[ad_1] Entrepreneur's editor in chief, Jason Feifer, talks with Jessica Abo about his career path and how to get press to bite on your pitch. April 20, 2018 1 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In her book, Unfiltered: How to Be as Happy as You Look on Social Media, Jessica Abo features Entrepreneur's editor in chief, Jason Feifer. If you're hoping to see your business featured, whether it's in print or on a podcast, Feifer shares his top five pieces of advice and what makes him respond to a pitch.Related: This Startup Investor Wants to Prove That 'Nice Girls' Don't Have to Finish LastWatch more...
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Saturday, 21 April 2018
7 Signs That You're Not Busy; You're Just 'Busy Bragging'
[ad_1] We all need to look a little deeper and learn more about our work-related habits -- especially those of us who are caught up on our favorite TV shows. April 20, 2018 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Have you found yourself complaining about how busy you are, possibly to a spouse, friend or coworker? If you’re like most of us, you do this on a regular basis. You almost can’t help it, especially when others start talking about how busy they are in their lives.“I know, right? I feel like I can’t get anything done.”Related: You're Too Busy? No, You're Not. Here's Why.It’s a phenomenon...
Apple and Lyft Announce Green Initiatives
[ad_1] April 20, 2018 2 min read For many companies, being green isn’t just about doing good, but about boosting customer loyalty too.Last year, for example, a study conducted by Unilever -- a company that does have an admittedly vested interest in knowing this kind of information -- polled 20,000 consumers in five countries and 33 percent said that given the option, they would choose to buy from brands that are focused on sustainability.Recently, there have a been a spate of initiatives from major companies about what they are doing to to help the environment.Related: Here's How to Save the Planet and Make a ProfitAt the beginning of April, Apple announced...
Palantir's Data-Mining Software Was Used to Spy on JPMorgan Staff, and Company Terms Are Getting a Rewrite. 3 Things to Know Today.
[ad_1] Here's your explanation of today's biggest headlines, including a data-mining controversy, company terms and 4/20. Stay in the know in 60 seconds. April 20, 2018 1 min read "Terms and conditions" for companies everywhere might be translated into plain English as per the European Union's new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which will go into effect in May. (For reference, PayPal's terms and conditions are currently longer than F. Scott Fitzgerald's book The Great Gatsby.) While we're on data: JPMorgan hired a security expert to keep an eye on bank staff, but there's controversy about whether or not he went too far -- using software...
Forget That Product You're Working On. What's Really Going to Sell in the Future Is ... Services.
[ad_1] "Do-it-for-me" is the next evolution of the on-demand economy. April 20, 2018 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Today’s consumers value their time more than ever. With the proliferation of on-demand apps, there is virtually no need to wait in lines or even to leave your house if you’re that much of a homebody.Related: How 3 Top On-Demand Companies are Redefining the IndustryYou know the drill: Amazon for your groceries, Netflix for date night, Handy for that light bulb you just can’t reach and even on-demand car services to care for the car you hardly ever drive because you ride-share everywhere....
This Founder Shares Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid of Being an Outsider
[ad_1] Roberta Scherf, CEO of PrioHealth, company focused on helping people with autism, says that her unique perspective is the reason for her success. April 20, 2018 8 min read A Note From The Editor Think your company has what it takes to make our Top Company Cultures list? Apply now. Apply now » In this series, Open Every Door, Entrepreneur staff writer Nina Zipkin shares her conversations with leaders about understanding what you have to offer, navigating the obstacles that will block your path, identifying opportunity and creating it for yourself and for others.When Roberta Scherf’s daughter Rowan was young, she struggled with language....
Want to Parlay Your Passion Without Losing a Paycheck? Think About Running a Not-for-Profit
[ad_1] The opportunity to pursue a passion without sacrificing a meaningful business role and salary has been the impetus for many business leaders to swap careers. April 20, 2018 7 min read A Note From The Editor Think your company has what it takes to make our Top Company Cultures list? Apply now. Apply now » Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS), more than 1.5 million nonprofit organizations are registered in the United States. However, during most of my career in real estate private equity, had someone had told me that I’d leave that world to oversee...
Sen. Tammy Duckworth Is a Model for How You Can Make Change In the Workplace
[ad_1] Don't just go along with the status quo. April 20, 2018 2 min read A Note From The Editor Think your company has what it takes to make our Top Company Cultures list? Apply now. Apply now » Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth has regularly made history throughout her political career. The Iraq War veteran was the first Asian-American woman elected to Congress in Illinois, the first disabled woman to be elected to the United States Congress, the first member of U.S. Congress born in Thailand and as of this month, became the first sitting senator to give birth while in office.Ahead of her first vote since her daughter Maile Pearl was born, Duckworth...
Rapper Nipsey Hussle Reveals the Art of Being a Self-Made Millionaire
[ad_1] Andrew Medal sits down with rapper Nipsey Hussle to discuss how gang life catapulted his success, his latest album 'Victory Lap' and his various businesses, including a blockchain-specific startup. April 20, 2018 1 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Nipsey Hussle is arguably hip-hop's hottest star right now, with his much-anticipated album release of Victory Lap. Hussle has been making his name from a steady stream of mixtapes including 2013’s Crenshaw, which he sold at $100 a pop, netting $100,000 in the process. He's collaborated with artists like YG, Diddy and Jeezy. His record label All In Records recently...
4 Black-Owned Businesses Participating in This Enterprise Development Programme That Are Growing - Fast
https://www.entrepreneurmag.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/travelling-for-business.jpg [ad_1]Technology has made business communication and business travel easier than ever, but it’s still possible to have a minor disaster involving your indispensable devices. Dawn Weir, head of kulula work and a veteran business traveller, offers these tech-savvy tips for road-warriors.Stay on trackActivity trackers can help you stick to your fitness regime by recording step-counts, distances covered, sleep and nutrition. If you don’t fancy wearing one that looks like it’s from the flight-deck of the starship USS Enterprise, others are available which clip...
3 Things Taylor Swift Can Teach Entrepreneurs About Reputation Management
http://img.youtube.com/vi/j3yyF31jbKo/0.jpg [ad_1] Taylor Swift makes certain not one of her fans feels like a number, which is part of why she has more fans than she could possibly count. April 20, 2018 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. How do you get customers to notice the release of a new product? If you're Taylor Swift, you delete your social media history and then drop a video of yourself in a $10 million diamond bath. Although it's a bit unorthodox, her approach worked.The “Look What You Made Me Do” video racked up more than 43 million views in 24 hours, according to Variety -- crushing the record...
Friday, 20 April 2018
FASA Launches Its 2018 Events To Renewed Optimism For Growth In The Franchise Sector
https://www.entrepreneurmag.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Simply-Asia.jpg [ad_1]Little compares to the happiness that is felt across the table of a great meal shared with family or friends. Or to that moment when you experience the sights, smells and tastes of a new culture for the first time.It’s an experience Mr Chai Lekcharoensuk, founder of Simply Asia Thai Food & Noodle Bar, wanted to create when he came to South Africa 25 years ago. Back then, he couldn’t find any Thai food that reminded him of home and so he opened Wang Thai Restaurant, in Cape Town, an upscale establishment that promised an authentic Thai dining experience: mouth-watering...
Once Only for Huge Companies, 'Web Scraping' Is Now an Online Arms Race No Internet Marketer Can Avoid
[ad_1] Companies don't just vacuum up data on competitors' prices; some gain advantage by distorting the picture competitors see. April 20, 2018 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In January 2017, news broke that Amazon had successfully managed to block bots from Walmart, which would scrape Amazon’s listings “several million times a day.” In the Reuters report, the Chief Executive of Boxed, a New York-based online wholesaler, spoke of scraping competitor prices every 20 minutes and adjusting accordingly, saying, “If we’re not decently priced, we’ll see it almost immediately [in sales declines].”Web scraping...
Products and Services You May Have Forgotten For Your Home Office
http://cache.johnchow.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mailbox-688x387.jpg [ad_1]So, you’re ready to quit your day job for good and to start pursuing your online business full time. Congratulations. Welcome to the club. Someone will show you the secret handshake a little later on and your membership card is in the mail. Are you ready to get started?When setting up your home office, most of the basic requirements are pretty obvious and straightforward. You’ll want to have a halfway decent computer and a reliable Internet connection. You might invest in some software or you’ll probably want some web hosting. A nice coffee maker probably isn’t a bad...
Calling All Social Entrepreneurs: Be SA’S Next Changemaker With The Nation Builder Social Innovation Challenge
https://www.entrepreneurmag.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/travelling-for-business.jpg [ad_1]Technology has made business communication and business travel easier than ever, but it’s still possible to have a minor disaster involving your indispensable devices. Dawn Weir, head of kulula work and a veteran business traveller, offers these tech-savvy tips for road-warriors.Stay on trackActivity trackers can help you stick to your fitness regime by recording step-counts, distances covered, sleep and nutrition. If you don’t fancy wearing one that looks like it’s from the flight-deck of the starship USS Enterprise, others are available which clip...
Get an MBA If You Want to Get Ahead in Business. Skip It If You Want Your Business to Get Ahead.
[ad_1] MBA programs do provide a useful toolkit, but they are better suited for established businesses than rapid-growth startups. April 20, 2018 8 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. With a plentitude of resources at our fingertips, there has never been a better time to build a business. Sites like F6S, Appsumo and StartupStash list hundreds of low-cost resources available to businesses of all sizes. But, while available resources make it easy to set up the operations, the more challenging task is actually managing the business.Related: Just These 5 Lessons Made the MBA Worth the MoneyTraditionally, the go-to...
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