Entrepreneur magazine
December 2014
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The 10 Entrepreneurs Who Defined 2014
Read about the business leaders who dominated headlines in 2014 and set the stage for the year ahead -- for better or for worse.
Incubators Aren't Only for Tech Startups
Today's incubators are diverse and community-based. Here's a look at the breadth of options available in fashion, food and other physical-product sectors.
How This Google Glass Startup Is Saving Doctors Time
Ian Shakil and Pelu Tran help doctors by slashing data-entry work, thanks to Google Glass.
The 10 Types of Franchises to Watch in 2015
These are the franchises you'll be talking about next year, from children's enrichment companies to pizza companies and more.
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From Clicks to Bricks: How Ecommerce Companies Benefit From Physical Stores
Find out why some web companies are expanding their business offline.
Career Change: How I Ended Up Opening a Personal-Training Franchise
A chance meeting at a buffet table in Mexico led to a career change for Sam Langer.
This App Creates an Instant Digital Dossier for the People You Meet
Refresh helps you make a personal connection by curating digital data.
How Venture Capital and Crowdfunding Can Be Mutually Beneficial
V.C. and crowdfunding each have a place in the entrepreneurial landscape.
How This Stronger-Than-Steel Material Could Change the World
Graphene is 200 times stronger than steel, lighter than paper and razor-thin. If you haven't heard of it yet, you will.
How Busted Phones Created a Booming Business
Charles Hibble's iPhone repair business expanded to five locations in two years, and it's not done growing. Find out what went right.
How to Institute a Profit-Sharing Program
Profit-sharing can be tricky business, so here's what you need to know to do it right.
Blast From the Past: Nostalgia Becomes a Marketing Strategy
'90s flashbacks target an influential buying group.
8 Great Gadget Gifts for Entrepreneurs
Looking for a gift your entrepreneur will love this holiday season? We have you covered.
Expert Tips: How to Drive Tech Innovation at Work
How to implement technology upgrades so that everyone in your company feels involved.
Why Female CEOs Are Getting More Funding
How companies are pushing to close the gender financing gap.
This Device Lets Wine Lovers Try a Sample Without Popping the Cork
Greg Lambrecht's invention is offering wine buffs a taste of what's to come.
High-Tech Meets High Fashion: The New Look of Wearable Technology
Wearable tech is getting a high-design makeover.
Cheaper Business Flights and Other Travel Trends for 2015
Find out what's in store for the travel industry in the new year.
If You Want to Build Good Relationships, Stop Hiding Behind Your Email
If you're working through touchy subjects, in-person is better than the inbox.
This Startup Bridges Cash Flow Gaps, One Invoice at a Time
Fundbox chases down the payments for you. Here's how it works.
How to Know When to Move On From the Business You Built
Figure out if the next step in your business is to leave it.
How You Can Embrace the Holy Grail of Online Marketing
Video is now a vital market tool. Here's how entrepreneurs can take advantage.
'Check' It Out: Why This Restaurant Group Began Using a Tableside Payment System
Four Dickie Brennan's restaurants are using a new payment system, and it's a hit with customers and staff.
Will My Employer Sue Me for Starting My Own Business?
You have ethics questions, and we have answers.
Across the U.S., Bars Are Letting You Play Your Favorite Childhood Video Games
Cocktails mix with vintage video games at the newest arcades.
Active or Idle, Everyone Is Wearing Gym Clothes Now
Sales of activewear are growing as denim sales are shrinking.
Expert Advice: What to Do When an Employee Is Caught Stealing
Follow these three steps to ensure you handle a tricky money situation with sense.
Meet the Man Behind Some of the World's Most Famous Water Fountains
From his backyard to the opening ceremony at the Olympics, Mark Fuller's water works have made a big splash.
Content Marketing Strategies You Can Steal
The best in the biz give their tips on how to be a best-in-class content marketer.
Old-School Games Get New Life
Board games, role-playing games and other offline diversions are having a renaissance.
What's Next for the Sharing Economy?
With successes such as Uber and Airbnb, peer-to-peer businesses are here to stay.
Why 2014 Was the Year of the Story
Storytelling was the common thread in an otherwise mercurial year in business.
