Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Here's something I've always believed: the better you know your team members, the easier it is to give them the support and freedom they need to be successful in their work. At my last company, all of my direct reports had been with me for at least…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Securing funding is a huge milestone for any startup. Once capital is secured, the real challenge is retention team motivation to turn that investment into success. An entrepreneur should remember that returning to the day-to-day tasks after the intensity of fundraising can feel demoralizing or even trivial,…

These days, Americans want eating experiences. The US restaurant industry is on track to see $1 trillion in sales for the first time in history by 2024, according to National Restaurant Associationand the average family spends $2,375 per year on dine-in and takeout purchases. Technology makes it more convenient than ever to order a delivery…

“The Titanic was sinking, so we jumped into the lifeboat and rowed like hell.” so New York Times Bestselling author Mary Kay Andrews describes the origins of Friends & Fictionweekly web series she co-hosts with her best-selling author friends Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey and Patti Callahan Henry. Every Wednesday night at 7pm ET, they…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Being an entrepreneur can be very exciting and rewarding. It often comes from passion and can result in good money and personal happiness. However, it can also cause stress and emotional pressure. This becomes even more important when you think about mental health and how to manage…

Amazon's way to net-zero carbon continues as a company announced on Wednesday that it has agreed to “support the development” of some nuclear power projects. “Nuclear is a secure, carbon-free energy source that can help power our operations and meet the growing demands of our customers, while helping us move towards The Climate Promise commitment…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you wanted any superpower for your company, what would it be? First you can think of one strong management teama leading technology or product, or, of course, endless profit. All of these factors are important, but what about your employees and your organization's culture? Employees distinguish…

In 2010, George Heaton and his brother Mike took the sewing skills their grandmother taught them and launched their graphic streetwear brand called T-Shirts REPRESENTATIONS. Fast forward to the present day, and the proudly British brand has vastly expanded its offerings and reach. In 2023, REPRESENT boasted $100 million in sales, and in 2024 they…

There's one NFL competition that nobody really knows about, but “anyone who knows the ball or can code has a chance,” Mike Lopez, senior director of football data and analytics for the NFL. told CNBC. The league announced Wednesday that “Big bowl of data“A statistics generation competition, where competitors analyze football data to generate metrics…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. My 26-year-old daughter recently got married. I've been to dozens of weddings and enjoyed them, but this was my first time being involved making a marriage together. In the months of planning this week with my wife, I learned seven valuable lessons that can be applied to…