Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Most people think of a venture capitalist as an investor who provides capital to startups in exchange for equity. But that is only partly true. Venture capitalists are typically looking for a high return on investment. However, this high return will be difficult to attain without mentoring…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Think about a past or present leader who is dominating the industry you’re in. If you didn’t think about yourself, you have some work to do. The great news is that you don’t have to be an extrovert to lead from the front. In fact, many of…
Today’s CFOs and financial managers have had their goals and responsibilities shift dramatically since the beginning of last year. With the state of business and the economy constantly changing, especially as recovery and growth continue, it’s difficult to know where to focus attention and prioritize resources. Shutterstock We know the importance of transparency and accuracy…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As an introvert who comes from an SEO and technical background, I approach publicity more methodically than traditional publicists. Many of them rely on relationships with journalists and bloggers to get article placements. Others use services through which reporters actively look for expert quotes for their stories.…
During my six years working on cruise ships, I witnessed guests repeatedly make the same mistakes. Many didn’t familiarize themselves with the ship and missed out on daily onboard activities. Some cruisers let a missed port or last-minute itinerary change ruin their entire cruise experience. This story originally appeared on Business Insider. Sharon Waugh via…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Communication plays a vital role in overcoming business challenges. When business leaders effectively communicate their vision, they inspire employees to work together to achieve common goals. Good communication can help to build trust, resolve conflict and promote collaboration. It can also help to increase sales and improve…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Checklists are a hallmark of organized and successful people. Checklists characterized by mnemonic reminders often are ones that people remember and actually use daily. In aviation, the PAVE checklist serves as one of the fundamental tools that pilots use to analyze and reduce risk. “P” stands for…
The NFT of the first-ever Tweet, which was first purchased for $2.9 million, has suffered yet another ground-floor bid — of $132.72. just setting up my twttr — jack (@jack) March 21, 2006 Jack Dorsey, co-founder and former CEO of Twitter, auctioned an NFT of the first Tweet in March 2021. Ending this March 21st…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. We all have intuition, but few know how to use it effectively. Intuition is your ability to understand something without thinking about it logically. It’s a knowing that comes from the heart rather than the head. Unfortunately, many ignore their intuition in favor of more rational thinking.…