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Every business faces setbacks at some point. Whether it’s a campaign that didn’t perform as well as you expected or a product that experienced major delays in production, setbacks seem to be part of the everyday entrepreneurial experience. What really makes a difference is how you respond to them. Here, 11 members of Young Entrepreneur Council share how they respond when they experience setbacks in their businesses and what steps they take to effectively reset and move forward.

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Due to the monotony of everyday life and the frequent stress that comes with living in the modern world, many people often have trouble getting into a creative headspace or just thinking creatively in general. This comes as bad news for those in the business realm, as the ability to think creatively is essential to the problem solving and innovating necessary to succeed as an entrepreneur. So what can be done to improve your ability to think creatively? The members of Young Entrepreneur Council have a few recommendations. Below, they share eight actions someone can take now to start improving their creative thinking skills over time and explain why taking these steps is so effective at achieving the intended results.

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Always remember that in difficult economies, you can create opportunities in a number of ways.

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Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or you’ve recently opened a business, you’re likely thinking about all the skills you’ll need to make your business thrive. While different types of businesses will require different skill sets of their owners, there are several skills that are universally useful across the small-business landscape. To share a few of their top picks, 10 members of Young Entrepreneur Council sound off below. Consider their recommendations if you’re looking to improve your leadership skills and better manage the day-to-day operations of your current or future business.

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Are you thinking about starting your own business? It's a big decision, and there's a lot to think about before taking the plunge.

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With additional time-off requests, increased shopping and urgent customer service needs, the holiday season can be a busy time of year for any business. But for those seasonal businesses or businesses where sales really pick up during the end of the year, workload management can be a juggling act of responsibilities. To help busy businesses better strategize their time and improve overall productivity, eight members of Young Entrepreneur Council share their best advice below. Consider these tips if you and your business are starting to feel a bit overwhelmed by the heavy workload of the festive season.

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Hardships that require adjusting to the new normal ultimately lead to creative innovation.

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Building a business is not an easy task, but it helps if you partner with the right people and strike the right dynamic. Partnering with friends could be the answer.