In this ongoing series, we are sharing advice, tips and insights from real entrepreneurs who are out there doing business battle on a daily basis. (Answers have been edited and condensed for clarity.) ...

When Adam Williams, now founder and president of MagicSnow, moved to Los Angeles in 2000, running a snowfall-special-effects company wasn't on his bucket list. He'd come to the city to launch his care ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Starting and growing a business is tougher today than ever before. You have to hire, manage and process payroll and are likely in charge ...