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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 24th, 2021

Employers: Eight Red Flags You May Not Notice Until After You’ve Hired Someone

During the interview process, there are some red flags that will be immediately apparent to an employer. Unfortunately, there are also a few of them that may slip by unnoticed, and it's only after the hire starts working that the company realizes they may have made an error.

February 24th, 2021

9 Expert Tips to Supercharge Your Business LinkedIn Page

February 22nd, 2021

13 Crucial Roles You Should Consider Hiring First When Building a Marketing Department

Marketing is a crucial element of any successful business, and even small business startups will need to begin building their marketing department as soon as possible. However, some marketing roles are more critical to your business’s success than others. To help you determine which role you need to hire for first, 13 experts from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) answer the following question:

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 16th, 2021

Eight Seemingly Harmless Habits That Hinder Entrepreneurial Success

For any aspiring business owner or entrepreneur, establishing the right practices and habits as part of your normal behaviors can set you on a path toward career success. However, there are a few habits that might actually be hindering your entrepreneurial journey rather than helping it. These habits might be things you consider to be completely harmless in the grand scheme of your total behaviors, and many entrepreneurs might not even see them as significant hurdles to overcome.

February 9th, 2021

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

February 9th, 2021

Not Enough Hours In The Day? 10 Simple Ways Entrepreneurs Can Better Prioritize Their Time

When you're a busy entrepreneur, there never seems to be enough time in a day. You likely have long lists of tasks that require your full attention, but little time to sit down and focus on them. This can be overwhelming and, in turn, send your productivity levels into a slump.

February 8th, 2021

Nine Smart Ways To Unify Online And Offline Marketing Strategies

Whether through branded content on social media or print ads for specific products, consumers often first encounter a company through its marketing efforts, and reaching target customers both online and offline is integral to a brand’s success today.

February 8th, 2021

The Worst Business Advice We’ve Ever Heard

Business advice can come from anywhere, even from those who have never owned a business. But if you’re a new entrepreneur just starting out, you tend to soak up all the information that you can. The most significant problem is there’s no simply way to tell the lousy advice from the good advice. Sometimes experience is the only way to figure out the difference.

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 4th, 2021

Looking to Partner With a Larger Business? Take These 10 Steps First

When it comes to small and large businesses, not every encounter has to be about competition. Sometimes, interactions could result in a mutually beneficial partnership. The path to getting there, however, isn’t always so clear.

February 4th, 2021

Nine Techniques For Structuring A More Productive Workday

Entrepreneurs typically have long, nonstandard workdays, with some even working more than 15 hours at a time. Yet even though they may be spending all this time working on their business, there's no guarantee that their days are truly as productive as they could be.

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.

February 1st, 2021

6 Ways to Strengthen Your Leadership Muscle in 2021

Strength and adaptability have never been more important than right now.

January 28th, 2021

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

January 27th, 2021

Eight Gadgets These Business Leaders Can’t Live Without

Every day, new devices pop onto the scene promising change and innovation. For an entrepreneur who's focused on the expansion of their organization, staying up to date with the latest technology that can support personal and business growth is essential. Whether it’s in a simple or a major way, some of these technologies carry with them the power to change how we do business altogether.

January 26th, 2021

Nine Marketing Mistakes New Entrepreneurs Don't Even Know They're Making

As a new business owner, it isn't easy to sort out which business strategies work and which ones don’t. There's no standardized roadmap that guarantees success. Instead, success in business is a series of trial-and-error tests that result in a positive outcome, with plenty of mistakes along the way.

January 26th, 2021

11 Tips to Make Your Sponsored Social Media Posts Stand Out

January 25th, 2021

11 Tips to Remember Your Potential When Tough Times Knock You Down

Everyone feels down from time to time, even entrepreneurs. Constantly surrounded by others who are seemingly experiencing success, business leaders can sometimes have a hard time reminding themselves of their own potential.

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 25th, 2021

Angry Customer? 8 Ways to Diffuse the Situation

You can't avoid the occasional upset customer, but you can quickly and effectively smooth things over.

January 25th, 2021

Eight Important Ways To Promote Inclusion And Diversity In Your Workplace

Inclusion and diversity have certainly become buzzwords in recent years, but they are more than just a passing fad; They are vital elements to a business's success. A diverse, inclusive workforce leverages the knowledge and experiences of a broader cross section of society and helps bring the business closer to the people it serves.

January 22nd, 2021

11 Ways to Boost Employee Morale and Productivity During the Cold Days of Winter

For many companies, maintaining a high level of engagement and motivation among employees during the dark winter months can be quite a challenge. And with a growing remote work environment, it is even more difficult to make sure your team stays engaged and productive while also ensuring they make time for self-care. To help, 11 entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council reflect on the following question:

January 21st, 2021

Nine Common Mistakes People Make When Building Their Personal Brand

Establishing a personal brand is something many professionals do to get noticed by the right people and make themselves available to the right opportunities. Unfortunately, with all the different information sources out there, it's easy to get confused about how exactly to do that. Where one source would advise you to do one thing, another article may recommend the complete opposite.

January 20th, 2021

12 Factors to Consider Before Becoming an Entrepreneur

Being an entrepreneur and owning your own business is an end goal for most people. It's a thrilling end result -- the fact that you're your own boss, you set your own hours, and remain accountable only to yourself can be a heady mix. Yet, the benefits of the position usually overshadow the more pertinent considerations that would-be entrepreneurs overlook. Although there are significant benefits to being a business owner, there's also a considerable amount of background work that rarely gets highlighted but needs to be done.

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 19th, 2021

Nine Communication Habits Of Great Leaders (And Why They Make Them So Great)

Communication is one of the most essential skills that a business leader needs to master to be successful. Great leaders may develop their communication skills early on in their careers, but they also have created and maintained habits that help them communicate more effectively.

January 19th, 2021

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

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 14th, 2021

10 Ways to Optimize Your Virtual Hiring Process

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 11th, 2021

Eight Key Strategies To Get Investors Interested In Your Business

Finding funding is typically one of the most challenging parts of starting a new business. The risks versus rewards of investing in new companies can usually have investors worried about jumping in. The responsibility is then on the entrepreneur to make their business idea exciting and attractive enough to warrant investors' attention.

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 8th, 2021

Nine Steps Leaders Can Take To Make The Most Of The Growing Remote Workforce

Last year's challenges were too many to count, but one of the most ever-present ones was the shift to an online workforce. Remote workers are nothing new—they've been around for at least a decade in some form or another. However, they've been mostly contractors and freelancers, not full-time employees.

January 4th, 2021

11 Tips for Hiring a Part-Time Employee to Help With Your Business’s Finances

Small businesses, like any business, have finances that need to be kept in order. Owners can deal with these duties to a point; however, small businesses tend to grow, and hiring an employee dedicated to keeping the company's finances in check is often a necessary next step. Luckily, many small business owners can hire someone on a part-time basis. This route carries a lot less overhead in terms of time and money compared to hiring a full-time employee, but it also comes with its own challenges. That’s why we asked 11 entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) the following:

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.

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.

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

12 Leader-Recommended Marketing Strategies (And Why They’re so Effective)

December 28th, 2020

8 Entrepreneurs Share the Best Marketing Lesson They've Learned in 2020

[LONG FORM EMAILED TO KELSEY]

December 28th, 2020

Confront Adversity Head-On With These 15 Steps

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

December 28th, 2020

How To Write When You Really Don't Want To

Being able to continue writing even when you don’t feel good about it is an experience that you need to learn to contend with if you do any kind of writing at all.

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 17th, 2020

12 Considerations When Creating Your Pricing Structure

Prices can make or break a business, and deciding on what to charge for a particular good or service varies by the company. Finding the "sweet spot" for your pricing takes a bit of market research and a lot of trial and error, especially for new entrepreneurs. Sometimes, their approach to pricing structure can change over time, evolving to account for further information they learn in their journeys as business owners and new key considerations that affect a company’s pricing model. That’s why we asked 12 entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) the following:

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 17th, 2020

10 Effective Methods for Locating the Right Talent

Businesses are in an unenviable position of having to find the most talented individuals in their field and entice them to work at their organization. In many cases, finding qualified candidates has come down to creating the right ads and vetting candidates properly.

December 15th, 2020

No Product Reviews? Here's How to Encourage Amazon Sales Anyway

December 15th, 2020

Nine Business Leaders Share The Biggest Mistakes They Made As A New Boss

It’s a myth that successful leaders never make mistakes – even the best leaders have slip-ups from time to time. It’s crucial to learn from those mistakes so they aren’t repeated and equally important to be transparent with your employees when remedying the situation. 

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 4th, 2020

How To Encourage Holiday PTO Without Leaving Your Business Short-Staffed

With the holidays approaching quickly, many are ready to set their “out of office” messages and relax and recharge. It’s important for employers to encourage this balance and promote the use of paid time off around the holidays. However, if everyone takes off at the same time, it may leave you with a skeleton crew and piles of work for when employees return, making for a not-so-happy start to the new year. 

December 3rd, 2020

14 Ways to Achieve Personal Goals While Successfully Running a Company

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 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

7 Expert Tips for Acquiring Your Startup’s First Customer

LONG-FORM ARTICLE EMAILED TO KELSEY

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 23rd, 2020

How to Make Your Ad Copy More Impactful

Track the data and make improvements on what you see.

November 19th, 2020

13 Essential Resume Elements to Warrant an Interview

Resumes are the first look that business owners get at potential hires. As a result, they must use these resumes as a basis to figure out if that person is worth bringing in for an interview or not. Each business has its own demands for potential employees and therefore looks for specific elements in candidates’ resumes to determine possible fit. How can job seekers optimize their resumes to include these essential elements? To help, we asked we asked 13 successful entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) the following question:

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 18th, 2020

12 SMART WAYS TO KEEP CORPORATE FILES SAFE WHEN YOU WORK FROM HOME

With most people working from home and away from their office’s internal server, data security is a pressing concern for employers. Companies and employees must make security a priority and understand how to keep their data safe when they’re working outside of their business’s secure network.

November 17th, 2020

11 Ways “Boring” Industries Can Create Compelling Lead-Gen Content Creating effective lead-generation content can be especially challenging in an industry perceived as “boring” or generating low engagement rates. But with the right strategy and a talented copywriter, even a less-exciting industry can create content or products that would successfully boost engagement and generate leads. Here are some of the best ways to do it:

November 16th, 2020

Choose The Right Cause For Your Business To Support With These 10 Tips

Once your company has achieved financial success, you may find yourself in a position to give back to your community. By donating time or money to a good cause, you’ll not only become a more socially responsible company, but you’ll also feel more fulfilled as a business owner and potentially strengthen the loyalty your clients feel for your organization. 

November 12th, 2020

8 Low-Cost File Sharing Services for Teams

With the current corporate focus on remote work, file-sharing and syncing services have become an essential part of the modern office. While some companies have bespoke designed solutions that meet their needs, these can be complicated and clunky to implement, requiring cybersecurity and IT administration input.

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 4th, 2020

Nine Creative Strategies for Keeping an Audience Engaged on Your Website

A website can be a critical marketing tool as long as you manage to keep your audience engaged. Marketing can drive traffic to your website in several ways, with video, text, or image content. But once they get there, how do you keep them there?

November 2nd, 2020

Want Loyalty From Your Team? Here's How To Earn It

A business is only as good as its employees. In order to thrive, you have to ensure our workers are on the same page and willing to grow with you. A truly loyal team will stand with your business during the ups and downs and dedicate themselves to the business’s overall success.

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 30th, 2020

10 Practical Ways To Support Your Fellow Small Business Owners

As a business owner, it’s important to know who your competitors are so you can keep up with the market. However, it’s just as beneficial to show your support for other small businesses, regardless of their industry. This is especially true in today’s economic climate, when many entrepreneurs are struggling to stay afloat.

October 29th, 2020

UP YOUR UGC GAME WITH THESE 13 CONTENT STRATEGIES

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council share some creative ideas for tech companies that want to leverage more user-generated content.

October 28th, 2020

Dealing With Employee Feedback: 13 Essential Steps

October 28th, 2020

13 Pros and Cons of Using Personality Tests to Evaluate Employees

As entrepreneurs, we understand how powerful the classification of personality types can be in recruitment. From Myers-Briggs to Enneagram, the number of ways to gauge a person's innate traits can be measured in a hundred different ways. Several companies use one or more of those personality tests to develop their employees' potentials.

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 27th, 2020

The Top 10 Communication Lessons An Entrepreneur Can Learn

Every successful business leader needs to know how to communicate effectively. Both written and verbal communication skills are crucial if you want to build and maintain strong relationships with your employees, customers and partners.

October 22nd, 2020

13 Best Practices to Run a Successful Podcast

October 21st, 2020

12 BIG UPCOMING TECH TRENDS ENTREPRENEURS PLAN TO LEVERAGE

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council share the upcoming technology trends they're most excited about and how they plan to jump on board.

October 20th, 2020

Nine Signs You're Not Being Effective Today

You may measure your effectiveness with several metrics. However, not everyone has the time to dedicate to figuring out their level of daily effectiveness and productivity. As professionals, most of us have to learn how to spot the red flags indicating that we are being ineffective.

October 19th, 2020

Four Video Marketing Metrics That Matter (And Why)

To improve one’s video marketing, it’s vital to use video marketing metrics that show you how your marketing efforts are going.

October 16th, 2020

Eight Habits To Rely On For Better Work-Life Balance

Working from home requires paying attention to many small details regarding your mental and physical well-being, with work-life balance tending to be significantly higher among remote workers compared to traditional office workers.

October 15th, 2020

How To Encourage Employees To Take Time Off And Recharge

There's some merit to the adage of working hard to play hard. With workers devoting their all to a business, especially when it's just getting off the ground, it can be easy for them to lose sight of their need for relaxation. Therefore, it is up to the leaders to intervene and help employees realize that their peace and mental health are just as important as the valuable work they do.

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 15th, 2020

11 Warning Signs a Deal Is Going to Fall Through

Being able to close a deal is a crucial part of an entrepreneur’s skill set, but sometimes, vendor agreements and partnerships can fall through due to unavoidable circumstances. Knowing that a deal is about to fall through before that actually happens can be quite beneficial for a company, as it gives the opportunity to choose its next steps in advance: pursue the agreement more aggressively, back off and let it fail, or do nothing and see if it corrects itself. However, before the business can take any action, it must be able to identify the telltale signs of a deal collapsing. To help, we asked 11 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

13 Key Elements to Ensure a New Hire's Success in the First Three Months

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 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 6th, 2020

10 Brilliant Strategies For Maximizing Your Commute Time And Improving Your Life

Many companies that shifted to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic have helped employees eliminate their daily commute. However, some professionals do still need to make regular trips into the office – and spending time commuting to work can feel stressful and counterproductive. If you use your time wisely, though, there are plenty of ways to maximize your commute and make it a productive one.

October 5th, 2020

11 New Technologies Impacting Product-Based Businesses As technology advances by leaps and bounds, its impact on the business world is growing exponentially. For product-based businesses in particular, leveraging the right technology is key when it comes to manufacturing, promoting, advertising and commercializing their offering. Here are several recent or upcoming technologies expected to have the biggest impact on product-based businesses.`

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 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.

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 29th, 2020

15 Ways to Get Return Visitors to Read Your Blog

If you're like the hundreds of content marketers out there that have invested in blog content, you want people to read it. If you've been watching your metrics for visits, you might realize that many visitors don't even bother with your blog. Sure, they might follow a social post from your media to your blog, and possibly read a single entry, but they won't engage further than that.

September 29th, 2020

12 Nontraditional Marketing Channels That Are Surprisingly Effective

Social media following is an integral part of executing a successful marketing strategy. Engagement on social media is far higher than other channels. However, despite their constant presence, social media networks aren't the only way for a company to do outreach and connect to their core audience.

September 29th, 2020

11 Top Tips for Maintaining Reader Engagement

After a user likes or shares one of your posts on social media, you've got them interested in your brand or product. But how do you leverage this engagement and keep it going?

September 28th, 2020

7 Things You Think You Need to Worry About as a New Business Owner (But Don't)

[long-form emailed to Kelsey]

September 25th, 2020

Eight Boxes To Check If You Want To Be A Great Salesperson

Sales is a challenging industry that takes a unique combination of traits and skills to succeed. When we examine the truly memorable salespeople we know, a few things become immediately apparent -- most notably, that there are certain features all successful salespeople share.

September 25th, 2020

13 Expert-Recommended Tricks For Accelerating Your Online Growth

For online businesses, a high-performing website that encourages engagement and conversions is the key to successful growth. It often takes time to build up a steady stream of website visitors and consistent buyers. However, there are some things you can do to help accelerate the process.

September 24th, 2020

15 Smart Ways to Get More Mileage Out Of Your Digital Content

If your company has a blog and social media presence, you know how challenging it can be to keep up with the constant demand for new content. Recycling and updating existing content is a great way to put a fresh spin on what you’ve previously published without the hassle of coming up with a brand-new idea.

September 23rd, 2020

17 Utilities to Automate Marketing for Better ROI

17 leaders from YEC share the tools and processes they use and why they work.

September 18th, 2020

Eight Considerations When Allocating Your Social Media Budget

The entire marketing world knows how powerful a well-funded social media campaign can be when growing a brand image. It can be challenging for smaller entrepreneurs to determine how much money should go into this part of your marketing, as there are several dozen social media channels that you can invest in. How do you determine how much money to dedicate to one or more of those social media accounts?

September 15th, 2020

Three Weekend Habits To Boost Happiness And Productivity

You’ll get insights that may help you make peace with the week that’s passed and meet the following Monday with gusto.

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

15 Common Buzzwords Hiring Managers Hate Seeing on Job Applications

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 10th, 2020

11 Actions To Take Today If You Want To Become A Thought Leader

“Thought leadership” is a big buzzword in the business world right now, and it’s easy to see why it’s become such an important focus for leaders. When others look to you for your expertise and insight, you can become a leading, recognized voice in your industry.

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.

September 2nd, 2020

Pitched An Investor? Nine Ways To Keep The Conversation Going

Congratulations! You’ve just had a great pitch meeting with an investor. But holding an investor’s attention during your pitch is only the beginning of securing a deal. The real challenge lies in staying top-of-mind afterward. 

August 31st, 2020

15 Important Questions to Ask Yourself When Developing Your Company Mission

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

15 Tips for Developing an Effective Success Plan

Plans are crucial to success in any endeavor. It doesn't matter if that project is building a business or writing a book. Without planning, even the most well-intentioned projects can hit a roadblock and stop. Developing a success plan takes time and effort. It also requires a certain level of experience, and newcomers are unfortunately hit with this realization after they start their projects.

August 31st, 2020

Improve Your Mood in Under 10 Minutes With These 12 Strategies

August 27th, 2020

Nine Cool AR/VR Elements To Include In Your Personal Branding Strategy

Once seemingly confined to the spheres of gaming and technology, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are becoming increasingly common in both personal and professional ventures. In fact, VR and AR can be used to great effect in one’s personal branding strategy, especially if it's giving your audience a deeper connection or more intimate look at your business.

August 27th, 2020

12 Crucial Actions to Protect Your Business When a Large Client Goes Under

Businesses thrive on interaction with large clients. They form the most significant inflow of money to the enterprise and help you meet your obligations from month to month. With so many companies closing down, it's not far-fetched to think that one of your massive clients might face bankruptcy. When that happens, you will need to have a clear plan in place to recover any overdue payments and soften the blow until you find new customers. That’s why we asked 12 entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) the following:

August 27th, 2020

20 Free Advertising Platforms for Increased Visibility on a Budget

Free advertising has leveled up, as there are now more alternatives to paid ads than ever.

August 26th, 2020

10 Smart Ways To Ensure Your Employee Wellness Program Succeeds

Businesses are increasingly focusing on wellness in the workplace to increase employee productivity and overall satisfaction. Choosing a wellness program for your company is an important first step, but you’ll also need to ensure that it runs smoothly and that your employees get the most out of it.

August 20th, 2020

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

August 19th, 2020

12 Unconventional Ways To Generate Ideas For Fresh, Engaging Content

Being part of a creative team is an exciting job. However, it’s difficult to always be in an innovative, inspired mindset. Often, creatives experience burnout and roadblocks that hinder their performance.

August 19th, 2020

How Busy Entrepreneurs Can Make Time for Vacation: 11 Expert Tips

Entrepreneurs have some bad habits, one of which is not knowing when they need a break. With many young entrepreneurs, it's almost impossible to take a step back and relax. Yet studies have shown that entrepreneurs that don't take time out to smell the roses risk serious health problems later on in life.

August 19th, 2020

Tips And Resources That Will Help You Build Better Habits

When you approach habit-building with determination, you’re certain to succeed. 

August 18th, 2020

13 Characteristics of the Most Influential People

August 17th, 2020

https://www.inc.com/young-entrepreneur-council/feeling-unfulfilled-try-these-7-things-to-find-better-purpose.html

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 10th, 2020

How To Come Up With Influential Blog Content Ideas: Nine Expert Tips

Content marketing has become a cornerstone marketing approach in the world of business and for good reason. It's a cost-effective method of getting new clients to notice the company while keeping current customers engaged with valuable information. However, for the bloggers, it can be a pain to come up with new ideas. With content so widespread on the internet, it's challenging to develop new topics or new spins on old issues.

August 7th, 2020

Eight Essential Skills To Look For In New Hires

No business’s recruiting process is the same, largely because of the fact different organizations look for different things in their candidates. Each company has a particular skill or set of abilities it values above others.

August 5th, 2020

10 Content Creation Tips Companies Can Learn From Publishers Like BuzzFeed

In today's world, every business knows that consistent, quality content is the key to engaging consumers. Publishing giants like BuzzFeed have mastered the art of drawing people in with engaging headlines and interactive features, and encouraging repeat visitors with well-researched, valuable articles.

August 5th, 2020

10 Smart Habits For A Successful Marketing Career

A marketer's job is a challenging one in today's always-on, digital-first world. Not only do they have to come up with an appealing brand image and message, but they have to figure out how to adapt marketing collateral to countless different channels and learn best practices for each one.

August 3rd, 2020

12 Business Planning Tips for First-Time Founders

August 3rd, 2020

16 Essential Skills to Look for in a New Hire

Within an organization, some skills are far more valuable than others. If your business is looking at hiring new employees, then these skills should be a primary focus for your interviews. Knowing what skills are crucial for an enterprise to grow and thrive helps you figure out if an employee may be worth hiring, even if they don't fit the ideal. Sometimes the company needs more than just the right qualifications for their employees.

July 30th, 2020

12 Questions You Should Ask Customers During a Sale When making a sale, it is usually the customers who get to answer all the questions pertaining to the service or product they’re purchasing and to your business in general. But there are also key questions a business should ask a customer who is serious about making a purchase in order to better understand its target audience. Here are some of them:

July 30th, 2020

15 Things To Bring Up In A Job Interview If You Want To Be Memorable

Every job candidate’s goal is to stand out from the rest. However, it’s not enough to talk about your education and work experiences, which may be very similar to other qualified applicants. Great candidates shine by saying things that are truly unique.

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 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 20th, 2020

Eight Ways To Ditch The Grind-Till-You-Die Mindset

Americans have grown up in a society that has drilled into them the need for hard work to guarantee success. An unfortunate consequence of these constant messages is a skewed mindset toward working long hours in the hopes of "making it" in the industry they've settled on.

July 20th, 2020

13 Searching Self-Questions to Help You Become a Better Leader

Leadership is a battle for constant improvement.

July 15th, 2020

14 Essential Lessons for Young Entrepreneurs

Learning from others is vital to your success.

July 15th, 2020

Five Ways To Learn More Effectively

Renew your love for learning; it's one of the best gifts you can give to yourself.

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.

July 13th, 2020

15 Essential Steps for Creating a Business Exit Strategy

July 7th, 2020

15 Useful Tips For Regaining Business Momentum

All entrepreneurs are excited to see their businesses grow, but this growth isn't infinitely exponential. Occasionally, the company's growth may become stalled. This contraction might happen due to any number of factors affecting either the business itself or the industry as a whole.

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.

July 6th, 2020

Want to Improve Your Workplace? 16 Productive Questions to Ask Yourself

As a leader, you know your workplace dynamic directly impacts employee morale and, in turn, your bottom line. No matter how great your company culture might be, there is always room for improvement. But to make impactful changes, you’ll have to first understand which areas warrant the most attention. 

July 6th, 2020

13 Mobile 'Priorities' That Just Aren't Worth It, According to Entrepreneurs

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 29th, 2020

16 Ways Leaders Can Stress Less and Adapt to Opportunities

Stress is common when you’re in a management position. With countless tasks to complete, employees to manage and business operations to oversee, it’s no surprise many leaders end up feeling overwhelmed at one point or another.

June 29th, 2020

8 Qualities Every Good Mentor Should Have

[long-form emailed to Kelsey]

June 26th, 2020

13 Things to Remember Before You Apply for a Business Award

Winning a business or industry award can be a great honor for your business, as well as a highly effective PR opportunity. However, to be considered, you'll first need to submit an application to be reviewed by the award committee. To help you with this process, we asked the members of Young Entrepreneur Council the following question:

June 26th, 2020

14 Ways to Ensure Company Growth Doesn't Outstrip Business Communication

Businesses have seen a period of massive growth, especially those that deal solely with online sales and services. While this development is promising, it also opens up a business to another problem -- that of having their growth outscale their ability to communicate.

June 25th, 2020

10 Smart Ways Business Leaders Can Leverage Social Media in a PR Crisis

Since the internet has permeated business to such an extent, PR crises are becoming far more common for companies. Many of those PR faux-pas are due to misuse or misunderstanding of social media interaction. However, as much as social media can be a tool to cause a PR crisis, it can also be useful in helping to manage it. Social media is still the best way to create a rapport and interact with a particular demographic of customers directly.

June 24th, 2020

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

June 22nd, 2020

Growing Quickly? 8 Ways to Make Sure Your Culture Keeps Up

[long-form emailed to Kelsey]

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 18th, 2020

14 Effective Methods for Improving Discipline in the Workplace

Professionals, regardless of their work environment, sometimes find their focus flagging. If you're someone who has to deal with divided attention between multiple tasks, the amount of effort you put into a job will start telling on your psyche before too long. To deal with this situation, you'll have to figure out how to retain your focus and discipline within the workplace.

June 18th, 2020

How to Practice Positive Self-Talk to Boost Your Self-Esteem

Develop empowering beliefs about yourself by focusing on the bright side.

June 16th, 2020

Nine Strategic Ways To Handle A Company Crisis Calmly And Competently

Leading a business can be like a roller coaster: There will always be ups and downs. No matter how smoothly things run most of the time, the occasional problem is inevitable, and when one pops up, your team will turn to you for guidance.

June 16th, 2020

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

[long-form emailed to Kelsey]

June 16th, 2020

11 Things Every Good Employee Referral Program Needs

An employee referral program is a win-win for you and your team. Referral candidates tend to be well-qualified, since they're pre-vetted by staff members you know and trust, and hiring referrals shows you value your employees' input. To help you build a great referral program, we asked the members of Young Entrepreneur Council the following question:

June 15th, 2020

15 Key Traits Entrepreneurs Should Cultivate to Improve Themselves

June 11th, 2020

8 Clear Signs of a High-Quality Job Candidate

[long-form article emailed to Kelsey]

June 11th, 2020

https://www.inc.com/young-entrepreneur-council/six-ways-to-stop-feeling-like-a-fraud-at-work.html

June 8th, 2020

15 Ways to Bounce Back When Things Are Going Badly

In all walks of life, there will be pitfalls that plague professionals. For an entrepreneur, especially, it may occasionally feel like nothing is working out, no matter what you do. There's a saying that success only comes to those who get back up each time they get knocked down. The problem is that the saying doesn't detail how you get back up from a fall. Some leaders can find themselves falling over and over, and each time the recovery takes more out of them. 

June 8th, 2020

8 Smart Strategies for Delivering 5-Star Customer Service

[LONG-FORM EMAILED TO KELSEY]

June 8th, 2020

Hiring Your First Remote Employee? Follow These 16 Tips

Working remotely has become the new standard in the COVID-19 era. Companies that followed a traditional in-office model have had to adjust to how they presently work, and soon have to learn how to hire remotely.

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 5th, 2020

Offering Live Customer Chat? Follow These 15 Important Tips

In today's always-on, digital-first world, consumers increasingly expect companies to offer fast and convenient channels for customer support. To this end, many brands now offer live chat so customers can reach them faster than an email or phone call.

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 4th, 2020

15 Low-Cost Ways to Grow Your Small Business

June 2nd, 2020

19 Places to Find Talented Freelancers

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

May 29th, 2020

18 key considerations when selling a business

18 leaders from YEC discuss what elements business leaders should keep in mind before selling their company.

May 29th, 2020

10 Effective Ways To Retain Customers Through An Unanticipated Business Disruption

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted nearly every business and industry in some capacity. Some non-essential employees have taken to remote work, while many others have faced reduced hours or layoffs.

May 27th, 2020

How To Stop Getting Consumed By Social Media

Although social media can seem like a harmless way to pass time, it can creep up and significantly affect you.

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 7th, 2020

8 Strategic Ways to Handle a Professional Disagreement

**NOTE: This is a long-form piece for Inc, edited off-platform and emailed to Kelsey. I selected the wrong export format by mistake!**

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.

April 28th, 2020

Five Principles Of Positive Psychology To Boost Happiness

Focus on building what’s good in your life.

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 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.

April 15th, 2020

10 Effective Ways to Make Your Sponsored Posts Stand Out on Social Media With so much competition for a target audience’s attention on social media, creating truly engaging posts that stand out requires creativity and business savvy in equal parts. What are some of the most effective methods that any business could implement to create sponsored posts that will be noticed by your audience on social media?

April 8th, 2020

https://www.inc.com/young-entrepreneur-council/support-your-employees-career-growth-with-these-6-tips.html

April 7th, 2020

How To Humanize Your B2B Marketing (And Why You Should)

Making your communication more human shows that there are real people behind your brand.

March 12th, 2020

5 Ways to Use Social Media to Create Better Engagements

Build relationships with your audience and win loyal customers by investing in your social media presence.

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 9th, 2020

Eight Ways To Build An Empowered Customer Community

Many a company had to reinvent themselves and especially their customer interactions in order to stay in business. Listening closely to your target audience is often the first and best step your organization should take when planning a major shift.

February 24th, 2020

10 Entrepreneurs Share One Piece Of Advice That Has Stuck With Them

The world's most successful entrepreneurs are often fiercely independent and self-reliant. They have the courage to keep going when things get difficult and know how to push themselves to overcome even the most challenging of situations.

However, no one becomes a success completely on their own. Entrepreneurs also need a strong support network of peers and mentors who can offer them sage advice and wisdom throughout their journey.

Below, 10 members of Young Entrepreneur Council share the one piece of advice that has stuck with them over the years and helped them get where they are today.

February 12th, 2020

Why Empathy And Listening Are Great Leadership Traits

Developing your emotional intelligence is key to empowering your diverse organization to grow.

February 4th, 2020

https://www.inc.com/young-entrepreneur-council/6-telltale-signs-you-need-to-make-a-big-change-in-your-life.html

January 22nd, 2020

https://www.inc.com/young-entrepreneur-council/6-proven-tactics-for-dealing-with-upset-customers.html

January 21st, 2020

Five Easy Ways To Become A More Productive Writer

Being a productive writer is its own reward.

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

Time Management Tips: Focus on Brand Growth or Competition?

January 14th, 2020

10 Tricks To Actually Keeping Your 2020 New Year's Resolutions

A New Year’s resolution is a great way to kickstart the year on the right foot, while setting the stage for continued growth. However, most people struggle with sticking to their resolutions beyond the first few weeks (or days) of the new year.

So how can you beat the odds and meet your goals in 2020? We asked the members of Young Entrepreneur Council to share how they make their New Year’s resolutions work in the long term. Their best answers are below.

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 6th, 2020

15 Strategies To Keep Your Team Motivated During The Winter Months

The winter months mean less sunlight, colder temperatures and often, dampened moods. It’s common for people to feel more tired and less motivated in the winter, which can negatively impact work performance. However, a winter slump is not inevitable -- it may require a bit of extra effort, but you and your teams can stay just as motivated during those colder months.

To help you out this winter, we asked members of Young Entrepreneur Council to share how they raise spirits in the workplace throughout the season. Follow their recommendations to keep your team feeling productive until spring arrives again.

December 26th, 2019

5 Marketing Strategies That Will Win Over Millennials

Businesses today struggle to get noticed in a sea of online content. Your business needs to focus on building customer loyalty.

December 12th, 2019

Embracing Remote Work Culture: Seven Tips For Entrepreneurs

Technology advances rapidly, and business owners need to keep pace with it, or they risk losing their best talent. Thanks to connectivity in all parts of the world, entrepreneurs no longer need to have employees inside their offices at all points in time. Many businesses outsource work to professionals around the globe and leverage specialized technology that makes it easy to plan meetings and manage teams and projects from a centralized office.

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.

December 9th, 2019

11 Risk Management Tips For New Business Owners

Risk is often inherent in business, especially when you’re running your own. However, there are steps you can take to manage that risk.

As highly successful entrepreneurs in their industries, the members of Young Entrepreneur Council have learned a lot about effectively mitigating risk and minimizing its impact on their businesses. We asked them to share some practical tips for new business owners who are also new to risk management. Read on for their best answers.

December 6th, 2019

13 Considerations When Weighing New Office Policies

Office culture doesn't stagnate, and there will always be a constant change around how a business operates. Instituting new office procedures and policies as the company culture changes may mean taking some chances. Not all new plans are guaranteed to succeed, and some of them require considerable risk on behalf of the company.

December 3rd, 2019

9 Ways to Promote Your Thought Leadership Online

Successful thought leaders know how to build credibility with high-quality, nonpromotional content across various channels.

December 3rd, 2019

https://www.inc.com/young-entrepreneur-council/q1-planning-6-top-tips-to-start-new-year-on-right-foot.html

November 21st, 2019

Dealing With Social Media Controversy? 15 Tips for Handling It Gracefully

In the age of social media, a controversy -- and a potential public relations crisis -- is always lurking. It's impossible to completely avoid controversial issues and conversations if your business is on social media, but knowing how to handle them with grace and professionalism can save you from landing your brand in hot water. To help you, we asked members of Young Entrepreneur Council the following question:

November 20th, 2019

11 Essential Aspects To Consider For Successful Online Video Development

Online videos are one of the most successful marketing materials that a business has at its disposal. However, crafting an online video to draw people in takes a bit more skill than merely recording something and adding branding to it.

November 19th, 2019

From Training To Travel, Here Are 12 Cool Uses Of Virtual Reality

The world has been enamored with the use of virtual reality ever since the movie “Tron” came out in the 80s. Today's VR is a bit different from the fancy world of the silver screen, but the technology has a lot of practical uses.

November 18th, 2019

10 Exciting Implications Of Recent Technologies

The rate of technological advancement has seen the world change almost entirely in just a single decade. In a short space of time, humanity has managed to develop advances that people only 50 years ago would be unable to fathom.

November 18th, 2019

10 Exciting Implications Of Recent Technologies

The rate of technological advancement has seen the world change almost entirely in just a single decade. In a short space of time, humanity has managed to develop advances that people only 50 years ago would be unable to fathom.

November 6th, 2019

How to Protect Your Digital Assets With Drip Content

Drip content allows you to share material with your users while keeping it protected.

October 17th, 2019

3 Ways to Make Chatbot Technology Work for Your Live Support Team

Chatbots aren't stealing jobs from your support team; in fact, they can make their lives easier.

September 25th, 2019

How to Build Rapport With Your Remote Team

No matter the distance between you and your team members, you can foster connections.