Tag: startup ideas

  • This Mickey Mouse Piggy Bank Reminds This Entrepreneur to Hustle Hard, Every Day

    This Mickey Mouse Piggy Bank Reminds This Entrepreneur to Hustle Hard, Every Day

    What once housed his summer savings now reminds this CEO to build a strong team and focus on shared goals. December 14, 2018 3 min read This story appears in the December 2018 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe » When I was nine years old, I overheard my parents arguing about the rent. They didn’t have…

  • What I Learned When I Lost 180 Lbs. — But Went $1 Million Into Debt

    What I Learned When I Lost 180 Lbs. — But Went $1 Million Into Debt

    I got control of my body weight, but meanwhile my business was suffering. December 13, 2018 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. At the age of 17, I weighed 365 lbs.  Within 18 months I shed half my body mass, dropping to just 180 lbs. During those 18 months, I ate…

  • The 3 Dumbest Business Mistakes New Entrepreneurs Make Most Often

    The 3 Dumbest Business Mistakes New Entrepreneurs Make Most Often

    When starting up as a new entrepreneur, the first thing to do is avoid making constant business blunders, no matter how insignificant they seem. December 2, 2018 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Most new entrepreneurs make terrible, dumb mistakes that crash their businesses before they can even get started.…

  • Women, It’s Time to Take Control

    Women, It’s Time to Take Control

    You are a smart, talented leader. Unleash your power. November 30, 2018 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Women, it’s time for us to suit up. We need to harness our unique feminine advantages as women to dominate in business. After years of trying to show we are equal to…

  • This Modern Duffel Bag Is a Must-Have for Business Travelers

    This Modern Duffel Bag Is a Must-Have for Business Travelers

    Kickstarter backers loved it — and so will you. November 30, 2018 2 min read Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. Missed connection flights.…

  • How to Transition From a Corporate Job to Being an Entrepreneur

    How to Transition From a Corporate Job to Being an Entrepreneur

    If you’ve been contemplating ditching your 9-to-5 for self-employment, here are five things that will make your transition easier in the long-term. November 26, 2018 7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Starting a new business isn’t easy and it, of course, has its share of ups and downs. Some months…