Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In recent years, the field of Public Relations has undergone an important transformation. He now emphasizes reputation building (mostly, online) as a primary goal. PR emphasizes reputation because it goes beyond what a brand sells OR like her came to life; IS who is the brand. Changing…

In this episode of Recovery + Progresswe will hear from Jess Ekstrom. Jess is the founder of Headbands of Hope and Mic Release Workshop. She also invests in women-owned businesses, is a two-time best-selling author, a best-selling speaker, and a new mom. Jess and her companies are featured in today, Good morning America, 17 magazine,…

Small business optimism is at a four-year high, but ongoing economic issues have made this year's presidential cycle even more important for small business owners. Q3 2024 MetLife/U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index released Tuesday showed that small business owners are more optimistic about their businesses now than they have been in the past…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Any business owner likely knows the dangers of family feuds and litigation, especially when dealing with a large, illiquid asset like a closely held business. Aligning all family members around the same set of goals can be tricky, especially when considering the exponential growth of family members…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. We have all heard the saying “A picture is worth a thousand words”. Although Frederick Barnard said this more than 100 years ago (and before the advent of digital technology), the sentiment still rings true today. Humans tend to process images faster and more effectively than words…

Climate change is causing more frequent and intense extreme weather events, resulting in widespread negative impacts and associated loss and damage to nature, structures, people and businesses alike. The risks of severe weather and the resulting economic impacts are making business leaders' decisions about their business location and its resources critical. But what can entrepreneurs…

In August, Google entered into a $2.7 billion deal AI Character.AI chatbot launch. The official reason? Obtaining a license to use Character technology. The unofficial reason? According to one Wednesday's Wall Street Journal reportthe consensus within Google is that the tech giant primarily wanted to rehire a former employee who left in 2021 after creating…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For many businesses, growth often requires strategic moves, such as mergers and acquisitions. While these can be exciting opportunities, integrating two separate teams into one cohesive unit can tend to be frustrating. Overseeing the recent merger between my company, UptimeHealth, and our newly acquired company, Dental Whale,…

Imagine wearing a pair of glasses and a bracelet that tracks your thoughts by sensing electrical impulses from your skin. Instantly, your field of vision overlaps with the digital world. You see holograms (3D digital avatars of real people), you can project your own hologram, you can even answer calls and play games while still…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Let's face it—as a small or medium-sized business owner, you're likely inundated with messages about the transformative power of artificial intelligence. The promise of increased efficiency, improved customer experiences and data-driven decision-making is enticing. However, the road to implementing AI can seem daunting, especially considering the costs…