A Financial Mistake that Entrepreneurs Need to Start Avoiding

by Elle Kaplan | May 9, 2016 | BDE, Entrepreneurship

I’ve often spoken about the need and importance of diversification when it comes to your investment portfolio. However, does the same thing that’s said about your investments also hold true for your customers? A large mistake that entrepreneurs make far too frequently...

A Big Financial Blind Spot for Entrepreneurs

by Elle Kaplan | Apr 20, 2016 | BDE, Entrepreneurship

When it comes to financial literacy, entrepreneurs rank low. For example, an extensive international study by the ACCA (Association of Certified Chartered Accountants) found that small business owners performed worse than the general population overall on financial...

3 Business Obstacles Overcome By Highly Successful Entrepreneurs

by Elle Kaplan | Mar 2, 2016 | BDE, Entrepreneurship

This week we’re uncovering the truth about three business obstacles that highly successful entrepreneurs managed to overcome on their journeys toward success.   Entrepreneurship can be a tough mountain to climb. But you can take comfort in knowing there are...

3 Ways to Network the Right Way

by Elle Kaplan | Feb 4, 2016 | BDE, Entrepreneurship

There’s a definite right way and wrong way to network: avoid the faux pas and network the right way with these easy tips.   Networking is becoming a requirement for landing a dream job – but unfortunately, it’s not a skill they teach in business school. Just like...

4 Attitudes of Successful Entrepreneurs

by Elle Kaplan | Feb 4, 2016 | BDE, Entrepreneurship

Take on these 4 attitudes of successful entrepreneurs and start making your way to the top of the game.   Whether your entrepreneurial journey is just starting up, cruising right along or at a dead standstill, you can take inspiration from these attitudes of...

3 Critical Steps to Adapt as an Entrepreneur

by Elle Kaplan | Feb 2, 2016 | BDE, Entrepreneurship

The ability to adapt as an entrepreneur is a key success factor, but it isn’t always easy. To help you stay agile, here are 3 lessons in adaptability.   Of all the characteristics that are touted as the cornerstone of success in entrepreneurship (financial...