Entrepreneur magazine
April 2014
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Introducing Entrepreneur's Top Brands of 2014: Learn Their Secrets
We present the companies that have generated the most trust among entrepreneurs as well as the lessons you can take from them.
Why This Curated Market for Indie Hardware Is Gaining Traction
Grand St., a curator of independently made electronics and related gear, is one of the few channels to tackle the sprawling maker marketplace.
Meet the Real Estate Franchise Backed by Warren Buffett
One of the first enterprises Buffett is allowing to use the Berkshire Hathaway brand name is a real-estate brokerage.
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How Social Franchising Is Bringing Jobs to the Developing World
The aid community is taking the efficiency and standardization of the franchise model any applying it toward philanthropic endeavors.
6 Common Mistakes People Make When Starting a Business
Do yourself a favor and avoid these costly pitfalls.
Our Top Homebased Franchises, No Office Space Required
Lower startup costs -- sixty of these homebased companies can be started for less than $50,000 -- are just part of the reason for these businesses' popularity.
3 Strategies for Dealing With Toxic People
Unfortunately, you can't change them. But you can change the way you interact with them.
This Company Rents Out High-End Trailers For Camping and Corporate Events
A fleet of Airstreams packs a multifaceted business plan.
When Trading Equity for Cash, Balance Is Everything
Sell too little, and you lack the resources to grow. Sell too much, and you lose control.
How This Theater Fills Its Empty Seats Every Night
The Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles took a chance on Goldstar, a primary ticket seller, and watched its annual revenue increase by a cool million dollars.
When It Comes to Branding, It's All About Color (Infographic)
Is your logo bright blue? Dark green? Eggplant? A look at the message you're sending your customers.
How to Take a Vacation Without Abandoning Your Business
It's all about planning ahead.
3 Ways for Women to Close the VC Gender Gap
Only 7 percent of U.S. venture capital deals go to women founders and CEOs. Let's change that statistic.
Aereo CEO: 'We're on the Side of the Angels'
Aereo, which snatches over-the-air TV signals and streams them on the internet for a few dollars a month, is determined to prevail over the TV networks trying to bring it down.
How to Build Your Personal Website in Less Than 10 Seconds
Strikingly pulls from LinkedIn to build customized websites in one easy step.
Advice for Making the Luxury Sell
When presenting and pricing luxury items, add to the product's perceived value while eliminating any suggestion of commoditization.
What the Heck Is a Bitcoin Anyway?
And how can my business accept payments with the digital currency?
There's an Art to Telling Your Brand's Story: 4 Ways to Get It Right
A compelling brand story gives your audience a way to connect with you.
How Steve Jobs Blew Up the Rules of Branding
By throwing out the approved checklist, Jobs got customers to meaningfully connect with the Apple brand.
The Top Brands in Food Service, Hotels, Retail and More
These brands took the No. 1 spot in various categories. Here's why.
The 120 Most Trusted Brands
We surveyed more than 5,000 Entrepreneur readers to learn the companies that elicit their greatest loyalty and trust. Here are the results.