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50 Easy Ways to Drive Traffic to Your Website
More website traffic is always a good thing. And most online marketing strategies do revolve around building traffic to your site. Yet it’s sometimes challenging to come up with new ideas to boost your site’s traffic. That’s why I’ve come up with this list of 50 easy strategies to try, to increase your website traffic so you’ll […] More
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How To Start Your Side Hustle With ClickBank
Did you ever find yourself in the situation where you just had to press that “Buy now” button but hesitated, because you didn’t want to spend $47, $97 or even more just to find out that you chose the wrong product again? Let me tell you that I have been in that situation many times […] More
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Are You A Craft Junkie? Then Checkout This 25 Places to Sell Your Handmade Crafts Online For 2018
If you enjoy creating and you constantly hear people telling you that you should sell your creations, it may be time to voyage into the world of selling your crafts for money. Like all things, entering the world of selling crafts should be carefully planned out. There are many websites and venues where you can […] More
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Should You Work or Travel After Graduation? (Infographic)
We’re getting closer to graduation day for many students across America. Amid feelings of excitement, anxiety and confusion, these new graduates will be thrust into a decision to figure out the next chapter of their lives. That can be easier said than done. If you’re one of the students expecting to graduate soon, rather than […] More
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Richard Branson Explains Business Brilliance From His Self-Made Tropical Paradise
Join us in a city near you at Entrepreneur’s Accelerate Your Business event series kicking off Feb 23. View cities and dates » After swimming 10 miles with a shark (a friendly shark) following him at the end, Entrepreneur Network partner Joe Desena, founder and CEO of Reebok Spartan Race and the voice of the Spartan UP! podcast, […] More
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The 3 Things You Must Do to Build Your Network
The strength of your professional network can make or break you in the early days of your startup. Trust me, I should know. When we launched Unshackled Ventures, a firm focused on immigrant entrepreneurs, we started with a simple thesis: retain and attract the best entrepreneurs in the world. It was one part aspirational, two […] More
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The 1 Simple Quote That Has Driven This Serial Entrepreneur to Success
If you’ve ever read Napoleon Hill’s famous Think and Grow Rich, then you’re familiar with the concept of setting your “chief aim.” As Hill explains it, your chief aim is your intention. It’s where you want to go. It’s what you want to build. It’s who you want to be. He underscores the importance of planting […] More
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How to Make Sure You Hire the Right People to Grow Your Business
This article was written by YEC member Zev Herman. He is the president of Superior Lighting, specializing in energy efficient lighting design and retrofits. There are two ways to come into owning a business: You either build a company from the ground up or you acquire a pre-existing company. Both options have pros and cons. For example, […] More
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The Holiday Marketing Guide for Small Businesses
We have officially entered the holiday season! October through January is filled with holidays from Halloween to New Years. As a small business, you can take advantage of this joyful time by taking your marketing efforts to the next level. There are many different ways a small business can celebrate (and profit from) the holidays, […] More
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Here’s the Research-Backed Best Way to Deliver Bad News
Delivering bad news can be challenging. However, making small talk and beating around the bush will not help. The best way to deliver bad news is to just spit it out. A recent study by professors at Brigham Young University and the University of South Alabama discovered that when it comes to bad news, people […] More
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10 Quotes to Help You Not Suck and Be Awesome, According to an Awesomeness Expert
What’s better than being excellent? Apparently it’s being awesome. And we’ll stop you right there: these words are not interchangeable. At least according to Nick Riggle, a philosopher and author of the new book, On Being Awesome. In the book, Riggle outlines “how not to suck,” pulling in real world examples, helping to create a […] More
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7 Tips for Getting More Sales Meetings With Prospects
The concept is simple — more meetings equals more sales, which equals more income. Most salespeople understand the importance of setting meetings in order to crush their sales goals, but very few are doing the necessary work to make those meetings happen. Setting meetings doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. A little proactive planning […] More
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4 Ways Team-Building Rituals Can Actually Destroy a Team
Team-building rituals are meant to strengthen a company culture, but they may in fact be doing the opposite. In a study published in the National Library of Medicine, researchers sought to find out the overall effects that team-building rituals have on a business. It turns out that while outings such as team retreats or weekly […] More
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5 Ways Millennials Built My Empire
Millennials are entitled, unmotivated and allergic to hard work. At least, that’s what I used to think. But now, over 75 percent of my high-performance team consists of millennials, and they run our ever-growing empire. Sure, there are plenty of millennials who are lazy, entitled and emotionally fragile — but you could say the same about […] More
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Why You Still Need Business Cards
Business cards may seem old fashioned especially for Generation Y and Z. However, it is still essential to actually carry a business card because it provides an easy way of letting other people get in touch with you and is more personal compared to a digital contact exchange. Therefore, it looks like business cards will not […] More
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The Entrepreneurial Exit Strategy — Prepare Yourself
When you started your businesses early on, you were not likely planning to sell it. You had a big idea, a skill that no one else could quite match, a passion for changing the world in some way. And if any investor asked you about your exit strategy, you would placate them by noting the three giants […] More
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6 Dynamic Ways to Serve Your Clients
Client service, broadly defined, means supplying your customers with what they want, when they want it and how they want it, in a friendly and professional way. Client service is a vital ingredient in any business. In fact, a good service interaction can hike business-to-business transactions by 62 percent. It can raise business-to-consumer transactions by 42 […] More
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How to Stand Out During a Job Interview
According to Jobvite, 65 percent of recruiters say that the lack of skilled candidates is their biggest obstacle to hiring — and I completely agree. I was recently hiring for a position at my company, Ramp Ventures, and I was shocked by the poor quality of applicants. Related: An Introvert’s Guide to Job Interviews (Infographic) So many […] More
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3 Ways to Creatively Follow Up With People After Networking Events
So, you go to a networking event and come home with a stack of business cards. What do you do next? Do you stash them in a drawer, or do you follow up? It can be intimidating to try to keep the conversation going, and you may not know where to start. That’s why Entrepreneur […] More
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Want to Change Your Business Model? Answer These 3 Questions.
To grow sustainably, is it better to take on projects that are frequent and reliable, or sparse but lucrative? Q: I own a film and production company, and I shot 100 videos last year — 70 weddings and 30 corporate, totaling $ 330,000 in revenue. The corporate videos are more profitable, but weddings are always […] More
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What Google Already Knows About Candidates Will Transform the Way You Hire
You’ve likely heard a bit about Google’s splash into the deep end of the job search pool. As the recognized authority in search, Google is a natural to impact the way people find jobs. And Google CEO Sundar Pichai has long noted the company wants to use its deep experience in machine learning to make […] More
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When It Comes to Corporate Partnerships, Remember These 5 Relationship Tricks
Just like famously long-lasting power couples — Michelle and Barack Obama, Beyonce and Jay Z — startups and big corporations often benefit by teaming up. However, these partnerships aren’t without their pitfalls. Letting each party maintain its own identity and independent priorities is tough, and keeping two very different — and demanding — partners happy […] More
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6 Elements of a Million-Dollar Brand
Free Webinar | August 16th Find out how to optimize your website to give your customers experiences that will have the biggest ROI for your business. Register Now » It’s obvious that a path to a million-dollar anything will be immensely difficult and require a lot of dedication. Once you’ve decided that you can dedicate […] More
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5 Ways to be Feel Job-Liberated When You’re Unwilling to Quit Working for ‘The Man’
Working for someone else has both benefits and drawbacks. There’s the comfort of a steady salary, as well as medical insurance and paid vacation. Although you know you’ll most likely never see great wealth while working for someone else, there’s also the guarantee of money in the bank every two weeks. If you work at […] More
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10 Unique Ways to Get Your Name Out There
In this busy world, it’s more important than ever to find unique ways for you and your business to stand out. Selling yourself and your business might seem like a daunting task, but there are numerous ways to accomplish the task. Of course, having a social media presence is one of the most important things […] More
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3 Ways You Can Lead Like Wonder Woman
In a pivotal scene of the movie Wonder Woman, where the titular character faces an army for the first time, spy-for-the-good-guys Trevor says he would not let her risk her life. “I will fight for those who can not fight for themselves,” she replied without an ounce of hesitation. Women entrepreneurs aren’t afraid to direct change, either, which often means being the […] More
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How to Negotiate a Job Offer
You wanted this job so bad, and finally the offer arrived. The adrenaline is flowing freely, and you feel like sharing the good news with the entire world — certainly with those who contributed to your win. But is this job a really good deal? Could you have gotten a better deal if you only […] More
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The 4 Top Customer Service Screw-Ups You Must Avoid
Free Webinar | August 16th Find out how to optimize your website to give your customers experiences that will have the biggest ROI for your business. Register Now » Many people nowadays shop online, not just for the convenience but because they want to avoid poor customer service. The truth is that customer experience at […] More
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Want to Find Lots of Paying Customers? Watch This Facebook Live July 18, 1 p.m. ET
Free Webinar | August 16th Find out how to optimize your website to give your customers experiences that will have the biggest ROI for your business. Register Now » Editor’s Note: In ‘Tough Love Tuesday,’ our first-ever summer success series, we’ll connect side-hustling entrepreneurs with support, resources and advice from amazing experts. Sign up to […] More
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You’re More Likely to Succeed If You Enjoy the Process
Reader Resource Apply now to be an Entrepreneur 360™ company. Let us tell the world your success story. Get Started » The majority of Americans feel unsatisfied at work, but you don’t have to. There is a certain thrill and satisfaction you get when achieving a goal. Sometimes, you work for months or years for one […] More
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How to Push Yourself to Do Things You Don’t Want to Do With the 5-Second Rule
Reader Resource Entrepreneur Network provides you with expertise and opportunities to accelerate your brand’s growth. Learn More » Entrepreneur Network partner Bryan Elliott sat down with bestselling author, speaker and coach Mel Robbins to talk about The 5 Second Rule. What is the 5-second Rule? Using the science of habits, Mel Robbins explains the power […] More
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Family Succession Planning: How to Do It Right
Reader Resource Apply now to be an Entrepreneur 360™ company. Let us tell the world your success story. Get Started » The following excerpt is from the Staff of Entrepreneur Media’s book Finance Your Business. Buy it now from Amazon | Barnes & Noble | iTunes While succession is challenging for all businesses, it often becomes even more complicated when family […] More
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3 Things You Should Consider Before Listing Your Products on Amazon
Reader Resource Apply now to be an Entrepreneur 360™ company. Let us tell the world your success story. Get Started » Amazon is one of the biggest ecommerce marketplaces in the world. But, if you’re thinking about listing your products there, you may be wondering what the experience will be like. Related: 10 Steps to Selling […] More
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4 Actions to Help You Get the Employees You Need Now
It’s a bad time to be hiring. According to a 2016 report from ManpowerGroup, 40 percent of the more than 42,300 global employers surveyed are having trouble filling open positions. Of those,19 percent said the reason they couldn’t find talent is the lack of experience or technical competencies available. Related: 4 Secrets Behind the Best Employee […] More
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6 Keys to Increasing Your Revenue in a Declining Market
Reader Resource Apply now to be an Entrepreneur 360™ company. Let us tell the world your success story. Get Started » In 2014, King’s Hawaiian overtook Bimbo as the leading U.S. vendor in “all other fresh rolls/buns/croissants.” In 2016, the bakery increased sales of fresh rolls and buns by 12.2 percent and hamburger and hotdog buns […] More
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4 Toxic Habits that Keep ‘Wantrepreneurs’ Down
Entrepreneur has an affiliate partnership with Hurdlr so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchase We’re all familiar with the term entrepreneur, that self-driven business owner who spits in the face of fear and risk. Lately, you may have also been hearing the word wantrepreneur, which has a little less of a […] More
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Why Entrepreneurs Should Aim to Fail — That’s Right. They Should Actively Seek It.
Here’s a viewpoint that might cause you to do a double take: Actively seeking rejection means you’re learning, adapting and getting that much closer to your destination. Before you click away, just think about this a moment: Entrepreneurs are innovators: They defy conventional wisdom to find ways to improve it, and they challenge assumptions to approach a […] More
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Don't Always Go With the 'Experts,' Because Sometimes the Experts Are Wrong
Reader Resource Apply now to be an Entrepreneur 360™ company. Let us tell the world your success story. Get Started » As an entrepreneur and creator, you’ve got to stand your ground. Why? Because sometimes industry experts are actually wrong. The following story should inspire you to stand your ground and as a leader it […] More
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How Emotionally Intelligent Are You? (Infographic)
Reader Resource Apply now to be an Entrepreneur 360™ company. Let us tell the world your success story. Get Started » From social relationships to your professional demeanor, emotional intelligence impacts nearly every aspect of your life and can be vital to your success. It helps you better understand yourself and your emotions, empathize with […] More
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The Number One Reason Inclusive Leadership Fails
Reader Resource Apply now to be an Entrepreneur 360™ company. Let us tell the world your success story. Get Started » “You challenge my direction too much. You do more than I ask you to do.” Those sentences were part of a performance review a manager received from her supervisor. Both statements, in case it […] More
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