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Entrepreneur US
Which Fridge Would You Eat From?
A great company mission doesn't always inspire great sales. That's why this discount grocery company rebranded, and is now reaching more customers.
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May - June 2024
Entrepreneur US
The Skills You Never Knew You Needed
Do you know what it takes to Succeed? Here, six leaders share the skill they underestimated—and needed to develop.
2 min |
May - June 2024
Entrepreneur US
'You Don't Have to Shut Your Heart Down'
What does it take to be a good leader? During his 44 years as CEO of Whole Foods, John Mackey learned his answer: Serve the business, serve its people, and never abandon yourself.
5 min |
May - June 2024
Entrepreneur US
Why Small Businesses Can't Afford to Grow
Big companies take a long time to pay their suppliers. Sometimes, so long that the supplier goes out of business. Two entrepreneurs wanted to find out why this system is so broken-and wound up creating a solution.
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March - April 2024
Entrepreneur US
MY FAVORITE CUSTOMER
For small, independent businesses, loyal patrons are benefactors, protectors, muses, and mascots. They make sure the show goes on. Here, three business owners celebrate an irreplaceable member of their community.
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Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
Do You Say 'Yes' Enough?
We don't give ourselves enough credit for trying. So let's start doing it right now.
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Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
He Does $10 Million-Plus in Sales
When Jeffrey Bell gave up horse training to buy a Floor Coverings International franchise, he wanted to get out ahead of his new pack. To do that, he had to learn to delegate.
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Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
How This Business Rookie Became a Top Seller
After competing in two Olympics, Cammile Adams dove headfirst into her second career - and became SafeSplash Swim School's #1 franchisee. Here's how.
2 min |
Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
How to Pick the Perfect Franchise For You
There are a lot of great brands out there. But that doesn't mean they're all a great fit.
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Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
Serving the Underserved
When Dennis Johnson opened a Pizza Ranch in Minnesota, he hoped to serve the nearby Native American communities in more ways than one.
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Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
When Life Is Preparation
Vanesa Ellis was no expert on mosquitoes or lawn care. But as it turns out, something else made her the perfect fit for two home-care franchise brands.
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Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
Changing Careers? Consider Franchising.
Here are five reasons why franchise ownership could be the right fit for you.
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Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
WRANGLING THE MANY-HEADED MONSTER
For mom-and-pop business owners, just as inflation calms in one area of operations, it rears its head somewhere else. The best way to stay on top of it, experts say, is to stay flexible.
2 min |
Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
MAKE A PLAN AND STICK TO IT
There's no one way to market a small business. So how do you get the word out? Experts say you must experiment...and really stick with it.
2 min |
Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
HOW DAVID BEATS OUT GOLIATH
Can mom-and-pop shops truly compete against big-box behemoths and e-commerce giants? Yes, experts say - but they have to think and act truly local.
2 min |
Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
HOW ONE MOM & POP SHOP EXPANDED 2,700 TIMES
Jersey Mike's famously began as a single shop owned by a teenager. Now it's everywhere. How exactly does that happen?
10 min |
Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
YOU'LL ONLY FIND THIS HERE
When a local, independent business becomes known for something special - a product or service, or even just a unique vibe customers love knowing they're getting a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Here, seven mom-and-pops around the country share what helps them stand out.
3 min |
Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
MAKING PEOPLE COMFORTABLE DOESN'T HAVE TO COST A FORTUNE
Just ask the couple who built a basically unmarked bar that, within three years, has become one of the most beloved mom-and-pop shops in the country.
8 min |
Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
'People Don't Buy What They Don't Know'
This snack brand was failing. Then its founder discovered the problem: He wasn't speaking his customers' language.
2 min |
Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
If at First You Don't Get Clients...
Try, try again? That's the lesson of Facet, an innovative financial planning startup that tried everything to get its first customers.
2 min |
Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
What's Your Ghost Job?
It's one of your five jobs. And if you want to find meaning at work, you must identify all of them.
5 min |
Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
Don't Come To My Meeting
As CEO, I've created an unusual meeting policy at my company. It helps build a culture of respect, agency - and substantial productivity, too.
2 min |
Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
When It's Time to Go All In
Do you have a side hustle? Do you want to make it a full-time hustle, and escape your 9-to-5 job? Blavity founder Morgan DeBaun has some advice: Do it carefully, but steadily.
5 min |
Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
Your Small Business Is About to Get Bigger
That's what this issue is all about. Read on!
2 min |
Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
How to Build a Side Hustle That Works For You
If you've been hearing a lot about side hustles lately, you're not alone. The term has slipped into our common consciousness in recent years-so much so that Merriam-Webster added it to its dictionary in 2022. \"Side-hustle is a word on the move,\" the entry says.
10+ min |
March - April 2024
Entrepreneur US
How to Sell a Thing Nobody Likes
Some product categories are truly dull, but that doesn’t mean their brands have to be. Tom Rinks knows that better than almost anyone.
7 min |
March - April 2024
Entrepreneur US
What Should Your Brand Look Like?
Every brand needs a look—but how do you create an eye-catching design that’s true to your company’s purpose? Here, six business leaders explain how they did it.
2 min |
March - April 2024
Entrepreneur US
'I Won't Make That Mistake Again!'
It’s an old cliché: Failures make you stronger. But how, exactly? Here’s the way one entrepreneur put them to good use—and now drives 25 million in annual sales.
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March - April 2024
Entrepreneur US
When Making Things Harder Is Better
Sometimes, adding friction to a process makes it run smoother. So how do you know when to do it? And how do you do it well?
5 min |
March - April 2024
Entrepreneur US
How to Build the Next Huge Thing
Spencer Rascoff cofounded Hotwire and Zillow. Now he's an investor and serial startup founder. Here's his advice for funding and growing a giant, ambitious idea.
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