Business Ideas
5 Ways Never Taking ‘No’ for an Answer Can Change the World
Persistence is more than grit. It is the force that turns rejected ideas into world-changing innovations.
Persistence
Building a Business
Most Websites Fail — And Yours Could Be One of Them If You Don’t Follow These Expert-Backed Lessons
A veteran web publisher shares hard-earned lessons on pushing through the messy middle stages to achieve your vision.
Side Hustle
3 Traits That Turn a Side Hustle Into Wealth
How passion, persistence and discipline come together to make it happen.
By Mary Hood
Thought Leaders
She Chose Tattoos Over Traditional Success. Why Katrina Ruth Refuses to Be Anything But Herself.
"I know I'm not for everyone. But if you aren't yourself, you'll just blend in."
Building a Business
Everything You Need to Know to Pitch an Investor
Asking investors to fund your business is uncomfortable, intimidating and at times even excruciating. Here's how to make it better.
By Scott Kupor
Building a Business
10 Star Wars Quotes That All Entrepreneurs Should Take to Heart
There is no try, but there is always the pivot.
By Deep Patel
Building a Business
A Desktop Statue of a Hindu Deity Gives This Founder Daily Inspiration
The gift from his mother helps beverage entrepreneur Anshuman Vohra fight for success.
Thought Leaders
7 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Elite Athletes
Great achievements begin with a goal and a plan.
By Deep Patel
Thought Leaders
8 Ways Successful People Master Resilience
Giving up is the most common form of failure.
By Deep Patel
Entrepreneurs
12 Motivational Quotes From Michael Jordan
"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships."
By Deep Patel
Building a Business
Never Get Discouraged Because Customers Will Buy
If customers aren't going for your deal, it's time to offer a better deal.
Thought Leaders
5 Ways to Harness Your Fear, According to Entrepreneur’s Editor in Chief
Everyone faces it. Not everyone conquers it.
By Jason Feifer
Entrepreneurs
4 Ways to Stay Motivated as You Build Your Business
It takes consistent motivation to push through the hard times.
Business News
The Homeless Man Who Went Viral for Handing Out His Résumé on a Highway Had Quit His Job to Become an Entrepreneur — and Even Though He Failed, He Plans to Try Again
David Casarez quit his job as a web developer at General Motors to launch his own tech startup.
Building a Business
When Confronting a Crisis, Look 3 Feet in Front of You
It's important to take small steps when your world is in chaos.
By Tim Schigel
Thought Leaders
The Powerful Reason You Should Never Give Up
Thinking of giving up your goals? Here's how perseverance and persistence can help you reach them.
Thought Leaders
6 Extraordinary Women Who Rose to the Pinnacle of Their Professions
Celebrate these women for overcoming the odds but never quit demanding a level playing field.
Building a Business
7 Characteristics of Startups Built to Weather Any Storm
A company, like a house, can only be as strong as its foundation.
By John Rampton
Thought Leaders
The Sooner You Adopt These 6 Entrepreneurial Mindsets the Likelier You Are to Succeed in Business
Success is the result of diligence and steady practice.
Building a Business
This Entrepreneur Almost Quit Multiple Times, But After Appearing on ‘Shark Tank’ He Now Has a $100 Million Business
Joel Clark struggled to get his pancake business off the ground, but after years of strained efforts, it's seen huge growth.
Buying a Franchise
Meet the Young Entrepreneur Who Operates 22 Bubble Tea Stores in Multiple States
Anchal Lamba fought for franchising rights for two years and has found big success since then.
Thought Leaders
Entrepreneurship Is All About Overcoming Obstacles
Confronting your own doubts and fears is the essence of being an entrepreneur.
Building a Business
Do You Have These 3 Characteristics of Success?
Extensive interviews show these qualities will take you far.
Side Hustle
Unless You Can Handle These 4 Basics You Aren’t Ready for a Side Hustle
Daydreaming after work about making extra money is pleasant. Building a business after working your day job isn't.
By Ahmed Safwan
Building a Business
The Top 4 Reasons Startups Fail, According to 14 International Accelerators
The only mystery about startup failure is why founders keep making the same mistakes.
Building a Business
14 International Accelerators Speak Out on the Top 4 Components for Startup Success
Accelerators have a vested interest in startups succeeding and a front-row seat for observing why they do and don't.
Thought Leaders
Even Through Humble Beginnings, Persistence Wins Over All, Says Gary Vaynerchuk
The VaynerMedia co-founder and CEO goes back to his start in a heartfelt blog post.
By Nina Zipkin