Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Finding a loyal client can feel like striking gold when you’re trying to succeed as a freelancer. Consistent customers provide you with a steady foundation and can boost your entrepreneurial confidence. However, earning and keeping their loyalty is no easy feat. Several things can cause a client…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You’ve probably become overly familiar with the term “active listening” by now. I know this because as an entrepreneur I’m on top of the latest business trends, and it’s a trait always popping up in articles — especially in terms of developing more emotional intelligence as a…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Almost a decade ago, I found my husband weeping in the glow of his computer screen. I wondered why Rob, a tech entrepreneur with engineering degrees and trademark stoicism, was so visibly upset. “Aaron Swartz killed himself,” he sputtered. Swartz, a 26-year-old software developer, helped build the…
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. It’s no secret that entrepreneurs often struggle with distractions. That’s a curse for people who work for themselves…
What is the most important ingredient in a successful webinar, and how will you spice up yours? If you really want to be a downer — call your exciting, fun, online learning event — a webinar. Calendar – Calendar Somehow we’ve learned along the way that work should be just that — work — and…
When you start your first job or exit college, you probably start contributing to a 401(k) or a similar retirement account. But, as the best advice goes, it’s never too early to start investing. Due – Due But now you have kids, and you wonder: what if you extended that advice to your children, even…
There’s something about October, with Halloween in the air and scary movie marathons playing on T.V., that suddenly makes candy corn — something you’ve probably ignored for the past 11 months — a must-have. Apple pie never sounds better than on a summer day, with a scoop of ice cream on top, and hot chocolate…
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. One of the things that sets entrepreneurs apart from other people is a love of learning new things.…
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. Everybody needs to find a way to relax and unwind from time to time. For many people, that…
Signs that you need to improve your time management abilities and habits include: Your long-term ambitions appear elusive, you are not getting much done — and you miss or move your deadlines. Calendar – Calendar There is no project manager needed in your life to manage your time and responsibilities properly. You can take charge…