For small and large businesses alike, holidays it can be an extremely profitable season. Consumer spending is expected to be higher this year compared to last year, with an average spend of $1,778, up 8% from 2023, according to a report from Deloitte. Despite the shopping frenzy, many brands face the challenge of standing out…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Negotiation is an essential business skill that can make or break deals, partnerships and relationships. A leader's ability to negotiate can significantly affect the future of the organization. IN high stakes negotiationsthe key is not simply to get what you want, but to understand what the other…

Franchising can be one of the most effective ways to grow a brand – not just nationally, but globally. But growth outside the US won't be easy. Expansion to other countries and cultures create unique challenges, including finding local partners and adapting to local tastes. However, the challenge is often worth it: Success strengthens a…

When you think of the franchise industry, you probably think of two groups: franchisors and franchisees. But there is a third group that is just as important – franchise suppliers. These are the service providers that help make it possible for franchisors and franchisees to succeed and thrive, offering financing solutions, consulting, education, marketing, technology…

In the week after the US presidential election, X alternative Bluesky earned over a million new users, most of whom live in the US, Canada and Britain, according to a Bluesky spokesperson. The influx of new users pushed Bluesky to a new milestone on Wednesday: The platform passed 15 million user token. A month ago,…

Housing market it continues to be gloomyaccording to a new report from the forecasting and quantitative analysis firm Oxford Economics. Home prices have risen in every major US metro area over the past five years, and mortgage rates have nearly doubled. That has caused housing affordability to drop “significantly” with only a third of US…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For the last episode of Founder CEO, I spoke with Sergio Suarez Jr., CEO and founder of Handle AIan emerging force in the artificial intelligence space. What stood out in our conversation was not just Sergio's technical expertise, but his journey—driven by an insatiable curiosity, a supportive…

Apple's next big thing is a smart home device packed with Apple Intelligence, according to a new Bloomberg report published on Tuesday. According to the report, the device will look like a square iPad, the size of two iPhones side by side, and will be able to be mounted on a wall. It will have…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For small businesses and start-ups, size represents both a challenge and an opportunity: while it is difficult to gain a foothold in the market, relatively new players also have the ability to grows fast. Not only that, but they typically don't face the burden of modernizing legacy…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Effective SEO (search engine optimization) is essential for any business looking to increase visibility, reach customers and drive growth. By optimizing your website and content, SEO helps drive traffic, increase credibility, and support long-term success. with 39% of buyers are influenced by searchSEO helps businesses stand out…