Entrepreneurs who delegate their ‘busywork’ will create more time for high-value tasks that … [+] contribute to growth Tim Gouw on Unsplash Not every entrepreneur is cut from the same cloth, but there are some personality traits that seem to be common among business owners. One in particular–control freaky–could be harming business growth. The notion
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Voters wait in line to enter a polling place and cast their ballots on the first day of the state’s in-person early voting for the general elections in Durham, North Carolina, U.S. October 15, 2020. Jonathan Drake | Reuters Economic stimulus is top-of-mind for many small business owners — especially following Monday’s Supreme Court confirmation
This is a guest post by Himanshu, Exotel Customer support directly impacts customer loyalty, revenue churn, and customer lifetime value (CLV). As businesses grow, scaling customer support is important to deliver the same level of customer experience. But how does a company scale-up support without breaking the bank? Just increasing the team size by hiring more agents isn’t
Little Boss Baby Lisa Curtis My newborn has taught me more about business fundamentals in five weeks than I taught myself in seven years as a CEO. My “little boss”, as I call her, has put me through a rigorous bootcamp that has opened my eyes to delegation, prioritization, and self-care skills that can help
October 29, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The success of your real estate venture is highly dependent on the creativity and efficiency of your marketing strategy. Capturing the attention of potential buyers plays a considerable role in the growth of your investment. It’s well known that the vast
A whopping 14 million to 23 million Americans are planning to relocate to a new U.S. city or region due in part to the growing acceptance of remote work, according to Upwork’s Remote Workers on the Move report released Thursday. The survey of 20,490 Americans over the age of 18 was conducted Oct. 1 to Oct.
You want a business website, but do you know how to choose a WordPress host? The right web hosting company will dictate the performance of your site and in turn the success of your business. A new infographic from wpbiginner rightfully says, “Making your website better is more important than ever.” This as the number
Spreading the theft around; re-routed refunds; AIG loses, mostly; and other highlights of recent tax cases. Beaverton, Oregon: Engineer Jeffrey Fitch has been sentenced to a year and a day in prison for failing to collect or pay over federal employment taxes. Since 2002, Fitch owned and operated SFA Engineering and SFA Design Group. Between
Keith Hall, President and CEO of the National Association for the Self-Employed 2008 Kevin Brown, Photographer From gig workers to solo entrepreneurs, self-employed individuals make up the overwhelming majority of businesses in the U.S. economy. To give you a little perspective, small businesses comprise 99.9% of businesses in the United States. Of those small businesses,
Zoho Projects is an online task and project management tool designed for small businesses scalable enough for enterprise use. Projects enables users to organize project activities, assign tasks, and manage resources to reach goals on-time and under budget. It also allows collaboration among team members, clients, and outsourced providers, granting access to information on an
STEVE WASTERVAL Like it or not, every business has waste. This is definitely true in larger companies, where sheer scale can hide major inefficiencies. But even if you’re a solopreneur or freelancer, there are undoubtedly wasteful processes and practices that are keeping you from being as effective as you could be. So listen up, because
While many marketing technology tactics have changed the past two decades to reflect a faster-paced society and advances in technology, the use of affiliate marketing channels has remained relatively the same in terms of system and structure. “It is a business development channel that has never truly been optimized by use of technology,” said Matt
October 27, 2020 7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. This article was written by Mitchell Terpstra, a member of the Entrepreneur NEXT powered by Assemble content team. Entrepreneur NEXT is our Expert solutions division leading the future of work and skills-based economy. If you’re struggling to find, vet, and hire
October 27, 2020 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As a former entrepreneur and immigrant New Yorker, I have experienced many of the challenges our small business owners face — from navigating city regulations to seeking necessary resources. Now, as the Commissioner of the NYC Department of Small Business Services,
Postmates shopping app Source: Postmates Postmates said Tuesday it is launching a new retail platform ahead of the holidays, allowing customers to get instant delivery from clothing, home, beauty and wellness retailers, and allowing the delivery company to broaden its reach. The new platform will launch in Los Angeles, with the intent of ultimately expanding
If you buy something through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more. As Guy Clark said in his song ‘Hank Williams Said It Best,’ “One man’s art is another man’s scrawl.” So, in looking at the artwork in this article, it is important to keep that in mind. However, by
Co-Founder Image Spa MD. getty While the goal in business is to make sure every customer or client you run into is exceedingly happy, we all know at some point or another, you’re bound to have an unhappy one. But, I believe there is always an opportunity to turn that individual into a satisfied client. When
Yes, email is still the communication channel that most people prefer when connecting with businesses. October 26, 2020 2 min read Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from
If you buy something through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more. The one thing 3D printing has accomplished is democratize the manufacturing process so even the smallest business or individual can start making things. Whether it is making a part for a device or designing and making an entire
Income ranges for eligibility to make deductible contributions to traditional IRAs, to contribute to Roth IRAs and to claim the Saver’s Credit will all increase for 2021, according to the Internal Revenue Service. For single taxpayers covered by a workplace retirement plan, the range is $66,000 to $76,000, up from $65,000 to $75,000. For married
Boom Supersonic CEO and Founder, Blake Scholl, with the company’s XB-1 technology demonstrator. Boom Supersonic When Boom Supersonic formally rolled out a subscale technology demonstrator for its supersonic Overture jetliner early this month, it cast the moment as historic – the first time a privately developed and funded supersonic aircraft emerged into the sunlight. But
How to sell more online. October 19, 2020 2 min read Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. There are literally billions of potential customers
This combination of pictures created on September 29, 2020 shows US President Donald Trump (L) and Democratic Presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden squaring off during the first presidential debate at the Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio on September 29, 2020. Getty Images For business tax expert Tony Nitti,
Score an awesome deal on the world’s leading accounting program. October 25, 2020 2 min read Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. If you
Today with the thousands of franchises available, it’s possible to find a good selection of home-based franchises. And we’re here with a list of the best to choose from. Even if you don’t know how to research a franchise, we’ve done the legwork for you. Working from home allows freedom and flexibility along with low
Businesswoman meeting virtually with other business professionals. getty Back in another lifetime—by which I mean January—I was giving shout-outs to all the leadership, sales and marketing conferences I thought you shouldn’t miss in 2020. And then came Covid-19. Suddenly, keynote speeches in rooms holding thousands lost their appeal. Events large and small moved online, and
October 22, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Social media. Short sentence, long conversation. Gen Z is the next generation that digital marketers need to start homing in on, and the only effective way to do that is through social media. The era of the banner ad is dying out,
The U.S. Capitol stands in Washington, D.C., U.S. on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020. Talks Thursday between Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin brought no immediate breakthrough on a deal for a new pandemic relief package, while the House prepared to vote on a Democrat-only plan. Stefani Reynolds | Bloomberg | Getty Images Time
Ever since the outbreak of COVID-19, the number of cyber scams have alarmingly increased as scammers try to prey on a fearful global community. Over the last few weeks, especially, people around the world have raised concerns about receiving various forms of email phishing, such as false alerts, scam threads, and misleading emails. We at
Businesses need a lot of tools and strategies to succeed. But if you’re not maximizing your productivity in each of these areas, you may be spreading your efforts too thin. Make the most of all your business strategies with these tips from members of the online small business community. Effectively Manage Your Time in Business
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