The opinions of contributing entrepreneurs are their own. </p><div> Key Takeaways Growth exposes the structural strength of a company: more users does not always mean more value. Freemium, marketplaces and partnerships reveal whether scale strengthens or puts pressure on the system. Sustainable growth creates value; unsustainable growth only adds activity and complexity. Most leaders view […]
The opinions of contributing entrepreneurs are their own. </p><div> Key Takeaways A rehearsal gives you the freedom to screw up when no one is watching – but running a business means your audience is always watching. Risk is a natural part of any successful performance. You can’t do anything new or remarkable if you don’t […]
The opinions of contributing entrepreneurs are their own. </p><div> Key Takeaways Data security is no longer about closed doors and trusted employees with key sets. In a world where everything is stored in the cloud, offshore labor and AI-powered tools, a single weak link can expose your most sensitive information. Keeping data local, restricting access […]
The opinions of contributing entrepreneurs are their own. </p><div> Key Takeaways Time rewards leaders who trade ego for clarity and control for confidence. Entrepreneurs and leaders cannot scale a business while serving as the main bottleneck. A 25th anniversary has a way of bringing the story back to what is true. Not a highlight, but […]
The opinions of contributing entrepreneurs are their own. </p><div> Key Takeaways When investing, structure and discipline are more important than bold ideas or predictions. Over-diversification and complexity often hurt returns by undermining clarity, costs and behavior. The best portfolio is simple, cost-conscious, and one you can sustain. Most entrepreneurs are not set up for comfort. […]
The opinions of contributing entrepreneurs are their own. </p><div> The term “entrepreneur” generally refers to anyone who starts a business. But it applies best to those building businesses that are difficult to neatly define. Bettie Levy fits squarely into the latter category. A music industry veteran and the founder of BCL EntertainmentLevy wears many hats, […]
The opinions of contributing entrepreneurs are their own. This article is part of the America’s Favorite Mom & Pop Shops series. Read more stories</p><div> Key Takeaways Personal plans are often the last type of plan a business owner considers, if at all. Millennials value work-life balance, and starting with a personalized plan can help you […]
The opinions of contributing entrepreneurs are their own. </p><div> Key Takeaways Imagination did not disappear in adulthood; fear took its place, and growth stalled as a result. Without imagination, leaders perpetuate the past; in doing so they create the future. Most adults did not lose their imagination. They handed it over voluntarily. Somewhere between the […]
The opinions of contributing entrepreneurs are their own. </p><div> Key Takeaways Don’t be afraid to ask questions. It could be the practice that leads to your next opportunity. “It never hurts to ask.” People nod when they hear that. They agree. Then they ignore it. Because asking feels risky. By asking you put your ego […]
The opinions of contributing entrepreneurs are their own. </p><div> Key Takeaways Global surveillance is reshaping Citizenship by Investment, making programs stricter, slower and increasingly expensive. CBI remains valuable, but the opportunities are shrinking as regulations and compliance increase. Citizenship by Investment (CBI) is a legal procedure in which the government of a state grants citizenship […]