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Building a Business

3 Truths Every Founder Learns the Hard Way

There's no manual for entrepreneurship — and your mom's advice, while well-meaning, didn't cover the realities of building a business.

By Roy Dekel

Entrepreneurs

This Keepsake Reminds Me of My First Dream — And Why I’m Grateful It Never Came True

By Kaitlyn Allen

Human Resources

Why Hustle Culture Is the Most Dangerous Lie Founders Still Believe

By Chris Miller

Entrepreneurs

You Built a Successful Business — But Your Inner Self Got Neglected in the Process. Here’s What You Can Do About It Now.

By DeAnna Spoerl

Building a Business

Free Webinar | July 17: How to Build a Sales Machine That Fuels Growth

Join us for an actionable workshop on July 17th to learn how to build a revenue-boosting sales pipeline, straight from one of the most dynamic sales experts in the game.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Building a Business

The Hidden Risk That Crashes Startups — Even the Profitable Ones

In uncertain markets, the most resilient businesses aren't the biggest—they're the most liquid, able to move fast, adapt quickly and survive when capital gets tight.

By Sarah Austin

Thought Leaders

Who Are You Without Your Company? Here’s How to Separate Your Self-Worth and Identity From Business Performance.

When your business becomes your identity, the stakes get dangerously personal.

By Nicholas Leighton

Building a Business

Business Event of the Year: Robert Herjavec, Marcus Lemonis, Jon Taffer and More!

Entrepreneur's event of the year, Level Up, is arriving in Las Vegas August 22-23. Come learn game-changing strategies from business legends, make powerful connections, and unlock new growth opportunities — all in one action-packed experience.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Building a Business

Think You Can Handle Running Multiple Businesses? Here Are the Pros and Cons You Need to Consider.

Here's what it really takes to successfully run multiple companies.

By Andreas Jones

Business Model

Want to Win in Business? Start Thinking Like a Race Car Driver

From having the right pit crew members to proper pacing, many strategies deployed by race car drivers on the track can be used by aspiring entrepreneurs to drive growth.

By Grant Freeman

Business Funding

Free Webinar | June 16: How to Fundraise: Insider Advice from a Top-Tier Venture Capitalist

Join us on June 16th to discover insider strategies and hard-earned lessons from one of the country's most prolific angel investors. Learn how to secure the right funding and partners to grow your business.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Buying a Franchise

How I Survived My First Crisis as a CEO — And Rebuilt From Zero

Facing the first major crisis of my career as a CEO, I learned how transparency, empathy and decisive leadership can turn a failing market into a thriving one.

By Adam Povlitz

Building a Business

Entrepreneur+ Subscriber-Only Event | May 28: How This Founder Sold 3 Million Units of His Toy Ball Idea

Subscribe to Entrepreneur+ for just $1! Get access to all member benefits, including our next Subscriber-Only Event with Joe Burke, Founder of Ollyball.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Building a Business

5 Things You Need to Stop Doing as a Solopreneur

Here are five common mistakes solopreneurs make and how to avoid them.

By Dmitry Solovyev

Buying a Franchise

Franchising Will Outpace the U.S. Economy in 2025 — Here’s How

This year, the franchise industry is on pace to outperform the U.S. economy. Here's why.

By Matt Haller

Buying a Franchise

Want Better Franchise Candidates? Start by Chasing Fewer Leads

Pursuing volume over quality franchise leads drains resources and damages brands. Here's how to shift your focus toward candidates that deliver results.

By Rob Lancit

Thought Leaders

From the Boardroom to the Ballots — Why Entrepreneurs Are the New Politicians

Back in the day, entrepreneurs kept far away from government and policy, but today it's becoming common to go from business success to politics.

By Jonny Caplan

Side Hustle

Entrepreneur+ Subscriber-Only Event | May 7: From Prompt to Profit: How To Build a Side Hustle Using ChatGPT

Subscribe to Entrepreneur+ for just $5! Get access to all member benefits, including our next Subscriber-Only Event with Lee Kojanis & Danielle Orellana, Founders of Mitts.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Buying a Franchise

Buying a Franchise in the Age of AI? Ask These Key Questions First.

As AI lowers barriers to entry and accelerates business innovation, franchise brands must evolve to remain relevant. Here's how to evaluate franchise opportunities in this new era.

By Ruth Agbaji

Building a Business

Here’s What Being an Entrepreneur Is Really Like — From Someone Who Did It

Starting your own business isn't easy, but it's worth it. It's a rollercoaster of rewards, challenges and invaluable learning.

By Tonia Ryan

Building a Business

The 3 Biggest Mistakes That Made Me a Better Entrepreneur

In my journey as an entrepreneur, I made three major mistakes that, at first, seemed like setbacks — but they ultimately shaped me into a stronger, more strategic business leader.

By Roy Dekel

Thought Leaders

How Defining Your Purpose Can Help Attract the Right Clients, Build Culture and Drive Success

Embrace your "why," and enjoy long-term success.

By Ricky Navar

Building a Business

Stop Searching for Your Purpose — It’s Delaying Your Success. Here’s What to Focus on Instead.

Many entrepreneurs wait to "find" their purpose before acting — but purpose isn't found; it's built.

By Saulo Ros

Marketing

Free Webinar | April 30: Maximize Your Marketing Impact on a Shoestring Budget

Join Nilofer Vahora, CMO of amika, on April 30th for an exclusive session on leveraging cost-effective marketing strategies that deliver big results without breaking the bank. Register now!

By Entrepreneur Staff

Building a Business

Stop Trying to Be the Next Unicorn — and Start Building a Real, Sustainable Business. Here’s How.

Many entrepreneurs wait for the perfect idea or billion-dollar potential before starting. This article challenges that mindset and shows how real businesses are built through smart, low-cost execution, strong culture, and practical management.

By Saulo Ros

Building a Business

These Yale Students Raised $3 Million in 14 Days to Build Their ‘Anti-Facebook’ Startup: ‘I Can See My Childhood Self Looking Up to Me.’

Two 21-year-old Yale juniors are changing digital networking with Series, an AI-powered platform backed by $3 million in venture capital.

By Micah Zimmerman

Online Presence

Free Webinar | May 1: How to Create Stories That Elevate Your Brand

Join us May 1 for a high-impact workshop and discover how you can turn simple ideas into scroll-stopping videos that connect with your audience and grow your brand.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Building a Business

What Ancient Roman Entrepreneurs Can Teach Today’s Founders About Survival and Long-Term Success

The rise and fall of the publicani of the Roman Empire offers valuable lessons on scalability, adaptability, financial strategy and ethical leadership in modern business.

By Peter Goldstein

Building a Business

Chasing Quick Wins Can Sabotage Your Business’s Long-Term Success. Here’s What to Focus on Instead.

Here's how you can prioritize the end investor when you evaluate the next right moves for your business.

By Edward Fernandez

Thought Leaders

The 4 Photos That Changed How These Founders Think About Business

Do you have a photo that speaks to you? One that you look to for inspiration? Four successful founders showed us the photos they love, and shared the inspiration they draw from it.

By Bill Shapiro