Even the most prominent business figures have felt the impostor syndrome. philanthropist Melinda French Gates sat down with Jay Shetty on the On Purpose podcast this week to talk about her career and personal life, namely the times she's had to find grace and embrace a sense of imperfection along her journey. Connected: Melinda French…

YouTube is real money maker for creator Erika Kullberg when comparing it to other platforms. Kullberg, who has over 21 million followers across social media, has made more than $353,000 in five years through YouTube — compared to $5,756 in TIK Tok and $20,251 Facebook. Credit: Erika Kullberg Now, with one On TikTok maybe on…

This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Heather Freeman. Her Facebook page Coffee. mom Repeat. boasts 850,000 followers and brings in six figures a year. Answers have been edited for length and clarity. Image Credit: Courtesy of Heather Freeman What was your day job (or other sources of income) when you started your job? side hustle?Before…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Today's consumers have ever-changing preferences, a relentless pursuit of satisfaction, and an increasing demand for high-quality products as well as variety. This creates a dynamic challenge for marketers: developing innovative strategies to reach an ever-evolving target audience. While identifying the “ideal” customer and optimizing campaigns within budget…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It's currently summer, so most people are thinking about attending barbecues and buying fireworks — not planning for the holiday shopping season. However, if you run a brick-and-mortar store or e-commerce business, now is the best time to start thinking about holiday inventory. Successful planning in June…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Consider Franchises you're more popular – maybe it's a local salon, nearby restaurant or home service business. They likely have easily recognizable names and brands that you can imagine without much effort. It's no wonder that 70 of the top 100 franchises are based in the USA….

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In a welcome respite from persistent price increases, US consumers experienced a slight pullback in the cost of living for the first time since the early days of the pandemic. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 0.1% decline in consumer prices in June, bringing the annual…

of California the latest legislation to increase the minimum wage for Fast food workers up to $20 has sparked significant debate. While the goal of the law is to improve the livelihoods of employees in one of the state's largest industries, it has also led to some challenges for franchise owners. Supporters of the wage…

In recent years, major employers like Walmart have advocated for job skills to count toward college credit to address the limitations of traditional college degrees and the high costs that deter many prospective students. now, McDonald's is piloting a similar program to emphasize the importance of higher education in the franchise industry. Connected: Considering franchise…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Too often, companies' barrel plates describe how they think culture MUST to be more than what it is Actually it is. That doesn't mean they're hiding a deep, dark secret. But there is a disconnect between what leadership thinks they should be and what they honestly are….