Franchises are ‘Ready Made’ Business Opportunities

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When and if an individual decides to become a business owner, there are three pathways to choose from: starting a business from scratch, buying an existing business from another owner in a resale opportunity or opting for the turnkey magic that is franchising. Becoming a business owner…

Authentic Leadership: What Is It and Why is it Important?

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In an ever-changing business landscape, we’re seeing how important it is to have authentic leadership development that is built to last. Those who have successfully developed their brands have learned to strategically apply what they know about themselves as individuals to create more meaningful connections with others…

Building Your Personal Brand

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Self-promotion, or personal branding, can be a polarizing topic. Many consider it to be bragging or boasting. Some studies even suggest that self-promotion is narcissistic — an unrealistically positive, inflated self-view in a status-relevant domain — behavior that others find “repulsive, distasteful, and off-putting.“ On the other hand, advocates of self-promotion question, “if…

How to Plan Your Lawn Care Routine

Warmer weather is both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, you can ditch the winter coat, take a walk, and maybe hit the pool. But, on the other hand, you have sunburns, bugs, and lawn care to worry about now. Here’s how to plan your lawn care routine. Calendar – Calendar What…

The Importance of Mapping Out Your Competitor Landscape

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. “We don’t have any competitors.” It’s a line I hear often from clients, and it always gives me pause. It’s technically possible that your brand has carved out a niche so specific — say, a dating app for marine biologists — that you’re literally the only player…

How “Drive-Thru” Business Hurts Your Bottom Line

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There’s a huge difference between a fast food burger and a gourmet deluxe burger, don’t you think? In the first scenario, you trade a few bucks for a quick, greasy, paper-wrapped “meal.” It’s not much to look at. It tastes … okay. But it does the trick and…

Exercise at the Office with This Pedal Exerciser

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. As an entrepreneur, you have a lot on your plate. But one of those things you really shouldn’t…