Business Plans
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Is Horse Racing the Next Big League? Meet the Founders Betting on It
The National Thoroughbred League, founded by Randall Lane and Bob Daugherty and supported by celebrities like Lamar Jackson and Julius Erving, hopes to modernize horse racing through team competition, media storytelling and fan engagement while prioritizing horse safety and growth.
How to Prepare Your Startup for Early-Stage Funding in a Tight Market
Early-stage funding is tightening quickly and becoming harder to secure. Here's how to position your startup for success.
What Makes You a Unicorn in Your Industry? Start by Mastering These 4 Pillars
We all want to achieve elusive unicorn status. But how do you attain such a lofty goal among stiff competition, all vying for the same thing?
I Thought I Knew Finance — Then I Took Over My Family's Franchise. Here Are The Hard Truths I Learned.
Even with an MBA in finance, I wasn't ready for the messy reality of small-business money management — until I learned these hard truths.
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Entrepreneur+ Subscriber-Only Event | May 7: From Prompt to Profit: How To Build a Side Hustle Using ChatGPT
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How to Launch a Business in Retirement — In 5 Surprisingly Simple Steps
With untapped ideas and energy, retirement can be the perfect time to find purpose by launching a successful business.
Chris Paul Was Tired of Bland Plant-Based Snacks — So He Made His Own.
Chris Paul, a 20-year NBA veteran, is transforming the snack industry with his plant-based brand Good Eatn, which aims to make healthier options both accessible and delicious.
No Sales Experience? No Problem. Here's How to Confidently Turn Conversations Into Revenue.
Here's a practical, no-fluff guide for founders who need to sell but don't see themselves as "salespeople."
Here's What Being an Entrepreneur Is Really Like — From Someone Who Did It
Starting your own business isn't easy, but it's worth it. It's a rollercoaster of rewards, challenges and invaluable learning.
It's Time to 'Choose Better' — Inside BODYARMOR's Play for the Sports Drink Crown
BODYARMOR's new 'Choose Better' campaign is tapping stars like Joe Burrow and Sabrina Ionescu to help with its rebrand. The brand is focusing on authenticity and Kobe Bryant's legacy as it debuts new packaging, reduced-sugar options and products to reflect smarter hydration choices.
I'm a CEO Who Wanted to Lose Weight and Improve My Health. Applying Business Strategies Helped Me Do It — Here's How.
By bringing the same execution principles I apply in business into my personal life, I've discovered that true leadership hinges on integrity and that achieving lasting results requires a holistic approach to life, not just a focus on strategy.
Strategic Planning Doesn't Have to Be Complex — This Simple, 3-Part Framework Delivers Faster Results
This article outlines a practical, low-cost framework for entrepreneurs to build and execute strategy fast — focusing on clarity, focus and action.
Stop Searching for Your Purpose — It's Delaying Your Success. Here's What to Focus on Instead.
Many entrepreneurs wait to "find" their purpose before acting — but purpose isn't found; it's built.
Why Every Leader Needs to Pay Attention to Trends — But Not Follow Them Blindly
For any forward-looking enterprise, trends are less of a hazard and more of a strategic opportunity, provided they are approached thoughtfully. Here's how companies can invest in industry trends
What Ancient Roman Entrepreneurs Can Teach Today's Founders About Survival and Long-Term Success
The rise and fall of the publicani of the Roman Empire offers valuable lessons on scalability, adaptability, financial strategy and ethical leadership in modern business.
