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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Growing a small business isn’t just about working harder — it’s about understanding the fundamental dimensions that drive sustainable growth. After over 25 years of bootstrapping Marketcircle, I’ve learned that successful businesses master three critical elements: vision, systems and team. Each plays a unique role depending on where you are in your entrepreneurial journey.When starting a small business, the first crucial step is understanding which side of the spectrum you’re on. Are you building a service business — consulting, HR or professional services? Or are you creating a product that could potentially…

Food-delivery platform Swiggy on Friday rejigged its board after venture capital firm Accel’s Anand Daniel and SoftBank’s Sumer Juneja stepped down. The company has appointed Faraz Khalid, CEO of Middle-East-based ecommerce marketplace noon, as its fourth independent director, it said in a BSE filing. “We are delighted to welcome Faraz to the Board and look forward to leveraging his considerable experience at noon. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Sumer and Anand for their invaluable contributions. Both have been associated with Swiggy since the early days, and their confidence and counsel have been instrumental in helping the management team…

This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Charles Eide, 40, the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based founder and CEO of corporate events company EideCom. As a teenager, Eide side-hustled as a DJ, then began to produce major events at the University of St. Thomas. Read more about his journey here. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Image Credit: Courtesy of EideCom. Charles Eide. Want to read more stories like this? Subscribe to Money Makers, our free newsletter packed with creative side hustle ideas and successful strategies. Sign up here.What was your day job or primary occupation when you started your side hustle?I…

A “bad memory” isn’t your identity. Most of us feel that “I have a terrible memory.” But memory isn’t fixed. Like a muscle, it strengthens with the right exercises. If you’re forgetting names, tasks, or where you left your keys for the third time today, it’s not because your brain is broken. It’s simply undertrained.So, instead of blaming yourself, try these 10 lesser-known memory-boosting tactics. Science-backed, weirdly effective, and doable today! 10 Surprisingly weird tricks to supercharge your memory1. Turn your mind into a house Ever heard of a “mind palace”? This ancient method involves visualising a familiar space like…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The term “cat lady” has long carried a negative connotation.”When I started, everyone had a fixed idea of what a cat person looked like,” says CatCon founder Susan Michaels. “Very Eleanor Abernathy from The Simpsons — a hoarder, a spinster, 60-plus.”That stereotype is just one example in a long history of cat-centric mockery aimed at women, from early 20th-century anti-suffrage campaigns featuring hissing cats to the rhetoric seen in recent presidential elections. With CatCon, the world’s biggest cat-focused pop culture event, Michaels is flipping that script. Through a three-pronged approach — information,…

Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. When you’re running a business, you don’t always need the newest, flashiest laptop. You need something reliable, portable, and budget-friendly. You might be surprised to learn the ideal candidate is actually a Mac.This refurbished MacBook Air has an “A/B” rating, meaning it might have faint signs of use, but it still works great. The most noticeable sign that it’s a refurb is the…

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra has indicated that the era of free digital transactions via the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) may be coming to an end, citing the need for financial sustainability.RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said at a recent Financial Express event that while UPI currently operates without user charges, the government has been subsidising banks and other stakeholders to maintain the zero-fee model.He stressed that as UPI usage continues to grow rapidly, the system’s long-term viability must be addressed.The Governor highlighted that daily UPI transactions have doubled in the past two years, rising from 310 million to more than 600…

Want to upgrade your summer with smart, travel-friendly tech? Whether you’re hitting the road, filming content or just trying to stay organized on the go, these gadgets are built to move with you. From a pocket-sized production studio to a self-following robot that hauls your gear, each one is designed to make your adventures smoother and a lot more fun. 1. A portable production crew.Shooting content from your phone? You’ll want a gimbal — a stabilizing device that keeps your shots smooth and steady. And the DJI Osmo Mobile 7P Vlog Combo [$208; store.dji.com] is the newest, best option for…

The Global Findex Database 2025, published by the World Bank, presents a detailed picture of the world’s progress in financial inclusion over the last decade. This landmark report—the fourth in the series since its inception in 2011—underscores major strides in account ownership, digital payments, financial resilience, and gender inclusion, while also identifying persistent gaps that demand targeted policy and innovation.1. Unprecedented Growth in Financial Account OwnershipAs of 2024, 76% of adults globally now have an account at a bank, other regulated institution, or through a mobile money provider. This reflects a significant jump from 51% in 2011, showcasing the collective…

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