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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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Vine, Postmortem: How to Find a Stable Platform for Your Brand

While Vine was once known as a hot video sharing platform, it is now on the verge of extinction. How can marketers identify which platforms are best for their purposes and audience?   The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs.…
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13 Tactful Ways to Fine-Tune Your Online Brand

What’s one way you can strategically refine your digital marketing persona? The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow…
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7 Ways to Give Your Brand a Fresh Coat of Paint

What’s one tip for refreshing my digital brand without scaring away existing customers?

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

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11 Tools That’ll Shave Hours off Your Branding Efforts

What’s one great tool you use to assist in streamlining your branding efforts (e.g. social media scheduling platforms, reputation management tools, etc.)?

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

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How to Build Your Brand When You Hate Attention

How can I build my personal brand if I don’t like being in the limelight?

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

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11 Differences Between Branding and Marketing You Need to Understand

What’s one difference between branding and marketing that people often misunderstand?

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

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13 Ways to Researching Your Competing Brands

What is one tip for doing research into brands that may be similar to yours and therefore potential competitors?

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

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10 Factors That Determine a Great Hire’s Personal Brand

What do you look for when evaluating potential employees’ personal brands?

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

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9 Signs Your Brand’s Communication Is Suffocating Its Audience

What’s one sign you are over-communicating when it comes to your brand?

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

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10 Ways to See Your Brand With Fresh Eyes

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

1. Let Someone Else Do the Looking 

“It’s really difficult …