Entrepreneurship & Business

Business failures are a fact of life in all segments of the economy for all types of businesses. There are many reasons to explain business failure – usually excuses that blame external factors or circumstances beyond the business owner’s control. But careful analysis points toward some commonalities in failed businesses. Knowing why other companies fail may help […]

Influencer marketing has become increasingly popular in the digital marketing scene. The high follower counts and dedicated fan base of many social media influencers have attracted plenty of brands looking to get their name out to a bigger audience, and some have succeeded. While some brands prefer to work with influencers that have large social

Having a business partner is common nowadays. While the alternatives like a limited company or sole trader are booming, they all have different disadvantages. The business partnership allows you to manage a business with the help of someone else. Ideally, the business partner must also have a background in handling businesses, but that’s not always the case.

Starting a business can be a very enticing idea. You’ll have the freedom to focus on what you love. You’ll be able to capitalize on things that you’re interested in. The flexibility of not having to work under someone can ignite the passion inside you. And succeeding on your own can give a sense of

Entrepreneurs are always looking for ways to reduce the taxes they owe the government. They are searching for deductibles and exemptions so that they can use more of their money to build their business rather than pay the government. The Internal Revenue Code understands this as well. They set up many rules and policies on giving

With over 773,000 franchise establishments in the U.S., it’s clear that plenty of entrepreneurs find this type of business a fruitful endeavor. And what’s not to love? Unlike setting off on your own, purchasing a franchise means running a business with an already-established brand, tried and tested system, and a network of support. If you

Let’s face it. If you take a look at the most affected population on the whole planet when it comes to the virus, you’ll see that it’s the mega-cities that are worse affected. Places where people are dense. It’s where the virus thrives. It’s understandable, of course. Where there’s more human-human interaction, the possibility of

The three biggest franchises in the world are all in the food industry: McDonald’s, KFC, and Burger King. Together, these chain restaurants have over 78,000 branches across the world. And in the U.S., industry statistics estimate that there were over 194,000 restaurant franchises in 2019. These numbers show that food-related businesses are always in demand

Humanity should thank the cows and the bravado of a legendary English doctor for vaccines. Some would say the methods used to arrive at the vaccine were crude — if not totally contemptuous. But it served the purpose and hundreds, if not millions, of people on the planet. Much like today, humanity was staring at

Every aspect of a venture abounds with unique challenges but seasoned, and novice traders can easily surpass them with the right resources. From searching for the perfect business idea to coming up with the capital, the difficulties of launching an enterprise seem endless. With marketing, though, you have a surplus of resources to get your