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…
Have you ever struggled to express how you help people and why they should buy from you? If so, you're going to enjoy listening to the next episode of the Launch Your Business podcast featuring Seth Czerepak.Seth is the head marketing coach at Mawer Capital, a mastermind for new entrepreneurs…
In today's rapidly evolving world, high school students face a multitude of possibilities for their future careers. While the traditional path of higher education and employment holds its merits, an increasingly viable option that should be considered is entrepreneurship.In this article, we explore why high school students should embrace the…
This story originally ran on Business Insider. This is an as-told-to essay based on a conversation with Bre Fleschner, owner of an Airbnb that's become known for hosting bachelorette parties in Tempe, Arizona. It's been edited for length and clarity. I've always wanted to be an entrepreneur and own my…
Lionel Messi official jerseys (referred to as "kits" by soccer and Ted Lasso fans) have become the Taylor Swift tickets of major league sports. Meaning they are next to impossible to get.The soccer superstar signed with MLS Inter Miami this summer, and his kit immediately sold out. And bad news…
For more than a decade, July has served as Independent Retailer Month, a time to celebrate the strides independent retailers make in their local communities. This year, there is much to celebrate. For every $100 spent at an independent retailer, at least $68 of that stays in the local economy.…
The struggle is all too real when it comes to excess inventory in retail. Market volatility and unpredictable events make it difficult for merchants to accurately forecast demand, resulting in excess stock.That, coupled with inflation and the fact that consumers are being more mindful of discretionary spending, means retailers today…
Across industries, businesses are taking drastic action to minimize their environmental impact — from slashing carbon emissions to utilizing recycled materials to minimizing corporate travel. Carbon offsets have become a major tactic for forward-thinking companies looking to meaningfully reduce their climate impact.The voluntary carbon market is expected to grow from…
Venture capitalists are always on the lookout for the next big thing, and most of them review hundreds of decks monthly. Seasoned VCs need 30 seconds to decide whether the pitch deck is worthy and whether they should proceed and arrange a meeting with the founder.If you're an entrepreneur looking…
Entrepreneurship is the new "dream job" for older adults in the U.S., even after they retire. A recent survey from The UPS Store found that 54% of Americans would rather open a small business than retire, and the proportion of new entrepreneurs in the ages 55 to 65 cohort has…
Every brand has a personality. And just like people, brands — which are, of course, built by people — can come off in ways they don't intend. We all have blind spots. The good news is that, with a little thought and intention, you can create a brand voice that…
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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