Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It’s late in the evening, and while watching a sports game, the news, a movie or spending time with the family, a client suddenly calls, demanding their full attention. They call repeatedly and send endless texts, emails and even voicemails. They want something done — now. Then […]
You can assume a few things about The Brothers that just do Gutters. First: They just do gutters. Second: They’re founded by brothers. What you might not guess is that they’re also one of Entrepreneur’s Fastest-Growing Franchises of 2023, coming in at No. 95. Ryan Parsons (who cofounded the company with his brother Ken) talked
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In a fast-paced business world, it’s easy to fall into the trap of trying to do everything as quickly as possible. However, this can lead to a lack of clarity, direction and even burnout. The most successful entrepreneurs know the power of slowing down, taking a step
It probably never crossed your mind. But a shared calendar can boost efficiency and communication both at home and at work. Why? Sharing your calendar with your coworkers, family, and customers will also help you stay organized. As an additional benefit, they enable you to be more productive and prevent many small errors from occurring.
From coaches to trademarks, seven founders sat down with Jessica Abo to share the best investment they made before they started their business. 1. Sharri Harmel, Editor-in-Chief, Extraordinary Women Magazine “The Extraordinary Women Magazine is a magazine focused on helping women create fantastic next chapters. The best investment I ever made was truly an investment
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For many years, LinkedIn seemed like a stuffy old uncle when compared to his flashy social media counterparts, Instagram and Facebook. While this platform intended to serve as a networking nirvana for professionals, the user experience of LinkedIn felt formulaic. Historically, LinkedIn did not offer the autonomy
Traveling has been a bit scary lately, with tales of dangerous plane rides and train accidents leaving many weary about boarding any mechanism at all. Another report on Wednesday shows that an empty coal train making its way through a remote area of West Virginia derailed after running into a rock slide, injuring three crew
Barbie has worn many hats since the doll was introduced in 1959, but now she’s taking on a new industry with the help of some tech-savvy role models – including YouTube‘s former CEO Susan Wojcicki. On International Women’s Day March 8 (just one day before National Barbie Day) Barbie’s parent company, Mattel, released a collection
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Some of the world’s most famous and astounding success stories started as failures. Most people think of Steve Jobs as the brilliant mind behind Apple. But what many people don’t know is that, before all of the fame and fortune, he was fired from a company that