More than a billion workers around the world are set to suffer financially as the coronavirus destroys jobs, cuts working hours and slashes pay. One-third of the global workforce is expected to feel the effects directly, according to the International Labour Organisation, with those in the retail, manufacturing, accommodation and […]
How to Pick Your Best Idea and Leave FOMO Behind
October 30, 2018 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Attention spans are down to about eight seconds, per Microsoft. We spend so much time bouncing from smartphone app to email to phone call that we rarely have a chance to step back and focus on […]
Online Business Ideas You Can Start Quickly
FlamingoImages / Getty Images Owning and maintaining an online business gives entrepreneurs the freedom to make money from anywhere in the world. The idea is enticing, and more possible than ever, but many entrepreneurs don’t know where to start. The most important step in starting a profitable online business is […]
The Best Free Remote Work Tools
FlamingoImages / Getty Images With the right tech in place, your remote workforce can hold virtual meetings, communicate using real-time messaging, collaborate on projects and share documents. Many remote working tools have a free tier, making it affordable for small business teams to stay productive, accountable and connected while […]
Guideline Review 2019 | Employee Retirement Plan Reviews
Even though 401(k) plans are one of the most popular retirement vehicles that businesses offer, small businesses often shy away from them because they can be expensive and complex to administer. Guideline is our pick for the best 401(k) plan for small businesses because it’s not only one of the […]
What Is an Unsecured Business Loan?
Kerkez / Getty Images As a small business owner, it’s likely that you’ve found yourself in need of additional financing to cover startup costs, hire more employees, purchase additional inventory or cover some other monetary need. According to the 2019 Small Business Profile released by the U.S. Small Business […]
Why These Garment Industry Vets Left Their Business to Become Early-Education Franchisees
For more freedom and proximity to family, Raj and Veenu Prakash bought a Lightbridge Academy franchise — and have since become an integral part of their New Jersey Community. November 9, 2018 4 min read This story appears in the November 2018 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe » Raj and Veenu […]
Jeremy Harbour on Why Small Businesses are a Trillion-Dollar Opportunity (and How You Can Capitalize on It)
Buying and selling small businesses is a path to wealth – and making an impact. January 28, 2019 7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In this series called Member Showcase, we publish interviews with members of The Oracles. This interview is with Jeremy Harbour, founder […]
4 Daily Leadership Habits That Most Benefit Your Team
Create opportunities for your people to grow, learn and self-improve. February 22, 2019 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Creating a long-lasting positive impact on your team will not come from random rewards sprinkled here and there or quarterly team-building activities. Intelligent employees are no […]
Want to Become a Successful Tech Company? Be Boring!
Tech companies often only want to work on the buzziest projects. But if they put aside their egos, they’d discover a far wider world of opportunity. June 4, 2019 3 min read This story appears in the June 2019 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe » Tech entrepreneurs like to create cool […]