Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Happiness — that elusive and profoundly sought-after state of being — is a concept that has captivated the human mind for centuries. From the ancient philosophical ponderings of Aristotle to the modern scientific investigations into positive psychology, the quest to understand and attain happiness has been a ..
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Sales is an art form. It requires techniques, skills and A LOT of practice. The thing about sales is that there are key opportunities in the sale called “golden moments.” The golden moment is the point where your sale can go one of two ways: really good ..
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When you first launch a startup, you, along with your small initial team, are able to build something incredible from the ground up — and that’s because everyone is intimately connected to the company vision. As your company grows to 100 employees, 500 employees, and beyond, maintaining ..
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When we first started Vagaro, companies primarily relied on cash or checks as their main form of payment methods. Credit card technology was still in its early stages of adoption back then, and both customers and businesses were just starting to familiarize themselves with and trust this ..
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Hey entrepreneurs! You’re doing everything by the book. You’ve got your CRM software, email newsletters and 24/7 customer support, and yet, you’re not seeing that extraordinary spike in customer loyalty. Ever wondered why? Let me tell you: Your customers have evolved. They’re not just seeking a transaction; ..
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Pitching your story to journalists and investors is similar to playing a game of cards. Although the outcome does depend on your strategy and experience, it is still largely determined by what’s in your hand. The thing is, to get the most out of the cards received, ..
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Operating a web publishing business with a portfolio that has over 20 websites is quite an endeavor. I know because I’ve been doing that for the past few years. Fortunately, not all of the sites in our portfolio are of equal weight. For all practical purposes, we ..
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. No company can rely on a single person to make decisions. According to a study by McKinsey, managers at a typical Fortune 500 company waste more than 500,000 days a year on ineffective decision-making. The more diverse your team, the better their decisions, so it pays to ..
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In my 20+ year career as an entrepreneur who’s built, acquired, and sold numerous successful businesses, I’ve observed several factors that can take an otherwise amazing team and viable business idea and drive it into the ground: Not fully understanding who you serve (who your customers are). ..
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In the frenetic world of business, where every entrepreneur dreams of explosive growth, few comprehend the nuanced dance of scaling gracefully. As Bill Gates once mused, “Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.”Rapid growth often magnifies both the strengths and weaknesses of a business. ..