Ben Walker

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Pick up a book, hop on a podcast or grab your yoga mat.

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Entrepreneurs have seen it, been through it and learned it all before. 

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Effective teamwork is important to any business, but not everyone will be on the same page 100% of the time. Disagreements, big or small, seem to be inevitable when working with others – but that doesn’t mean your team is doomed. It is possible to work through a dispute and move forward as a team, with better understanding than before. We asked eight successful entrepreneurs to share their best approaches for handling disagreements with colleagues. Follow their advice the next time you and your colleagues seem to be butting heads.

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There isn’t a one-size-fits-all strategy for every company, but there are some key things that successful businesses do well.

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Today’s consumers demand transparency and honesty in brands they buy from. They expect their voices to be heard, which means attracting and retaining customers is all about listening to your audience. It’s important to consider the interests of your consumers and, more importantly, implement their feedback into your products or business model. To help you do this, we asked a panel of Young Entrepreneur Council members for their best advice on how to truly listen to your customers. Their best responses are below.

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It takes time and consistent effort to foster a feedback culture, but the results are well worth it.

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A business is built on the reputation it gets through its dealings. Not all the press a company receives will be positive, however. Depending on how the consumers see the business, a company might have mixed reviews on social media. While you might think that positive reviews are the only thing that can aid the company, there are several critical benefits that negative reviews offer as well. Unfortunately, in their haste to do damage control, many small businesses overlook the takeaways contained within these negative comments. To help leaders deal with the inevitable negative feedback that come with running a business, eight contributors to Young Entrepreneur Council discuss the best methods of handling these comments and what lessons can be learned from them.

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A business is built on the reputation it gets through its dealings. Not all the press a company receives will be positive, however. Depending on how the consumers see the business, a company might have mixed reviews on social media. While you might think that positive reviews are the only thing that can aid the company, there are several critical benefits that negative reviews offer as well. Unfortunately, in their haste to do damage control, many small businesses overlook the takeaways contained within these negative comments. To help leaders deal with the inevitable negative feedback that come with running a business, eight contributors to Young Entrepreneur Council discuss the best methods of handling these comments and what lessons can be learned from them.

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Let your experience, track record and satisfied customers do the talking.

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Find ways to signal the quality and reliability of your business.

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The new year is upon us. It's time to get your business resolutions in order.

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If you want to stand out in your field, niching down to specific services or clients is a good place to start.

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Look for any gaps in your employee satisfaction, referral rates and retention rates.

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You'll likely face client backlash when you raise your prices, but there are ways to do it right and smooth the process.

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Read every contract over carefully and ensure that you understand it.

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Do outsource tasks that are slowing you down; don't outsource the tasks you love doing yourself.

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It takes a few extra steps to become eligible, but putting in the work gives you a leg up on government contracts.

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Take a look at what’s changing in the gig economy and what it means for both businesses and freelancers moving forward.

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You can’t succeed without the right people in your corner.

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Focus on highlighting your expertise and establishing trust.

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You may pay more for the right freelancer, but it's worth every penny.

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Personalization and friendliness are the keys to creating a strong first impression.

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Freelancing can be a lucrative opportunity to diversify your skill set.

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Remote work is possible in many industries, as long as your company fosters a strong culture.

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Take a step back and consider your business as a whole entity.

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Long gone are the days when having a website and bombarding the internet with keyword-rich articles did the trick.

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With so much going on, employees can lose focus on work. So what’s a business owner to do?

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Without paying for a business coach’s network, tools and resources, CEOs can miss out on a great business growth opportunity.

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These simple business moves make getting ahead of the curve a much less daunting feat.

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The business landscape is changing. Are you prepared?