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Thought Leaders

How a Hockey Player Making Less Than $30,000 a Year Turned His Career Upside Down and Started a Multimillion-Dollar Day Trading Company

Despite playing in some of the best leagues in the world, James Sixsmith was broke. So he started a side hustle to create a life after the game.

Business Operations & Logistics

Why Curbside Pickup Is the Right Thing to Do

By Syed Balkhi

Business Operations & Logistics

What COVID-19 Means for Ecommerce Startups

By Lucas DiPietrantonio

Business Operations & Logistics

For International Dominatrix Mistress Eva Oh, Business Is Booming

By Kenny Herzog

Business Operations & Logistics

Emergency Plans for Riding Out the Financial Storm

Five immediate, actionable steps for ensuring your business stays afloat despite chaotic times.

By Ben Angel

Thought Leaders

Ready to Quit Your Current Venture? Consider These 3 Questions First

Here are a few simple steps to determine if you should pull the plug on your startup.

By Aytekin Tank

Tech

How to Leverage AI to Upskill Employees

Artificial intelligence is the answer to polishing math skills and plugging our workforce pipeline.

By Milena Marinova

Building a Business

From Bankruptcy to $87 Million in Funding: How Tamara Mellon Saved Her Namesake Brand

The Jimmy Choo co-founder has faced plenty of hurdles as an entrepreneur. But now, she's clinging tight to her vision -- and finding new levels of success.

By Stephanie Schomer

Building a Business

How to Make a New Name in an Old Industry

Money-making markets like finance, real estate and insurance aren't sexy, but they are necessary.

By Peter Daisyme

Entrepreneurs

5 Tips to Keep Team Motivation Going During a Pivot

Motivation is key when you are going through a business change.

By Albizu Garcia

Tech

5 Ways to Win a Slice of the Wearables Market

It only seems like a crowded space until you use your imagination.

By Rashan Dixon

Thought Leaders

How a Childhood Toy Inspired This Entrepreneur to Launch Her Business

Reminded of her passion, Laurie Gray ditched the corporate world and launched the Pie Bar bakery.

By Laurie Gray

Thought Leaders

5 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Glean From Their Kids’ K-12 Teachers

Remember that teacher you loved in second grade who was so honest and constructive in her advice? Be that kind of entrepreneur.

By Shelley Osborne

Building a Business

SimpliSafe Chased the Wrong Customer. This Pivot Saved The Business.

SimpliSafe is a security system built for renters. But it unexpectedly gained traction with homeowners.

By Jason Feifer

Thought Leaders

4 Difficult Steps on the Journey from ‘Zero to One’

Sometimes, you have to kill your favorite idea.

By Edrizio De La Cruz

Thought Leaders

5 Effective Ways Entrepreneurs Can Pivot Better When Things Go Kaboom

Don't let problems get you down. Go over, under, around or through. Just be sure that you prepare to pivot.

By Jennifer Spencer

Building a Business

3 Questions You Need to Ask Before You Give Up on Your Business Idea

It's okay to pivot or even move on to other ideas, but here's how you can make sure you've exhausted all your options first.

By Business Rockstars

Business Branding

This Snack Brand Multiplied Its Revenues by a Factor of 10 in Just 3 Years

The entrepreneur behind Hail Merry thought the brand had stopped growing, but then she made some big changes.

By Stephen J. Bronner

Building a Business

How Large Enterprises Are Becoming More Agile and Saving Millions

Big corporations are starting to think like disruptors, adopting 'codeless integration' processes.

By Anand Srinivasan

Building a Business

How a Four Loko Co-Founder Became the Leader of a Plant-Based Protein Beverage Brand

Chris Hunter helped come up with the controversial caffeinated alcoholic drink. Now he's the CEO of Koia.

By Stephen J. Bronner

Thought Leaders

This Is How Successful Entrepreneurs Recognize When to Move on

Be in tune with current news and happenings in your industry and complementary industries.

By Maleeka T. Hollaway

Thought Leaders

The Pivotal Points: 3 Critical Tests All Entrepreneurs Must Pass

Courage is the most valuable attribute an entrepreneur can possess.

By Daniel DiPiazza

Building a Business

5 Reasons Not to Follow the Lean Startup Process for Your Next Idea

It's a shortcut that can take you to a dead end.

By Nistha Tripathi

Thought Leaders

What Taking My Company Into a Whole New Industry Has Taught Me About Being an Entrepreneur

Whatever the reason for the move, with good planning, you'll find ways to pull up stakes and make a home someplace completely foreign to you.

By Saagar Govil

Entrepreneurs

This Broadway Actress Left a Safe Wall Street Gig to Pursue Her Dream. Now, She’s Starring in ‘Wicked.’

Jessica Vosk shared her origin story, networking tips and advice for taking a leap towards your passion in a recent episode of Entrepreneur's 'How Success Happens' podcast.

By Hayden Field

Business Accounting

This Military Pilot Pivoted From Fighting Wars to Creating Financial Tools for Struggling Americans

Mark Greene started flying combat missions in Afghanistan soon after 9/11. Now, he's director of an innovation lab serving consumers who feel forgotten by their financial institutions.

By Hayden Field