Entrepreneurship

Disney Ditching Slack After 44 Million Leaked Messages: Memo

After one massive flow e financial and strategic data this summer via Slack, Disney has decided it's more of a Microsoft Teams player. A internal memo obtained by Business Insider on Thursday confirms that Disney is moving away from Slack on a company-wide basis. Most Disney employees will leave Slack by the end of the…

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Why scaling too fast can sink your startup

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You've heard the statistics: About two-thirds of startups fail. Startups fail for many reasons – from insufficient capital to lack of market demand – but scaling too quickly is the main culprit. Growing too early at an unsustainable rate can be fatal, contributing to a rated 74%…

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Harvard Grad's Side Hustle Will Make Up to $10 Million This Year

This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Maura Duggan, founder and CEO of Fancypants Baking Co. The CPG cookie business sees annual top-line sales ranging from $5 million to $10 million and is available at over 1,750 retailers, including Central Market, Gelson's and Mother's Market. Answers have been edited for length and clarity. Image Credit: Courtesy…

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Online passport renewal is now available. Finally.

say goodbye passport renewal troubles. The State Department announced ABC News on Wednesday that online passport renewal is finally here for adults 25 and older who have previously held a passport. Related: 8 islands that US citizens can visit without a passport Rena Bitter, assistant secretary of state for the Bureau of Consular Affairs, told…

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Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp Surveil, Monetization of User Data: FTC

In December 2020, the Federal Trade Commission commissioned the largest social media and the world's streaming companies, including the owner of Twitch, Amazon, Facebook (now Meta), YouTube, Reddit, WhatsApp, Twitter (now X), Snap, Discord and TikTok's ByteDance, to share how they used personal information of their users. On Thursday, the FTC staff was fired a…

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4 content secrets every business can apply

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Every company faces more pressure than ever to deliver exceptional digital customer experiences. Content such as text, images, videos and more are the core of those digital experiences, so every business needs to get content right. Why not learn from the pioneers of the digital experience, SaaS…

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The 5 roles you need on your team when buying a business

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Starting a business is no small feat. Complexity and scale process require a deep understanding of various fields, from financial analysis to operational management. You are not just buying assets; you are inheriting a legacy, a brand, an employee base, and an entire ecosystem that must be…

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Salesforce CEO: AI agents could replace hiring gig workers

ABOUT $2 a chator new AI agent from Salesforce can answer customer questions and schedule appointments—without the need for a human being to supervise. AI agent technology, which Salesforce announced earlier this week at its annual Dreamforce eventit has the potential to disrupt jobs currently held by human workers. Nearly three million people were employed…

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How to Succeed in Overcoming the Language Barrier in Multilingual Markets

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As entrepreneurs continue to look for ways to expand their global footprint, they often encounter a significant obstacle: the language barrier and the risk it presents. Miscommunication and misunderstandings can lead to costly mistakes, wasted company time, and lost opportunities. As CEO of INS GlobalI've seen thousands…

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Why your marketing strategy needs a data-driven overhaul

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In today's hyper-connected world, data isn't just a buzzword—it's the lifeblood of all success marketing strategy. However, despite all the talk of data-driven marketing, most companies are still missing the mark. Are you one of them? If so, it's time to rethink your approach because the new…

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