Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you want to move from middle-of-the-road, ho-hum customer service to the kind of exceptional customer service exemplified by great customer service-oriented brands like Ritz-Carlton, you’re only going to get there if you get serious about employee empowerment. There’s simply no way around this. Once you’ve assembled…
In Chinese culture, saving money is a tradition that is supported by many values. According to reports, the country has one of the highest saving rates in the world, at 46 percent of GDP. What is behind the Chinese’s excellent savings habits? There is definitely a cultural component to it, says Humphrey Yang, a successful…
In this age of fast-paced innovation and constant bustle, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the daunting list of activities we must complete daily. Sometimes, laziness takes over, and inspiration is even harder to come by. Undoubtedly, it is natural to feel stuck in these situations. Success depends, however, on overcoming it. Japanese methods stand…
Homeowners dread the inconvenience of a water leak, with its inevitable attached costs. But for entrepreneur Fatima Landa, that inconvenience became an unexpected inspiration. In a strange twist, a domestic disaster paved the way for a successful franchise business venture that has already exceeded $1 million in revenue this year. “We were on a job…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Many founders eventually become the chief executive officer (CEO) of their own company, which can be a seemingly natural path to take. But for some, it’s simply not the right fit. Unfortunately, this can be a hard conclusion to come to. Some founders don’t see the signs…
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Many people have ambitious goals, whether personal or professional, but few take the steps necessary to achieve them because their “fixed mindset,” or limiting beliefs about what they’re capable of, holds them back. To truly excel, people need to swap that static way of thinking for a “growth mindset.” Psychologist Carol Dweck, who coined the…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Sara Finnegan, chief of staff at Edley’s Restaurant Group, has an inspiring recipe for growth. And the main ingredient is a Southern Soul. The restaurant industry leader has emerged with a strong and empowered voice to help others succeed. For her, Edley’s Restaurant Group represents more than…
“We want customers to feel like they just walked into someone’s backyard — not just a retail store,” says Ivan Martinez, who co-founded the Brooklyn-based plant shop Tula with his wife Christan Summers. “We don’t want to sell people plants, we want to teach people about plants. When they’re comfortable, that’s when they make a…
Adobe (ADBE) delivered solid top-and bottom-line growth in the last reported quarter and raised its annual targets. Moreover, analysts seem bullish about the company’s prospects due to its innovative product offerings, partnerships, and market dominance in the software sector. So, let’s determine if this stock is a buy or sell before earnings. Continue reading…. Adobe…