Lessons on vulnerability from a Buddhist nun, Brené Brown and the CEO of Sweetgreen January 22, 2020 7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In Western society, we often classify things in black or white: Good or bad, strength or weakness, success or failure. But in Tibetan Buddhism, there’s a saying:…
Greener companies just do better. Sustainable businesses are more profitable than their environmentally unfriendly peers. Consumers are willing to spend more to buy products from businesses that take their obligations as global citizens seriously. Ethically and financially, green is king. Whether you have been running a business for decades or are just getting started, there’s…
“I want to create a brand that helps people heal from fear,” he says. January 20, 2020 4 min read Oy Coma Va. Santana is getting into the weed business. The 10-time Grammy-winning rock icon announced recently that he is entering a partnership with Left Coast Ventures to develop premium cannabis and CBD lines. The…
If you’re overwhelmed by your list of duties, blaring music might help. It turns out that tunes can make you a more productive worker. To be sure, if you need to really concentrate, you’ll have to go light on the lyrics to get the full mental-boosting power of melodies. You might want to turn to…
Once we silence our inner critic, we’re free to live on our own terms. January 19, 2020 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. “If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.” — Jack Kornfield I remember sitting in the middle of a tech conference years ago when I first…
When you hear the word “automation,” what do you picture? A self-driving car? A factory free of human workers?In reality, those applications represent an exceptionally small share of small business automation. The production and operation functions are actually the two least automated functions, according to a QuickBooks study released last April. So what are small business…
Listen in as vendors and industry experts share their wisdom on the business of CBD. January 17, 2020 1 min read Didn’t have a chance to make it to the first-ever Saturday CBD market? We got you covered. Green Entrepreneur Editor In Chief Jonathan Small sat down with a number of participants to find out…
Ah, the holidays. ‘Tis the season to gather for office parties, celebrate with friends and family, and escape your normal routine. It’s also the perfect opportunity to hit the “Refresh” button and look forward to 2020. In fact, this holiday season could be the most important time all year to provide clarity, foster innovation, and…
If you’re an entrepreneur in Minneapolis, Atlanta or New York, these programs could help fund your business idea. January 16, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Building a business is not an easy undertaking. Whether it’s time management or trying to increase profits, there are many hurdles all entrepreneurs…
When you’re a business owner, the sale of your company can be one of the most bittersweet experiences of your professional career. But if you expect to enjoy more of the sweet and less of the bitter, it’s crucial to avoid committing certain all-too-common mistakes. Selling your company can be a huge triumph — or…