Tag: Growth Strategies

March 29, 2017

Today’s consumer is more or else demanding all services be “Uberized”. Meanwhile, today one in three American workers offers independent or freelance services — that’s a lot of service supply. On-demand platforms have entered the fold claiming to provide the […]

March 24, 2017

In May, TinyOwl closed its doors to most of the world. After raising more than $27 million, the India-based restaurant delivery service discontinued its service to all but a few areas in Mumbai. The problem? The high cost of logistics was partly to […]

March 15, 2017

Starting a business is an exhilarating endeavor. The prospect of offering a new product or service to the world, designing one’s own future, and creating a legacy are why many people step into the world of business. Yet, there are […]

March 10, 2017

For an owner who was thinking about exiting their business, it almost seemed too good to be true when the phone rang. It was a business broker who had a prospective client that was interested in buying a business just like his. […]

September 15, 2016

Some people think that competition is a bad thing, when in fact it can be one of the best things for your company. Entrepreneur Network partner Patrick Bet-David discusses why you should compete in business. Competition brings out your best work. When you’re competing against […]

September 6, 2016

Many businesses are looking to attract recent college graduates but the ones that succeed at hiring and retaining the best talent provide a platform for professional and leadership development, even as they get the most from their youngest and newest employees. […]

July 11, 2016

Most entrepreneurs I know are driven, curious and never content with the status quo. These traits are probably why so many of them dabble in multiple ventures. A restaurateur may open a wine shop; a personal trainer may launch a […]

July 7, 2016

You may be saying: “My business isn’t for sale so why should I start to prepare my business for sale?“ That’s a great question, you see the best time to sell your business is when you want to, not when […]

June 30, 2016

Small-business owners are an interesting lot. They are focused, certainly. And busy? Beyond a doubt. But while they have enough vision and determination to launch companies, they often neglect themselves. When I bring up the idea of building a personal […]

June 29, 2016

Apartment-sharing startup Airbnb is in talks for a new round of funding that would value the company at $30 billion, a source close to the company said on Tuesday. Airbnb intends to use the financing to support new investments and […]

June 28, 2016

Many of the entrepreneurs we work with seem to have “magpie” syndrome: They are always chasing after the next shiny object. Once they get past start-up phase, they get bored. They begin thinking about diversifying into other businesses and recapturing the […]