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5 Mind Tricks That Will Boost Your Confidence and Take You Further, Faster
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. We now know that the whole world can change in a split second, which can be scary, especially when change seems to be something we have no control over. It gets even worse if you’re doubting yourself in the middle of it all, and you’re not sure of your…
The Shocking 4-Letter Word Mark Cuban Uttered on the Set of Shark Tank
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The past year has taught us that life can change in the blink of an eye and that sometimes, that change is totally out of our control. While control is something we’d all like to have, or at least say we do, plenty of high-level business successes…
How to Earn an In With the Supportive Partners You Need
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A recent study of startup postmortems revealed a key reason why so many fail: bad bedfellows — or, essentially, less-than-ideal partners. Harvard Business School professor Tom Eisenmann explained in his assessment that the success of a business doesn’t ride on the shoulders of its founders alone. It’s not even entirely dependent on that…
6 Important Questions to Ask During the Franchise Validation Process
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The validation process is a very important step in the investigation of franchise concepts. As a prospective franchisee who is interested in a particular concept, this is your opportunity to speak with representatives of the brand, as well as other franchisees in their system. At this point,…
Is The Travel Industry Ready For A Roaring Comeback?
After a torrid 2021, the travel industry is getting ready for a boom this year as travelers are booking at a higher pace than in pre-pandemic 2019. However, the roaring comeback is not without its challenges, and several industry insiders are wary of the capacity to meet the demand. JESHOOTS-com / Pixabay – Valuewalk Q4…
Oregon Coronavirus Stimulus Check: Essential Workers May Get $1,000 in Stimulus Money
With the surge in Omicron cases across the country, many expect Congress to come up with another round of stimulus checks. So far, there isn’t any material development on this front. Some in Oregon, however, may get another stimulus check from the state government. This Oregon coronavirus stimulus check, if approved, will only be for…
BET CEO Scott Mills Has Proven That Legacy Media Brands Still Matter
Scott Mills can be forgiven for running a bit late to our meeting. It’s indicative of why his recent appointment as CEO of Black-media staple BET is likely to be a success. The 53-year-old New York native — who has been with BET and its parent, ViacomCBS, for 25 years, following an early career in finance — has…
Yes, You Can Listen to Your Mac Through Your AirPods
Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. Apple is well-known for remarkable design innovations and creating supremely user-friendly products. That’s a large part of why…
When to Launch An Illegal Product
This story appears in the January 2022 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe » Pat Kinsel was almost living in a convenient, digital future. It was 2013. He was selling his social search company to Twitter and managed to e-sign every document from the back of a taxicab in South Korea while traveling for business. Then he…