Are you tired of working for someone else? If you answered yes to both, then starting your own consulting business could be your next venture. Consultants are in high demand, as they advise businesses on strategy, help cut costs and outline roadmaps for…
Did you know there's a proven sequence of steps you can follow to guarantee your success when you're starting a small business online? It's true. Thousands of people start and grow successful businesses full-time or on the side every day. Here are 10 steps to get started.Determine a niche and…
"I'm the little boy who loved to draw, who never grew up," Reginald Adams, professional artist and founder of Houston-based public art and design firm Reginald C. Adams LLC, tells Entrepreneur. "And thanks to an incredibly supportive family, I've always been encouraged to do what I loved."As Adams entered his…
There are many important things to consider when launching your own business or side hustle, and location is at the top of the list. Local and state laws can mean different taxes, zoning regulations and licensing requirements, so it pays to be strategic about your choice of state, city and…
For any entrepreneur starting a business, deciding whether the risk is worth the reward can be intimidating. But the key to scaling a business concept is to embrace the "fear factor" — let it teach you the right steps to take toward real growth. In the early days, it's easy…
If you've read my book "Conquer the Chaos" or talked to me at any length about entrepreneurship, you've heard me emphasize the importance of your Life Vision and your Rhythm of Execution. Nailing down these aspects will produce calm, confidence and consistency as you contribute to building and growing your…
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Kayla Valerio. Valerio owns Haus of Color, a six-figure salon business specializing in vivid hair colors. Image Credit: Courtesy of Haus of Color. Kayla Valerio. What was your day job (or other sources of income) when you started your side hustle?I was still a…
At 20 years old, Voyo Popovic, now the founder and CEO of Piece of Cake Moving & Storage, immigrated to the U.S. from Montenegro and took a job at a McDonald's to make ends meet.However, just a few months in, Popovic was already looking for his next opportunity, one that…
Between 2021 and 2023, the United States experienced a 34% increase in likely employer business applications. It was during this entrepreneurial boom that I, along with a friend, transitioned from a corporate job to launching a venture in backyard chicken coops. Here's why and how I made that leap.After years…
In a declining economy, startups face an uphill battle when it comes to securing funding.…
With all of the recent news about artificial intelligence (AI), it got me thinking about…
A while back, I took a couple of my grandchildren on a tour of the…
Startups face numerous challenges on their journey to success, and failing to overcome any one…
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