Entrepreneur magazine
December 2017
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How Venus Williams Is Serving Up Her Entrepreneurial Dreams
Tennis trained her to be a one-woman, hyper-focused, do-it-all-yourself machine. But as she's discovering, entrepreneurship requires more balance.
Is Your Company a Candidate for Outside Investment?
Taking on investors is one way to grow your business -- but before you seek funding, make sure it's the right path for you.
How a Bike Trip Across New Zealand Helped This Entrepreneur Realize Her Dream
A woman took her 2-year-old son on a five-month biking journey and learned valuable lessons to start a company.
3 Secrets to a Sincere Apology
Leaders who apologize for their mistakes are actually perceived as stronger and more inspirational than those who don't acknowledge their mistakes, according to a study.
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How the Side Hustler Life Is Redefining 'Work-Life' Balance
It's about more than babies and friends -- work-life balance can also mean finding career fulfillment through a side hustle.
How A&W Got Its Soul Back
After a corporate acquisition shook the restaurant chain's identity, Kevin Bazner helped it reconnect with its local roots
Seeing is Believing: Step Inside Warby Parker's Headquarters
Get out your reading glasses! The eyewear brand loves books so much, their offices include a library and a secret reading room.
Why Some Small Business Owners Are Turning to Crowdfunding to Save Their Company
In times of crisis, some entrepreneurs are finding that their greatest support system is their customer base.
How These Franchisees Turned to Overlooked Talent to Grow Their Business
Giving people a second chance can be good for your operation.
How a Subscription-Box Founder Is Using Data to Survive -- and Thrive
With Rockets of Awesome, Rachel Blumenthal has built a data-driven supply chain to make her business faster and smarter.
Holiday Gift Guide: What to Give Your Team Members
Gift-giving can be tricky. We asked six entrepreneurs what they're gifting employees this season.
The Trends to Watch in 2018 to Help Your Business Succeed
We asked a range of experts to offer their best predictions on where business is going -- and where you should go, too.
How the Founder of Baked by Melissa Recovered From Her First Holiday Sales Disaster
Melisa Ben-Ishay talks about her first big mistake (during the holiday rush!) and what it taught her about prepping for sales spikes.
To Succeed in 2018, Ecommerce Entrepreneurs Must Focus on This One Change
With more businesses competing for customers, it's time to speed things up.
Stephen Dubner Talks 'Freakonomics' -- and How He Became an Accidental Entrepreneur
The former scribe has long admired small businesses and the people who run them. And now that he's got a company of his own, he's learning just how tricky it can be.
In 2018, Get Ready to (Finally) Embrace Virtual and Augmented Reality
Storytelling will always be a strong tool for entrepreneurs-but creativity is key, now more than ever.
This Trick Will Help You Promote Yourself Without Coming Off as Self-Centered
The first rule of talking about you: It's not really about you.
In 2018, Investors Will Look Outside Silicon Valley for the Next Big Startup
Thanks to technology, entrepreneurs no longer need to be on Sand Hill Road to catch an investor's eye.
Why Storytelling Will Continue to Be the Go-To Marketing Strategy in 2018
Creating a compelling vision -- and expressing it well -- is key to capturing your place in the market.
This Ax-Throwing Company Plans to Transform From Small Business to National Franchise
Stumpy's Hatchet House wants to go big-but the competition isn't far behind
Is Sending Out a Press Release Really Worth the Money?
The press release industry generates a lot of money-but it might not hold any value for your business.
Tim Ferriss, Gary Vaynerchuk and More Share What Will Make Businesses Successful in 2018
These super successful entrepreneurs share their predictions on what next year will hold.
From Branding to Recruiting, Check Out the 10 Business Trends to Make Next Year a Success
Next year will bring big changes and new opportunities for sharp, forward-thinking entrepreneurs. Here's what to keep your eye on.