Growth strategies
BY Peter S. Cohan
Seeking funding for your business shouldn't be a one-time endeavor. Here are four stages of business development that can serve as a road map for your funding strategy.
3 Lessons for Seasoned Entrepreneurs From CNBC's 'Crowd Rules'
BY Stephanie Vozza
Even experienced business owners can fall into counterproductive habits. The premier episode of CNBC's new small business reality show aims to solve them. How to Cut Through the Clutter and Make the Best Decisions
BY Christopher Hann
Making clear-headed decisions is the ability to see beyond your entrenched biases and move your business forward. Here's how to do it. The Pros and Cons of Franchising Your Business
BY Scott Shane
Franchising could be your next big strategy for expansion or it could send your growing business down the wrong path. Here are some key considerations before deciding if franchising is for you. 3 Ways to Find Your Perfect Board of Advisors
BY Victor Cheng
Successful leaders know how to seek out advice. Having a board of advisors that can help you assess key decisions is important to the growth of your business. Here are three ways to build your board. Leaning In: The 10 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned Businesses
BY Jenna Goudreau
Women Presidents Organization reveals its annual ranking of the top 50 women-led businesses in North America. We look at the leaders of the pack. Inside Small-Business Growth: Top Industries and Other Success Secrets (Infographic)
BY Kathleen Davis
A look at the obstacles entrepreneurs are facing, their strategies for staying on top, and the industries with the most opportunities. 10 Best States for Starting a Business
BY Catherine Clifford
A U.S. Chamber of Commerce study out this week breaks down what each state in the U.S. is doing to promote small-business growth. How Stagnation -- and Pivoting -- Can Crush a Startup
BY Michael Phillips Moskowitz
Stagnation may warrant radical change, but 'pivots' are too often punts -- not thoughtful, strategic redirections. Rather than undertake drastic measures in haste, startups ought to consider a regimen of constant flux. How to Maximize Every Sales Opportunity
BY Grant Cardone
Being successful at selling means setting high goals, staying focused and winning over your most important prospect: yourself. Here are three strategies to help you make the most of every sale. Keeping Your Customers Satisfied -- It's All in the Details
BY Robert L. Shook and Barry Farber
One entrepreneur's story of how he gained a long-term customer by going the extra mile to set himself apart from competition. What Craft Beer Can Teach You About Business Growth: Best Advice from Jim Koch of Sam Adams
BY Catherine Clifford
The Boston Beer Co. expands its microloan and mentorship program. Plus, the founder shares the most popular advice he dispenses to young business owners. How Your To-Do List Can Boost Your Bottom Line
BY Victor Cheng
You became an entrepreneur for the freedom, yet find yourself chained to your work more than ever before. Here are six steps to help achieve better work-life balance while growing your business. Survey: Fewer Small Businesses Expect to Hire or Grow
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
A new report by U.S. Bank cites economic uncertainty as a top challenge for business owners when considering the future of their companies. Unreasonable at Sea: An Update From Mouhsine Serrar of Prakti Design
BY Kristin Luna
It's been a few months since the traveling treps of Unreasonable at Sea set sail. We check in with one young entrepreneur about his progress so far. Former CIA Officer Reveals How to Get Ahead of Your Competition
BY Stephanie Vozza
Ethical ways find out what your competitors don't want you to know. Time Blocking: a Productivity Power Tool
BY Stephanie Vozza
How to divide your time to become better focused and move your company forward faster. Don't Get Too Excited: 4 Reasons Why Passion is the Enemy of Sales Success
BY Gregg Schwartz
Having too much enthusiasm, a common condition among young treps, can bungle a deal before you even open your mouth. Here's how to temper your resolve and make the sale. The 10 Fastest-Growing Industries for Small Business
BY Catherine Clifford
Here's a rundown of what's hot for businesses with less than $10 million in annual revenue. The Man Behind a Budding Creative City
BY Jim Morrison
The efforts of one small-business owner are drawing young creatives to Norfolk, Va. Learning by Doing and Other Tips This Week
BY Brian Patrick Eha
The importance of trial-and-error, how to envision your ideal future, why you might want to ditch your office space and more: our best tips of the week. The Unusual Way One Media Startup Grew to 10 Million Readers in a Year
BY Alyson Shontell
Upworthy's strategy: In with the old, out with the new. NYC Venture Fellows Program Mentors Startups on the Fast Track
BY Brian Patrick Eha
Since 2011, a competitive fellowship program has been providing early-stage startup founders in New York City with the contacts and knowledge they need to succeed. Grow Your Business By Getting Back to Basics
BY Brad Sugars
You don't have to venture far to find the next big idea. Growing your business is all about knowing where to look for opportunities. Here are five places to start. The Wrong Way to Set Business Goals
BY Stephanie Vozza
Four tips on how to set goals for your business that will lead to more success and satisfaction.Connect with Entrepreneur
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