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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 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 26th, 2022

Nine Promising Career Fields For New Grads To Consider In 2022

Graduation season is quickly approaching, and many soon-to-be grads are now being inundated with advice from advisors, professors and family members about their chosen career paths.

April 25th, 2022

Eight Steps To Include In Your Night Routine To Ensure A Successful Next Day

A nightly routine is a perfect opportunity to unwind from the day and focus on your overall wellness. Whether you make a to-do list for the next day, write in a journal about the day's achievements and challenges or take time for screen-free relaxation, following the same practices night after night can help you set yourself up for success the next day.

April 15th, 2022

10 Factors to Consider When Searching for the Right Freelance Talent

April 15th, 2022

Nine Entrepreneurs Share The Most Important Things They've Gained During Their Careers

Every successful entrepreneur has one special "something" that has made a unique, lasting contribution to their achievements, be it a former mentor, a previous role they held or an event that impacted their life. Our lived experiences help define who we are as individuals and hone our perspectives throughout life. As we advance as professionals, these experiences take shape as new traits, resources and accomplishments that help drive our ongoing maturity and achievement.

April 8th, 2022

Seven Tips For Building Positive Client Relationships While Working From Home

Building positive client relationships is the key to the success for any business. However, when you run your business from home, the way you go about building these relationships may look a bit different than it would for a more established organization or in-office environment.

April 5th, 2022

13 TIPS FOR TRANSITIONING YOUR BRICK-AND-MORTAR STORE TO AN E-COMMERCE MODEL

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council offer their best advice for moving your physical retail store online.

March 30th, 2022

Does Your Company Systemize These Nine Important Business Functions?

Businesses need systems and processes to maintain quality and efficiency in their operations. Systemization helps to communicate to your team how you'd like your business to be effectively run and provides a clear model for them to follow. However, busy entrepreneurs don't always take the time (or have the time) to put those systems in place.

March 29th, 2022

Eight Signs It's Time To Pivot Your Product Idea

Millions of people have fresh ideas for new products every year, but not all of them do well in the market. In fact, only a small percentage of entrepreneurs with new product ideas become successful with them—and sometimes that success comes after pivoting from their original idea. 

March 25th, 2022

11 Steps To Create The Perfect Social Media Ad

Getting your business noticed online is only getting more challenging, as every day new businesses are opening up and creating more competition for consumer attention. The go-to strategy for many companies, therefore, is to leverage social media to get in front of their target audience and convince them to make a purchase.

March 22nd, 2022

11 CRITERIA TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING A WEB HOSTING SERVICE

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council list criteria you should look at when determining the right web host for your business.

March 10th, 2022

Is It Time to Sell Your Business? 11 Clear Signs That Point to 'Yes'

There may come a time during your entrepreneurial journey when you need to decide whether or not to sell. Maybe business is booming and sales are thriving — so how will you know when it's time to hang up your hat and walk away?

March 8th, 2022

11 Ways Your Mobile App Could Hurt Your Sales

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council discuss why you might not be seeing a good ROI on your business's mobile app.

March 4th, 2022

Want A C-Suite Promotion? Nine Things Aspiring Execs Need To Do First

Many employees set out with dreams of climbing the company ladder and someday becoming part of the executive leadership team. But the journey to the C-suite is filled with obstacles that young professionals might not expect when they first start out. 

March 1st, 2022

The Top Eight Changes You Can Make To Boost Your Marketing Strategy

When it comes to creating a successful marketing strategy, you don’t always need to reinvent the wheel. Sometimes a few small changes can have a huge impact on your ROI. 

February 28th, 2022

The Top Important Lessons To Learn From Bad Customer Reviews

As a business owner, you want your customers to be satisfied with your service or product. When they aren't, and decide to leave a negative review, it's easy to take that personally—but it's also a potential learning opportunity.

February 24th, 2022

Eight Tasks To Spend Your Time On As You're Launching Your New Company

Launching a new company often involves a lot of moving parts and a number of different hats an entrepreneur must wear in order to get the business off the ground. With so many tasks that need to get done, new entrepreneurs can be left feeling overwhelmed with a mounting to-do list and no sense of direction for what needs to be prioritized first.

February 22nd, 2022

8 Industries Poised to Benefit From Augmented and Virtual Reality

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council list the industries they think should make better use of augmented and virtual reality technology.

February 17th, 2022

Eight Entrepreneurs Share The Passions That Have Impacted Their Careers

Many professionals look for meaning and purpose in their work—their "true calling." Passion is a great motivator for business owners, and being intentional with your work will help generate great outcomes.

February 15th, 2022

How Companies Can Use Technology to Meet — and Exceed — Their DEI Goals

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council discuss how to leverage tech to meet diversity, equity and inclusion goals.

February 10th, 2022

11 SIGNS YOUR COMPANY IS DUE FOR A TECH UPGRADE

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council recommend upgrading your business software or hardware when you notice these signs.

February 4th, 2022

Are You Ready To Start Your Next Business? Nine Clear Signs It's Time

While some entrepreneurs are content with one business under their belts, there are many others who run two, three or even several businesses all at once. Some business owners are simply brimming with ideas and, at some point, they may find themselves itching to launch their next venture. Others see success in their first business and want to replicate it.

February 3rd, 2022

Eight Meaningful Ways To Show Your Employees Appreciation On Any Occasion

Many studies show that demonstrating employee appreciation boosts morale and promotes loyalty. However, with so much "busyness" in a typical day-to-day work environment, it can be difficult to remember to slow down and show that appreciation.

February 3rd, 2022

10 Things to Target When Studying Your Competitors

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council suggest the information you should try to find when researching your business’s competition.

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 28th, 2022

Nine Steps to Ensure You're Treating Your Employees Well as a New Business Owner

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 21st, 2022

Nine Effective Ways To Track Your Departmental Goals In 2022

January is a time when many professionals and businesses set goals and company resolutions for the year ahead. However, even the most well-intentioned may lose sight of their goals as the year goes on.

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 7th, 2022

Nail Your Next Job Interview With These 11 Strategies for Exuding Confidence

Even if you're not feeling on top of your game, you can still use these "fake it 'til you make it" tips.

January 5th, 2022

Nine Tips For Crushing Your Career Goals In 2022

With 2021 now at a close, it's the perfect time of year to start looking forward to the year ahead and setting goals for success. As you set your personal resolutions, don't forget to focus on your career aspirations for the coming year too.

December 28th, 2021

Eight Smart Strategies To Take Your Business’s Instagram Game To The Next Level

Modern entrepreneurs know the importance of using social media to grow their business. It can be a great way for business owners to connect with customers and expand their company’s reach. As social media’s relevance has grown, so have the benefits of using popular platforms like Instagram to reach your target audience.

December 22nd, 2021

Seven Solid Ways Leaders Can Support HR When Employee Turnover Is High

As many professionals continue to leave their jobs in favor of new ones, employee turnover has been steadily rising, meaning many HR professionals have been working harder than normal. Whether that means fielding more applications, serving as a mediator when letting go of an employee or listening to burned out employees vent about their working conditions, HR teams often take the brunt of the emotional work at many establishments.

December 21st, 2021

8 Ways to Invest in Employee Training and Boost Retention

Investing in employee training and development is a great retention tool to ensure continued growth within your company.

December 20th, 2021

Nine Tips To Balance Customer And Employee Needs During The Busy Holiday Season

During the holidays, business owners are pulled in all different directions. Both customers’ and employees’ needs change during this time, and leaders are often left to figure out how to balance them out. With the increased demand and added chaos from the holiday shopping season, this can be a tough task; however, there are steps business leaders can take to ensure they’re keeping everyone happy.

December 17th, 2021

Nine Tips To Prioritize Business Projects And Initiatives For The New Year

The new year always brings with it the desire to make changes and resolutions that will better both yourself and your company. It can be exciting to look back at all that you've achieved in a year and look ahead to what else you can do in the future. Maybe there are certain projects your team didn't get to that you hope to complete, or goals you didn't quite reach that seem even more achievable now.

December 15th, 2021

Starting a Business in 2022? 12 Industries to Consider

December 14th, 2021

Want to Be More Driven at Work and in Life? Use These Self-Motivation Techniques

Sometimes, all you need is a little boost to get yourself and your goals on the right track.

December 9th, 2021

12 WAYS TO USE SOCIAL MEDIA TO FIND THE RIGHT JOB FOR YOU

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council offer ways professionals can leverage social media when job hunting.

December 7th, 2021

Eight Elements Of Company Culture That Get People Excited To Come To Work

Building a positive company culture is crucial, especially with so many businesses shifting to a permanent remote work model. Employees want to work in an environment where they feel accepted and appreciated. When they feel this way, employees are more likely to be motivated and work efficiently.

November 30th, 2021

Why Is My Team Quitting? 10 Ways To Uncover The Root Of High Turnover

High turnover rates are a tell-tale sign that something is wrong within your business. Whether the turnover rate is in a specific department or company-wide, it’s important for business leaders to address the issues that are occurring to prevent any further issues.  Not addressing a high turnover rate can be problematic for a business and will likely lead to an unsuccessful team, a bad reputation, and low company morale.

November 23rd, 2021

Seven Steps Leaders Can Take To Prioritize Employee Well-Being During The Holiday Rush

In the chaos and busyness of the holiday rush, it can be easy to spend so much time focusing on your customers and how you can best meet their needs that you lose track of how your employees are handling the stress. The holidays are one of the most stressful times of year for many companies, and taking time to check in on the mental health and well-being of your employees can ensure you have a thriving workforce to help your business succeed.

November 22nd, 2021

Want To Get Your Product In Retail Stores? Take These 10 Essential Steps

Many product-based companies want to be carried by major retailers, but with so much competition, only a select few ever achieve that goal. Landing your product in a major retail store will take a lot of time and persuasion, and you’ll have to be able to demonstrate why your product is worth a retailer’s shelf space. 

November 16th, 2021

Eight Creative Marketing Ideas for Your Next Giveaway or Promotion

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.

November 12th, 2021

11 Areas Managers Should Work on Daily to Become Better Leaders

November 12th, 2021

Eight Ways Remote Companies Can Prevent Information Silos And Keep Communication Flowing

Due to their dispersed nature, remote companies are tasked with finding innovative ways to remain transparent and keep communication flowing throughout the business. When teammates and whole departments aren’t able to interact together in person, the way they communicate must adapt. But when communication breaks down, information silos can develop, leading to confusion and low morale.

November 10th, 2021

13 Major Problems Entrepreneurs Face in Digital Marketing

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council list some struggles business leaders face with digital marketing and how to overcome them.

November 9th, 2021

How Any Business Can Leverage YouTube To Grow Their Customer Base

YouTube is one of the top social media platforms in the world. As such, it provides a plethora of untapped potential for many businesses. Whether you're a new business looking for ways to establish an online presence or have been on the platform a while but haven't been able to figure out how to tap into the potential it has to offer, once you know how to use it effectively, you're sure to grow your following.

November 2nd, 2021

Nine Ways Leaders Can Encourage Their Teams To Have An 'Ownership Mindset'

Part of creating a successful team is getting them to buy in on your company’s mission, vision and goals. Those employees who do this are likely to develop an “ownership mindset” in which they feel that they have ownership over their responsibilities and outcomes and are more willing to do what is necessary to accomplish tasks.

November 1st, 2021

15 Tips To Realign And Resolve Conflict With Your Business Partner

No matter how well-aligned two business partners may be, there will inevitably be times when they don't see eye to eye. However, when larger issues arise and the partners are no longer on the same page, it's critical for both parties to get back on track to resolve their conflict. Otherwise, they risk making decisions (or making no decisions at all) that could ultimately harm the business and its culture.

October 28th, 2021

13 Top Ways To Increase Your Confidence In The Workplace

Confidence is an important feeling to have if you want to succeed at work, in relationships and in everyday life. It's also a trait that seems much easier to possess than it actually is—Sometimes it takes a step outside your head and comfort zone to achieve it.

October 26th, 2021

Seven Business Opportunities That Need More Female Voices

Since the many layoffs, firings and career pivots of 2020, many professionals have turned their sights toward entrepreneurship. Alongside the attraction of working for oneself came the opportunity to start fresh in a new space and maybe even a new industry altogether. For women, who were disproportionately affected by the economic impact of the pandemic, that meant the chance to enter fields which have historically been lacking female voices.

October 25th, 2021

8 Impactful Ways to Remove Bias from Your Business Decisions

Everyone has certain biases, but making an objective business decision requires you to recognize and set aside those perceptions.

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 20th, 2021

14 Actionable Tips to Better Your Public Speaking Skills

October 20th, 2021

Eight Simple But Effective Ways To Improve Your Company's Data Security

In an era when cybercrime and data breaches are more prevalent than ever, businesses can't afford to ignore data security. From phishing and ransomware attacks to careless password practices, there are countless ways for thieves to penetrate your company's digital walls and access sensitive information.

October 11th, 2021

15 Steps You Can Take Right Now to Become a Lifelong Learner

You don’t have to wait to start your journey toward success.

October 11th, 2021

14 ESSENTIAL TRAITS TO LOOK FOR IN A CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council share some important qualities companies should look for in their CTO candidates.

October 5th, 2021

Nine Common Mistakes New Businesses Make On Social Media (And How To Fix Them)

When a new business owner sets up their first company social media accounts, they may not be aware of how intentional they actually need to be with their social media strategy. While on the surface social media marketing may seem simple, it actually involves a lot of careful consideration and complex methods that businesses will want to follow in order to be successful.

October 1st, 2021

Eight Signs That Your Business May No Longer Be Worth Your Time

When an entrepreneur starts a new business, it's never with the intention to give up on it one day. The sad truth, however, is that running a business unfortunately doesn't always equate to success, and a particular business venture may not work out how you’d planned.

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 23rd, 2021

Nine Smart Ways To Curate A Small But Meaningful Professional Network

Many professionals believe that having a large network is the key to success. However, it's often more crucial to have a few select contacts you can truly count on. These individuals can not only help further your career, but they'll also come through when others won't.

September 22nd, 2021

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

September 20th, 2021

8 Questions You Should Always Ask Your Customers for Actually Helpful Feedback

Your customers can be an invaluable business resource if you know what to ask.

September 20th, 2021

Employers: 13 Important Criteria That Should Inform Your Pay Raise Decisions

Regular pay raises can show employees how much you appreciate their hard work and can also prevent them from feeling dissatisfied in their current environment. However, it's important to know when a raise will be the most effective and well-earned.

September 15th, 2021

Nine Entrepreneurs Share Their Most Important Responsibilities As Business Leaders

Business leaders have a lot of responsibilities. They need to be concerned with operations, finances, company culture and the hiring process, just to name a few. But each leader prioritizes responsibilities differently and responsibilities change from company to company.

September 14th, 2021

15 Ways for Business Leaders to Overcome Perfectionism

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council offer their advice on how to stop chasing an imaginary perfection and move forward with your business.

September 13th, 2021

13 Ways to Pull Yourself Out of a Work Rut

A few simple tricks can help you regain that lost motivation.

September 13th, 2021

Business On A Budget? Try These Eight Easy Tips For Getting Free Publicity

Getting press for your business is important for growth and for your bottom line. The larger the audience that sees or hears about your company in the news, the more potential customers your business brings in. But for smaller businesses or for businesses with smaller budgets, PR and marketing campaigns might not be cost-effective.

September 2nd, 2021

Seven Ways To Establish A Solid Company Culture In A Hybrid Work Environment

Working from home was gaining popularity in the years leading up to the Covid-19 pandemic. As most businesses were then forced to operate remotely during pandemic lockdowns, many people who may not have considered working remotely before got to have a taste of all its benefits. Now, many companies and organizations are choosing to keep operating with a hybrid workforce as a permanent solution.

September 1st, 2021

10 Key Questions To Ask Before Making Any Major Business Decision

Every decision you make in business will have its consequences. While you always want to make decisions that will result in positive outcomes, things don't always go as well as you hoped they would. In this way, it's important for a leader to take the time to think through a potential decision before committing to it. 

August 26th, 2021

Eight 'Brain Hacks' For Overcoming Fearful Moments As A Business Leader

As a leader with a lot of responsibility on your shoulders, you'll likely experience many moments that cause you anxiety or fear. Whether you're battling imposter syndrome or simply taking on too much work, it's easy to feel like you're just treading water.

August 24th, 2021

Nine Ways To Maintain Clear, Transparent Communication At Your Growing Company

As your company grows, you might face challenges maintaining the same level of transparency across departments and teams as you had when your company was small. However, doing so is crucial to cultivating a healthy company culture with every employee on the same page.

August 23rd, 2021

14 Ways Employers Can Support Positive Mental Health in the Workplace

The happiness of its employees can make all the difference in a company's success.

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 20th, 2021

10 Factors to Consider Before Finalizing Your Retail Store Design

There's a lot of planning that goes into designing the look of a retail store. While you definitely want to add style elements that are expressive of your brand, you also need to consider your target customers. A well-designed store will not only attract more customers, but can also lead to higher sales. To help you figure out the most important aspects to consider when designing your retail store, 10 members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) answered the following question:

August 19th, 2021

12 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Writing Your Company's Mission Statement

August 17th, 2021

Nine Entrepreneurs Share The Biggest Hiring Challenges They've Ever Faced

The process of hiring new employees can be both rewarding and difficult. Hiring managers or HR representatives need to make sure each candidate not only fits into the company culture and values, but also can do the job successfully.

August 16th, 2021

13 Budget-Friendly Events to Draw New Customers to Your Small Business

Getting involved in your local community is an easy way to build relationships and find loyal customers for your business. Hosting a community event can help you kick-start these relationships, but events can be expensive, and a new small business may not have the resources necessary to host one.

August 16th, 2021

14 Unconventional Social Media Tactics to Boost Audience Engagement

Garnering tons of social media engagement sometimes requires an out-of-the-box approach.

August 13th, 2021

How To Use Augmented Or Virtual Reality To Enhance Your Website’s User Experience

Now more than ever, people are skeptical about the products and services they want to purchase. Prospects will spend a lot of time researching everything there is to know about a brand before they commit.

August 9th, 2021

12 Big Pain Points Companies Need to Solve for Their E-Commerce Customers

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council discuss some major issues with the e-commerce experience.

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 2nd, 2021

10 Tips To Make Weekly Meetings Useful For Your Whole Team

Weekly standups and regular reports are great ways for leaders to check in with their teams. These are times to briefly share updates and ask about any concerns or questions the team may have before the day or week begins.

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 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 27th, 2021

Eight Ways Employees Can Solve Miscommunications With Their Managers

Communication breakdowns can occur at any time and in any work environment, but can seem especially prevalent in remote work situations. While remote work has its own unique benefits, it also means employees and managers are relying more on written, phone or video communication and less on the in-person communication and body language cues that can be so helpful for clarity. 

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 15th, 2021

Eight Keys To Success For New Managers

Taking on the leadership role of a manager can be daunting the first time. You're in charge of an entire team, and their successes and failures fall largely on your shoulders. Even though it can be intimidating, it's important to start on the right foot.

July 13th, 2021

10 Expert Tips to Minimize Annoying Chatbot Features and Delight Your Customers

Chatbots can enhance the customer experience on your company website if they’re designed well. But all too often, these little bots have features that disrupt the user experience, resulting in bounces and a feeling of poor customer service.

July 13th, 2021

10 Documents Business Leaders Should Always Keep Physical Copies Of

Digital receipts, online bank statements and cloud-based document storage are the norm in today's business world. Some business owners may wonder whether they truly need physical copies of any documents at all these days. However, some important documents should always exist in both physical and digital form. 

July 13th, 2021

Can Leaders Ever Be Too Transparent?

Transparency is often boasted as a defining quality of successful business leaders. Oftentimes it helps team members feel valued and comfortable enough to share their own opinions. But can too much transparency have negative effects on company operations and employee morale?

July 12th, 2021

12 COMMON TRAITS OF THE TECH INDUSTRY’S MOST SUCCESSFUL COMPANIES

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council discuss characteristics all top tech companies share and why.

July 12th, 2021

15 Tips to Make Meetings More Efficient and Useful

One of the most common complaints in the business world is about being forced to attend unnecessary meetings. Nobody wants to sit through an in-person meeting or video conference to hear things that could have instead been summed up in an email message. To help business leaders run more purposeful meetings, we asked 15 members of Young Entrepreneur Council to share their best tips for how to make meetings more efficient and useful.

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 7th, 2021

Six Ways Companies Can Better Support Women In The Post-Pandemic Workplace

Among the many major impacts the pandemic has had on the status quo, none have so disproportionately affected women quite like its impact on the labor force. Whether they were laid off, furloughed or forced to choose between family and work when alternative child care was no longer an option, millions of women left the workforce during the pandemic, outpacing the rate at which men were leaving. And not all of them are coming back.

July 1st, 2021

10 EFFECTIVE WAYS TO LEVERAGE TECH FOR ULTIMATE PRODUCTIVITY

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council share their best tech hacks for getting time back in your workweek.

June 28th, 2021

10 Effective Methods for Measuring Employee Happiness

Gauging how happy and fulfilled employees are in their jobs is important for small business leaders to do in order to determine the health and strength of their businesses. The more satisfied employees are, the more likely they'll stay with the company long term and the higher their productivity will be. But how can you know if your staff is enjoying their work, especially when they may not feel comfortable expressing their true feelings with their superiors?

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 24th, 2021

13 WAYS TO BUILD UP THE HYPE FOR YOUR NEW APP LAUNCH

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council share their best tips for marketing your newly launched mobile app.

June 21st, 2021

Got A Job Offer? Seven Tips For Negotiating Your Salary

When looking for a new job, getting an offer is only half the battle. The most nerve-wracking part of the process may come when it's time to negotiate the offered salary. Many don’t know how to do it and many more are simply too afraid to ask for fear of appearing pushy. However, negotiation doesn’t have to be an intimidating process.

June 21st, 2021

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

June 17th, 2021

12 Ways to Empower Your Employees to Become Better Leaders

To be great leaders, they’ll first need a great leader.

June 14th, 2021

10 Signs You May Need to Turn Down a Potential Client

June 14th, 2021

13 Tips to Increase Your Adaptability and Reduce Stress in Times of Change

Everyone experiences changes in their lives, whether big or small, and the stress that comes along with these changes can either hurt you or allow you to grow stronger. One of the best ways to manage this stress is to learn to be more adaptable.

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 7th, 2021

13 Ways to Become a Positive Role Model for Yourself and Others

A positive role model is someone others want to emulate and follow, and successful entrepreneurs often become — sometimes unknowingly — the role models for other professionals. Whether it’s at work or in their personal lives, these leading entrepreneurs become a focus of attention because they have qualities that aspiring founders strive to replicate.

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

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 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 25th, 2021

11 Smart Ways For Leaders To Assess Accomplishments Each Quarter

One of the best ways to keep a business innovative and growing healthily is for leaders to set tangible goals for teams. To motivate teams to accomplish their goals, it helps to assess the progress toward meeting them on a quarterly basis. This way, at the end of every quarter, the whole team can look back and track the progress they’ve made, see what still needs to happen and prepare for the quarter ahead.

May 24th, 2021

Selling Your Business? 7 Founder-Recommended Best Practices to Follow

A successful business sale takes careful planning and preparation, so make sure you're ready before you start negotiations.

May 24th, 2021

Leaders: Eight Strategies For Monitoring Employee Morale While Juggling Your Work Too

As a business owner, it's easy to lose sight of the office morale around you. Most entrepreneurs are focusing on many concurrent tasks that can strongly affect the business's health and success. While important, these packed schedules and heavy workloads can mean they don’t notice the issues that may be rising all around them.

May 24th, 2021

10 Ways To Leverage Technology For A Successful Home-Based Business

With so many people accustomed to working in remote environments, businesses no longer need a centralized location to find success. If they make strategic choices about which technologies to adopt, ambitious entrepreneurs can launch, run and grow a successful business right from their own home.

May 21st, 2021

10 Important Customer Service Metrics To Help You Better Understand Your ROI

Return on investment is one of the most critical metrics any company can track. Knowing the ROI of each company function makes it easier to make key business decisions. Measuring the return on customer service investments can be especially helpful in improving your service and experience.

May 17th, 2021

13 Common Mistakes Hiring Managers Make (And How to Avoid 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 12th, 2021

Need a Co-Founder for Your Business? Find Your Best Match by Looking for These Eight Traits

May 10th, 2021

14 Ways to Create Your Own Happiness at Work (Even if You Don't Like Your Job)

One of the biggest influences on a business and its employees is a positive attitude. Leaders who have a positive mindset and are pleasant to be around get the most out of their peers and employees. A happy attitude is infectious, and when workers are in a good mood, they yield good results.

May 7th, 2021

Eight Software Features To Look For To Set Up And Maintain Your Business’s Online Store

Not every online storefront is the same and, when looking to set up and maintain their own online store, business owners can end up spending hours researching various components, add-ons, features and capabilities to find the right software to use. 

May 3rd, 2021

Nine Tips to Convince an Investor to Fund Your Startup (Even When You Have No Experience)

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 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 21st, 2021

12 Smart Ways to Transform Your In-Store Experience for the Post-Pandemic World

From ramping up online offerings to implementing new health and safety protocols, the Covid-19 pandemic has transformed the way people do business—especially for physical retail stores navigating the future of post-pandemic shopping. While it can be challenging for companies to pivot their operations based on customers’ changing needs and expectations, it can also serve as a unique opportunity for growth.

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 7th, 2021

10 Tips to Asking a Top Publication to Contribute Guest Content on Your Website

Getting quality guest posts on your website is one of the most effective ways to ensure that your brand gains added visibility. The more high-quality sites post to yours, the better search engines will rank you and the more positive relationships you’ll build.

April 7th, 2021

15 SMART STRATEGIES FOR HANDLING NEGATIVE CUSTOMER REVIEWS

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council explain the first steps a business should take upon discovering a negative review.

April 6th, 2021

10 Perks Companies Can Offer to Boost Employee Morale and Retention

In addition to the position itself, company benefits are one of the most important elements that candidates carefully consider when gauging whether they want to join a company. Once an employee is on board, these perks can also play a role in whether or not an employee chooses to stay and whether they get the sense that the company values their contributions. To help leaders determine which benefits to offer, 10 members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) explore the following question:

April 5th, 2021

12 Steps to Surrounding Yourself With Positive People

Whether you’re a business leader or just someone trying to improve their life, surrounding yourself with positive people can be an important part of personal development. Aside from offering support when you most need it, positive people can also challenge you to grow and evolve as an individual, all while giving you the confidence you need to take action.

April 1st, 2021

Seven Ways To Promote Effective Cross-Departmental Communication

When you're running an organization, communication breakdowns can lead to severe efficiency and productivity problems. While smaller teams may be able to quickly deal with the difficulties of communication inefficiency, this problem becomes harder to solve as the business grows and evolves.

March 30th, 2021

Eight Ways Companies Can Educate Customers About Cybersecurity Threats

For many companies, it’s not always clear whether or not they should be responsible for educating their customers about the dangers of cyber attacks and malware. But as cybersecurity becomes a greater threat, even non-tech companies are considering the best ways to communicate these dangers to their customers.

March 30th, 2021

Nine Underrated Skills All Entrepreneurs Should Possess

Entrepreneurs can come from any background, any place and with any experience level. Yet because entrepreneurs task themselves with starting companies to develop solutions and generate value, it’s vital that they have a specific set of skills that help them get the job done. These skills are a necessary part of the entrepreneur’s tool belt.

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 26th, 2021

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

March 26th, 2021

12 TIPS TO TAKE YOUR E-COMMERCE ADS TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council offer tips for developing effective, sales-boosting e-commerce ads.

March 22nd, 2021

8 Strategies to Make a Great First Impression on Potential Clients

First impressions count for a lot, especially with a prospective business partner or client.

March 18th, 2021

14 RESOURCES TO HELP YOU KEEP UP WITH THE FAST-MOVING TECH INDUSTRY

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council share their favorite resources to help you stay abreast of industry changes.

March 9th, 2021

13 STRATEGIES FOR OVERCOMING SELF-CRITICISM

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council share their best tips for combating the discouraging thoughts that plague many entrepreneurs.

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

February 25th, 2021

15 WAYS BUSINESS OWNERS CAN MAKE THE MOST OF SOCIAL MEDIA

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council offer their firsthand insights on leveraging social media effectively this year.

February 25th, 2021

11 Smart Ways to Grow Your Email List on a Budget

Email marketing is a great way for small businesses to stay connected with their customers and encourage more sales. The problem is that because of their size they often have limited resources for growing their subscriber lists. So to help small business owners expand their email audience (even on a budget), the members of Young Entrepreneur Council weighed in on the following question:

February 22nd, 2021

13 STRATEGIES TO EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE A COMPLEX IDEA TO YOUR AUDIENCE

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council share some foolproof ways to break down a complicated concept for your target market.

February 20th, 2021

7 Product Design Trends to Watch For in 2021

2020 brought a plethora of changes to consumer behavior. Many of these changes will serve as inspiration for new product ideas and functions that will help businesses better serve their customers in the year ahead.

February 11th, 2021

10 Ways To Be There For The Team And Still Meet Managerial Goals

Managers have the difficult responsibility of achieving their own goals to meet the business objectives of their company while simultaneously overseeing the performance of its employees.

February 9th, 2021

IN A FUNK AT WORK? 13 SIGNS IT’S TIME FOR A CAREER CHANGE.

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council discuss how you’ll know when it’s time to consider a career switch.

February 8th, 2021

Eight Nonnegotiable Traits You Should Be Looking For In Potential Hires

Your employees’ personalities and work ethics have a direct impact on how effective and efficient you and your company are at getting anything done. Because of this, putting together a well-functioning team isn’t always straightforward. For an entrepreneur who needs to have team members they can count on, a few personality traits stand out as necessary.

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.

January 29th, 2021

Seven Key Strategies To Ensure You’re Hiring The Right People

An entrepreneur is only as powerful as the people they surround themselves with. Starting and attempting to grow a business can be a difficult journey, and the sheer amount of outside challenges you need to tackle can be overwhelming. That is why a solid support network is one of the most important things a business owner should create.

January 28th, 2021

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

January 25th, 2021

14 STRATEGIES TO PREPARE YOUR COMPANY FOR THE AUTOMATION REVOLUTION

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council share how to prepare your company for greater integration of artificial intelligence and automation.

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

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 15th, 2021

Fight Distractions and Stay on Task With These 13 Productivity Strategies

January 13th, 2021

Eight Ways To Keep Your Company Culture Intact As Your Business Expands

Businesses never stay the same size forever. An entrepreneur may yearn for the early days when their business was just a handful of people. But over time, businesses find great success and become entities that may span several offices and regions.

January 12th, 2021

Eight Benefits To Being Active On Social Media (Even As An Introverted Entrepreneur)

Social media has changed how businesses and entrepreneurs interact with their audiences. In the past, you were required to go out and meet in person with your customers to establish a rapport with them. The internet has mostly simplified this, making it much easier to engage an audience on a social media platform.

January 8th, 2021

13 BEST PRACTICES FOR ENGAGING AND RETAINING MOBILE APP USERS

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council offer some effective ways to keep users coming back to your mobile app.

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

Eight Techniques For Navigating Difficult Conversations As A Leader

As an executive, difficult conversations often come up in the workplace. It may be something as sensitive as expressing a concern to an employee or explaining why the company's letting someone go.

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 30th, 2020

Eight Smart Strategies For Getting Informative Feedback From Your Customer Base

When you understand your customer, you can better tailor your products and services to their needs. The most reliable way to get to know who your customers are and what they're looking for is to get that information directly from them. But how can you persuade customers to give you the comprehensive, actionable feedback you need?

December 28th, 2020

Confront Adversity Head-On With These 15 Steps

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

December 22nd, 2020

Get Started On Your End-Of-Year Review: Seven Useful Tips

End-of-year reviews are an essential tool to gauge the business's effectiveness and efficiency over the previous year. Unfortunately, few businesses implement a review, and some that do only look at the cursory metrics that would give them a basic understanding of the company's strengths and weaknesses.

December 21st, 2020

Nine Ways To Navigate The Holiday Workload While Already In Crisis Mode

It's no secret that the holidays are among the most hectic times of the year for businesses. Everyone wants to close off the year well, and the holiday season makes for some fantastic business opportunities, but staff also looks forward to spending more time with loved ones and away from work.

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 15th, 2020

12 Unique Ways to Boost Social Media Engagement

If you've been around the marketing world at all lately, you'd realize how much of a game-changer social media can be for a business. Setting up posts, scheduling them to come out, and engaging with those who follow your social media feeds can help you cultivate your audience.

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

Nine Simple Ways A Young Founder Can Demonstrate Their Industry Thought Leadership

When you’re young and inexperienced, stepping up to a leadership position can be more difficult than usual. Without a strong standing in their industry, a new entrepreneur may not be able to navigate the terrain as easily as others. However, these leaders can still bring fresh perspectives and ideas to the table.

December 2nd, 2020

14 WAYS TO REDUCE ONLINE CART ABANDONMENT AND CONVERT MORE SITE VISITORS

Everyone online shopper has added items to their cart, only to close out of the website before completing the purchase. This behavior has led to an average online cart abandonment rate of 60% to 80% for many e-commerce sites.

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.

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 23rd, 2020

Eight Key Steps To Securing Retail Distribution

There's no question that retail is a challenging industry to master. However, for investors or manufacturers, the challenges it presents are more than worth the rewards. Retail distribution allows a business to serve its offerings up to a much broader population than direct distribution, thus increasing an enterprise’s visibility and revenue.

November 23rd, 2020

 11 Critical Qualities Your Part-Time CFO Should Have

Occasionally, a business may require a part-time chief financial officer because their full-time employee has left or transitioned to a new portfolio. A part-time CFO doesn't need to have the same skill set as the original office-holder. However, to be successful in their endeavors on behalf of the company, they need to have a series of qualities making them suitable for the position.

November 10th, 2020

20 Innovative Apps Ideal for Managing a Team Remotely

These 20 entrepreneurs discuss the best features for remote management of a displaced workforce.

November 4th, 2020

16 Best Practices for Optimizing Your Sign-Up and Landing Pages

It's often said you only get one chance to make a first impression, and that holds true for your company website. The visual appearance and written copy on your sign-up and landing pages must be compelling enough to grab a visitor's attention and convince them to take the next step in their relationship with your brand.

November 2nd, 2020

13 Signs You May Need a Motivation Boost

Staying motivated as an entrepreneur takes a lot of effort. In several situations, business owners find themselves struggling to point themselves in the right direction, whether in their profession or in their personal life. In both of these cases, your inspiration dictates the drive you have to accomplish your goals.

October 29th, 2020

Got Negative Feedback? Nine Smart Strategies For Handling It The Right Way

No matter how diligent a person is, they will, at some point, receive negative feedback in their career. Whether it’s an unsatisfied customer, an upset manager or a tense situation with a colleague, you can’t make everyone happy 100% of the time.

October 28th, 2020

10 Key Steps That Will Help You Make Less Biased Decisions

We all have biases that affect our decision-making. These biases can sometimes be minor and have minimal impact, but other times they can have an outsized and potentially negative influence on your business and how it’s run.

October 26th, 2020

10 Women Share The Biggest Career Risk They Ever Took (And Why It Paid Off)

Taking risks is always intimidating. It can be scary to leave comfort and safety behind and leap toward a potentially difficult and life-altering decision. But anything worth having rarely comes from taking the easy path.

October 22nd, 2020

13 Best Practices to Run a Successful Podcast

October 19th, 2020

Eight Vetting Practices For Executive Hires

When a business hires an executive, it expects to get someone who can perform in managerial positions. Because leaders are such a vital part of a company's operations, choosing the right candidate for an executive-level position is even more crucial than in other departments.

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 9th, 2020

10 Great Reasons To Hire A Business Coach For Yourself

Some entrepreneurs who want to scale their companies and fast-track their growth hire a business coach to help them get there. These professionals often have years of business experience themselves and can help you take your business to new heights with their insights.

October 7th, 2020

11 IMPORTANT TRAITS TO LOOK FOR IN A SENIOR CREATIVE DIRECTOR FOR PRINT AND WEB

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council explain which qualities a hiring manager should seek out in a senior creative director who's working on both print and web campaigns.

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 5th, 2020

14 MAJOR TECH ISSUES OF 2020 (AND THE INNOVATIONS THAT WILL RESOLVE THEM)

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council discuss some of the past year's most pressing technology concerns and how we should address them.

October 1st, 2020

How To Maintain A Healthy Co-Founder Relationship: Nine Essential Tips

When you create a company with someone else, the initial stages require you to work closely together. Eventually, a bond forms, as it usually does when people work closely together. However, as a business grows, you and your co-founder may decide to work on separate parts of the business. Sometimes this may lead to disagreements between founding members -- whether caused by lack of communication or different views on how to expand the organization.

October 1st, 2020

11 Major Productivity Disruptions and How to Overcome Them

September 30th, 2020

15 TIPS FOR SCALING UP YOUR SERVICE-BASED BUSINESS

Members of Yount Entrepreneur Council offer their tips for effectively growing a service-based company.

September 23rd, 2020

Own A Brick-And-Mortar Store? Here's How To Thrive In The Digital Landscape

As more people are working from home and staying in, online shopping has become the dominant means of commerce. It’s more important than ever for small brick-and-mortar retailers to get their products online and accessible to their customers. However, with so many large e-commerce competitors like Amazon, it can be hard to stand out from the crowd.

September 21st, 2020

Nine Smart Ways To Stretch Your Productivity, Even If Your Time Is Limited

Every professional knows that an eight-hour workday rarely means eight straight productive hours of “real” work. Sometimes there are distractions and emergency situations to attend to throughout the day; other times, your calendar is so booked with meetings that it’s hard to find time in between to concentrate on your to-do list.

September 21st, 2020

Stressed Out? 15 Practical Actions to Combat Doubt, Fear and Anxiety

Today's world is more stressful than ever. The fast-paced, always-on environment many of us operate in is enough to cause anxiety among even the most organized leaders. Throw in the current global pandemic and an economic recession, and it's no surprise that many people are experiencing doubts and fears in their personal and professional lives.

September 17th, 2020

Eight Ways To Encourage Continued Employee Growth And Learning

Education is a gift that remains relevant, no matter how old you get. Businesses that encourage their employees to experience new things and educate themselves stand to benefit from the new insights their workforce will come up with as a result.

September 16th, 2020

13 Valuable Resources for Learning New Work-Related Skills

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 15th, 2020

THE 14 MOST EXCITING DIGITAL MARKETING DEVELOPMENTS OF 2020 (SO FAR)

Young Entrepreneur Council members share some of the most exciting trends and developments they've seen in digital marketing this year.

September 14th, 2020

Seven Critical Actions After Nailing An Investor Pitch

No other feeling comes close to hitting the ball out of the park for your investor pitch meeting. Unfortunately, many business owners see these small wins as overcoming the largest hurdle. The truth is that nailing the investor pitch is only the first significant hurdle.

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

Feeling Burned Out? Nine Ways To Get Back On Track

When you’re overworked, it’s easy to burn out. The extra hours and workload can cause you to become stressed and ultimately less productive at work.

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 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.

July 7th, 2020

Sophisticated Website Builders for Startups on a Shoestring Budget

You don't need to spend a ton of money to build a great business website.

June 30th, 2020

14 Quick and Easy Ways to Keep Up With Industry News

June 30th, 2020

Nine Effective Ways To Collect And Use Customer Feedback

Customer feedback is an invaluable asset to any company. Without this information, businesses would struggle to figure out what’s working, what isn’t and how they can improve their processes. But how exactly do you get your customers to share their honest opinions – and what do you do with that information once you have it?

June 30th, 2020

10 Smart Social Media Moves That Can Help Boost Your Business

Social media is becoming an increasingly important part of every business’ marketing strategy. Making the right move with your social content at the right time can help bring positive attention and new customers to your business.

June 24th, 2020

16 HR Quality Checks to Ensure You're Recruiting With Equity

June 23rd, 2020

15 Smart Ways for Leaders to Thrive Under Stress

June 22nd, 2020

How Transparent Should You Be With Your Team? 10 Considerations For Leaders

Transparency in business has become a practice that’s favored by not only consumers, but by employees as well. When leaders are transparent with their team about the business, it builds a sense of trust and equips employees to make informed decisions. However, sharing more information than necessary can be distracting at best, and detrimental to company culture at worst.

June 19th, 2020

Nine Essential Ingredients For A Successful Creative Team

A strong creative team can help your business develop great ideas and soar to new heights. However, simply having the most talented or innovative people on board isn’t enough. They must not only be willing to make unconventional moves, but they must also place trust in their other team members.

June 19th, 2020

27 Books for Success to Add to Your Summer Reading List

June 12th, 2020

Nine Common Words Leaders Should Stop Using (And What To Say Instead)

When you spend time in the business leadership world, you start to hear a lot of cliché phrases and vague terms that other managers frequently use. Sometimes they use them sound smart; other times they're not sure of a better alternative. Either way, these overused words begin to sound like jargon over time, and may lose their meaning when you're communicating with your staff.

June 10th, 2020

Six Effective Ways To Gauge Employee Happiness

Over the years, multiple studies have shown that employee happiness is a crucial factor in developing a successful business. Employees who are happier tend to be more productive and also stay with the company long term.

June 4th, 2020

Here's How To Effectively Gauge Your Team's Morale

It's often said that a happy employee is a motivated, productive one. If your team members are feeling good about themselves and their work, they’ll bring that positive energy into everything they do. That's why it's so important to keep a close eye on your overall team morale.

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.

June 2nd, 2020

19 Places to Find Talented Freelancers

19 entrepreneurs delve into where online freelance talent is most readily found

May 26th, 2020

Here's How to Run a Successful 'Traditional' Ad Campaign for Your Local Market

Despite the overwhelming preference for digital media among modern marketers, traditional advertising methods are still being implemented today and driving great results. Newspaper, TV and radio spots can offer tons of potential for businesses looking to reach a local market -- if they're used the right way.

May 21st, 2020

15 Practical Ways to Fit More Time Into Your Day

One of the most common complaints that professionals have in the 21st century is how little time there is in a day. The truth of the matter is that the day hasn't changed, but how we manage our time has. Losing time on frivolous activities is nothing new. However, with the advent of attention-stealing applications, we lose more time than ever before without even realizing it.

May 19th, 2020

Facing Adversity At Work? 10 Ways To Build A Thicker Skin

At times it can be difficult to turn off our emotions -- especially when it comes to separating personal feelings and work. While it’s perfectly normal to have negative feelings in the face of difficult work situations, wallowing in these emotions for too long can affect your job performance as well as your overall well-being.

May 19th, 2020

10 Creative Ways To Find New Revenue Streams For Your Business

In the wake of COVID-19, many businesses have had to significantly modify or even temporarily shut down their daily operations. In tough times such as these, finding new revenue streams can be a great way to make up the lost income and keep the company afloat.

May 7th, 2020

Seven Strategic Approaches To Assessing Quarterly Accomplishments

Moving into the second quarter of the year, entrepreneurs should be well aware by now that the only way to ensure that their company gets more efficient is to examine its performance in the previous quarter and see where it can improve. Performance evaluation is much more than just assessments that focus on a small core of metrics.

April 28th, 2020

Eight Game-Changing Tips For Improved Project Management

The job of a project manager comes with a world of responsibility attached. As the point-person in an organization responsible for the completion of tasks on time and within budget, their information must be precise and accurate. While many project managers have been trained in the traditional methodology of project management, the field has evolved a lot. Even today, new project managers start the job and have to adapt their knowledge to the current working environment.

April 16th, 2020

14 Ways to Define Your Unique Personal Brand

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 16th, 2020

16 Ways to Encourage Engagement With Your Brand

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.

April 15th, 2020

Eight Time Management Tips For The Busy Entrepreneur

A famous adage that many young entrepreneurs know is that there are never enough hours in a day. If you feel like this, the problem is probably not with the day, but with how you utilize the time available to you.

April 15th, 2020

10 Female Entrepreneurs Share How They Access Resources And Support Other Women In Business

Every business owner hopes to succeed in their venture. Access to the right resources plays a huge role in that success -- but barriers do still exist, especially for female entrepreneurs.

April 6th, 2020

Want To Be An Entrepreneur? 10 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Committing

Starting your own business is not a decision to take lightly. While it’s great to be your own boss with the freedom to set your own schedule, this is only part of the equation. It takes a lot more than just a dream to be a successful entrepreneur. Before you take the leap, there are some important questions to ask yourself to understand if you’re truly ready to launch your own business. To help you make your decision, we asked 10 Young Entrepreneur Council members what everyone should ask themselves before committing to entrepreneurship.

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.

March 4th, 2020

Wondering How To Save Money While Getting Your Business Off The Ground? Read These Seven Tips

Businesses run on money the way engines run on fuel. Knowing how to effectively save money, especially when a business first gets started, is a great way to build capital to help the company grow. Funding is usually one of the most significant hurdles for a new business to overcome. Unless the company already has an angel investor, this stumbling block might be the one that dooms the enterprise in the long run.

February 3rd, 2020

Eight Essential Gadgets And Apps For The Modern Young Entrepreneur

With tech innovation happening at an unprecedentedly fast pace, businesses and entrepreneurs should stay abreast of the latest developments and find ways to leverage new technology to make their life easier. For entrepreneurs especially, using the right technological tools can streamline their work and free up more of their time, helping them attain that ever-elusive but much needed work-life balance.

January 21st, 2020

11 Crucial Operational Skills Every Small Business Owner Needs From Day One

When you own a small business, you have to take on many of the day-to-day responsibilities yourself -- at least in the beginning. Having some basic knowledge across all aspects of business operations can go a long way to making your business flourish, and ultimately turn you into a more well-rounded manager when you do eventually hire staff. But which skills are the most important to develop from the get-go? We asked 11 members of Young Entrepreneur Council which fundamental skill – tech, operations, leadership, etc. – all small business owners should have to manage day-to-day operations. They shared their answers below.

January 16th, 2020

Want To Connect Your Offline And Online Presence? Try These 10 Marketing Strategies

In the modern world, entrepreneurs typically need to maintain both an online and offline presence to generate business. It’s important to connect your digital and real-life persona to keep a consistent image, which can ultimately help build trust with your potential customer and follower base. The members of Young Entrepreneur Council have spent time honing their personal brands to grow their business. Below, they share 10 ways to successfully connect your offline and online marketing efforts.

January 13th, 2020

Here's How To Stay Active On Social Media As An Introverted Leader

Having an active social media presence is a great way for leaders to grow their business. It helps you establish your personal brand and authority, as well as reach a wider audience of potential customers. However, it also requires you to expend time and energy, which can be especially draining for an introverted or introspective business owner. Fortunately, you can use your introspection to your advantage while engaging on social media. Below , 10 Young Entrepreneur Council members share their best tips for introverted leaders who want to stay active on social media without burning out.

January 9th, 2020

Track Your 2020 Departmental Goals With These 10 Effective Tactics

As your company grows, managing both company-wide and department goals can become more and more challenging. It can feel like a delicate balancing act -- and if it's not coordinated properly, prioritizing broader company goals could come at the expense of the individual departments. As successful business leaders, the experts of Young Entrepreneur Council have learned how to track their department-specific goals as their companies have grown. That's why we asked a panel of YEC members to share their best tips for monitoring departmental objectives. Here's what they had to say.

January 6th, 2020

Here's How To Build The Best Team For Your Business

Building a solid team is one of the best ways to ensure success and longevity for your business. However, finding the right people isn’t always easy. Small business hiring can be an especially daunting process, since you’re seeking qualified team members who are also aligned with your business’ vision and growth goals. That's why we asked, nine Young Entrepreneur Council members how you can be sure you’re hiring those who are going to help take your business to new heights. Read on for their best advice.

December 9th, 2019

Seven Key Processes For Performing End-Of-Year Reviews (And Why You Should Follow Them)

End-of-year reviews are useful surveys because they help a business better understand its strengths and weaknesses. However, the analysis doesn't have any set way of being done. Different companies conduct their end-of-year surveys in unique ways, tailored to the needs of the business. Regardless, at the heart of every year-end study is the data collected. Analyzing this data can offer an enterprise essential insights into what it could be doing better, and what it excelled at over the previous year.

November 25th, 2019

Eight Things Not To Do When Handling Difficult Workplace Conversations

An awkward conversation can be a minefield -- one wrong move could spell disaster. The stakes are even higher within a workplace environment. Since colleagues tend to be in close quarters throughout the day, uncomfortable situations that stem from these difficult conversations can fester and lead to unhappiness for both parties.

November 15th, 2019

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13 Great Methods of Expressing Gratitude

October 28th, 2016

5 Things I've Learned From Running a Business