8 Essential Ways to Balance Creativity and Business

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Eight great pieces of advice from members of the Young Entrepreneur Council, straight from their brains to your business mojo. Your creative boost may be right here…

10 Ways to Be Your Most Productive While Traveling

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The Young Entrepreneurs Council asks ten people, “How do you stay productive and get work done while traveling?”

The First Person You Should Hire

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The Young Entrepreneurs Council asks 8 young business owners, “If you had the cash and the resources right now to build a super team, what’s the first position you’d hire for and why?”

10 Tips to Master the Art of Multi-Tasking

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We talk a lot about time management and productivity. The Young Entrepreneurs Council asks ten young entrepreneurs: what is your best tip for multi-tasking smarter?

8 Ideas for Designing a More Collaborative Workspace

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The Young Entrepreneurs Council asks 8 young professionals, “What’s one tip you have for designing an office space that supports collaboration and maximizes productivity?”

Is Your Work Driving You Insane?

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Let’s face it, not everyone deals with stress in the same way. Some of us internalize every little detail. Others let things roll off our backs. Up until now we knew that stress was bad, and probably had long term effects. But as more research has been done, the trend is clear: stress today takes its toll tomorrow.

11 Ways to Improve Your Entrepreneurial Leadership Skills

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Eleven young entrepreneurs answer the question, “What’s one way you improved your leadership this year?”

How Mentors Truly Make a Difference in Entrepreneurship

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Describe one mentor or role model who helped you get your first biz off the ground and why. What did they do that made a difference? Members of the Young Entrepreneur Council give us their answers (and inspirations)…

15 Common Qualities of Great Startup Leaders

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What’s one personal quality you think all great startup leaders share? Insightful answers from Karen Moon, Lawrence Watkins, Kent Healy, Kelly Azevedo and more — all part of the YEC.

[Video] Are You An Entrepreneur… Or An Overworked Specialist?

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This is a common mistake made by new entrepreneurs, and you can avoid it: Don’t just create your job. Derrick Jones explains more in this quick, insightful video.