[ad_1] Employment is like any other aspect of business. People are looking to trade their skills and resources to a company that can offer them meaningful compensation. May 4, 2018 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology reported that Uber and Lyft drivers made a profit of only about $8.55 an hour, many people saw that revelation as proof that the ride-hailing innovators don't pay fair wages.The study factored in fuel, insurance, maintenance and other costs to determine that 54 percent of drivers were making less than the minimum wage in...
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Saturday, 5 May 2018
Brands Using Video Marketing - High Paying Affiliate Programs
https://www.highpayingaffiliateprograms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/video.png [ad_1] Brands That Are Effectively Using Video MarketingHaving an effective and efficient marketing strategy is critical to the long-term success of any business. These days digital marketing by far the most effective method for businesses to attract more clients and generate more income. Video marketing has become a key component of online marketing strategy because its so darn effective.Ultimately, everyone needs video marketing. Even businesses which rely on advertising other companies and their offers try to enhance their own popularity through video marketing....
How a Turtle Helped and Hurt the Launch of This Premium Tequila
[ad_1] Ken Austin, founder of Tequila Avión, tells us his incredible brand story over a couple of Cinco de Mayo cocktails. May 4, 2018 2 min read In a world where business leaders are quick to rattle off their resumes and tell you how ungodly successful they are, it is refreshing to meet a guy who laughingly refers to himself as "not a very smart guy."That's Ken Austin, the very funny and, yes, extremely successful founder of Tequila Avión. Since its creation in 2009, the brand has been the star of an HBO show, won all kinds of awards at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and in 2014, sold a significant majority stake...
The Power You Didn't Know That Fiction Can Have on Your Business
[ad_1] Remember 'Little Dorrit' by Dickens? It's full of life lessons to help you more expertly meet those corporate challenges. May 4, 2018 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. He didn't notice me among the throngs of passengers pushing down the airplane aisles: In fact, I only recognized my colleague when I glanced up, searching for my row number and saw him already squeezed into the window seat. After heaving my carry-on bag into the storage bin overhead, I slid into the aisle seat and issued a cheery, "Good morning!"Related: How Do Your Reading Habits Compare to Elon Musk's, Mark Zuckberg's and Warren Buffett's?He...
Giada De Laurentiis Shares How She Busted Down Doors and Became a Big Name in the Food World
[ad_1] The author, TV star and restaurateur reveals how she makes the most of every opportunity. May 4, 2018 10 min read 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.For Giada De Laurentiis, her philosophy around opportunity is simple: Don’t be afraid to say yes to chances to stretch yourself.This mentality has led to her major presence on the Food Network -- with eight shows with her name in the title -- as well as regular appearances...
My Company Realized We Had No Idea How to Explain Our Product. So We Learned to Tell a Story.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/jArUeH41Wjzes8UikqQpCZQMg1GqohnU7W4PYJcjYGTIgvytNLv8GKj6yOp4UjQXRAKr1nmo0lnoREVgp0hIS16DbTLm_3fk81SDX3WkmH16xaIJ8H5qw2l9MA-CuvDg-kJxQn1ASx026XHfBQ [ad_1] Customers buy your product because of the story behind it. May 4, 2018 7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I work as a marketing manager for a business software called Weekdone and, up until a month ago, I probably couldn't give you a straight answer on what exactly our product did. If you asked anyone on our team, each person would...
Executive Director Hasnayn Ebrahim's 5 Rules For Strategic Growth In Your Business
https://www.entrepreneurmag.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Spark-Schools-growth.jpg [ad_1]Vital StatsPlayer: Stacey BrewerCo-founder: Ryan HarrisonCompany: SPARK SchoolsNo of schools in network: 152019 goal: ± 12 000 students and 20 schoolsEst: 2013Visit: www.sparkschools.co.zaIn 2012, Stacey Brewer raised R4,5 million in her first round of funding. It gave her an 18-month runway to focus on launching her low-fee private school model, SPARK Schools. This was followed by R28 million from an international fund, the Pearson Group’s Affordable Learning Fund. The business’s most recent round of funding was a Series B round that raised R150 million...
Dreading an Upcoming 'Difficult' Conversation? Here Are 10 Tips That Can Help.
[ad_1] Asking questions up-front and then really listening to the answers can prevent a whole lot of grief later. May 4, 2018 7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When I conducted research for my book, Overcoming Fake Talk, I was interested to discover why so many people were afraid to talk about certain topics -- what I call undiscussables. Undiscussables include anything that we think and feel but choose not to share. In short, undiscussables are something we keep to ourselves. Related: Straight Talk: How To Have Good Difficult ConversationsWhat my research uncovered was that people I observed were...
This Graffiti Artist Makes Millions of Dollars Selling His Work
[ad_1] Andrew Medal sits down with Timmy Sneaks, world-renowned creative visionary and graffiti artist, to discuss creativity in the digital age and the business behind making art. May 4, 2018 1 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Timmy Sneaks is a modern creative and graffiti artist from Boston. His unique style and brand has garnered interest from the highest level brands and influencers like Kevin Hart, Scott Disick and Robinson Cano. In this episode of Action & Ambition with Andrew Medal, Sneaks discusses his beginnings and how he turned his passion for art into a thriving business, the keys to luxury branding...
4 Totally Awesome Reasons It's Great to Be a Solopreneur
[ad_1] You're the boss. May 4, 2018 3 min read Striking out on your own can be an intimidating prospect, especially if you’re starting a business by yourself.As of 2015, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that there were more than 2.7 million nonemployer firms that are run solely by owners. Of that group, 35,584 were bringing in anywhere from $1 million to $2.49 million a year.Making seven figures in annual revenue is certainly a possibility, even as a one-person operation. But what other elements of the solopreneur life do you have to look forward to?1. No office politics.You spend most of your time at work, sometimes more so than with your own friends and...
6 Powerful Ways to Get Out of a Mental Slump
[ad_1] Everyone gets into a slump from time to time. Those who can quickly recognize the problem and take steps to fix it are ahead of the game. May 4, 2018 4 min read This story originally appeared on Due Regardless how mentally strong you are, you can still get into a mental slump. Whether it’s writer's block or being stuck debugging your code, these mental blocks can drive us crazy. More often than not, the problem gets worse the more we try and solve it in the moment.While I can’t tell you how to solve the problem you're faced with, I can give you tips on how to jump-start your problem-solving process.Here are six ways to get back on track after a mental...
Friday, 4 May 2018
ACDC Franchise Listing | Entrepreneur
https://www.entrepreneurmag.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ACDC-2.jpg [ad_1]Vital Stats:Company: ACDC ExpressNature of Franchise: Electrical Retail FranchiseEstablished: 2007Footprint: 29 Stores NationwideInvestment Required: R150 000 (excl. VAT)Set-up Costs: R3 180 000 to R4 740 000Management fees: 3% – 4%Marketing Fees: R85 000 or 5%Contact person: Mario MahlanguEmail: info@acdcexpress.comVisit: acdcexpress.comCall: +27 (0)10 202 3360About the brandACDC Express has a vision to be the preferred electrical retailer. Its franchise network aims to be the best solutions-driven electrical retailer, focused on customer service and convenience...
5 Ways to Turn Your Passions Into Profits Online
[ad_1] If you're the sort who can dismantle a toaster and put it together again, consider a future making instructional videos. May 4, 2018 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. My back porch fell down. And I don’t mean a little. It completely collapsed. It happened during one of our Pennsylvania winter nor’easters. These are brutal storms that sweep down along the coast and drop between 6 and 36 inches of snow in a single shot. The result of snow collapsing my porch wasn’t pretty. And it took a lot of cleanup and repair to fix.But when I was trying to figure out what to do about it, guess where I looked first? If you...
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