Successful Entrepreneurs Need These 3 People Skills

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. One of the most important skills you can learn to be successful as an entrepreneur is how to be a “people person.” You cannot become massively successful all on your own, even if you consider yourself a solopreneur. You need the support of the right mentors, clients,…

Rough Monday For Bitcoin: 5.2% Drop in 24 Hours

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As of Monday morning, Bitcoin is down to $32,940, a drop that marks a steep fall of more than 50% since its all-time high of $68,990 in November — and Bitcoin isn’t the only digital currency taking a dive. Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, also fell by 5% since…

4 Reasons for Low Training Participation (and How to Change it)

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. How important are learning and development (L&D) opportunities to companies today? In the United States, workforce training expenditures surpass $82 billion each year — underscoring the clear value that organizations place on learning. And when companies make large investments in their training programs, it follows that they…

These 4 Elements Are Key to Branding Your Business

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Competition in business today is tough, yet more and more businesses are entering the arena than ever before. While many companies never make it through their first five years, some hit it big overnight. There’s a treasure trove of wealth to be made for those of us…

How to Nail a Successful Product Launch

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When it comes to physical products in the media, there is so much opportunity right now through public relations to share the news of your new launch. Reporters and media outlets are excited to feature new brands that consumers want to buy. Whether it is a holiday…

Women Business Owners, It’s Time to Own Our Power

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Ambitious isn’t a bad word, or is it? The gendered way many of us use language will ruffle a few feathers if we’re speaking about women and their goals when using this word. In 2017, I saw a pink sweatshirt with the word “ambitious” printed in bold…