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7 Best Christmas Tree Stands in 2022

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Believe it or not, a Christmas tree won't stay upright on its own. Instead, you need a stable Christmas tree stand that can accommodate the type and size of tree you have. We researched dozens of the best Christmas tree stands to help you find the right one for your needs, whether you have a real tree, an artificial tree, a small tree, or a behemoth. The stands in our guide have a track record of durability, performance, and easy setup. We also outline the size and type of tree each stand is meant for. Check out our guide to the best Christmas tree skirts once you've chosen the right stand for your tree. The best Christmas tree stands in 2022 Best Christmas tree stand overall: Krinner Tree Genie Christmas Tree Stand, available at Amazon, $82.79 The German-engineered Krinner Tree Genie Christmas Tree Stand is easy to set up in a couple of minutes and keeps trees up to 12 f...
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The Key to Becoming More Creative and Innovative

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Curiosity is a muscle — and that muscle needs to be exercised if you want to be more innovative or deliver on creative work. But as with anything that must be developed or worked on, most of us look for shortcuts. From workouts to productivity tools to grocery shopping … we're all attracted to time-saving hacks that offer fast results and immediate solutions. This can happen in creative work when we look for shortcuts or try fast-tracking the process by pulling inspiration from design galleries or others' websites. To be clear, there's nothing wrong with your team members trying to optimize their time by turning elsewhere for inspiration. Your team should be doing that. Often. But if that's all they're doing — if they're relying solely on inspiration from others' work — then they're stunting their curiosity's growth. Without a well-developed sense of curiosity, t...
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5 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Ads

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Depending on the headlines you believe, we're either headed for a long, ugly recession , or parts of the world are already in one . Either way, it's not pretty — and consumers and advertisers are bracing for impact. Even in July, when the markets were momentarily showing signs of recovery, and gas prices were dropping, 54% of U.S. adults said they plan to pull back on their spending for the remainder of 2022. While that means budget cuts and even layoffs are a reality, it doesn't have to mean that your advertising dollars stop working for you. Lessons from the past give us a good idea of what consumers are thinking and what that means for how to advertise in the months ahead. Related: 6 Recession-Proof Business Marketing Strategies Consumer behavior during economic downturns and recessions A recent study from Stanford quantified how different consumers experience economic downturns and ...
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5 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Ads

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Depending on the headlines you believe, we're either headed for a long, ugly recession , or parts of the world are already in one . Either way, it's not pretty — and consumers and advertisers are bracing for impact. Even in July, when the markets were momentarily showing signs of recovery, and gas prices were dropping, 54% of U.S. adults said they plan to pull back on their spending for the remainder of 2022. While that means budget cuts and even layoffs are a reality, it doesn't have to mean that your advertising dollars stop working for you. Lessons from the past give us a good idea of what consumers are thinking and what that means for how to advertise in the months ahead. Related: 6 Recession-Proof Business Marketing Strategies Consumer behavior during economic downturns and recessions A recent study from Stanford quantified how different consumers experience economic downturns and ...
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Get Microsoft Office Professional for an Unbeatable Price

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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. If you were to survey 1,000 random job seekers, you'd probably find Microsoft Office listed as a skill on more than 80 percent of their resumes. That's because Microsoft Office has become such a ubiquitous tool in business that virtually everyone knows how to use it in some capacity. (Or they're pretending they do on their resume because it's that fundamental to know.) StackCommerce But as an entrepreneur, you make your own rules and use your own tools. It just so happens that Microsoft Office is one of the most powerful assets an entrepreneur can have in her toolbelt. Unfortunately, it's also an expensive one that you have to add into your m...
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The Best Mac Bundle of the Year Featuring Microsoft Office is Only $60

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There are a lot of resources available to entrepreneurs to help them do their best work. But no resource is quite as powerful as your computer. With so many digital tools on the market, you can turn your laptop into an efficiency powerhouse, letting you run your entire business right from one machine. StackCommerce Are you getting the most out of your Mac? If not, now is the time to do something about it because, for a limited time, our best Mac bundle of the year is on sale for just $59.99. The Premium Limited Edition Mac Bundle features seven top-rated apps and subscriptions that any entrepreneur will love. What does it include? Microsoft Office 2021 Professional The big headliner, Microsoft Office, is the world's most ubiquitous office software for good reason. With this version for Mac, you'll get Word, Excel, Pow...
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How Going on 3 Dates a Week Improved My Sales Skills

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As I entered my 20s at the beginning of 2021, I decided to move out of my parents' house. I wanted to start fresh socially and move somewhere far away from home. Fast-forward six months, and I've successfully moved from Atlanta, Georgia to Provo, Utah. When I arrived in Provo, I had no friends. Even though there are two significant universities down the street, I realized that I had to put myself out there and meet new people. To do this, I set a goal to meet two new people a day. Not only did this allow me to make new friends, but I naturally crossed paths with people I was compatible with. Some of these people, I asked out on dates. Keep in mind, while I was growing up, I never went on any dates — so I had no dating experience. But after meeting two new people a day, not only did I start going on dates, but as a byproduct, I ended up improving my sales skills by accident. Here are three imp...
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This $20 Software Lets You Control Your Mac From Anywhere

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As business travel resumes and you're spending more time on the road, you need to have access to your trusty tools as much as possible. That means, whenever you're away from your laptop, you still want to be able to use it. Screens 4 For MacOS That's where a VNC client comes in, and Screens 4 is one of the best options for Mac users. With a 4.6/5-star rating on the App Store and a 4.2/5-star rating on MacUpdate, Screens 4 is a tried-and-true way to access your Mac all over the world. Cult of Mac even writes, "Screens, arguably the finest and most attractive VNC client for Mac and iOS, is now even greater." Not only can you control your Mac from any device, you can also control PCs, iPhones, and iPads with your Mac, allowing you to unify your entire device entourage even when you don't have them avai...
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How to Create Healthy, Sustainable Growth for Your Early-Stage SaaS Businesses

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Good news seems to be a scarce commodity for most SaaS companies these days. Publicly traded stalwarts have seen their share prices plummet significantly from where they were a year ago. The tech-heavy Nasdaq is down more than 30% already this year. High-growth startups are seeing their funding and valuations dip as profitability replaces growth as a key value driver. Early-stage startups are being forced to drastically cut costs, rethink funding strategies and take-on high-risk debt as survival becomes goal #1. And I haven't even mentioned the layoffs yet. As a result, SaaS companies that, until recently, were following a growth-at-any-cost playbook are now scrambling to become profitable before their cash runs out or draconian covenants are triggered. But what if I told you there's a silver lining? Yes, really — an opportunity for everyone in tech to take a deep look into the businesses...
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Get an Early Black Friday Deal on Microsoft Office

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you've ever been in the position to hire someone for a job, you've probably seen some resumes. And what's the common denominator of most resumes? Microsoft Office. StackCommerce The world's most ubiquitous office software, the Microsoft Office suite is a vital asset for businesses all over the world. It can also make running a business a lot easier for entrepreneurs. However, the subscription-based platform isn't exactly cheap. Fortunately, this November, we're releasing Black Friday discounts early throughout the month. Every Friday, you can lock in a new Black Friday deal. This week, it just so happens to be on Microsoft Office . This special bundle is highlighted by Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows. Included in the suite are Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, Outlook, Publishe...
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The Best Windows Bundle of the Year is Here

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Every entrepreneur relies on technology to help them run their businesses. In these digital days, you can't avoid it. But the nature of tech is that it's always innovating and improving, helping you to do things better. It's also the nature of Capitalism that Black Friday is an outstanding time to invest in cool products and upgrades for yourself and your business. StackCommerce That's the case this November as we're releasing Black Friday deals early throughout the month. And the newest release is possibly our best yet. The Premium Limited Edition Windows Bundle is the most loaded, impressive bundle we've put together all year, and it's on sale for just $59.99 while supplies last as part of our Every Day is Black Friday promotion. This bundle includes six top-rated apps for productivity, graphic d...
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Become a Tech Wizard with This CompTIA Bundle

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In a digital world, it pays to be a little tech-savvy. But not just for the technical wizards who can earn big money working at companies, but for entrepreneurs who can't afford an IT team, too. When you can operate as your own IT team, you can save money while giving your business technical resources that competitors may lack. When it comes to expanding and demonstrating your technical expertise, CompTIA is one of the leading vendor-neutral certifying bodies on the planet. With The Complete 2023 CompTIA Certification Course Super Bundle , you'll get a comprehensive tech education that will prepare you to earn several CompTIA certifications. This 13-course bundle is taught by iCollege, an official CompTIA partner and one of the most trusted marketplaces in e-learning since 2003. They've helped students in more than 120 countries learn in-demand tech skills and are even trusted in Silicon ...
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How Your Brand Can Thrive Online With Diversified Content

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Keeping your audience entertained in the golden age of multi-platform media has become critical to online success. To accomplish this, you must learn to switch up your branded content and experiment on new and different platforms. Why should you change up your branded content? Having a diverse content strategy is critical in today's oversaturated, competitive and ever-changing marketing environment. If your marketing strategy heavily relies on branded content, you must ensure that it is diverse in terms of how, when and where it is shared. You risk losing audience interest and engagement if you use the same content and formats across all platforms. Only by stepping outside of your comfort zone and learning to take calculated risks will your brand's content thrive. Otherwise, by not embracing content diversification and investing in new platforms, you are passing up opportunities to engage you...
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This Company Is Building IoT Towers Across the World in the Vein of Nikola Tesla

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Nikola Tesla famously envisioned ubiquitous energy supplied via a global network of towers. Although the inventor never realized this dream, one company is building on his legacy with a decentralized approach to Internet of Things (IoT), broadband, and telecommunications. Recently, Chirp — a blockchain startup specializing in IoT that competes with the likes of Helium — installed its first master IoT gateway, known as the "Blackbird Master Gateway," on a radio tower in the Höxter region of Germany. The installation, similar in many respects to Tesla's Wardenclyffe Tower in Long Island, aims to allow thousands of validators to form a network for future IoT users. Jaiz Anuar | Getty Images This decentralized infrastructure to broadband, IoT, and telecommunications allows participants in the network to connect. In...
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3 Timeless Elements of Storytelling That Will Grow Your Business

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I run a digital marketing agency. If we are able to track a client's revenue and connect it to the ads we run (an ecommerce client, for example), we can tell them — to the cent — how much they make in revenue for each dollar they spend on ads. If that sounds like a numbers game ... it is. But when I pitch clients, I don't lead with numbers. When I pitch a client, I don't tell them we can generate $34.12 for every $1.00 they spend on ads. Surprisingly, that's not what seals the deal. Don't get me wrong, the numbers are important, and I share numbers in every pitch I make, but they're not the most important thing. What matters more than numbers, or any other detail I could share, is whether or not I can tell a good story. Frankly, numbers bore clients. They're just a box to be checked. If I start to talk numbers too much, the client's eyes will glaze over, and I can see ...
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Weak Cybersecurity Hurts Your Business. Here's How to Save It.

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you were to ask five random strangers from different walks of life what the major threats to the future of small businesses are, you're likely to get similar answers. The potential responses would likely include rising inflation and possible recession, job market volatility, the speed of technological advancement, supply chain issues and more. The real question is, what insidious threat is far too often shunted to the back burner, passed on to the next operating budget? What issue is left to address when revenue is on the right trajectory, inventory is viable, growth is stable and scaling up is starting to take shape? Cybersecurity. Related: Cybersecurity Is No Longer An Option. Your Money Is in Immediate Danger. Ignoring the warnings is the easy — and shortsighted — path for SMBs Ignoring the gravity of cyber threats is a dangerous gamble. The risk is undeniable : 61% of small businesses suff...
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For Black Friday Only, Get a Lifetime of Microsoft Office at Its Lowest Price Ever

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You have Microsoft Office listed as a skill on your resume, don't you? But do you actually have Microsoft Office on your computer? Many people rely on corporate licenses for the world's most ubiquitous software because it's an expensive subscription-based service. Most entrepreneurs don't have the budget to spend hundreds a year on an elite office suite when free services from Google exist. StackCommerce Well, Black Friday is the time to invest in yourself. As part of our Black Friday doorbusters, we're offering huge discounts on lifetime licenses to Microsoft Office 2021 Professional for both Mac and Windows. Normally $698, you can get two licenses for you and an employee or partner for just $54.99. But act fast because this deal is only available until midnight tonight. For Mac users, you'll get Word...
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A Simple Guide to Software Integration for Startups

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Your product is your company's primary selling point, but it doesn't have to be the only feature. In fact, when companies open up their products to integrations with third-party software, they unlock an entire world of possibilities. In the years since releasing our flagship product, the smart video intercom, the ButterflyMX team and I have made a pointed effort to expand our reach by integrating our software with third-party products. For example, just this year, we partnered with RemoteLock so that our unified access control solutions now connect to more than 80 smart locks to seamlessly provide building and apartment unit access from our mobile app. This has significantly expanded our products' capabilities without the time, energy and financial investment of launching an entirely new product, which has helped grow our business substantially. If you're at the helm of a startup loo...
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The App Store's Top Scanner App is More Than 80% Off Today Only

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As hybrid and remote work entrench themselves all over the world, entrepreneurs have to prepare for the digital workplace. One of the best ways to do that is with a digital office like iScanner App , which just so happens to be available for life at a huge discount thanks to Black Friday weekend doorbuster pricing. BP Mobile iScanner is the #1 Scanning App on the App Store with 4.8/5 stars and more than 80 million downloads. 9to5Mac writes, "iScanner brings handy AI-based object counting camera feature to iPhone." Gizmodo adds, "The iScanner app is yet another example of cleverly leveraging an always-connected camera to do more than just intelligently make photos look prettier." It's a top-rated tool and, just for today, you can get it for $29.99—no coupon needed. This leading app helps you solve everyd...
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