Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Lately, I have been thinking a lot about becoming. When it comes to my business and even who I am as a person, I ask myself a lot, “Where is this going?” We all tend to be future-focused, especially in business, but what about the past? What…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Choosing a vendor usually looks like this: you talk to two or three companies, and they explain how they work. They may seem like a good fit, but those conversations often leave you hesitant about whether you’re making the right decision. You might feel like you need…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Global expansion is a goal for most startups, as it provides access to larger markets and a more diverse customer base. In fact, 60% of startups aim to expand internationally within their first three years of operation; however, only 4.6% successfully transition to scaleups. Achieving scaleup status…
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Boston-based brothers Kirk McKinney, 21, and Jacob McKinney, 19. The McKinney brothers are the founders of Junk Teens, a seven-figure junk-removal business that repurposes, resells and donates “as many items as possible” and provides job opportunities for other local teens. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Image…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Mike Feldstein used to be a “disaster chaser,” building homes and communities after fires, floods, and hurricanes. Over the years, he became an expert in identifying what air quality conditions make people sick and how to fix them. He noticed that the commercial-grade air scrubbers used in…
In 2010, George Heaton and his brother Mike took the sewing skills their grandmother taught them and launched their own graphic T-shirt streetwear brand called REPRESENT. Fast forward to today, and the proudly British brand has wildly expanded its offerings and its reach. In 2023, REPRESENT boasted $100 million in sales, and in 2024 they…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Being an entrepreneur can be very exciting and rewarding. It often comes from passion and can result in good money and personal happiness. However, it can also cause stress and emotional pressure. This becomes even more important when you think about mental health and how to manage…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In my early years, I spent a decade in the restaurant business — owning several places and dealing with every challenge you can imagine. If I’ve learned anything from my time in the restaurant industry, it’s how to stay sharp, pivot fast and manage chaos calmly. Years…
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Lauren Stephens and Kaki McGrath. With their mother, Bonnie Dudley, Stephens and McGrath co-founded the “high-performance, eco-friendly, elevated everyday-wear” brand Dudley Stephens in 2015. The digitally native brand has sold over 445,000 products to over 330,000 customers, resulting in more than $45 million in sales over the past 10…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Success in sales isn’t just about meeting quotas. It’s about fostering a culture where teams thrive, customers are delighted and growth is sustainable. Yet, many organizations struggle to strike the right balance between scaling their sales operations while ensuring the happiness and effectiveness of their teams. So,…
