Innovation
The 7 Things I Do Every December to Set My Business Up for the Year Ahead
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Key Takeaways
A long-standing annual ritual helps a small business owner reflect on the past year, clarify priorities and prepare thoughtfully for what’s ahead.
Through deliberate planning, personal accountability and meaningful connections, the process...
Innovation
How to Retain Your Top Employees When You Can’t Promote Them
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Schedule the mission-critical re-recruitment conversation. Remind employees why the mission still matters, why their role remains vital and how you’re committed to their success.
When you can’t elevate their title, elevate their...
Innovation
How to Ensure AI Is Working for You and Not Against You
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Key Takeaways
Many entrepreneurs have fallen for the “automation illusion.” They believe buying the right tools, building workflows and handing tasks to AI is the equivalent of traditional delegation.
However, they miss the mark...
Innovation
AI Won’t Fix Your People Problems — Here’s What I’m Seeing Inside Franchises and Frontline Teams
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As AI adoption accelerates, leaders are increasingly testing where technology fits—and where it may be overextended — in managing people and performance.
The article explores the tension between efficiency gains and the...
Innovation
How to Build an ADA-Compliant Website — and Avoid Legal Fees
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If you’re building or maintaining a website in 2025, accessibility isn’t optional. Early investment saves money, time, and legal exposure.
This step-by-step guide will teach you how to build an ADA-compliant website...
Innovation
How to Turn a Cyberattack Into a Strategic Advantage
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You can turn disasters into a success if you approach them with innovation, care and honesty.
First, you need to move from blame to insight into what the root of the...
Innovation
A Major Tax Shift Is Quietly Reshaping Energy Decisions for Entrepreneurs
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Key Takeaways
Recent federal tax changes are reshaping the energy landscape in ways that could materially affect how entrepreneurs plan investments and manage costs.
With long-standing incentives shifting, business owners face a narrowing window...
Innovation
The HR Shortcut That Saves Founders Early — But Can Cost Them Later
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Key Takeaways
As companies grow, evolve, or prepare for major transitions, the HR structures that once made sense can begin to create unexpected constraints.
Founders who periodically reassess their people, benefits and compliance strategies...
Innovation
Why Micro-franchising Works Better Than Starting a Business From Scratch
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Key Takeaways
Micro-franchising lowers capital, risk and skill barriers, turning proven brands into accessible paths to ownership.
Collaborative and micro-franchise models expand entrepreneurship, create jobs and strengthen local economies sustainably.It’s a tale as old...
Innovation
How Dermatologist Brothers Fixed Hair Loss Treatment
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Key Takeaways
Two dermatologist brothers built Happy Head after seeing how poorly hair loss was being treated.
The company offers customized, dermatologist-prescribed treatments rather than generic solutions.
Instead of chasing scale, it targets patients willing...