Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. They say the mirror never lies, but I would add a qualifier – people can lie to themselves about what they see in their reflection. I use this analogy because, after a setback or failurethe first task of business leaders is to face the facts. Steve Jobs…

The proposed expanded joint employer rule, which a International Franchise Association The coalition led by the (IFA) challenged in the federal court, was defeated Friday when the National Labor Relations Board dismissed his complaint of a previous decision in favor of the coalition. Connected: Considering franchise ownership? Get started now to find your personalized list…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Beginning hours after an assassination attempt on a presidential candidate, the Republican National Convention took on added significance this year. In my role as President and CEO of International Franchise Association (IFA)traveled to Milwaukee for a policy roundtable titled “Franchising, the American Dream,” with U.S. Representative Kevin…

Most entrepreneurs have big goals when they start their business, whether it's full-time or a side hustle. Then there's full-time sales executive/mom/part-time entrepreneur Demetra Markopoulos. “My goal is to build a poop empire in Los Angeles,” he says DoodyCalls franchisee – and she says it. Connected: Considering franchise ownership? Get started now to find your…

after Elon Musk vowed to donate $45 million a month to a pro-Trump Super PAC, fellow billionaire Mark Cuban is taking a stand in the other direction. On X, the app formally known as Twitter and owned by Musk, The Cuban replied in a post by venture capitalist David Sacks that listed Silicon Valley leaders…

Many entrepreneurs dream of taking their company public. But before that dream can become a reality, there's a lot that needs to happen as you prepare for a public offering. Average IPO it takes 24 months to launch. During that period, there is a lot of ground work that needs to be done. Fortunately, we've…

Before appearing in Shark tank together, Spanx founder Sara Blakely and investor Kevin O'Leary were on a business panel. This week, Blakely posted return video on Instagram and explained why she still believes what she said 12 years ago in a CNBC Town Hall Event called “Back to Business.” Connected: Kevin O'Leary says this is…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Every company is keen to maximize employees productivity, as it directly translates into better business results. As such, productivity is often seen as something that leadership must manage. Typically, this manifests itself in various top-down initiatives and regulations—leaders are inspired by the latest productivity trend or research…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In the rapidly developing field of artificial intelligence, a new trend promises to change and democratize AI technology: Small Language Models (SLM). This article explores how SLMs are becoming a game-changer for entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized companies, providing a more accessible and cost-effective alternative to their…

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