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Syed Balkhi

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Florida City, FL

Member Since August 2014

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I am an online marketer with design & development skills. I've been in the online industry for over a decade. I'm the founder of Awesome Motive, a successful digital company. Our products include: WPBeginner - the largest free WordPress resource site. List25 - a popular entertainment site with over 2.2M subscribers. OptinMonster - most powerful conversion optimization software. WPForms - most powerful WordPress form plugin. MonsterInsights - the most popular Google Analytics plugin for WordPress.

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10 Common Hurdles For Startups (And How To Overcome Them)

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From securing funding to handling growth, launching a new business comes with several hurdles that must be cleared. Failure to understand these challenges can cause a business to falter before it ever truly gets off the ground. However, with the right preparation, entrepreneurs can overcome (and sometimes, even mitigate) obstacles and continue on the path to success. To help new and aspiring business owners looking to launch, Young Entrepreneur Council members share 10 common hurdles startups face—and how to most effectively overcome them.

10 Key Tips For Public-Speaking Novices Hoping To Deliver A Stellar Performance

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Public speaking is an invaluable tool for personal and professional growth, but it often strikes fear into the hearts of even the most seasoned professionals. The task can be daunting, especially for those new to the experience. But despite the nerves and anticipation, there are ways that any public-speaking newbie can put their best foot forward, showcase their brand or company and get the word out while on stage. Below, 10 Young Entrepreneur Council members share the best advice they have for nailing a first-time public speaking event.

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As consumers are gearing up for gift giving this holiday season, companies are similarly gearing up for the likely influx of business they’ll see over the next few months. From a greater demand for products and services to increased customer service needs, there are a multitude of ways in which businesses must ready themselves for the holidays—or else be too caught up in putting out fires to meet the needs of customers. Having experienced multiple holiday seasons themselves, the business leaders of Young Entrepreneur Council know what it takes to ensure you’re ready and able to tackle the challenges ahead. Here, they each share one tip they’d recommend for preparing your business for the busy holiday season and why following this tip will ensure you’re able to ring in the new year with ease.

13 Interview Questions You Should Be Asking Job Candidates (And What You'll Learn)

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Interview questions always have a purpose behind them—whether it’s “What are your strengths?”, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” or “Why are you interested in this position?” Standard questions are generally considered standard for a reason, as they’ve been tried and tested at generating the information the hiring manager needs to make their decision. However, it’s often the nonstandard questions that can really tell you a lot about a person. Here, 13 business leaders from Young Entrepreneur Council share the questions they love to ask during interviews and why. Consider adding one or more of these options to your list to see what you can learn about your next job candidate.