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Building a Business

I Wish I Knew These Four Things Before Starting My Own Business

Starting a business is hard work to say the least. These are four lessons I wish someone had shared with me before going solo, so I'm here to share them with you.

By Amy M Chambers

Building a Business

The 3 Biggest Mistakes That Made Me a Better Entrepreneur

By Roy Dekel

Building a Business

10 Crucial Lessons That Will Elevate Your Business Success in 2025 and Beyond

By Fahim Ludin

Thought Leaders

How a Night in the Jordanian Desert Taught Me a Business Lesson I’ll Never Forget

By Katherine Caraway

Building a Business

7 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Special Operations Training

Entrepreneurs and elite soldiers share a common trait: the ability to thrive under pressure. Discover five critical lessons from special operations training that can give you a strategic edge in business, from resilience to decision-making under stress.

By Roy Dekel

Thought Leaders

What Solo Parent Travel Abroad Taught Me About Leadership

Traveling the world with my daughter has taught me that great leadership — like great parenting — demands adaptability, cultural intelligence and empathy.

By Katherine Caraway

Building a Business

3 Hard-Earned Lessons from My Entrepreneurial Journey

The key lessons I've learned about entrepreneurship include building a strong team, believing in my vision, and balancing focus with rest to avoid burnout.

By Rogers Healy

Thought Leaders

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Took My Company Public

What I wish I would have known through the many turmoils of experience that lead to necessary wisdoms for company survival.

By Kathryn Walker

Human Resources

Our CTO Gave Us an Unexpected Ultimatum — and It Was Every Tech CEO’s Worst Nightmare. Here’s How We Handled It.

After one the most pivotal moments in our company's history, our former CTO decided to hold us hostage. Upon introspection, the errors that brought us to this fateful moment were mine to own. This is a cautionary tale for budding tech entrepreneurs about managing key man risk and treating your teams right.

By Karan Khemani

Entrepreneurs

How a Deck of Tarot Cards Became Central to My Business Decisions

Pulling a tarot card offers something real and tangible.

By Christina Barsi

Thought Leaders

7 Business Lessons I Learned From Planning My Daughter’s Wedding

Here's what planning a wedding taught me about building a successful business.

By Ramon Ray

Building a Business

I Wasted So Much Time By Not Doing These 4 Things When I Started My Business

Here's what I've learned by building my business and what I would do differently if I could start over.

By Chloe Samaha

Thought Leaders

How My Hispanic Heritage Fueled My Journey as an Entrepreneur and Leader

Learn how your cultural heritage and the entrepreneurial lessons passed down through generations can shape your path to success.

By Carlos Gil

Building a Business

As a First-Gen Immigrant Founder, My Business Is More Than Just Income — It’s a Legacy For My Kids. Here’s How I Balance Work and Family.

I always had the desire to find creative solutions to life challenges, leading me to start my own business in 2007 as a first-generation immigrant from Taiwan. But after starting a family, it took on a new meaning.

By Arthur Wang

Marketing

What America’s No. 1 Beer Can Teach Entrepreneurs About Effective Marketing

Modelo upended Bud Light's 20-year reign as America's favorite beer. How they did it is a masterclass in marketing — let me explain.

By Joy Gendusa

Buying a Franchise

How an Idaho State Senator Saved a Beloved Franchise By Hitting the Road In His Camper Van

Peter Riggs' first job out of college was as a Pita Pit franchisee. Years later, he returned as CEO to bring the brand back to life.

By Kim Kavin

Thought Leaders

4 Lessons From Leading a Disaster Restoration Company Through Natural Disaster Season

From natural disasters to leadership challenges: How BELFOR's Sheldon Yellen is redefining resilience and preparedness in disaster recovery.

By Sheldon Yellen

Thought Leaders

4 Leadership Lessons I Learned While Disrupting an Industry

Purpose-driven leadership, rooted in calculated risks and a strong culture, fosters lasting success and meaningful impact in your business.

By Kelly Price

Thought Leaders

4 DEI Lessons from the Paris Olympics That Can Help Entrepreneurs Succeed

The 2024 Olympics showcased numerous instances of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Here are some DEI takeaways that entrepreneurs can implement in their businesses today.

By Nika White

Building a Business

After I Screwed Up My Webinar, I Realized Disasters Can Be ‘Accidental Experiments’

The whole debacle showed me another way of looking at unexpected setbacks.

By Jason Feifer

Building a Business

10 Years, 10 Lessons — Key Insights From a Decade of Entrepreneurship

In honor of my business's 10-year anniversary, here are 10 lessons I've learned about entrepreneurship and leadership along the way.

By Hope Horner

Thought Leaders

3 Lessons I Learned While Working With Participant Media

Here are three key takeaways left behind by Participant Media and its founder, social entrepreneur Jeff Skoll.

By Craig Kielburger

Building a Business

5 Lessons Learned From a 7-Figure Founder

Five key lessons I wish someone had given me when I first started out on my entrepreneurial journey.

By Danielle Sabrina

Thought Leaders

This Award-Winning Korean Chef Says Entrepreneurship Is Glamorized. Her Recipe For Success? Hard Work and Consistency.

Esther Choi, founder of mŏkbar and mŏkbar Brooklyn, believes entrepreneurship isn't as easy as it looks on social media. These are the lessons she hopes other aspiring entrepreneurs can learn from before they decide to take the plunge into launching their own business.

By Mita Mallick

Thought Leaders

How Serving in the Military Prepared Me for Business Leadership — 7 Valuable Lessons I Learned

Seven key military leadership tactics that I've successfully translated into a thriving business career.

By Roy Dekel

Building a Business

I Recently Rebranded My Entire Company — Here are 12 Strategies I Learned to Take My Brand to the Next Level

Rebrands represent an incredible opportunity for growing brands to ensure their visual identity and overall brand experience accurately reflect their values and positioning.

By Sarah Parks

Thought Leaders

The Path to Success Is Filled With Mistakes. Do These Four Things to Tap Into Their Growth Potential.

Mistakes are often perceived negatively, seen as costly and unacceptable. However, each mistake holds valuable lessons, especially new ones.

By Tal Frankfurt

Entrepreneurs

How to Prepare Your Kids For Their Future Through Valuable Business Lessons

As a father of triplets, I understand firsthand the desire to prepare my kids for an ever-changing professional landscape. But where do you start? If you're looking for a few actionable ways to get your kids involved in business, consider trying some of these tips.

By David Busker

Building a Business

I Thought I Was Resilient, Until a Devastating Loss Showed Me Resilience Is Not Something You Just ‘Have’

It's something you build.

By Mita Mallick

Human Resources

I Promoted My CMO to CPO. Here are 4 Unexpected Benefits That Came Out of It

Why it might be a good idea to have a Chief People Officer with a marketing background.

By Artis Rozentals