Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When coaching softball for kids new to the sport, my hitting advice is simple: stand at the plate, raise the bat to shoulder height, and keep your eye on the ball. It is simple because they are young and inexperienced. I'm happy as long as they learn…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Recently, I had the privilege of delivering a keynote address and a series of in-depth training programs for a client in Australia. The initiative was aimed at improving the customer experiencebut it wasn't just about energizing customer-facing teams; it was a company-wide effort aimed at inculcating a…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Let's get real: If you've been on social media lately, you've probably seen everyone and their dog claiming to be a “trainer.” Big promises, high ticket prices and flashy marketing are everywhere – Become a millionaire overnight! Get unlimited success in 30 days! All this noise has…

President-elect Donald Trump's new team is starting to take shape. Trump has hired high helpSusie Wiles, 67, an experienced Republican strategist and operative whose political career dates back to the 1970s, for chief of staff. Related: Meet the 'whale' who won $85 million betting on Donald Trump – here's how he did it “Susie Wiles…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As an entrepreneur with 17 years of experience and now working on my fourth company, I have become hyper aware of how vital it is to protect the company culture. Building a successful company is about much more than hitting revenue goals or scaling quickly—it's about fostering…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The workforce has undergone seismic shifts in the last 4 years. Driven by the pandemic, big resignation and the rapid adoption of remote work, the “freelance economy” has looked promising as the future workforce. But then 2024 happened. Mass layoffs replaced mass resignation. Office return policies from…

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In this ongoing series, we're sharing tips, advice, and insights from real entrepreneurs who are out there doing business battle on a daily basis. (Responses have been edited and condensed for clarity.) Please give us your business elevator pitch.I'm Corry Banks, founder and operator of Modbap Modulara boutique black-owned manufacturer of electronic music equipment based…

Federal Trade Commission prohibited businesses from writing and buying their comments in an August decision. Now, it is being alleged that a customer review site, Sitejabber, published “fraudulent” ratings and reviews on behalf of 130,000 businesses on its platform. FTC's the proposed order would stop Sitejabber from “misrepresenting” customer ratings and reviews “in the future”….

On Thursday, the Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) DESIGNATED that it would cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points (bps), or 0.25%, due to “somewhat elevated” inflation and an unemployment rate that “climbed but remains low.” The rate is now 4.5% to 4.75%, from 4.75% to 5%. A lower federal funds…