It goes without saying that it takes a special kind of person to become an entrepreneur. Driven, motivated, innovative – these are just a few of the many ways to describe individuals who risk everything to transform their vision into reality. We created this infographic to celebrate the entrepreneur, not only for their individual, quirky styles, but also for their contributions to the global economy.
The Amazing World of Coca-Cola
How Women-Owned Small Businesses Are Outpacing Male-Owned Firms in Job Creation and More
Not only are women-owned small businesses growing in number, they're also outpacing male-owned firms in job creation. We take a look at how female-owned firms are growing.
Think Twice Before You Sue an Online Review Site
Almost every business has had a negative online review. You simply can't make everyone happy. But sometimes, a review goes beyond unhappy and is just downright mean — and false.
What are you supposed to do when this happens? Can you sue the online review site instead? . . .
Fastest Way to Lose Customers
Wordplay – The Language of Advertising
Five People Who Turned $1,000 into $1 Million
Most millionaires are self-made millionaires, but becoming one is something that still seems out of reach for most people.
In many cases, we dismiss the idea of building a million-dollar business because, well, you need a lot of money for that, right? You've got to spend money to make money, don't you?
As it turns out, you don't really have to spend that much.
The Weight of Walmart
Women in Business
Warren Buffett’s 4-Word Secret to Business Success
From Warren Buffett's annual shareholder letter, here's a gem:
“Buy commodities, sell brands” has long been a formula for business success. It has produced enormous and sustained profits for Coca-Cola since 1886 and Wrigley since 1891. On a smaller scale, we have enjoyed good fortune with this approach at See’s Candy since we purchased it 40 years ago.
It's that simple. Buy a cheap good, create a brand around it, sell it for more. Voila!