Entrepreneurship

5 things to consider before hiring more staff

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As the founder of 3X, I'm no stranger to hiring. My first company grew from zero to 5 million in just a few short years, which meant we were hiring new staff every few weeks just to keep up with the growth. There was constant pressure to…

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3 Key challenges and opportunities for new leaders

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Before you can successfully DEGREES Your company, you need to focus on developing your team, especially when budget constraints prevent you from hiring experts to lead every department. You need to invite your current talent to step up and step into leadership roles that require more than…

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3 Ways Successful Founders Build Their Companies

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The most agile and successful leaders think differently, especially in the face of obstacles. I've learned this from my experience helping many founders grow and scale. As any entrepreneur knows, learning how to overcome business challenges is a lifelong lesson. But I think it's especially applicable to…

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How she started a million dollar business from home

When Arsha Jones was pregnant with her fourth child, one of her biggest cravings was chicken wings with mambo sauce, a sweet and tangy condiment that gained popularity decades ago in take-out restaurants. Washington, DC “It was my husband's job to either drive me to DC about 30 minutes (away), or he had to drive…

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Curb's secret to taxi service efficiency through Analytics

This week in How success happensI had the pleasure of speaking with Vishal Dhawan, Head of Product and Technology at Curb. With an outstanding technology and product development career, Dhawan has played a pivotal role in transforming the taxi industry. We delved into his career journey, ground-breaking innovations at Curb and his vision for the…

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How to make a strong return to the workforce after a long layoff

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Only four years ago we found ourselves among one global pandemic. Unemployment figures hit all-time highs in 2020 as many businesses could not operate and many others had to drastically change the way they operated. Since then, many have returned to work, but not all have. Some…

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Small businesses are cautiously optimistic about the future, research says — Plus 3 global trends to know

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Anyone who has ever tried to build their own company will likely tell you that they started with a dream to build and grow responsibly until one day change the world with their products and services. While an admirable goal, many small or medium-sized business owners find…

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Inflation down, Fed rate cut expected in September: CPI report

Inflation is now at 2.9%, marking the first time it has fallen below 3% since March 2021. On Wednesday Consumer Price Index The report (CPI), which tracks the prices of essential goods and services and helps the US Federal Reserve set economic policy, found that prices rose 2.9% in July compared to July 2023. This…

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Employers can tell if you've used ChatGPT to write your CV

More candidates are using AI to hit a tough job market, and this not only increases the number of applications employers must review, but also requires hiring managers to pay attention to the wording of resumes and cover letters. A Tuesday Financial Times report found that, based on employers and recruiters the outlet spoke to,…

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Franchise experts are diversifying beyond food – so should you

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When it comes to portfolio diversification, like most food franchises, I've traditionally turned to the holy trinity of restaurant franchise investments: burgers, chicken and pizza. Further diversification meant leaning into sandwich, dessert chains or other emerging segments within foodservice, such as when we grew the Middle East's…

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