Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When we think about a diversified business model, it’s almost always followed by thoughts of multiple streams of income. Sounds wonderful. Wouldn’t we all love money coming in from many different sources? Better yet, let some of those sources be passive income streams and we can just…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Have you ever found yourself looking at a piece of marketing material and thinking, “It’s so simple, yet so brilliant?” Whether it’s a memorable billboard, a pop-up experience or even a flyer through your door, some ideas are so inspired that you can’t help but kick yourself…
There’s no shortage of blame here. Bobby Bank | Getty Images Supply chain disruptions have led to nationwide shortages of several items, most recently baby formula, which caused fear and panic across the nation. Now, there’s another product shortage in the realm of women’s health: tampons. Supply chain issues have led to empty store shelves…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Last year, if you were asked what Gucci, The Walking Dead, Atari and Snoop Dogg had in common, you might’ve stood scratching your head indefinitely. By the end of 2021, their commonality was ownership of digital real estate in the metaverse and brand strategies so comprehensive that…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you look at some of the most successful people in history, you’ll likely find some stories that suggest a slightly detrimental tendency towards perfectionism. Steve Jobs required employees to get his approval on every single detail of the original Macintosh. Film director Stanley Kubrick broke a…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For decades, business professionals have been repeating the mantra, “It’s not what you know; it’s who you know.” While skills and expertise go a long way, a strong professional network can go even further in helping you build your dream career. Luckily, professionals today don’t have to…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you have a marketing team that’s building brand awareness, fostering customer engagement, creating promotions, etc. — that’s amazing. It’s even better if there are multiple members within the marketing team, each with their own superpower, such as someone for strategy, a few for execution and maybe…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The VUCA acronym — which refers to volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity — was originally conceived in the late 1980s at the U.S. Army War College. There, it was part of a curriculum focused on helping officers in training learn to navigate a multilateral geopolitical world stage…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment with an open, non-judgmental attitude. It is about being aware of your thoughts, feelings and sensations without getting caught up in them. Why am I talking about mindfulness to an entrepreneur? Because being an entrepreneur is…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Entrepreneurship is a risky business. In fact, 90% of all startups fail within 10 years, but that doesn’t stop those who want to chase their dream of becoming their own boss. Without risk there can’t be any substantial gain. The problem is that inexperienced entrepreneurs often make…