You may know Atlassian's Jira as a bug-tracking and software development package. But it's so much more than that now. For small businesses, Jira can help teams organize and manage a diverse array of projects, processes, and tasks for a spectrum of non-technical business specialties like law, HR, marketing, finance,…
Entrepreneurs are helping their local communities by introducing products and technologies for new markets across the country. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Although popularized by Donald Trump, the “Make America Great Again” slogan goes back to Ronald Reagan’s 1980 presidential campaign. It's associated with politics, but the idea isn’t about…
Inventory management is a crucial piece of a business's profitability, but a lot of SMBs don't practice good management practices when it comes to the items they sell. It makes sense that having too little inventory is a detriment to a business. Customers become frustrated when the items they're looking…
Generous advance time, comprehensive branding and a hint of mystery are important ingredients for ensuring a terrific launch day. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A new brand -- your new brand -- has got to make a splash in the market if it’s going to be successful. You’ve got to stand…
After 15 years in the tech industry, I've learned many things the hard way. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There are plenty of things I wish I knew when I started working in tech 15 years ago. Jumping into any new role or working in a new…
Does your advisor drive your company's value or drain it? Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Company leaders don’t have a lot of allies in their constant battle against skyrocketing healthcare costs for their employees: And, if you're that leader, even the one person you see as your closest advisor might…
Not sure what virtual coworking entails? Picture an online portal where people work from virtual spaces but can see those in their 'space.' Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It's no secret that the entrepreneurship landscape is changing: In the United States alone, 24 percent of workers work from home, according…
Do you see Amazon as a partner or an enemy? In a recent survey 42 percent of businesses saw the retail giant as having a negative effect, though fully 83 percent said they hadn't felt one personally. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Today, the second half of Prime Day…
Creating A Deeper Connection Branding strategy is an important component of any business. With competitions getting tougher, it is important to understand the desired brand image, which can cement the image in the customer’s mind. Franchises should focus on their intangibles such as reputation, client care, and connection with clients,…
This story originally appeared on GOBankingRates You work hard but you're not getting ahead in your job. You're not making as much as you feel like you deserve. Or maybe you just feel stuck. Does this sound like you? If so, you're likely wondering what's going to help you achieve the career…
In an announcement at Hong Kong stock exchange, the Chinese internet giant Tencent said the terms of the proposed spin-off, including offering size, price range and other details are yet to be finalized After the successful Initial Public Offering (IPO) of global music giant Spotify, now the Chinese internet giant…
The president has nominated the Washington, D.C. judge for the bench. President Donald Trump announced his pick for the vacant seat on the Supreme Court bench Monday night. After leading the room in applause for Justice Anthony Kennedy, who announced his retirement in late June, Trump invited Judge Brett Kavanaugh to enter…
Brands are spreading themselves thin, diluting their efforts. Here's how to avoid that mistake at your business. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. With so many platforms, channels, audiences and messages to consider, creating a successful marketing strategy can be overwhelming. In fact, the challenges surrounding marketing-strategy development can become so daunting…
Customers are wising up to the over-exaggerated lifestyles they see online. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I'm sure you've seen the fancy cars, houses and wads of cash that social media influencers love to flaunt. In hopes of attracting fans, these influencers like to use hype and fake followers, and for…
The famed cartoonist is dead at 90. Comics legend Steve Ditko, who co-created iconic characters including Spider-Man, Doctor Strange and cult favorite Squirrel Girl, has died at 90. Throughout his life, the cartoonist worked for both Marvel and DC and smaller independent publishing houses. He was also famously reclusive and a…
TEDx talk coming up? Something pivotal to your organization's survival? Crucial communications moments require giving more than just a 'speech.' Here's how to do that. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There’s that invitation that involves public speaking that you want to accept. And then there’s that once-in-a-lifetime speech you…
"It's going to be interesting to see how society deals with artificial intelligence, but it will definitely be cool." -Colin Angle Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. With the advent of IoT, smart appliances are set to disrupt the market in…
Despite facing severe challenges, how Vishal Chordia rebranded his family business Born and brought up in a staunch business family, Vishal drew his inspiration from his grandfather. He remembers, “My grandfather used to narrate the tales of how this business was a way of survival for the family. Then my…
No surprise that a great source for for inspiration and lessons on speaking technique are TED talks. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Startup accelerators have been around since about 2005, when Y Combinator was founded in Cambridge, Mass. Since then, they've exploded in popularity -- expanding from startup hotbeds like Boston and…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. With development of creative solutions, catering to solve actual issues, through harnessing latest technology trends being the aim of new-age entrepreneurship; it becomes imminent that the newbie entrepreneurs seek effective mentorship from industry leaders…
Are you growing toward trouble or success? Here are four tips to balance growth with safety. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you want your company to navigate change successfully, learn to thrive on uncertainty. Even the big guys get it wrong sometimes: Microsoft has a rich history of promising big…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In today's workforce, attention to detail is the key to any successful business. From managing the minutiae of customer engagement to dealing with business logistics, there's no doubt that focusing on the little things plays a key role in providing an excellent customer experience.…
Networking is a learned skill. Here are some tips to help you. This story originally appeared on Personal Branding Blog Becoming unemployed is often a sudden, unexpected event, and most people do not have the networking skills needed to immediately switch gears and begin efficiently developing job leads. There could be many…
Go on: Confuse the heck out of Fido or Fifi. You had nothing better to do today. File this one under the "too much time on their hands" category, or alternately, "I just love to confuse the heck out of my dog." Either way, people -- maybe even entrepreneurial people --are taking…
