Building a Business
Here’s the Real Difference Between a Business That Lasts and One That Fizzles Out
Why focusing on fundamentals and profitability beats chasing ego and vanity in startup growth.
By Elle Wang
Entrepreneurs | Page 2
Tech
7 AI Tools Solopreneurs Need for 2026 to Hit 7 Figures (No Team, No Stress)
Solo but scaling: Here are the seven AI tools I'm using to hit seven figures in 2026.
Building a Business
How Smart Founders Know When to Pivot or Shut Down Their Startup
A simple process for founders to make smarter, less emotional decisions with their startups.
Business Model
We Could’ve Franchised Our Business. Here’s Why We Didn’t — and How It Paid Off.
The dealership vs. the franchise: Which business model is better for you?
By Mike Feazel
Building a Business
My Coffee-Fueled Idea Brought In $200K on Kickstarter — Then Became a 9-Figure Business
Jake Miller pushed past 73 VC rejections in pursuit of his passion.
By Amanda Breen
Business Accounting
Founders Obsess Over Cash Flow — But There’s a Threat That’s Even More Dangerous
There's a silent business risk every entrepreneur underestimates, and it can shut you down faster than a cash crunch.
By Andres Tovar
Business Operations & Logistics
The Best Buyer for Your Business Isn’t Always the One With the Biggest Checkbook — Here’s What to Watch For
Mid-career acquisition entrepreneurs win more and are easier to back than recent business school graduates.
By Lisa Piercey
Business Accounting
The Quiet Revolution Making Business Ownership More Attainable Than Ever
The next generation of deal-makers isn't waiting for a fund; they're building one, fraction by fraction.
Building a Business
‘Millions of Dollars in a Week’: Founder Reveals His Lucrative Black Friday Strategy
Ryan Close brought an aspirational product to market — and knows how to sell it.
By Amanda Breen
Thought Leaders
5 Moves Every CEO Should Make to Create a Winning Strategic Plan for 2026
How best-in-class leaders can align mission, vision and values while preparing for the year ahead.
By Sam Reese
Building a Business
6 Leaders Reveal This Year’s ‘Gut Punch’ Low Moments, and What They Learned
As 2025 comes to an end, these business leaders share the hardest lessons they learned this year.
Building a Business
This Losing Mindset Is Common Among Entrepreneurs — I’ve Interviewed Thousands of Them
Struggling entrepreneurs tend to fall victim to this fallacy.
By Jason Feifer
Building a Business
Can This Cheeky Fashion Brand Impress Investors in Just 60 Seconds?
Find out on the latest episode of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch."
Thought Leaders
5 Powerful Lessons to Help Leaders Navigate Disruption
Here are the five lessons I've learned guiding one of crypto's most established companies through transformation, regulation and growth.
Business Funding
52 Emerging Investors Who Want You to Pitch Them Now
In this exclusive list for Entrepreneur,
AngelList identified emerging early-stage investors who have a great track record and love working closely with founders.
Business Operations & Logistics
Your Data Backups Are Useless If You Skip This One Crucial Step
Most businesses test their backup systems on the same device they're backing up — a critical oversight that can render recovered data completely unusable.
Building a Business
‘Taught Me How to Hustle’: 8 Business Leaders Reveal Big Lessons From Their First Jobs
Here's how business leaders across industries picked up new skills and learned from their mistakes.
By Amanda Breen
Business Branding
I Studied 1 Million Entrepreneurs’ Digital Footprints — Here’s How the Top 5% Get Noticed (and Why You’re Not)
AI is changing the rules of visibility, and the top 5% have already uncovered an edge most people haven't noticed yet.
Building a Business
5 Ways You Can Lower Your Company’s Healthcare Costs in 2026
Business healthcare premiums are projected to increase 9.5% next year. There are ways to better control these costs.
By Gene Marks
Tech
The Unbeatable Power of Storytelling in Today’s AI-Driven World
AI may write the memo, but only humans can bring it to life.
Thought Leaders
Most Leaders Overlook This Simple But Powerful Driver of Customer Experience
Here's how a clean, organized workspace shapes first impressions, trust and overall customer experience — often before a single word is spoken.
By Tim Conn
Building a Business
How to Prepare Your Business for Holiday Slowdowns and Surges
Here's your guide to navigating holiday seasonality with confidence.
Building a Business
From Kitchen Table Idea to Thriving Business — How These Entrepreneurs Navigated Success
On this episode of "America's Favorite Mom and Pop Shops®," learn how Cape Water Tours found the perfect pivot to meet customers' needs.
By Jason Feifer
Business Accounting
Don’t Sell Your Business Without These 4 Core Advisors — One Saved My Client $1.8 Million
The right team of advisors can make or break your business sale — here's what most owners overlook.
Thought Leaders
Veterans Are Trained For Chaos — That’s Why They Make Great Entrepreneurs
The same training that prepares veterans to lead in combat equips them to thrive in the chaos of startups. Here's how.
By Alok Chanani
Thought Leaders
How This Standard Business Practice Is Actually Holding Your Company Back
Replacing outdated org charts with dynamic "work charts" is the key to building a next-generation organization.
Building a Business
Use This Counterintuitive Hack to Unlock Your Next Great Idea
At CES 2025, will.i.am shared a surprising take on what truly drives creative breakthroughs.