Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Here you are, a poised founder looking for funding while stepping into an economic landscape much different from what you were expecting, which is undeniably challenging. You’ve heard venture capital is becoming increasingly difficult to acquire, funds are being selective, and early funding now feels harder to secure than ever. What are
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Most individuals and entrepreneurs start a business with the excitement of financial freedom and being their own boss to build something meaningful. Everyone knows the obvious business costs, such as rent, payroll and marketing. However, there are hidden business costs that can erode profit margins, strain cash flow and catch even the
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There was a time not too long ago when everything looked successful from the outside — company growth, media features, funding rounds. But underneath the wins, I was living a lifestyle that was quietly sabotaging my edge. I had gained weight. I wasn’t going to the gym. I drank wine almost every
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In my experience mentoring entrepreneurs and building Coworking Smart, I’ve noticed something consistent: Many founders love starting things, but very few enjoy managing them. It’s easy to get excited about launching a business. It’s harder to wake up every day and manage it well. Management doesn’t sound sexy. It doesn’t get you
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Your brand likely uses agencies and freelancers for things like Amazon, Shopify, graphic design, PPC, SEO, social media and conversion rate optimization. This is typically because you don’t have the internal bandwidth or resources to bring these in-house. In 10+ years as a CEO and Fractional CMO, I’ve seen almost every mistake,
Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. When your business has multiple paths forward, how do you know the right one? Before relying on gut instinct or flipping a coin,
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Starting a business is exhilarating. You’re building something from the ground up, shaping your vision and taking control of your destiny. But beyond the glamorized stories of billion-dollar valuations and overnight success, there’s a reality that business school won’t prepare you for — the emotional, mental and strategic demands of entrepreneurship. The
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Building a startup isn’t about chasing certainty — it’s about learning to thrive in the unknown. Growth, risk and opportunity collide at every turn, creating a dynamic that’s as exhilarating as it is precarious. Fragility, momentum and reinvestment aren’t just forces at play; they’re defining elements of the entrepreneurial journey. My experiences,
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Marketing today isn’t just about reaching your audience — it’s about resonating with them. And what better way to do that than through influencers? These individuals are trusted voices in their communities with audiences that look to them not just for recommendations, but for inspiration. However, like all great power, influencer collaborations
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Desire, while a powerful motivator, can also have negative impacts that limit emotional or existential well-being. However, desire serves and drives various aspects of human behavior, helping leaders set and achieve their visions. But the energy behind desire is rooted in always wanting more, which can lead to uneasiness and anxiety rather
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As we emerge from Spotify Wrapped season, many will agree that this past year’s recaps looked a bit … different, disappointing some who proclaimed this iteration a “flop” due to over-reliance on generative AI, barely a year after Spotify’s conspicuous layoff of 1,500 people. This sort of narrative is not unique to
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The most recent data from the new Global Entrepreneurship Monitor report reveals a powerful trend for the future of entrepreneurship. Young adults, aged 18-24, had both the highest entrepreneurial activity and entrepreneurial intentions in the United States, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2023-2024 United States Report. With similar results in 2022,
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As a South Carolina native and leader in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), I can affirmatively say NCAA coach Dawn Staley is no ordinary leader. From her time as an Olympic gold medal-winning basketball player to her role as a coach guiding the South Carolina Gamecocks to an undefeated
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Simon Sinek’s profound statement, “People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it,” is an important message for anyone who wants to make their work matter. This concept is not just about knowing your products or services; it is about identifying what motivates the organization and being able to
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. According to Steve Jobs, “Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple.” It seems obvious that keeping things simple will help your business succeed. And yet, it’s surprisingly difficult to do it. If simplicity is this challenging, you need to
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