Entrepreneurship

Lessons learned from a failed company – Her brand now earns $25 million a year

When Shizu Okusa decided to start a new business, she knew where to find the best guidance. “I wanted to reverse engineer everything I did wrong at my last company,” she says. Raised on a farm in Vancouver by Japanese immigrants, she had founded a cold-pressed juice brand called JRINK after feeling burned out at…

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3 Biotech Stocks to Restart Your Portfolio's Profits

The biotechnology industry is poised for robust growth due to increased demand for personalized treatments, increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, increased investment in R&D, and advances in technology. Therefore, investors may consider buying fundamentally strong biotech stocks Innoviva ( INVA ), ANI Pharmaceuticals ( ANIP ), and United Therapeutics ( UTHR ). Read more. The…

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Are There Compelling Reasons to Invest in Oracle (ORCL) After Earnings?

Software major Oracle ( ORCL ) reported better-than-expected earnings in the third quarter, but its revenue came in below analysts' estimates. The company signed several large-scale cloud infrastructure deals during the third quarter and expects to sign more in the coming quarters. With ORCL expected to end fiscal 2024 on a solid note, should investors…

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You can see a 133% increase in income if you do this

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Have you ever considered the spirit of growing your small business? The answer is lead generation for business – a critical process that turns the gears in your customer acquisition machine. It's about actively engaging potential customers and sparking their interest beyond passive advertising methods. With skilled…

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Chatbots vs Virtual Assistants – Which is better?

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. both chatbots AND virtual assistants often play key roles in the modern business environment by providing brands with additional tools and power. These AI technologies, which serve as invisible agents, are designed to help customers, improve processes, and enhance overall customer and user experiences. However, when faced…

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Costco's CEO reveals the fate of the $1.50 Hot Dog and Soda combo

Costco is known for many things, but it's $1.50 hot dog and soda combo is full of fame – mainly because it has remained the same price since 1985. In fact, once Costco co-founder Jim Sinegal infamously told the company's former CEO, Craig Jelinek, “If you raise the hot dog, I'm going to kill you….

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Want to create an app? These categories earn more money

The average monthly revenue of an app on the market for a year is less than $50. This is according to the last research from RevenueCat (RC), a mobile subscription services company. RC's 2024 report anonymizes the data and uses it to break down what works — and what doesn't — when entrepreneurs try to…

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Trying to recruit AI talent? Good luck with this: New report

This article originally appeared on Business Insider. Recruiting AI talent can be a difficult feat for some companies. Aravind Srinivas, founder and CEO of inattentionan AI-powered question-and-answer engine described its interaction with a job candidate that shows how difficult it can be to hire people with generative AI skills. “I tried to hire a very…

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Understanding the new normal in housing prices

The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on various sectors of the economy, and the housing market is no exception. As we navigate our way out of the pandemic, many are left scratching their heads, wondering when seemingly inflated home prices will return to pre-pandemic levels. However, a closer look at the supply and…

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Dollar General Store closes after all staff leave

A Dollar General store in Wisconsin was forced to temporarily close after the entire staff walked out last week due to a “lack of appreciation,” including low pay and an “immoral” food donation policy, a note left at the door. IN photos of signage posted in the windows of the Mineral Point, Wisconsin, Dollar General,…

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