Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Americans drink too much. Americans consume too much sugar. Both of the above statements are true and supported by data. Zachary Abbott, a microbiologist, genetic engineer and CEO of ZBiotics, wanted to harness “probiotic” microbes to help people live happier, healthier lives. After years of dedicated research,…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Running a small business in America today is anything but a “small” feat. The challenges are enormous, from unpredictable supply chains to inflation to a maze of complicated regulations. But one challenge that is pushing many SMBs to the edge is probably one you wouldn’t expect: international…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As the holiday shopping season approaches, usually lasting from November 1 to December 31, the question arises: how can you make the most of this period? Its peak will hit during the so-called Cyber Five, or Cyber Week, which may generate 16.9% of all holiday season revenue….
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Maximizing productivity should always be a top priority for business owners, but trying too hard to micromanage every inch of your operations can actually do the opposite. Systems within a business have to exist to ensure it functions smoothly — from having a daily structure to setting…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Did you get into business to manage software? Unless you’re in tech (like me), you probably didn’t. But thanks to software sprawl, you may spend more time juggling tech tools than talking to customers. Software sprawl happens when you find yourself with more apps or tools than…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Business leaders are always looking for new ways to make their brands stand out. There are opportunities everywhere, but the most significant ones usually come up when you identify a personal, specific and often ignored pain point. It was the alcohol flush effect for me, which is…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Is content creation becoming the new 9-to-5? It sure seems that way. We’ve gone from kids dreaming of becoming astronauts to aspiring YouTubers — and as much as I love life as a full-time internet pro, staying in this game has meant learning to operate like a…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. With performance slipping, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy called all corporate employees back to the office earlier this year. Butts in seats, five days a week. But will RTO solve productivity? The honest answer: Who knows? Productivity is a seemingly simple concept that proves notoriously slippery in practice….
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Expanding your franchise concept internationally is a challenging decision. It can offer tremendous growth opportunities beyond your current home market. However, doing so prematurely can put undue stress on your system as you try to replicate your U.S. operations for a culturally different demographic while also managing…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. On a warm July day in 2014, I received a Facebook message from a former classmate. She asked me whether I’d be interested in translating for a local website she was working at. I didn’t think too much of it at the time, but I gladly accepted,…
