Running a business from the comfort of your own home has many benefits—a flexible work schedule and zero commute, for example. Yet, working from home also has its fair share of time-wasting traps. That’s why we asked entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council the following question: Q. What is one way people waste time running a […]
When you hire a new employee, their first month on the job often determines how well they will end up fitting in and succeeding at your organization. As their manager, it’s your job to ensure they have the tools and support they need to feel like a true part of the team. To help you
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In the digital age, it can be difficult for brick-and-mortar retailers to compete with the convenience of e-commerce. If you run a traditional retail store and want to draw customers in—and keep them coming back—you must focus on creating an incredible in-store experience that entices them to make a purchase in person. That’s why we
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When entrepreneurs are first starting out, they usually are not thinking of “rocking the boat” when it comes to marketing. Yet a very creative promotion can work wonders for a new business, generating a positive buzz that will get it noticed. To find out which approaches work best, we asked 10 entrepreneurs from YEC Next
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Email marketing is often praised for its high return on investment, so it’s no surprise that so many brands focus their attention on this channel. However, like any other marketing effort, it’s important to have a solid process in place for measuring email success. To help you better understand the results your email campaigns are generating, we asked a
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A key part of the marketing process is getting the word out about your brand, and your best brand advocate is your staff. What’s the best way to encourage employees to talk up your company? To find out, we asked members of YEC this question: Q. Getting employees to help with company branding can be a huge boost
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When you’re an entrepreneur, one of your best sources of advice can be other entrepreneurs. Sometimes, though, the advice they offer may not be very good, or at least not applicable to your company. To know when (and when not) to follow the advice of fellow entrepreneurs, we asked members of YEC this question: Q. What
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As a leader, your job is to motivate your team and help them forge bonds that encourage better collaboration. And during the winter, when cold weather may have everyone stuck inside, is the perfect time of year to bring everyone closer together for a little bit of team building. To find out which approaches work best, we asked a
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Trade shows offer the perfect venue for meeting new customers, networking with industry peers, and making new contacts who can help your company grow. But there’s usually a lot of hustle and bustle going on at a show, so it’s important that you have a strategy in place to ensure you make the most of
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In the modern digital era, employers and job seekers have countless ways to connect. So how do you know which listing site, job search app, or networking method is best for finding your next hire? To find out, we asked a panel of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) members to share their favorite way to source high-quality candidates. Q. With so many different
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