Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In 2020 I was a full-time wedding photographer. After running my business for nearly a decade, the events industry fell under pandemic restrictions, and I was forced to temporarily shut down my business, canceling two years of pre-booked income and issuing refunds. My husband and I found…
The energy sector is well-positioned to witness significant growth this year due to the robust demand and soaring prices. Given this backdrop, fundamentally strong energy stocks TotalEnergies SE (TTE), North European Oil Royalty (NRT), and Permianville Royalty (PVL) could be wise additions to your portfolio now. Read on…. Following the OPEC+ decision to extend crude…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As an entrepreneur, it’s wise to seek guidance and advice from someone who has already achieved success in your industry. That’s where a business mentor comes in. A mentor can offer valuable insights, share their experiences, and help you avoid common mistakes. But before you enter a…
With the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) gaining traction, prominent industry players, Tesla (TSLA) and NIO (NIO) stand to benefit. However, let’s discuss which of them is a better watchlist addition now. In this article, I have evaluated two electric vehicle (EV) stocks, Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) and China-based NIO Inc (NIO), to determine which is…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Here’s the bad news: an angry customer is breathing down your neck or tearing you up over the phone, shooting daggers at you via e-mail. Worst case, they’re threatening you with the words every business owner dreads, “I’ll never use you again, and I’m telling everyone I…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The idea of taking on a management role appeals to some people. These are typically natural leaders who enjoy providing one-on-one feedback, are adept at seeing the big picture, know how to steer a team, and possess other managerial qualities. Nevertheless, not everyone experiences this.
I’m going to tell you a quick story. And although it starts off with my experiences, if you stick around I’ll teach you how you can apply the same process to achieving your highest ambitions. I know, that sounds lofty, but you’d be surprised how many successful people use the exact same approach. So, here’s…
The following excerpt is from franchise expert Mark Siebert’s book The Multiplier Model. Buy it now. While passion often drives an entrepreneur’s success, it can also be their undoing — if that passion (which most of them have in abundance) is not accompanied by focus. This can lead to something called an entrepreneurial deficit disorder.…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. With all of the recent news about artificial intelligence (AI), it got me thinking about the potential impact of AI on strategic planning — my area of expertise. So I did a little experiment: I went to ChatGPT and asked it to craft a strategic plan for…
If there’s one sentence uttered the most in the Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch lobby, it is this: “I should have practiced more.” And this episode is no exception. As one entrepreneur learns, giving your pitch in the comfort of your own home is a lot different than doing it with a camera and countdown clock in…