There are very few things you can create once and then sell thousands of times over. Most businesses aren’t a fish and loaves situation. But then, Lisa Fink is an evangelist of sorts. Only she’s not promising miracles. Six years after starting a fully remote side hustle — one she was dubious would make even
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Colorado could be the next state to pass a landmark law outlawing weight discrimination, or “fatphobia.” The anticipated legislation, which prohibits discrimination based on weight in housing and the workplace, is expected to come into effect in 2024, per NewsNation. Related: These Are the Most (And Least) Happy States in the U.S. 2023, According to
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Geopolitical uncertainties continue to hit organizations hard, regardless of whether they are military, economic, technological, environmental or biological in nature. These upheavals throw everything from global trade and supply chains to the employee experience into chaos. Moreover, some upheavals happen practically overnight, leaving organizations scrambling to respond,
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Imagine this: 20+ franchise locations thriving with just your part-time involvement. Sound like a dream? Let me tell you how I do it using the power of people — what I call “STIC People“. Franchise ownership comes with various models, but one standout is semi-absentee. The allure?
Apple Inc. is eyeing an end to its ambitious financial services collaboration with Goldman Sachs. The company reportedly submitted a proposal to terminate the credit card and savings account partnership within a year to 15 months, potentially ending one of the most prominent alliances between a technology firm and a banking institution, per CNBC. Related:
This article originally appeared on Business Insider. I’m writing a series about how to succeed in the world of work. It’s especially for those who are early in their careers, but I hope it will help others, too. See an intro to the series and my background here. Some members of Gen Z have gone
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In the new book, Start Your Own Airbnb Business, author Jason R. Rich breaks down all of the money-making possibilities with short-term rentals. In this excerpt, he explains “rental arbitrage.” Buy now: Entrepreneur Bookstore | Amazon | Barnes & Noble Instead of purchasing or financing real estate
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. Entrepreneurs are all about efficiency, and the best ones also know how to extend that efficiency to their
See where Popeye’s ranks when our 45th Annual Franchise 500 list is released on January 16, 2024. Started Franchising: 1976 | Total Units: 3,851 | Cost to Open: $383.5K-$3.5M Last year was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen’s 50th anniversary, but it was more than just a milestone. It was also an opportunity to amplify its message and
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I was gearing up for one of the most important performances of my life. It was my best friend’s wedding, and I had the honor — and the anxiety — of giving the best man’s speech in front of 300 guests. I’d spoken in front of my
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. International expansion was once considered the holy grail of franchising. It had a certain patina of glamour, plus an aura of sophistication that played well back in the States. By joining the likes of KFC and Kumon, opening international units was akin to being invited to sit
For many pet lovers, turning their passion for animals into a profitable side hustle is a dream come true. It helps that the pet industry continues to flourish, with Americans spending over $136 billion on their pets in 2022, according to the American Pet Products Association. If you’re considering diving into the world of entrepreneurship
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. As an entrepreneur, you’ve got to be savvy with money. Yahoo Finance estimates that Americans will spend $1,100
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An example of grabbing gains from comparative performance with a lower risk China pairs trade on BIDU/PDD. One of the main strategies we emply at POWR Options is called a pairs trade. We look to identify situations whee the much higher rated stock in the POWR Ratings has dramatically underperformed the much lower rated stock.
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. There are many things that are tough to spend money on, especially as an entrepreneur who often follows
By the end of this year, 39% of all global knowledge workers will be hybrid workers. That’s a forecast from Gartner, and it’s more than just a statistic; it’s a harbinger of a seismic shift in our work culture. Some business leaders may mistake this trend as a partial return to “the way it was.”
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Imagine you put on an old coat you haven’t worn in a while and, to your surprise, you find a crumpled $20 bill in your pocket. How good does it feel? Do you go up half a notch on a one-to-ten mood scale, or maybe a full-notch?
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. Black Friday is finally here, and if you have any Apple products on your gifting list this season,
All of us, at some point in our lives, have believed some aspect of our personalities could be improved upon. Maybe you got the message that you were too loud, or brash, or talkative. Maybe you were told you were overly reserved, or sensitive, or dreamy. Maybe your ideas are too impractical, or too regimented.
As Thanksgiving approaches, so do Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Last year, the National Retail Federation reported nearly 180 million unique shoppers over the five-day period between Thanksgiving Day and Cyber Monday, which exceeded estimates by more than 21 million. According to NRF’s data, 104.9 million of those shoppers visited stores and 127.8 million made
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Great quotes can be inspirational and motivational. You can use quotes to help guide your decisions in life, work and love. Here are 50 of the best inspirational quotes to motivate you: Nothing is impossible, the word itself says “I’m possible”! — Audrey Hepburn I’ve learned that
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. Entrepreneurs and everyday professionals often find the holiday shopping season creeping up on them, and by then, it’s
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Recently I had one of those days. Although nothing catastrophic happened, there were a series of minor events that didn’t make for a good day. In turn — as a result of my mood — many of the daily road bumps felt worse than they really were.
Just days after his contentious removal as CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman has agreed to return to and lead the company, and a new initial board is in place, OpenAI said in a post on X. The new initial board will include Bret Taylor (chair), a former co-CEO of Salesforce; former treasury secretary Larry Summers;
New year, new career? The answer is “yes” for an overwhelming majority of people surveyed by global employment leader Monster, which found that 96% of workers are currently looking for or plan to look for a new job in 2023. If you’re one of them, you’ll want to put your best foot forward to land
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 of keeping the books and staying updated on tax laws. You might also have to deal with (and bounce back from) supply chain
Thanksgiving is a beloved holiday in the United States, celebrated with family gatherings, feasts and expressions of gratitude. It’s also a time when many businesses and franchises thrive, offering a wide range of products and services to help people celebrate the holiday to the fullest. Many franchises capitalize on the Thanksgiving spirit by providing everything
See where Ace Hardware ranks when our 45th Annual Franchise 500 list is released on January 16, 2024. Started Franchising: 1976 | Total Units: 5,674 | Cost to Open: $292K-$2.1M At the beginning of 2022, Ace Hardware president and CEO John Venhuizen was determined. His brand saw massive growth during the pandemic, as people stayed
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Growing a franchise can be hard work. You have to think about corporate sales and marketing, as well as providing for the franchisees. Marketing strategies typically land in one of the following categories: Corporate marketing programs Corporate marketing programs for franchisees Additional marketing programs offered through corporate