Author: The Young Entrepreneur Council

The Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most successful young entrepreneurs. YEC members represent nearly every industry, generate billions of dollars in revenue each year and have created tens of thousands of jobs.
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11 Ways to Overcome Service-Based Branding Challenges

I have a service-based business. What is one branding challenge I will face that is unique to service businesses? How do I overcome it?

The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a …

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How to Successfully Network When You’re In Between Companies

I am an entrepreneur in between companies. How can I succinctly explain this in networking situations?

The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of …

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13 Questions You Should Ask When Developing Your Personal Brand

What is the #1 question I should ask myself as I try to figure out what my personal brand stands for?

The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship …

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Things Entrepreneurs Should Know When Speaking to the Media

What’s one important personal branding lesson that every entrepreneur needs to learn before talking to the media?

The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps …

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Reasons to Promote Your Brand on Sites Like Buzzfeed

Are sites like Buzzfeed and Upworthy a good place to promote my brand to consumers? Why or why not?

The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program …

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9 Emerging Brands with Killer Business Strategies

What is your absolute favorite brand to have emerged in 2013 and why?

The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start …

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The 6 Most Unusual Tech Tools for Brand Building

What’s the most unusual tech tool you’ve ever used to help build your brand? How did it work?

The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that …