My First MOOC: The Planning Behind a Massive Open Online Course

Growth & Leadership Presented by Top Stories in Growth & Leadership 04/30/2014 My First MOOC: The Planning Behind a Massive Open Online Course A business professor reveals the countless hours required to stage an online course for thousands of students from around the globe. Trust us, it's not for the faint of heart. The 3 Attributes to Look for in Top Talent When you find a candidate where these traits intersect, hire them, even if a position for them doesn't exist yet. 4 Qualities of People With Autism That Could Benefit Your Business If you're seeking employees with intense focus and attention to detail, consider a candidate with autism. SPONSOR PROVIDED CONTENT Participate in a relevant business conversation. Find the inspiration, expert insights, and tools to execute your vision. Lewis Howes On Being Confident: 'Own Who You Are' Don't let negativity slow you down. In this video, the lifestyle entrepreneur shares one of his favorite confidence-building quotes. FROM THE ENTREPRENEUR BOOKSTORE Build Your Brand Tribe. Don't Buy It. Learn how to get a highly valuable brand--FREE. Rule #1: Sell to customers to build the brand Manage Your Newsletters  |  Unsubscribe  |  Subscribe  |   Contact Us  |  View Online     Copyright © 2014 Entrepreneur Media, Inc. All rights reserved.  |   2445 McCabe Way, Irvine, CA 92614   |  Privacy Policy

6 Common Mistakes People Make When Starting a Business

Most Popular   Top Stories of the Week 04/25/2014 6 Common Mistakes People Make When Starting a Business Do yourself a favor and avoid these costly pitfalls. Remember, Persistence Pays Off. Stay Motivated With These 5 Tips. You may feel like quitting, but focusing on the big picture will help you avoid giving up. Getting Bored of Social Media? You're Not Alone. (Infographic) If you're thinking of quitting Facebook, get in line. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT What Does Your Klout Score Even Mean? Whether you love Klout or have no idea what it is, you can use it to help your business grow. How I Went From Zero to 380,000 Twitter Followers Without Spending a Dime Twitter is a great way for your business to share news, engage with customers and attract new ones. While it takes a bit of work to gain a large following, the payoff is huge. 7 Statistics That Can Raise Your Facebook Engagement (Infographic) A snapshot of what works best in the current Facebook landscape and how quickly things can change. The 7 Books Every Entrepreneur Needs to Read When They're Discouraged As a founder, you are going to see your fair share of twists and turns, with some making you want to throw in the towel. Here are seven books to read when you are feeling discouraged and need to feel inspired. FROM THE ENTREPRENEUR BOOKSTORE Strip Your Social Media Strategy Down to What Works Learn how to use social platforms to tactfully share your brand, seduce the masses, and create loyal brand champions and buyers Manage Your Newsletters  |  Unsubscribe  |  Subscribe  |   Contact Us  |  View Online     Copyright © 2014 Entrepreneur Media, Inc. All rights reserved.  |   2445 McCabe Way, Irvine, CA 92614   |  Privacy Policy

How to Create a Super Strong Password (Infographic)

Tech Tactics Presented by Top Stories in Tech Tactics 04/24/2014 How to Create a Super Strong Password (Infographic) In the wake of the recent Heartbleed SSL bug revelation, it's more crucial now than ever to update all of your online passwords. Here's how in one easy, neat and tidy infographic. Stranger Danger: 3 Good Reasons to Reject a LinkedIn Connection Request No, you're not mean. Just smart. Sometimes it's okay to ignore connection requests on the world's most popular career social networking platform. Here's when you probably should. Smartphone or Sex: Which Would You Rather Give Up? (Infographic) More Americans report they would rather forgo sex than a mobile phone, and almost 70 percent of Americans say they check their mobile phone even when it hasn't made any indication of a message arriving. SPONSOR PROVIDED CONTENT Learning Experience Academy of Early Education The The Learning Experience is the most creative, support-oriented child care/preschool franchise on the market today. We have been able to set the standard in child care through the vast experience of our founders and executive officers that have been in the child care business for more than three decades. How Local SEO Works and Why It Matters for Small Businesses Now is the best time to start creating a local strategy and to start building up your presence on search engine results pages. Bitcoin Millionaire Charlie Shrem Under House Arrest Following Federal Indictment The bad-boy founder of the Bitcoin Foundation and BitInstant is back at his mom and dad's place and he's in big trouble for allegedly funneling $1 million into shady Silk Road dealings. 5 Ways to Slay the Enemy of Entrepreneurs: Fear Decide that you desire to achieve your goals (and build a startup) more than you're afraid of the obstacles. FROM THE ENTREPRENEUR BOOKSTORE Capture More Search Traffic Master little-known techniques for creating website visibility via local search platforms, social media sites, mobile marketing, blogs and more Manage Your Newsletters  |  Unsubscribe  |  Subscribe  |   Contact Us  |  View Online     Copyright © 2014 Entrepreneur Media, Inc. All rights reserved.  |   2445 McCabe Way, Irvine, CA 92614   |  Privacy Policy

How to Attract and Motivate a Capable Staff

Growth & Leadership Presented by Top Stories in Growth & Leadership 04/23/2014 Train and Retain: How to Attract and Motivate a Capable Staff Seeking out top-notch young employees often leaves business owners feeling disillusioned. How You Can Say 'No' Like a Pro There is always a reason for deciding not to do something. Here's some advice on how to say no without feeling guilty about it. MBA or Accelerator: What's Right for an Aspiring Entrepreneur? Trying to pick the best option as you move through the startup paces? Gain insights from someone who's been through both types of programs. SPONSOR PROVIDED CONTENT Supporting Strategies Demand is rising among small businesses for outsourced bookkeeping and accounting support. Take advantage of this hot opportunity by owning a Supporting Strategies franchise. The One Thing That Successful Business Leaders Have in Common What makes a leader more than just a competent manager? Where E-Commerce Is Booming. Hint: Think Outside the U.S. (Infographic) A look at where online shopping is expected to grow the fastest in the next five years and which companies are leading the charge. 5 Ways to Slay the Enemy of Entrepreneurs: Fear Decide that you desire to achieve your goals (and build a startup) more than you're afraid of the obstacles. FROM THE ENTREPRENEUR BOOKSTORE Build Your Brand Tribe. Don't Buy It. Learn how to get a highly valuable brand--FREE. Rule #1: Sell to customers to build the brand Manage Your Newsletters  |  Unsubscribe  |  Subscribe  |   Contact Us  |  View Online     Copyright © 2014 Entrepreneur Media, Inc. All rights reserved.  |   2445 McCabe Way, Irvine, CA 92614   |  Privacy Policy