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…
Starting and opening a new restaurant is an exciting venture that can be both a rewarding and challenging experience. It takes work, however. Opening a successful restaurant requires a strong business plan, an understanding of the local market, an eye for the right location and staff, permits and business licenses,…
I have a company called Emilia George, a retail and lifestyle brand concept I developed two months after my doctorate and one month before my older son was born while I worked at the UN.I was the ultimate outsider. As a first-generation American living in Manhattan, I had neither a…
Forty years ago, I started my business, ComPsych, with an idea and $1,000. Fast forward to today, and it's the largest provider of mental health services in the world, serving 78,000 organizations of various sizes from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, helping more than 163 million people across 200…
For startup founders, choosing the right attorney can be as important as choosing the right investors. Startup attorneys act as counsel when startups invariably encounter problems like copyright and intellectual property issues. They will also shepherd clients through any mergers or acquisitions, making the right attorney very important to the…
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…
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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