Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In increasingly competitive markets, small business owners and founders must have an edge, and for many, that's their intellectual property (IP). Often considered your most valuable asset, your IP is your idea(s) and inventions in legally documented form. Your IP it is essential to your establishment and…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. My first business was an accident. When I was in college in the late 90s, I built a membership website for a student organization. It looked a lot like Facebook, but predated Mark Zuckerberg's efforts by several years. I released it as an open source product –…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. We live in a world where financial literacy is often self-taught, and being your own bank means mastering how to control, maintain and grow your finances independently. According to Annual P-Fin indexfinancial literacy in the US hovers around 50%, with the EU also lagging behind. According to…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Victor Luggerco-founder of the restaurant group Great mom and the technology platform on sundayis no stranger to building memorable experiences that go beyond simple dining. For Lugger, Restaurants they should be spaces filled with joy and excitement, encouraging guests to enjoy every moment. During creation Great momLugger's…

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Imagine Bonnie and Clyde if they were really into sports. Connecticut couple Jadion Richards and Akwele Lawes-Richards have been charged with stealing $1 million. Lululemon products in the crime spree that targeted the brand nationwide. The couple was arrested in Woodbury, Minn., and charged with one felony count of organized retail theft each. People magazine…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. NBA legend Russell Westbrook couldn't dunk a basketball until his senior year of high school. Now, with 652 (and counting), he holds the record for most dunks by any point guard since the NBA began tracking play-by-play data in 1996. To outsiders, that feat seems impossible. For…

In a strategic move to strengthen it fast service properties, The Flynn Group has purchased 32 Wendy's restaurants in the Indianapolis area. This acquisition increases Flynn's Wendy's locations to 309 across the United States, Restaurant Business Online (RBI) reported. Related: Considering franchise ownership? Get started now to find your personalized list of franchises that match…

Running a small business is not for the faint of heart, especially on the eve of Staff and economic challenges post-pandemic. Despite the obstacles, entrepreneurship is growing: the US is using an average of 430,000 new business apps per month in 2024. 50% more than in 2019. Busy holiday shopping season, where the average purchases…

For the past three years, a Macy's employee hid over $100 million in delivery expenses from the company. Macy's was scheduled to release its third-quarter earnings on Tuesday, but said in a press release on Monday that it has decided to postpone the publication and accompanying conference call until December 11 to complete an independent…