Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Real estate prices have been on the rise, making it difficult for many people to afford homes. However, the push for affordable housing has gained traction. More and more stakeholders believe that addressing the affordable housing crisis can not only meet the urgent needs of society, but…

“We are coffee-obsessed in Australia,” Tom Baker, co-founder of Coffee liqueur Mr. Black Cold Brewshows entrepreneur. “It's like a religion. It's a point of national identity.” Image Credit: Courtesy of Mr. Coffee Liqueur Black Cold Brew. Tom Baker. After World War II, Italians immigrated to the country and brought with them espresso machines and European…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Companies are at their best when strong conversations and COMMUNICATION are common. The free flow of opinions, ideas, and even criticism helps foster a truth collaborative work environment. Over the years, I've talked to tech workers who say their leaders don't always encourage thoughtful dialogue in the…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The day after we finished training our staff for the new Ford Garage in Gainesville, Florida, a family showed up at the door. They thought we were open because they saw the team in the dining room. We could have told them to come back when the…

Kristen Williams-Haseotes bought a “Bad Ass” coffee and made it the brand's top performing spot. It is now on track to bring in at least $1.8 million in revenue by 2024. How? She knew nothing about the coffee business, but she understood the importance of communityand how it gives meaning to places. Haseotes used to…

Since their introduction in the 1970s, kids' meals have been a staple of fast food menus. For kids, it's the thrill of getting a tasty meal and a toy, while for parents, it's the convenience of a quick and affordable option. However, how inflation increases, the cost of these meals is far from what it…

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…