Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In my early years, I spent a decade in the restaurant business—owning several locations and dealing with every challenge you can imagine. If I've learned anything from my time in the restaurant industry, it's how to stay sharp, move fast, and manage chaos calmly. Years later, as…

The average Social Security payment is increasing by $48 a month next year. The Social Security Administration announced Thursday the 2.5% cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2025, marking the smallest increase since 2021. The average COLA was 2.6% over the past decade, with the 2024 change to 3.2%. according to the administration. Nearly 68…

Leaders from Jensen Huang from Nvidia at JPMorgan Chase's Jamie Dimon have hailed AI as the driving technology the next industrial revolution. And while HE can lead to business impact AND productivity gainsit can also be “unrealistic and dystopian,” one Apple Intelligence user found. On Thursday, Nick Spreen, a application developer based in New York,…

3 Benefits of Ownership a Pokeworks Franchise: Association with the largest poke franchise with proven popularity and high brand recognition. Flexible space requirements (350-2000 sq ft) allowing for a variety of location types. Comprehensive support including training, national marketing and innovative menu development. Pokeworks is a rapidly expanding franchise offering Asian fusion poke and bowls,…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It's no secret that being an elite athlete in the US is a badge of honor. The brands we all associate with determination and the highest human potential are no longer just the Olympic and Paralympic rings; it's sports leagues, teams, and franchises—like Nike and The North…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In today's competitive business landscape, there seems to be a ready-made solution for everything. While available technology can provide practicality and convenience, relying on these tools alone often leads to a product or service that lacks differentiation. ATTITUDES ahead of the competition it's about more than just…

This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Lauren Stephens and Kaki McGrath. With their mother, Bonnie Dudley, Stephens and McGrath co-founded the “high-performance, eco-friendly, high-end everyday wear” brand. Dudley Stephens in 2015. The digitally native brand has sold over 445,000 products to over 330,000 customers, resulting in more than $45 million in sales over the past…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Starting a business in college sounds simple, even fascinating, right? The freedom to experiment, the optimism of youth and an abundance of resources at your fingertips. But in reality, there is an overwhelming flood of conflicting advice on how to spend your time and prioritize tasks when…

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Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida's west coast Wednesday night as a powerful Category 3 storm. So far, four dead have been confirmed after several tornadoes swept through different parts of the state. Search and rescue efforts are still underway. The roof of the longtime home of MLB's Tampa Bay Rays, Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg,…