Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Many first-time franchisees start to investigate the franchise business model by looking at concepts they can run themselves. In other words, they initially investigate single-unit, owner-operator franchise models. But a “one-unit mindset” can be both self-limiting and can actually create blind spots when it comes to evaluating…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. From a young age, Renette Youssef knew she wanted to travel the world. Growing up in Australia, she remembers telling friends and family when she was just 11 just years old that she wanted to live in different countries and experience their unique cultures. Renette Youssef Is…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Values and culture are the foundation upon which your entire business is built. Your company values will directly influence your company culture, impacting every decision you make as a business. Defining clear and cohesive values will help align your entire organization — from entry-level to senior management…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Developing new products is tough. It’s tough not only for startup teams but also for well-established businesses. To address a high rate of failure, founders started adapting frameworks that could increase their chances to build products people need. One of such frameworks is hypothesis-driven development. It’s a…
The Spirit-Airlines-acquisition saga that made headlines back in February appears to be coming to an end. After a bidding war, per the AP, JetBlue Airways is set to acquire Spirit, just one day after the budget carrier’s deal with Frontier Airlines fell through — that deal was postponed four times. The new merger, which would…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There’s an unfortunate reason why happiness is often elusive — our brains simply aren’t wired that way. Instead, our brains have evolved to survive, to protect ourselves, to keep us safe. Sure, we have moments of elation and periods of contentment and bliss. But many of us…
Online and offline, first impressions matter a lot. However, due to how much power customers now have, online reputation is more critical than ever. What’s more, in an era where online reviews are ubiquitous, and anyone can Google your or your business in seconds, it might seem impossible to manage your reputation. Calendar – Calendar…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I’ll never forget the first moment I really knew leadership mattered. I was 19, working as a teller for a regional bank, and a group of executives came to visit our office. The top-performing teller that worked next to me had been working hard for years and…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Does it sometimes seem like online review sites have your brand in a vise? With the ongoing popularity of consumer review platforms, not to mention their favored status in local search results, online reviews on Yelp, TripAdvisor, Trustpilot and other review sites can pose a genuine and…