You've probably consumed either Starbucks or Dunkin' products, or both, and at the very least, you have heard about both of these monstrous brands. Let's look at how Starbucks and Dunkin' use data to drill down their target audiences and to grow their brands, and how that applies to you, your company and your referral marketing.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or you've recently opened a business, you're likely thinking about all the skills you'll need to make your business thrive. While different types of businesses will require different skill sets of their owners, there are several skills that are universally useful across the small-business landscape.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Finding the perfect job candidate can take a lot of work for a small business or startup. With the current competitive market, small businesses find it harder to attract top talent than larger, more established companies.

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The Great Thomas Sowell He's an economist, a historian, a philosopher, and one of the greatest social theorists America has ever produced. His name is Thomas Sowell, and he might be the most important scholar you've never heard of. Jason Riley, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, tells his inspiring story.