Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When I first started my business, the word ‘mentor’ felt abstract to me. I thought successful entrepreneurs inspire us with their stories and achieve everything through their knowledge, determination — and maybe a bit of luck. But the real experience turned out to be way more complex….
More than a third of U.S. adults have a side hustle and bring in an average of $891 a month with their extra work, according to recent research from Bankrate. However, many side hustlers strive to make significantly more money — sometimes even enough to replace the income from their 9-5 or other full-time ventures….
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Many stories would have you believe that the markers of entrepreneurial success are confidence, talent and grit. And while possessing these things can certainly play a part in your achievements, there are other foundational skills — specifically, soft skills — that drive success. As a CEO, I’ve…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I am going to say something mainstream or even old-school, but people in the business world consider portfolio stability the most important factor in investing. Is that the right move? If you are a rational investor with a long-term vision, the answer is most likely yes. But…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Hi, I’m Dima, the founder of PitchBob, an AI co-pilot for entrepreneurs. And yes, I’m a solo founder. Worse yet (or so they say), I’m a business-oriented founder, not a technical one. That’s a dead-end case, some might argue. And to some extent, they might be right….
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Branding instills meaning into organizations, their products and services. A brand is more than a visual identity; it is the sum of actions and assets that shape the organization’s perception in the stakeholders’ minds. Effective branding can make the difference between thriving and scaling or remaining largely…
“It’s not everybody that just wakes up one day and says, ‘I don’t like my sheets; I’m going to go make a company,’” Scott Tannen, co-founder and CEO of Boll & Branch, tells Entrepreneur. However, for Scott and his wife, Missy Tannen, co-founder and chief product officer of the couple’s luxury bedding and home goods…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A Walmart Business study shows that 70% of small business owners experience burnout at least once a month and only 10% feel they take enough vacation. This statistic highlights the challenge most entrepreneurs face in maintaining a healthy work-life balance. As an entrepreneur, I am not indifferent…
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Paris Emily Nicholson, 26, and Saskia Teje Jenkins, 25. The business partners and friends began working on Australian fashion brand Amelie Teje as a side hustle in 2020 with just $2,500 each and have since grown it to seven figures. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Image…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Hi, I’m Dima, the bootstrapped solo founder of PitchBob — a tool designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life. I want to start with a disclaimer: My entrepreneurial journey isn’t my first. I’ve had significant experience building businesses in the past, and my choices…
