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As an entrepreneur, you must stay ahead and anticipate the future. To do this, you must refine your current skills and understand successful business practices while sharpening the most important skills you should master in the next five years.From recognizing potential opportunities to adapting quickly to change and maximizing resources for growth, you'll be better equipped to take your business

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How This Entrepreneur Turned a Problem Into a Thriving Business

Mike Mayer is the co-founder and co-CEO of Windmill, a company devoted to improving indoor air quality with innovations in air conditioners, fans, and filters.Mayer will share his entrepreneurial journey with us live during an intimate Entrepreneur+ Subscribers-Only Event on February 19th at 3 PM ET. He'll be breaking down

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Her Business’s $300 Product Combats $12 Billion Porch Theft

So-called "porch pirates" were responsible for about $12 billion worth of stolen goods in 2024, per data from Security.org, and at least one in six U.S. adults (17%) reported having a package stolen last year, according to a survey from CNET.Serial entrepreneur Melissa Kieling's son Brennan Naylor was a frequent

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His Side Hustle Turned Full-Time Business Sees $100k Monthly

This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Brock Giles, 36, of Salt Lake City, Utah. Giles is the founder of small-batch hot sauce and spicy cocktail mixer brand High Mesa Chile Co. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Image Credit: Courtesy of High Mesa Chile Co. Brock Giles. What

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The Unspoken Truths of Startup Failures — 10 Cautionary Tales for Entrepreneurs

The startup world is often painted as a land of endless possibilities, where big dreams meet big checks. Entrepreneurs and investors alike revel in stories of unicorn valuations and rapid success. But there's a side to startups that's less celebrated — the graveyard of ambitious ventures that, despite raising significant

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Jason Momoa’s Latest Role? Fighting Plastic Waste with Boomerang Water

Movie star Jason Momoa may have hung up his Aquaman trident, but his quest to protect the seven seas is far from over. His latest venture, Mananalu Powered by Boomerang Water, aims to tackle one of the world's most pressing environmental challenges: plastic waste. Alongside Boomerang Water co-founders U.S. Air

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How to Choose The Right Franchise For You

If you're new to franchising, the abundance of information can seem overwhelming. How do you know where to start? You may have a generalized understanding of franchising, but part of performing due diligence means moving beyond the general and getting into the nitty gritty.When it comes to understanding different franchise

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He Started a Business on Track for $150M+: ‘Maniacal Focus’

"Working in kitchens where abusive leadership was the norm definitely taught me a lot, both about what not to do and also the kind of leader that I did want to be," Chris Kirby, founder and CEO of Ithaca Hummus, tells Entrepreneur. "Early on, I saw how fear and intimidation

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A Step-by-Step Approach to Achieving Your Goals

Success leaves clues, revealing patterns anyone can learn and follow. These patterns provide a systematic approach to turning ambitious goals into achievable outcomes. Successful people don't rely on chance or talent alone; they follow specific, repeatable steps that consistently lead to results.This article explores the essential elements that help people

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3 Business Models That Will Shape the Future of Entrepreneurship

As entrepreneurs, we always strive to stay ahead of the curve. Whether that's in our own industry — developing new technologies, services or strategies — or venturing into emerging markets. But with all the buzz about the latest tools, gadgets and startups, it can feel like the world moves faster

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How to Turn Your Podcast Into a Movement That Inspires and Converts

Podcasts in 2025 are much more than sharing ideas. They are strong movements in the world of social media platforms. They help people connect, build authority and grow their businesses in this new digital age, much like how podcasts such as Planet Money have been successful in engaging audiences.However, many

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