Andrew Schrage

November 8th, 2022

10 Tips For Building A Positive Community Around Your Business

On a basic level, a successful business is one that generates enough sales to turn a profit every year. However, if business owners want to maintain that success over a long period of time, one strategy that’s often helpful is creating a positive community around your product, service or business. Doing so offers your customers a place to interact with each other as well as with you and your team, and fosters loyalty and passion within your fan base. 

November 7th, 2022

11 Ways Small Businesses Can Compete With Major Retailers for Holiday Sales

Cyber Monday and Black Friday are great opportunities to attract customers to your small business, but there is often a lot of competition from major retailers during the holiday season. While your small business may not be able to compete on the same level as a major retailer, there are a lot of strategies you can use to sell more products or services through the end of the year.

October 31st, 2022

9 Ways Personality Tests Can Help During the Hiring Process

From DiSC to Myers-Briggs, there’s no shortage of personality tests available today. While leaders often use these tests to better understand their current teams, personality assessments can also provide critical information on prospective hires.

October 4th, 2022

Tips for Practicing Your Investor Pitch Ahead of the Big Meeting

In the early days of your startup, investors can make or break your business. Failing to bring on new investors can mean pushing back the launch of your service or product, or delaying a major hire or purchase.

October 2nd, 2022

10 Ways Busy Small-Business Owners Can Make Time for Professional Development

Running a small business can be time-consuming, so certain tasks may be pushed back in favor of more pressing ones. One task that should be prioritized, however, is professional development. By making the time to learn, you'll be better poised to grow as a leader and scale your business for the long term.

September 30th, 2022

Little Interest in an Open Position? 9 Tips for Increasing the Number of Applications

September 30th, 2022

10 Areas To Dedicate The Bulk Of Your Social Media Budget To (And Why)

When it comes to social media marketing, much of it can be done on a limited budget—or sometimes even for free. It costs nothing to create an account and start posting, but there are other aspects of social media that will likely require an investment. And whether you’re working with limited funds or you have a much broader budget at your disposal, choosing the right areas of social media marketing to dedicate the bulk of your budget to can help ensure you’re set on a path toward success.

September 15th, 2022

8 Key Ways to Leverage Video While Recruiting and Hiring

September 8th, 2022

10 Practices You Can Start Today To Promote Better Inclusivity In Your Company

While many companies are looking to improve their efforts when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion, it’s estimated that only 34% of companies currently have the resources to support those efforts. However, promoting better inclusivity in your company doesn’t have to immediately involve major staffing changes or expensive education programs. There are steps any business leader can take today that may not require any resources at all.

August 11th, 2022

10 Things You Should Never Do When Negotiating Your Salary In An Interview

Negotiating your salary—especially when you haven’t officially gotten the job—can be a frightening prospect. Obstacles like imposter syndrome or inexperience can make you feel as though you should just accept the company’s original offer and move on, but it’s important to know your worth and to advocate for yourself if you believe you deserve a higher salary.

August 11th, 2022

11 BAD HABITS EVERY MARKETING PROFESSIONAL SHOULD BREAK

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council share how changing these habits could bring you greater success in the marketing field.

August 9th, 2022

Increasing Workload? Nine Ways Leaders Can Help Their Small Teams Avoid Overwhelm

When your company has a small team but a growing amount of work, it can be easy to let overwhelm set in. While a big boom of business is often a positive sign of success, it can sometimes feel like a negative side effect when your team isn’t able to handle all the new work that’s coming in. 

August 8th, 2022

10 Important Skills Every Leader Should Build

No matter the industry, there are many different hard and soft skills a leader should develop to be an effective and inspiring presence on their team. While some required skills will be field-specific, skills like managing your time, speaking publicly, motivating and listening apply to all leadership positions.

July 18th, 2022

11 Perks You Should Offer Hybrid and Remote Employees

Hybrid and remote work models have quickly become the new normal for many companies. While working remotely offers many benefits to employees, many of the perks that used to keep staff productive and happy in an office setting are no longer relevant when employees are working from home.

July 8th, 2022

Determine Your Business Idea's 'Market Need' With These Top Strategies

Whether your business is still just an idea or you're in the research phase, it's never too early to think about determining market need. It's essential to figure out what consumers need from your product and pinpoint a target audience.

July 1st, 2022

Eight Tips For Transitioning Away From A Transaction-First Sales Mentality

With quotas to reach and profits to gain, it can be easy for a sales team to zero in on a "transaction now" mentality regarding consumer relationships. While this mentality makes for quick sales and easy wins, it can leave customers with a bad taste in their mouths.

June 27th, 2022

10 Impactful Technologies For Improved Recruiting And Hiring

With so many technological advancements taking place and remote and hybrid workforces on the rise, recruiting and hiring processes are much different than they used to be. These days, apps, software and social platforms are where many companies go to seek new talent. 

June 24th, 2022

11 Ways To Create An Appealing Hybrid Work Environment

After the Covid-19 pandemic hit and lockdown was in full swing, many businesses were forced to figure out how to run their operations remotely in order to stay afloat. Although business is regaining a sense of normalcy now, many job applicants continue to look for hybrid work environments when seeking potential job opportunities. 

June 22nd, 2022

10 Workflow Automation Tools That Will Streamline Your Day

Modern automation capabilities can free up workers’ valuable time to help them be more productive and focus on big picture tasks that will further a company’s vision. With so many tools available, how can you determine which automation technologies would be best for your company?

June 10th, 2022

10 Effective Systems For Ensuring Your Employees’ Ideas Are Heard

Whether it happens while participating in meetings or partaking in company surveys, the best ideas happen when there's plenty of room for everyone to share. This means that businesses at the helm of true innovation provide each employee with the chance to have their voice heard.  However, this can become more difficult to ensure as your company grows larger.

May 20th, 2022

Nine Techniques To Keep Customer Support Conversations Productive And Positive

Dealing with conflict is no easy feat — especially when it’s coming from an upset customer. Whether it’s problems finding information on your website or frustrations with a particular product or service, any issue has the potential to turn into a major conflict if not handled properly from the start.

May 19th, 2022

6 Interview Questions To Stop Asking

Just as candidates need to prepare for an interview, hirers need to prepare their questions. There’s no universal set of perfect questions for every hirer to ask, but here are some questions to avoid. 

May 16th, 2022

12 Simple Ways Leaders Can Boost Positivity In The Workplace

A negative mindset can be poisonous in the workplace. It can lower morale, decrease productivity and spread to other members of the team, leading to toxic work culture.

May 10th, 2022

10 Important Areas to Explore During Your Company's Mid-Year Check-In

Mid-year checks are a great time to reevaluate the goals your company made at the beginning of the year and ensure employees and metrics are on the right track. When conducting these check-ins, it's crucial to look at a few pertinent areas that could hinder your company's success. To that end, 10 members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) weigh in on the following question:

May 6th, 2022

9 Pandemic-Driven Technologies That Entrepreneurs Love

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council discuss their favorite tech that's come about in response to ongoing culture changes.

May 5th, 2022

Stay Productive While Working From Home With These Eight Tools

As more companies shift toward remote work, managers may find some employees struggling with productivity throughout the day. Whether it's tending to personal matters at home, reprioritizing tasks or warding off distractions, some employees may find it more difficult to work from home than in an office environment.

April 29th, 2022

Want To Make Money From Your Online Content? Eight Effective Ways To Monetize It

With the internet, social media, streaming services and more at our fingertips, it's easier than ever to start your own side hustle centered on curating your own content. As the demand for content—especially niche content about a specific subject or area of expertise—continues to grow, thought leaders and creators can establish themselves in the online space and even develop a loyal following, leading to potential revenue opportunities through advertising and sponsorship deals.

April 27th, 2022

11 Ways To Ensure You're Always Bringing Value To Your Customers

With so many competing companies in today's marketplace, customers have countless options when it comes to patronizing a business. To influence their decision-making, customers look for companies that they believe will add value to their lives.  

April 27th, 2022

9 Ways to Use a CRM Tool to Its Fullest Potential

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council discuss how companies can make the best use of their customer relationship management tools.

April 21st, 2022

12 Ways to Use Technology to Upgrade Your Sales Processes

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council discuss the ways businesses can leverage technology to improve their sales strategies.

April 20th, 2022

Nine Effective Tips To Keep A Long-Term Project On Track

When you're working to complete a project that will span a long period of time, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Without proper preparation and oversight, a long-term project runs the risk of getting derailed along the way as more immediate and pressing concerns pop up.

April 13th, 2022

10 Ways To Balance What Customers Want With What’s Best For Business

For some, the meaning of the adage “the customer is always right” has evolved from “businesses should listen to consumers because they drive the market” to “businesses should always focus on giving customers exactly what they want—no matter the ask or the cost.” However, sometimes the customer isn’t actually right, and giving in to their demands isn’t the wise move.

March 21st, 2022

Need to Cut Down Your Budget? 10 Ways to Start

When you need to cut costs in your business, it's difficult to know where to begin, especially if you have employees who rely on your business's success. However, there are a few good ways to get started on getting your business finances back on track.

March 16th, 2022

Hiring An Executive Assistant? Eight Must-Have Traits To Look For

With so many duties to juggle and schedules to maintain, executives simply can’t do it all themselves. To remedy this, many companies will hire executive assistants to help. 

March 14th, 2022

Want to Make Your Social Media Content Stand Out? Try These 13 Strategies

Social media is a critical tool for a small business’s marketing efforts. With the number of social media users projected to grow to 4.4 billion by 2025, there are numerous opportunities to get your small business in front of your potential customers. However, it’s important to know how to stand out from the competition. 

March 14th, 2022

Eight Elements Every Manager Onboarding Process Needs To Be Successful

Helping employees understand and acclimate to your company’s culture is a critical part of any new hire onboarding process. But when it comes to onboarding new managers, there are additional considerations to keep in mind. 

March 7th, 2022

12 Ways You Can Leverage Your First Book to Grow Your Business

There's a story behind the start of every business, and many entrepreneurs write books to share their own. Whether it's a motivating story of overcoming challenges, an inspiring story of passion or a story full of practical lessons and advice, an entrepreneur's first book can be used to help them grow their business. 

February 28th, 2022

12 Email Marketing Pet Peeves to Avoid in Your Next Campaign

Email marketing campaigns can be a cost-effective way to reach a lot of people in a very short period of time. However, many companies rely on ineffective practices, like clichéd subject lines and recycled “limited-time offers.” These practices can be annoying to readers and cause your email to end up in the trash.

February 25th, 2022

11 Ways To Ensure The Success Of A Collaborative Business Campaign

Partnering with another business in your industry on a campaign or promotion is an effective and mutually beneficial way to market your product or service. Not only does it bring brand awareness for your company, but you'll also expand your reach by tapping into your partner company's existing audience.

February 14th, 2022

9 Potential Negatives to Using Social Media to Recruit New Hires

February 14th, 2022

11 Signs to Look for When Shopping for Quality SaaS Products for Your Business

Choosing the right software-as-a-service (SaaS) product is like choosing a new car or buying a new house — you want to make sure that it's high quality and meets all your wants and needs. However, if you're not used to shopping for software, it can be hard to know how to choose the best option for you.

February 1st, 2022

Eight Effective Ways To Support Your Employees In Building Their Skills

A great employee shows up to work each day ready and willing to do their best work for your business. It's only fair that, as their employer, you support their professional development—especially if these skills will help them grow within your company.

February 1st, 2022

How To Feel Better About Saying 'No' As A Business Leader

As a business leader, you'll have to say "no" a lot, whether it's to an employee, a client or a potentially lucrative business opportunity. However, it can be difficult for some leaders to decline a request and risk disappointing others.

January 31st, 2022

Ditch the Discount: 10 Incentives to Drive Sales and Earn New Customers

One of the best ways to attract customers to a business is by offering discounts. Whether your business is brand new or a multimillion-dollar company that's been in the game for over a decade, this tried-and-true tactic will always increase traffic. However, small businesses often can't afford to offer deep discounts on their products or services in the hopes of attracting new customers — They need to be strategic and creative in offering other incentives instead. 

January 25th, 2022

Starting a Company? 9 Essential Tech Skills All Founders Should Have.

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council list the tech skills company founders need to get their businesses off the ground.

January 14th, 2022

9 Easy Ways to Engage Your Customers With Your Content

January 14th, 2022

13 Vital Lessons to Learn About Hiring for a Senior-Level Position

The future of your business relies on finding the best candidates to hold senior positions. Making the right choice can spell the difference between success and failure for your company, but it isn’t always easy finding the best fit to lead your company to the next stage.

January 13th, 2022

12 Mistakes to Avoid When Communicating With Employees

Strong, clear communication is a must when it comes to manager-employee relationships, but certain behaviors can work against you.

January 4th, 2022

Eight Entrepreneurs Share The Top Marketing Lessons They Learned In 2021

Over the past year, there have been many changes in the world of marketing. As technology continues to advance and businesses find new ways to be creative with the way they promote their products and services, other companies are faced with the choice to keep up or fall behind.

December 30th, 2021

Nine Best Practices For Getting The Most Out Of Year-End Reflection

The end of each year is an important time to reflect on what you accomplished throughout the year as well as any challenges you faced so that you can make a game plan to improve in the future. Sometimes it's difficult to remember everything that happened, but you don't want to overlook significant events when reflecting on them can help you accomplish more in the months ahead.

December 14th, 2021

Nine Impactful Customer Service Lessons That Can Change Your Business Approach

Great customer service is easy to spot but difficult to master. While some tactics are obvious, like treating the customer with respect and fairness, the very best techniques for improving customer service might not be what you expect.

November 15th, 2021

14 Activities to Keep Your Team Motivated When They're Stuck in a Rut

When your team is feeling uninspired, try these activities and initiatives designed to boost morale.

October 25th, 2021

Eight Simple And Beneficial Ways To Support Your Fellow Entrepreneurs

In business, making an active effort to support the entrepreneurial community can be game-changing for your company’s growth. After all, these individuals have been through similar experiences and challenges as business owners themselves, and can often help you navigate them.

October 22nd, 2021

How To Set Realistic Business Goals That Will Still Help Employees Grow

As the leader of a growing business, you might be tempted to set your goals high and hold your employees to meeting them. You and your team likely have a ton of great ideas and are eager to pursue each of them, but aiming too high can actually be detrimental to your business's growth and success.

October 18th, 2021

10 Clear Signs You May Need To Hire A Consultant To Help Your Business

As a new business owner, it's wise to work with someone who has been in your shoes and possesses the experience to help you navigate any uncertainty you might face. Launching and running a successful business requires time, energy and seasoned insight. However, many budding entrepreneurs tend to shy away from spending money on a consultant.

October 18th, 2021

Follow These 15 Strategies for Better, More Transparent Communication About Big Company News

The secret to a successful and efficient company culture is transparent communication. This is especially true when you need to announce big news to your team in a way that will make them feel confident about the company's direction and decisions.

October 13th, 2021

Nine Steps Every Entrepreneur Can Take To Scale Up Their E-Commerce Business

In the first half of 2021, the e-commerce industry hit $408.51 billion, which is up nearly 22% from the previous year. With so much room for growth and a promising future in a digital-first world, e-commerce continually attracts entrepreneurs and their business ideas. Before launching a new venture, however, it's important to have the right strategy in place. 

October 1st, 2021

RAISING MONEY FOR YOUR BUSINESS? 9 ALTERNATIVES TO INVESTORS

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council share alternative fundraising solutions for entrepreneurs not looking for investors.

September 28th, 2021

Personalize Your Customer's Online Shopping Experience With These 9 Tips

September 24th, 2021

13 WAYS TO BUILD BUSINESS CREDIBILITY (EVEN WITH A MODEST BUDGET)

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council share simple, cost-effective ways companies can build credibility and trust with their customers.

September 22nd, 2021

12 Steps You May Not Know You Need to Take In Order to Start a Business

September 7th, 2021

Digital Marketers: 10 Ways to Drive More Positive Word-of-Mouth

September 1st, 2021

12 COMMON MISTAKES COMPANIES MAKE WHEN ENGAGING THEIR AUDIENCE ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council list some common missteps companies make with social media engagement.

August 24th, 2021

Looking for a Change? 11 Tips for Breaking Into the Tech Industry.

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council offer their best advice for switching career fields to technology.

August 23rd, 2021

Eight Tips To Make Taking A Vacation Easier (Even As An Entrepreneur)

After more than a year of staying at home, many people are excited to travel again -- including entrepreneurs. In fact, getting some space from your business can really help clear your mind and prevent burnout. However, many business owners are still facing lingering challenges due to the pandemic, and it can be difficult to find time to step away from work.

August 16th, 2021

15 Positive Habits All Entrepreneurs Should Develop to Become Successful Leaders

Success starts with building one small habit at a time.

August 11th, 2021

12 Essential Tips for Launching a Successful Company Rebrand

August 10th, 2021

Nine Tips For Getting Your Groove Back When You Feel Like Your Career Has Stalled

There are many reasons why a person's career idles, but it will likely happen to just about everyone at some point. Personal issues, an economic crisis, a creativity block or financial trouble are just a few factors that might cause a person to lose their passion for work. 

August 7th, 2021

11 Everyday Actions Anyone Can Take To Improve Their Leadership Skills Today

Everyone has to start somewhere when building their skills. Here's where to begin if you want to lead.

August 3rd, 2021

Eight Ways To Support Remote Employees Transitioning Back To The Office

As companies look ahead to the post-pandemic world, many are struggling with whether or not to bring employees back into the office. Some have opted to stay remote full time, some will bring employees back to the office and others have considered embracing a hybrid workforce with a mix of in-office and remote work.

August 2nd, 2021

13 Tips to Getting Your Voice Heard in a Group Setting

Learning how to speak up in a group and make your voice heard is an essential professional skill.

July 31st, 2021

11 Important Lessons About Humility Every Business Leader Should Learn

Being a business leader means being the boss. It means being at the top of the company, making key decisions that affect not only the business, but also those who work for it. But being a successful business leader also means being humble and understanding that you are not alone in your trials and that you can trust your teams to help you through the harshest of times.

July 30th, 2021

10 Career Tips For Recent Grads Entering The Post-Pandemic Job Market

School looked very different for many students this past year and a half due to the Covid-19 pandemic. For recent college grads, the future of work may seem like it’s filled with even more of the same uncertainty as the job market evolves and heals in the aftermath of 2020.

July 30th, 2021

15 Smart Social Media Strategies to Handle a PR Crisis

A public relations crisis is a common incident many companies face at some point. The lasting impact of the incident is not so much about the crisis itself, but the way it’s handled.

July 30th, 2021

13 Communication Mistakes Companies Make With Their Customers (and How to Fix Them)

Communication is extremely important in the business world, especially when it comes to customers and clients. Without transparent communication, customers might feel disconnected from your brand and like they lack any support from your business.

July 28th, 2021

Writing Your First Business Plan? Nine Elements You'll Want to Include

July 26th, 2021

8 Common App Features More Companies Should Eliminate

July 23rd, 2021

11 Emerging Business Opportunities In The Internet Of Things Sector

The Internet of Things (IoT) has been gaining more and more traction over the past few years as connected devices and smart home and office gadgets dominate the market. According to Statista, the IoT market revenue worldwide is projected to climb to over 1 trillion dollars by 2030.

July 23rd, 2021

Solopreneurs: 11 Tips for Hiring Your First Employee

July 19th, 2021

13 Fears Entrepreneurs Often Face (and How to Overcome Them)

Fear is a paralyzing emotion and can stop even the most experienced business owners in their tracks. For entrepreneurs — who count on moving forward as a way to keep their businesses thriving — letting fear get out of hand can be debilitating. 

July 19th, 2021

10 Tips to Making Employee Retention a Priority as Your Business Scales

Scaling a business usually means employees will be taking on new tasks and responsibilities and new rules or processes may be put in place. Depending on how fast the company grows, the employees may become frustrated with all the changes, leading to disengagement and low team morale. If not addressed, this lack of connection with the business and its goals can be the first step to losing those employees.

July 19th, 2021

12 Rules to Remember When Using Social Media for Customer Service

With social media, businesses have a unique tool to get firsthand insights from customers in an environment which allows them to interact with their audience, ask questions, highlight new products and share information.

July 19th, 2021

11 WAYS COMPANIES CAN ENSURE DATA SECURITY FOR IOT DEVICES

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council explain how companies can better manage the safety of their customers’ data.

July 16th, 2021

Don't Make These Common Body Language Mistakes When Talking To A 'VIP'

In any type of face-to-face or video meeting, your body language can set the tone for the direction of the conversation. Depending on how you present yourself, the other person may be able to tell if you’re tense, worried or even closed off.

July 11th, 2021

10 Questions Every Sales Professional Should Ask Potential Customers

July 10th, 2021

13 Tips to Make Faster, Better Decisions for Your Business

Making thorough, educated decisions doesn't have to take tons of time.

July 8th, 2021

Eight Ways Leaders Can Encourage Employees To Share More Ideas

It’s important for leaders to know that, when it comes to teams, just because the weekly team meetings are quiet or the suggestion box hasn’t seen a valid recommendation or criticism in a while, doesn’t mean no one has anything to say. In fact, more often than not, employees have thoughts, suggestions and criticisms to offer, but they don’t share because they’re not sure how their leaders will respond if they do.

June 28th, 2021

Eight Smart Social Media Moves To Ramp Up Your Company’s Success

While social media is a popular way for people to connect with friends and share entertainment, it’s also a great way for businesses to market their products and services. But for businesses that haven’t yet cracked the code on going viral, building a solid social media presence can seem like an unreachable goal. 

June 28th, 2021

Not Naturally Charismatic? 13 Other Ways to Have a Positive Impact on Your Team

There are some business leaders who instantly light up a room when they walk into it. They have this charisma that draws people to them and makes others want to listen. However, if you don't feel like you have this type of personality naturally, you don't have to give up on being able to make a positive impact on others. With a few simple techniques, you can be a business leader whom others look up to and wish to be. 

June 25th, 2021

Nine Tips To Give Feedback To Your Manager (And Ensure It’s Well-Received)

Many employees are familiar with receiving feedback from their managers. However, few are as familiar or comfortable with giving feedback to their managers. Whether it’s because, as an employee, you don’t feel like it’s your place to offer criticism or because you just aren’t sure how to go about doing it, approaching a superior with a critique can be a frightening prospect.

June 23rd, 2021

Business Owners: 9 Things to Stop Doing When Creating Marketing Content

June 21st, 2021

12 Characteristics All Top Recruiters Share (and Why They Get Results)

June 16th, 2021

10 TECH INNOVATIONS CURRENTLY WOWING BUSINESS LEADERS

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council share the best technology innovations they've seen recently and why each is so impressive.

June 14th, 2021

10 Signs You May Need to Turn Down a Potential Client

June 14th, 2021

14 INDUSTRIES PRIMED FOR DISRUPTION BY AI

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council predict which industries AI is likely to have a major impact on in the near future.

June 10th, 2021

12 Questions Managers Should Ask Their Employees in Order to Lead Them Well

One of the best ways to learn how to manage your employees is to ask them questions. If you pose the right questions, you'll get to know what motivates your employees and what their goals are. You can then use this information to manage them more effectively and help them succeed in their jobs.

June 8th, 2021

10 Tips for Keeping Up a Social Media Presence as a Busy Entrepreneur

June 3rd, 2021

15 Effective and Creative Ways to Market to Local Customers

As a new small business, engaging your community is crucial to getting your business off the ground. The goal is to nurture lasting relationships that will drive your revenue and increase brand awareness; however, forming genuine connections with members of your community requires strategy and patience.

May 28th, 2021

First Time Firing an Employee? Advice for New Business Owners and Managers

Sometimes an employee just doesn’t work out within an organization and needs to be let go. Firing an employee is a task that needs to be handled with delicacy and care, and the process can be intimidating for someone who has never been responsible for terminating an employee before.

May 28th, 2021

Want To Start A New Business? 12 Important First Steps

Newcomers to the world of business ownership may have a hard time navigating all the requirements and challenges of setting up their first company. If you’re just starting out, finding another founder who has been through it and can provide sound advice may be worthwhile. With industries evolving so quickly these days, though, it could be difficult to find someone who understands your target market very well.

May 27th, 2021

8 Content Marketing Mistakes You Might Be Making (and Why You Should Fix Them)

May 16th, 2021

10 Critical Tips to Applying for Business Awards (and How to Find Ones Worth Your Time)

Getting recognized by peers can significantly increase a business’s exposure, potentially resulting in increased visibility and more customers. However, not all awards are worth the time and effort to apply to them. Some of them don't carry a lot of weight with other experts in the field, some you may not even qualify for and others try to get businesses to pay them for consideration. But which ones are worth it? To offer their best advice, 10 professionals from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) respond to the following question:

May 14th, 2021

13 THINGS EVERY JOB CANDIDATE NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT THE TECH INDUSTRY

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council share some important insights every entry-level tech candidate should know before joining the field.

May 11th, 2021

9 Tips to Improve Your Live Customer Chat (for Customers and Employees)

May 10th, 2021

Closing A Deal? Eight Negotiation Tactics To Ensure A Positive Outcome

When you've spent tens or hundreds of hours preparing for a deal, there's a distinct sense of relief when it gets to the point of closing. Yet, even in these situations, the deal still can go sideways if not handled carefully.

May 3rd, 2021

9 Tips to Boost Your Job Posting’s Visibility While Targeting The Applicants You Really Want

When a business posts a job online, it aims to garner the interest of the most qualified professionals in the field. Just like advertising, getting the job in front of the right eyes is crucial to its success. But with thousands upon thousands of job postings out there, what can a business do to ensure that their online job listing doesn't get buried under the clutter? To share their insights, nine experts from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) answered the following question:

April 29th, 2021

14 STRATEGIES FOR CREATING SEO CONTENT THAT LASTS

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council explain how to craft SEO content that will withstand trends.

April 26th, 2021

11 Leader-Recommended Tools To Help Your Business Stay Organized

Effective task management can be quite a challenge for many professionals and businesses, especially when dealing with complex assignments or a large volume of projects, each with its own specific requirements, deadlines and deliverables.

April 23rd, 2021

13 THINGS EVERY CONSUMER SHOULD KNOW BEFORE BUYING A SMART HOME SYSTEM

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council explain what every prospective smart home system owner should think about before making an investment.

April 22nd, 2021

Want Your Employees To Innovate? Don't Make These 10 Counterproductive Mistakes

Motivating and guiding a team of employees toward innovation can be difficult even for the most seasoned leaders. You want to instill confidence in your employees, but giving up control and allowing them to embrace their creativity can be difficult.

April 20th, 2021

Eight Obstacles Young Entrepreneurs Often Face (And How To Overcome Them)

Entrepreneurs can face obstacles from many different areas, but when you’re young and new to the business, there always seem to be extra hurdles to jump over. Both external and internal pressures can wear down on you, and before long, you can start feeling overwhelmed. But these pressures shouldn’t deter you from becoming an entrepreneur, and there are steps you can take to overcome them.

April 20th, 2021

Nine Elements Required For A Truly Captivating Brand Story

Building a brand is an essential part of starting a business. The brand should accurately reflect what the company is, what it offers, its values and more.

April 19th, 2021

12 Effective Ways to Use Short Video Content for Your Small Business

The face of social media has changed significantly in a short time, and today short video content is dominating user news feeds. While some social media platforms use video as a feature, like Instagram Stories, others, such as TikTok, use short videos as their main form of communication. Businesses can then leverage this content on their own social media pages to help improve their customer engagement and boost sales. To share insights on how to do just that, 12 experts from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) answer the following question:

April 19th, 2021

11 Ways to Reclaim Your Time for Rest and Relaxation

As entrepreneurs start getting more involved with their businesses, it’s not uncommon that they find there's less time to spend on themselves. Unfortunately, being a successful business owner can often mean spending many hours engrossed in work without taking personal breaks. The result is almost always burnout, which can have negative effects on your health and well-being.

April 19th, 2021

11 Recruiting Solutions To Improve Your Hiring Process

As it has with many other parts of running a business, technology has granted business leaders the tools that can make recruiting a much simpler process. Today’s tech can help gather and sort applications, offer communication tools to ensure recruiters have a safe and secure location to speak with their potential hires and many of them even provide contract services that can help speed up onboarding.

April 16th, 2021

11 BUSINESS LEADERS PREDICT THE NEXT BIG STEP IN ENCRYPTION TECHNOLOGY

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council share their predictions for upcoming advances in encryption tech.

April 13th, 2021

10 Times You Should Definitely Not Text Your Customers

April 9th, 2021

Nine Ways To Handle Customer Critique (And Not Take It Personally)

With the advent of social media, companies are now closer than ever to their buyers' feedback. However, these buyers may or may not be charitable with their opinions. Occasionally, a business may encounter a consumer who wasn’t happy with their experience or the product itself.

April 9th, 2021

SHOULD YOUR BUSINESS DEVELOP A LONG-TERM CONTENT STRATEGY OR CONTINUALLY REINVENT ITSELF?

Members of the Young Entrepreneur Council weigh in on whether a long-term or campaign-by-campaign content strategy works best for brands.

April 5th, 2021

15 CRM Tools To Help Businesses Build Positive Customer Relationships

Building positive relationships with your customers is essential to running a successful and sustainable business. That’s why many business owners rely on customer relationship management (CRM) tools to connect with clients and nurture ongoing interactions.

March 29th, 2021

12 Ways to Center Yourself When You Can’t Stop Overthinking

Many entrepreneurs will concede that their worst problem is overthinking complex decisions. The issue with overthinking is not only that it stifles creativity and innovation; it also erodes your confidence as an entrepreneur and can make you second-guess yourself.

March 29th, 2021

13 Subtle Traits That Can Make Someone an Influential Person

If you want to lead, you may want to nurture these traits first.

March 26th, 2021

12 Key Traits to Look for When Hiring for Your Early-Stage Business

March 19th, 2021

10 Tips to Make a Good First Impression and Authentically Connect

First impressions set the stage for how someone sees you. Most human beings draw conclusions about others from the first thing they do or say. In business, that means that initial meeting is especially important. 

March 19th, 2021

Eight Clever Ways Companies Can Use Live Video To Boost Their Brand Following

Video remains one of the most popular marketing formats that companies can use to reach out to their customers, and with so many online platforms adding live video capabilities, more companies than ever are able to interact with their customers in real time. 

March 16th, 2021

12 Ways to Make Hiring a Priority — Even When You’re Swamped

March 10th, 2021

8 Leader-Recommended Digital Platforms to Generate Paid Leads

March 9th, 2021

Eight Critical Prioritization Tips When Everything Seems Important

In business, time is money, and it can be easy for entrepreneurs to overload themselves with work. But with so many demands on their schedules, every task can begin to seem important and too much information can get out of hand. In these cases, it’s vital that entrepreneurs pause and take a moment to figure out how to best manage their time.

March 8th, 2021

11 Simple Reminders That Will Help You Be a More Positive, Confident Person

Entrepreneurship is an exciting and fulfilling career path, but there might be times when you’ll feel discouraged and riddled with self-doubt. Combating these emotions isn’t always easy and takes patience and continued practice.

March 4th, 2021

11 STRATEGIES TO ENCOURAGE MOBILE APP DOWNLOADS

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council explain the tactics they've used to encourage customer downloads of their branded mobile apps.

March 4th, 2021

12 Resources New Founders Can Look to for Advice

March 1st, 2021

13 Easy Changes to Your Daily Routine That Will Boost Long-Term Productivity

February 24th, 2021

9 Expert Tips to Supercharge Your Business LinkedIn Page

February 19th, 2021

How To Make The Best Use Of LinkedIn And Virtual Networking Opportunities

At a time when in-person meetups are typically off the table, virtual networking platforms like LinkedIn can be valuable resources for business owners. The opportunity to connect regardless of location can open doors that just aren’t possible without these online tools. But while LinkedIn has some of the same features as traditional social media sites, its purpose, and therefore its use, should differ.

February 9th, 2021

Tweeting Through It: 11 Things to Look for on a Candidate’s Social Media Profiles

February 8th, 2021

8 Easy Ways Entrepreneurs Can Get Started Using Live Video for Their Business

February 5th, 2021

Seven Effective Ways Leaders Can Track Department-Specific Goals

Many companies set goals for the year, but can often lose track of them as other problems and priorities arise. Ensuring each department has its own goals to work toward is one way to help prevent this issue. But how can a leader figure out if each department is on track with its goals?

February 4th, 2021

11 Steps Toward Building an Email List that Yields a Good ROI

Email lists are fantastic tools for keeping in contact with consumers, sharing information and generating leads. But putting together an email list and figuring out how to attract customers to your list can take a lot of time and effort if not done thoughtfully.

February 1st, 2021

12 CLOUD COMPUTING TIPS FOR GROWING YOUR BUSINESS

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council share some basic how-to tips for small businesses that want to use cloud computing.

February 1st, 2021

10 Ways to Turn Employees into Brand Ambassadors for Your Business

Without the support of employees, a company’s branding efforts can only be so successful. It’s when the whole team comes together to promote the business, and your employees have all become effective brand ambassadors, that your business’s brand is able to truly shine. But forcing employees to take part in branding efforts can seem demanding and may not have the same result as when they contribute voluntarily.

January 28th, 2021

Don't Like Your Colleague? 14 Tips to Develop a More Positive Working Relationship

January 28th, 2021

Nine Tips To Conduct An Effective Trial Period For A Potential New Hire

The goal of any recruitment effort is to find a candidate who would be a good fit for the company. This would mean that the hire would not only be proficient in their role, but would also do well within the specific company culture. But beyond an interview, how can leaders ensure new hires will be the right choice?

January 22nd, 2021

18 Tools Businesses Should Leverage for Customer Engagement in 2021

Entrepreneurs share their favorite tools, apps, and software for managing and interacting with customers.

January 21st, 2021

13 Tips for Attracting Top Candidates When They’re Already Employed

January 20th, 2021

10 Lucrative Side Hustles You Can Get Started on Today

The modern world has made it really easy for anyone to get started on a side hustle. In fact, most entrepreneurs get started with some sort of side gig. Transitioning those side hustles into standalone businesses that can financially support them usually begins with understanding how to make a significant amount of profit, but not all side hustle ideas are lucrative enough to evolve into something financially stable.

January 19th, 2021

Important Factors to Consider Before Franchising Your Business

If you’re looking to expand your business, franchising your business could be a great option. Growing a company by franchising can offer many benefits—but you need to be aware of the drawbacks, too. To determine whether or not you should franchise your business, we asked members of Young Entrepreneur Council the following question:

January 19th, 2021

12 Strategies to Make Your Customer-Facing Content More Engaging and Authentic

January 19th, 2021

12 PREDICTIONS FOR THE MOST IMPACTFUL IOT DEVICES OF 2021

Young Entrepreneur Council members look ahead at consumer IoT device trends they expect we’ll see more of this year.

January 17th, 2021

13 Recruiting Lessons to Remember When Hiring for a Senior Position

Hiring for a senior position at a company usually requires a lot more time and effort than hiring for other positions. In many cases, business owners may have a hard time finding the most effective way to source senior talent for their organization. You don't want to lose out on great talent, but you also need to spot the best talent out of the field of applicants, because making a wrong hire at this level can spell disaster for the organization.

January 15th, 2021

12 Uncommon Yet Effective Places You Should Post Job Listings

When posting a job listing, businesses generally have their go-to, established platforms that they know are frequented by potential candidates. Sometimes, however, a company needs to think outside the box when sourcing talent. Occasionally, the least obvious places to post vacancies may result in the most remarkable outpouring of candidates. That’s why these 12 entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) reflect on the following question:

January 15th, 2021

Nine Strategies To Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Really Stick This Year

As the new year signifies new beginnings, most people come up with things they want to change as the January rolls around. If these resolutions stick, they could lead to an entirely new way of life. Yet so many people let these goals falter, and within the first few weeks of the new year, these resolutions are relegated to the proverbial garbage heap.

January 15th, 2021

Fight Distractions and Stay on Task With These 13 Productivity Strategies

January 14th, 2021

17 Creative Ways to Bring Together Company Leaders for Productive Conversation

17 members of YEC share effective tactics for gathering together leaders in a way that will lead to actual productivity and strategizing.

January 11th, 2021

11 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Start Their Day on the Right Note

January 5th, 2021

Business Leaders: Eight Tips For Putting Your Health And Happiness First

Entrepreneurs, especially when first starting out, often fall into the trap of overwork. While any successful business needs a firm hand to guide it, your body and mind have their own needs as well. Taking time off for relaxation and socialization in a non-work environment is critical to maintaining your health and the productivity you need to run a growing company.

January 4th, 2021

Tips for Dealing With Controversial Topics on Social Media

Social media is a place for anyone to express their opinions and beliefs, and often that means talking about controversial topics. Sometimes, a business may post something that sparks a heated debate, or its social media followers might bring up these touchy issues on the business’s page, leaving the brand to come up with a response that won't offend or alienate its audience.

January 4th, 2021

STRUGGLING TO DELEGATE? 13 TIPS FOR THE HANDS-ON CEO

Members of Young Entrepreneur explain how hands-on CEOs can get more comfortable with delegation.

December 30th, 2020

12 Promising Industries to Start a Business in Today

December 30th, 2020

18 Things to Consider Before Committing to Business Insurance

18 entrepreneurs from YEC look at the main reasons why an organization should get insurance.

December 28th, 2020

Confront Adversity Head-On With These 15 Steps

Facing adversity can help you grow in ways you never imagined.

December 23rd, 2020

Nine Ways The Workforce Will Change In 2021

If 2020 has taught us anything, it's that the workforce can be adaptable and deal with many challenges as they arise. From pivoting into remote work to changing their priorities from real life to the digital realm, employees have had to evolve their practices to remain competitive.

December 21st, 2020

13 Practical Steps for Conquering Self-Doubt

Self-doubt can be debilitating for some individuals. If you're trying to advance your career, the belief that you’re not good enough can quickly put an end to those aspirations. It can make you feel less confident about your abilities, which in turn can make you seem less trustworthy and dependable to others. If you can't believe in yourself, will anyone else?

December 21st, 2020

9 Things Mobile Marketers Should Do Better in Q1 The first quarter of any new year comes with its own challenges and expectations for marketers. WIth mobile marketing having grown exponentially in this pandemic-hit world of social distancing and remote work, marketers will have their work in Q1 of 2021 cut out for them. So what should mobile marketers focus on doing better in the first quarter of the new year and why?

December 18th, 2020

Eight Ways To Differentiate Your Idea In A Saturated Market

One of the worst things for a budding entrepreneur is to realize that the problem they're solving already has a solution. The business environment has diversified a lot, but the low cost of entry has now made it easy for others to develop similar ideas.

December 17th, 2020

Want to Boost Your Team's Programming Skills? Try These 15 Expert-Recommended Tools

Programming is highly in demand in today's digital-first world. Try these tools, courses and platforms recommended by business leaders.

December 10th, 2020

Switching Industries? 11 Ways To Figure Out The Right Fit

Whether it’s frustration from limitations in their current industry or being shaken by the instability of the job market during COVID-19, many professionals are starting over in their careers, possibly in a new industry entirely. 

December 8th, 2020

Avoid a Boring Branded Giveaway With These 13 Creative Ideas

December 3rd, 2020

14 Ways to Achieve Personal Goals While Successfully Running a Company

December 2nd, 2020

16 Excellent Sales Automation Tools

16 entrepreneurs from YEC share their favorite sales automation tools and strategies and explain why they work.

December 1st, 2020

Have You 'Outgrown' Your Original Employees? Here's How To Assess Their Evolution

When you first start your business, every member of the “founding team” -- i.e. you and your first employees -- is crucial to its early success. As your business grows and changes, there may come a time when you feel yourself starting to outgrow your original employees.

November 30th, 2020

Try These Nine Expert-Recommended Strategies To Take Your Blog To The Next Level

Blogging is a great way to share information and valuable content with your audience. It also brings a great chance to send potential consumers your way based on your search engine optimization (SEO).

November 25th, 2020

10 Out-Of-The-Box Marketing Promotions To Jump-Start Your Early-Stage Business

Trying to get people interested in your startup may seem like fighting a losing battle. The early stages of a startup have several challenges to getting customers involved in the business. Advertising to a large market can be expensive, and you have to figure out if your strategy will even work with your core audience. Standard marketing campaigns can be useful, but audience responses can be lackluster for something they've seen dozens of businesses try before.

November 24th, 2020

Passion Or Profit: Nine Factors To Consider When Deciding What Business To Start

New entrepreneurs sometimes fall into the trap of thinking that they can make their hobbies profitable through their business. When you're putting together a company, the first thing you may want to consider is whether you're doing this as a passion or for profit.

November 18th, 2020

10 Smart Questions To Expect From Investors

When you set out to pitch your idea to an investor, you usually go through the most common questions that they're likely to ask. Discerning investors are careful about where they put their money, but a well-prepared entrepreneur can quickly answer a surprising amount of what they ask.

November 11th, 2020

10 Genius Questions That Will Help Your Staff Generate Ideas And Solutions

Innovation is the key to a successful and progressive business, and your staff should constantly be looking for ways to grow your brand. As a leader, it’s your responsibility to keep your workers engaged and motivated.

November 10th, 2020

LEADING THROUGH A CHAOTIC TIME? HERE'S HOW TO REGAIN ORDER IN YOUR BUSINESS

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council share their best tips for getting things back on track when your business is going through a turbulent period.

November 9th, 2020

10 Ways To Use LinkedIn's New Tools To Boost Your Outreach

LinkedIn is often thought of as the go-to social network for professionals, but it’s more than just a social media platform. It’s a powerful marketing tool for brands to engage with customers, employees and business partners.

November 3rd, 2020

13 Strategies for a Successful Microinfluencer Partnership

Influencers are the newest way of reaching out to social media audiences. Unlike traditional advertising, these influencers have their own goals and ambitions. Influencers thrive on building relationships between themselves and their audiences. Microinfluencers tend to have fewer followers but an even more close-knit community. In many cases, this closer relationship makes it easier for them to convince users of their perspective. When dealing with micro-influencers, businesses should understand what makes this particular relationship work so well. To help, we asked 13 entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) the following:

October 27th, 2020

12 Critical Marketing Skills in Today’s Digital Landscape As today’s digital landscape has shifted, with more companies switching to almost-entirely online operations, marketers’ roles and responsibilities are also changing. So which are some of the newest skills and competencies that are now critical for marketers to succeed in today’s increasingly digitized world?

October 22nd, 2020

13 Best Practices to Run a Successful Podcast

October 15th, 2020

14 SIMPLE CHANGES THAT WILL IMPROVE YOUR MOBILE ADVERTISING STRATEGY

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council offer suggestions for entrepreneurs that want to change up their mobile ad campaigns.

October 12th, 2020

11 Things About Success No One Will Tell You

Everyone wants to be successful, but not many people understand what success brings with it or what it means exactly. Success is a personal thing -- where one person may see achievement, another may see settling for what they can get. Success is a goal, and there are many roads to get there, but not everyone's version of success is the same.

October 12th, 2020

20 Uniquely Useful Tools for Conducting Market Research

These 20 entrepreneurs from YEC discuss their favorite market research tools and why you should be using them.

October 9th, 2020

How to Communicate Important News Internally: 15 Best Tips

An effective internal communications strategy is essential when trying to build a cohesive team working together toward the same goal. Especially when it comes to announcing important news to your team, using the right internal communications approach is of utmost importance. The right communications strategy ensures the communicated message is clear and easily understood, leaving no room for error. That’s why we asked 15 entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) the following:

October 9th, 2020

10 Reasons a Press Release Is Still a Valuable Business Tool Once widely used by businesses as a way to boost visibility even if they did not have any relevant news to share, press releases are now believed to be an outdated approach, according to many industry professionals. However, when used right and timed appropriately, they can still be valuable tools for an organization. Here are 10 reasons why the press release still matters:

October 8th, 2020

Nine Big Hurdles Of Adopting Artificial Intelligence (And How To Overcome Them)

Artificial intelligence is an extremely valuable tool that can save your business time, energy and money. However, implementing AI can be a big challenge for any company. From choosing the right AI-powered tool to setting up the right data inputs and workflows, the process of adopting AI can be stressful and cumbersome, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the inner workings of this technology.

October 7th, 2020

Want To Create A Timeless Brand? Here's How To Do It

A truly timeless brand sticks with people for a long time, no matter how many trends emerge or how the world around them changes. Not every business ever reaches this stature, but it’s something your brand should work and strive toward if you want to be memorable.

October 5th, 2020

15 Entrepreneurs Share the First Hires They Made for Their Business and Why

October 5th, 2020

14 TECH TRENDS EVERY ENTREPRENEUR SHOULD PREPARE FOR

Young Entrepreneur Council members share some upcoming tech trends they believe will have an important impact on business leaders.

October 2nd, 2020

11 Considerations When Offering Equity To Early-Stage Non-Tech Hires

When you set up your startup and start hiring your first few people to staff, not all of them will be tech workers. Non-tech professions such as sales, marketing, etc. are also crucial to the success of a product. Some companies don't offer these hires any equity, but this may be a huge mistake. You can lose talented professionals if you don't sweeten the deal enough.

October 1st, 2020

14 Unique Ways to Encourage Innovation in Your Company

As a business owner, you know your company can't remain stagnant and stuck in its ways if it hopes to grow. That growth requires innovation and creativity, both of which are best sourced from everyone on your team.

September 22nd, 2020

Want To Attract (And Keep) The Right Clients? Try These 10 Strategies

Having the right clients can make all the difference in your business’s success. Of course, finding those ideal clients isn’t always easy. You don’t want to be too selective and turn down a good business opportunity, but you also don’t want to overextend yourself for a client who won’t stick around in the long run.

September 15th, 2020

Feeling Unmotivated at Work? Here Are 11 Ways to Refuel Your Drive

Motivation works cyclically. There are moments when you feel as though you can take on the world, punctuated by moments when you feel like it makes no sense to do anything. If you've been feeling unmotivated at work recently, you're not alone. Workers worldwide go through the same moments of "boom and bust" when it comes to their motivation.

September 14th, 2020

15 Common Buzzwords Hiring Managers Hate Seeing on Job Applications

September 11th, 2020

10 Tried-And-True Email Marketing Tactics That Actually Work

Despite the numerous digital communications channels available today, email is still one of the best ways to get and stay in touch with your customers. Email marketing is notorious for its high return on investment, and with nearly 4 billion active email users, there’s a huge potential audience waiting to receive your messages.

September 10th, 2020

12 E-Commerce Marketing Elements That Need to Change E-commerce marketing practices vary significantly based on industry, customer habits and what you’re selling, but there are some key aspects that stay the same across the entire sector. To stay relevant and competitive, businesses need to regularly review and adjust their e-commerce marketing strategies for optimal engagement and results. Here are 12 critical aspects of e-commerce marketing that are long due an overhaul.

September 8th, 2020

Nine Best Methods for Determining Pay Raises for Employees

Each company gauges the contribution of its employees differently. Some focus on deliverables, while others rely on employee loyalty and worked hours to determine a worker's contribution to the business.

September 4th, 2020

14 Smart Ways to Leverage a Virtual Assistant for Productivity

September 3rd, 2020

15 WAYS TO CREATE A MOBILE-FIRST E-COMMERCE EXPERIENCE YOUR CUSTOMERS WILL LOVE

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council explain how companies can optimize their mobile shopping experience.

August 31st, 2020

11 Critical Elements That Can Set Your Digital Brand Apart To stand out among the competition in an increasingly digital world, a company’s own digital brand or footprint needs to be unique and memorable. Here are 11 critical elements your organization should consider when developing a digital brand identity that is sure to get you noticed.

August 31st, 2020

7 Successful Sales Tactics and Why They Work

Being honest and truly helpful is a surefire way to gain your prospect's trust.

August 28th, 2020

10 Clear Signs You Need To Make A Mobile App For Your Customers

Many businesses see a major shift in their success once they establish a website that lets them provide new information and tools to their customers. However, some may see even greater success if they develop a mobile app.

August 20th, 2020

14 Ways to Get HR Reps and Hiring Managers on the Same Page

August 11th, 2020

12 Critical Elements of a Successful Rebranding Strategy Companies considering a rebrand need to carefully weigh the reasons behind the need for change, as well as potential risks. If not properly implemented or communicated to the target audience, a rebrand can misfire and end up hurting the business more. To help develop a successful rebranding strategy, here are 12 critical elements any organization should keep in mind.

August 5th, 2020

16 Things You Should Never Say in a Successful Negotiation

When you're negotiating a deal, misinterpreted tone or poorly-chosen words could ruin an otherwise-successful conversation. Sometimes you may not know even which phrases might turn a deal sour. That's why we asked 16 members of Young Entrepreneur Council the following question:

August 3rd, 2020

17 helpful tools to improve your email marketing efforts

These tools and strategies can make email marketing more efficient and less time-consuming.

July 30th, 2020

14 Things That Could Throw Off The Wearables Revolution

Electronic wearables were an exciting new concept just years ago. Now, they’ve slowly become the norm, with gadgets like smart watches and sleep trackers overwhelming the market.

July 27th, 2020

17 Small Business Legal Tools to Make Your Life Easier

Business legal matters can be intimidating, but these tools can help you understand and streamlining the process.

July 22nd, 2020

13 Concrete Ways Aspiring Entrepreneurs Can Build Their Self-Confidence

As a budding young entrepreneur, you're likely to meet a lot of people telling you, "no." While some of these people are well-meaning, the constant negativity will eventually impact your self-confidence.

July 21st, 2020

13 Most Relevant Bits of Consumer Data to Collect

One of the most significant elements in helping a business get to know its customers is their data. Over recent years, consumers have started to take notice of how businesses use their data. While many aren't bothered, a few are against a company getting its hands on their information. As a result, they are averse to sharing access to their data.

July 14th, 2020

Here's How To Ensure Your New IoT Product Keeps Its Data Secure

The internet of things (IoT) has given consumers and businesses the ability to make their homes and offices "smart." Because IoT devices can communicate and exchange data with one other, they have vast potential for streamlining workflows and making us more efficient. However, with all the data each internet-connected device collects, stores and uses, there's also an inherent security risk.

June 30th, 2020

14 Quick and Easy Ways to Keep Up With Industry News

June 29th, 2020

13 Top Strategies to Up Your Twitter Game For the busy entrepreneurs looking for fast and effective ways to build a social media presence, connect with their peers and engage with their target audience in real time, Twitter is the ideal place. If used correctly, the platform can become a true goldmine of relevant industry information, valuable relationships and new customers. To help, here are several strategies busy entrepreneurs can use to up their Twitter game.

June 22nd, 2020

12 Key Elements Leaders Should Consider When Doing Live Video

June 19th, 2020

27 Books for Success to Add to Your Summer Reading List

June 16th, 2020

Think You're 'Innovative?' Try These 8 Alternative Descriptors

There are more accurate (and less overused) ways to tell the world what you do.

June 12th, 2020

15 Collaboration Tools for Remote Teams (That Aren't Slack)

With so many remote working teams in the world today, productivity requires utilizing tools that can connect the team through voice, chat and video. Slack rules the roost as the team collaboration software, but it’s far from being the only reliable one. Dozens of team collaboration tools have gained growing popularity over the last two months. Some of them offer similar functionality to Slack and might even be better at some things. Others are sorely lacking in utilities to help a team get organized.

June 11th, 2020

8 Clear Signs of a High-Quality Job Candidate

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June 8th, 2020

How to Make the Most of Self-Discovery Practices: 15 Proven Strategies

Entrepreneurs can be so busy in today's business world that they lose sight of themselves. Introspection has an essential place in an entrepreneur's mindset. Understanding one's goals and motivations can help one come to terms with what one wants out of life.

June 4th, 2020

15 Effective Ways to Reach Gen Z on Social Media

As the up-and-coming generation of consumers, Gen Z has become a hot target demographic for many brands. This generation of true digital natives is even more entrenched in the world of technology than the millennials who came before them. Therefore, companies that want to reach them need to go all-in on social media, Gen Z's preferred place to "hang out" online.

April 16th, 2020

10 Underrated Business Skills That Every Entrepreneur Should Have

As an entrepreneur, it’s useful to have strong business acumen -- an almost intuitive skill that can and must be honed. However, good business sense alone isn’t enough; there are several other traits an entrepreneur needs in order to succeed. As some of the top leaders in their respective industries, the members of Young Entrepreneur Council know what skills are required to succeed in the business world. Below, they share 10 underrated skills that all entrepreneurs should possess, but often don't.

April 15th, 2020

14 Thing To Consider Before Making a Major Business Purchase

Making a major spending decision in your business, whether that be a new hire or a new marketing campaign, is often intimidating. You want to make sure you’re investing your money wisely, in a way that will yield a worthwhile return. To help you, we asked a panel of Young Entrepreneur Council members how to make financial decisions with confidence.

April 15th, 2020

13 Entrepreneurs Share Their Journey to Accessing Startup Capital

Accessing capital is one of the biggest challenges many new entrepreneurs face. From loans to investments, securing the proper financing is a long and taxing process, but it can be overcome. Members of Young Entrepreneur Council explained how they worked through their funding challenges.

March 24th, 2020

15 Vital Approaches to Staying Positive, Tenacious and Confident

Each day is different for each person. For entrepreneurs, a string of disappointments or rejections can lead to a significant impact on your psyche and your confidence. Many business coaches maintain that the best way to keep motivated is to stay positive and to keep a firm sight of what your goals are and how you intend to attain them. Ensuring that this works hinges on your confidence. These three things are essential contributors to your overall motivation.

March 11th, 2020

Pivoting Your Business? 10 Tips For A Smooth Transition

As your business develops over time, you may find its original purpose changing as well. Whether you’re incorporating a new service or changing industries completely, trying a new direction for your company can be risky. Fortunately, taking the steps to ensure a smooth transition can set the stage for success, as well as make the process easier for all involved. Below, 10 members ofYoung Entrepreneur Council shares their best strategies for companies looking to pivot to something new.

January 2nd, 2020

10 Entrepreneurs Share The One Challenge They Never Expected When Starting A Business

Starting a business always comes with a certain amount of risk. You’re opening yourself to the possibility of both the successes and challenges that come with entrepreneurship, many of which are difficult to predict before you start. As successful business owners, the members of Young Entrepreneur Council have experienced firsthand the unexpected challenges of starting a company. Below, they share 10 of the toughest obstacles they didn't expect to face, and how other leaders can prepare for them.

December 9th, 2019

Going Cashless? 10 Things To Know About The Evolution Of Digital Payments

As digital payments evolve and become more commonplace, an increasing number of businesses are accepting them, with some businesses rejecting cash payments entirely. While digital payments can certainly be convenient for customers and businesses alike, it’s important to understand the process and avoid any potential pitfalls. We asked the members of Young Entrepreneur Council for their takes on digital payments. They shared 10 things you should keep in mind as digital payment options evolve, and how those offerings will impact your business in the future.

November 14th, 2019

5 Types of People You Should Hire to Grow Your Company

How many of these essential team members are you planning to hire in the next year?

June 25th, 2019

Five Lessons Learned In The Early Years Of A New Business Venture

Prioritize user experience, networking and quality content to get your new business off the ground.

July 13th, 2018

5 Ways That Trying To Have It All In Life Can Hurt Your Career

Self-care and self-reflection are important parts of everyday life.

May 24th, 2018

4 Important Cryptocurrency Facts Business Owners Should Be Aware Of

Before turning your business over to cryptocurrency, consider the risks.

July 25th, 2014

Seven Tips For More Effective Small Business Hiring

Hiring the right people takes time, systems and money. Here's how to do it right.