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Entrepreneurship

From ideation to starting your own business, this section provides expert advice and solutions from entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs.

Latest: Advice, Tips and Resources

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Can You Make a Profit and Be Socially Responsible?
By Jennifer Dublino | December 19, 2024

It's possible for a business to make money and stay socially responsible. Learn about maintaining corporate social responsibility while boosting profits.

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Starting an Advertising Agency
By Sean Peek | December 18, 2024

If you have a background in marketing and communications, an advertising agency could be a smart startup option. Here's what you need to know.

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Choosing the Right Outsourcing Partner
By Shahid Mansuri | December 18, 2024

Outsourcing is often great for business but it can offer challenges. Learn how to find the right partner to help you grow your company.

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The Management Theory of Peter Drucker: Key Terms
By Miranda Fraraccio | December 10, 2024
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Management Theory of Joseph Juran
By Sean Peek | December 10, 2024

Joseph Juran was a pioneer in the study of quality control for industries like math and science. Learn how to apply his management theory to your business.

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Classical and Scientific Management Theory
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | December 10, 2024

Learn how employers can use classical management theories to boost efficiency and worker productivity in their companies.

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 Contingency Management Theory Explained
By Sean Peek | December 09, 2024

Fred Fiedler's contingency theory says that there are many internal and external factors that can influence the optimum organizational structure.

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10 Successful Businesses You Didn’t Know Were Run By Women
By Jennifer Dublino | November 27, 2024

Female entrepreneurs own 42 percent of American firms. Check out this list of women-led companies and some great resources for small business owners.

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How Businesses Are Marketing Green Innovation
By Julie Thompson | November 26, 2024

Learn how your company can improve the environment while using eco-friendly consciousness as a marketing tactic.

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Outgrowing Your Office Space? Should You Lease or Buy?
By Karina Fabian | November 20, 2024

Here is a list of things to consider before deciding whether to purchase or lease your new office space, including pros and cons of both options.

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Want to Support a Charity? Qualities Businesses Should Seek Out
By Max Freedman | November 12, 2024

The charity you select should not only align with your company values but also be a good fit for your customers, employees and the community you serve.

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Why Your Small Business Needs an IT Partner
By Mark Fairlie | November 08, 2024

Find the right IT partner and your SMB can take advantage of all current and future business technology, improving service, profit and productivity.

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Protecting Your Bottom Line From Data Breaches
By Mark Fairlie | November 08, 2024

If customers can't trust you with their data, it will hurt your bottom line. Find out what you need to do to secure your business’s data.

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How to Learn From Your Failures: 4 Valuable Lessons
By Thomas Griffin | November 07, 2024

Failure is inevitable as an entrepreneur, so it’s important to develop a healthy attitude about it. Here are four lessons you can learn from failing.

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Elevating Expectations: 6 Ways Product Quality Affects Your Brand
By Sammi Caramela | November 05, 2024

Ensuring your products are high quality is crucial to your business's bottom line. Learn how to create products that meet user standards.

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Favorite Business Podcasts of 2024
By Skye Schooley | November 05, 2024

Podcasts are a great way for business owners and entrepreneurs to get business advice, learn about trends, and find inspiration. Check out our favorites.

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Management Theory of Elton Mayo
By Sean Peek | November 05, 2024

Australian professor George Elton Mayo’s human relations theory can help your company build more productive and effective teams.

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The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals for Small Businesses
By Jennifer Dublino | November 04, 2024

Learn about the U.N.'s sustainable development goals, including ending poverty and hunger and how small businesses can work toward achieving them.

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Goodbye 9-to-5: How to Become a Full-Time Airbnb Entrepreneur
By Mark Fairlie | October 30, 2024

Find out exactly how thousands of Americans are replacing their traditional jobs and becoming full-time Airbnb hosts – so you can do it too. You'll take control of your life, earn more than you do...

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Would You Make It on Shark Tank? The Importance of Scalable Business Models
By Jamie Johnson | October 30, 2024

Scalability is a crucial factor in business growth and success. Learn the components of a scalable company and how to scale your business.

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8 Keys to Upscaling Your Business
By Asim Rais Siddiqui | October 30, 2024

Upscaling your business is a risky decision, but you can minimize those risks with a sustainable business growth strategy. Find out the dos and don'ts here.

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14 Tools to Track Key Performance Indicators for Your Business
By Lauren Kubiak | October 29, 2024

Key performance indicators (KPIs) measure how effective your company is at achieving its goals. Learn how to find the right tools to track your business.

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Visualizing Success: How to Set Up Effective Quarterly Goals
By Julie Thompson | October 29, 2024

Breaking goals into small, actionable initiatives allows your employees and clients to become more productive over shorter time frames.

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The Pros and Cons of Virtual Offices
By Jennifer Post | October 29, 2024

Virtual offices haven’t lost their popularity but do they have more cons than pros at this point? Here is what you need to consider.

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8 Ways to Make Your Business’s Computing Eco-Friendly
By Julie Thompson | October 22, 2024

Learn five ways to improve your bottom line and create a more sustainable business environment by using practices such as cloud-based computing.

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International Business Etiquette From Around the World
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | October 21, 2024

Business has gone increasingly global throughout the past several decades. Understanding international business etiquette is key to your worldwide success.

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Management Theory of Henry Gantt
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | October 21, 2024
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How to Celebrate National Women’s Small Business Month
By Mona Bushnell | October 18, 2024

October is National Women's Small Business Month, which means it's time to celebrate women-owned businesses everywhere.

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How to Write a Company History
By Skye Schooley | October 15, 2024

A well-written company history on your website can do wonders in attracting customers to your brand. Here is how to write one.

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Business Decision-Making: Gut Instinct or Hard Data?
By Sean Peek | October 10, 2024

When it comes to business, your decisions matter. But it's important to recognize whether your choices are based on intuition or emotions.