Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Last week I felt left out. Simple tasks that should have been routine became surprisingly difficult. My focus wavered and resistance—an uninvited guest—began to set in. As someone who teaches WELFARE and high performance, I approached this moment with curiosity. This was not a failure; it was…

For the second time in less than a year, employees at music streaming service Tidal will experience mass layoffs. Jack DorseyCEO of payments processing company Block, which acquired a majority stake in Tidal for 237 million dollars in 2021, wrote in a leaked memo to staff that the company would “part with a number of…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Many start-up stories of iconic brands sound a bit like fairy tales. Each of these now global companies started with a few people and now employs thousands worldwide. The untold story is about those who didn't make it. And there are plenty. More that two-thirds of startups…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. So you have an online course or are thinking about creating one. You've heard the stories, of course, about creators having to turn off their PayPal notifications because their phones wouldn't stop ringing (bless their little cotton socks). Now you want to know if the stories are…

of International Franchise Association (IFA) has officially CALLED THE Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to shift its focus away from increased regulation of the franchise business model, arguing that the commission's recent actions exceed its authority. In response to the FTC reopened request for information (RFI) to the franchisor practices, IFA stressed the concerns that the…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Playing basketball for the German National Team, Vadim Fedotov saw first-hand the drawbacks of sports supplements. After tearing his ACL, he was given a handful of vitamins and nutrients available, but none of them worked. He realized that supplements had to go beyond single formulas and address…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I often speak to groups of business owners in industries ranging from metal processing to distribution of auto parts and supplies. These are smart people. However, many are unaware of a rapidly approaching reporting deadline that could cost them up to $10,000 if they don't comply. is…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Saving intangible assets it is critical for businesses of any size or industry. From a small business with few employees to a multinational enterprise, organizations need to understand their intangible assets, their value, life cycles, transformations and their possible applications at different stages. Without this knowledge of…

Starbucks reported her third quarter in a row of the drop in US sales on Wednesday. To turn things around, Starbucks' The new CEOBrian Niccol, is making several changes to the company's menu, atmosphere and customer service, including the removal coffee drink with olive oil AND no extra charge for non-dairy milk since November 7….

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The disconnect that exists between consumer payment preferences and what small businesses the offer is both surprising and consequential. According to the latest data by Xero, nearly 90% of US consumers prefer to pay by credit card, yet 30% of small businesses still don't accept card payments….