Entrepreneurs

The Slippery Slope of Side Hustles and 4 Ways to Avoid It
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It seems we are living in the age of the "side hustle." Everywhere you look there are articles and ads for...
The #1 Skill That VCs Should Have And Entrepreneurs Should Seek
Master salesman in action (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Getty Images Here are the results from one of my LinkedIn surveys on the key skill to become a successful VC:...
7 Traits to Look For in a Co-Founder
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When I started building my first company, things were difficult — the pandemic was at its peak, and my team and...
Council Post: Nine Big Fundraising Mistakes These Entrepreneurs Made (And What You Should Do Differently)
All businesses need some sort of investment to get started. Whether that money comes from the entrepreneur, their family and friends, an investor or some other solution, if you...
Staying Focused: Six Entrepreneurs Share Their Secrets
Stay focused and get more donegetty Being an entrepreneur can be overwhelming and all-encompassing, with an ‘always on’ working style that pulls them in multiple directions, answering the phone,...
How Entrepreneurs Would Spend An Extra Hour Each Day
In the early stages of entrepreneurship, time can feel tight. With all the setting up, meeting new people, finding product-market fit and establishing a client base, there can feel...
5 Lessons I Learned From Starting a Company at 19 Years Old
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I had no intention of creating my own software company. I was kind of forced into it. You see, a few...
How Founders Can Improve Their Tolerance for Uncertainty
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Businesses, especially startups, are characterized by uncertainty. From the viability of a business idea to investors' decisions, as well as how...
How to Be Less Impulsive
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It's a question every leader should ask themselves: Is it possible to truly master ourselves and grow if we can't control...
Jason Oppenheim Reveals His Secret to Staying Focused and Productive
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy task at all. When you choose a path of fending for yourself in business,...