Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Meetings are often considered a necessary evil in modern workplaces. In fact, many professionals today spend so much time in meetings that they feel there is hardly any time left to do real work – ironic, I know. However, decades ago, Ingvar Kampradthe legendary founder of IKEA,…

Kevin O'Leary used to have a photography lab in his basement. As a teenager, he did everything he could to follow his dreams of becoming a photographer. There was one issue – his father didn't approve. “He said you're not good enough and you're going to starve,” O'Leary said in one video posted on X….

Last week, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy told the employees that they will have to return to personal work, five days a week, by January 2. Now, a new survey of 2,585 Amazon employees from Blind found that 91% are “dissatisfied” with the new term of office. Are they unhappy enough to take action, however? Nearly…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Believe it or not, there are less than 40 days until 2024 US elections. From local councils and congressional races to presidential elections, officials at nearly every level of government will face the prospect of change. This will have a significant impact on small businesses. With an…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When the beer brand Modelo launched “Mark of a WarriorThe March 2023 marketing campaign was not only an intriguing concept that appealed to America's poor, but it was also an indication that this beer brand had a tough, competitive spirit — something much needed if you're going…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Real estate prices have been on the rise, making it difficult for many people to afford homes. However, the push for affordable housing has gained traction. More and more stakeholders believe that addressing the affordable housing crisis can not only meet the urgent needs of society, but…

“We are coffee-obsessed in Australia,” Tom Baker, co-founder of Coffee liqueur Mr. Black Cold Brewshows entrepreneur. “It's like a religion. It's a point of national identity.” Image Credit: Courtesy of Mr. Coffee Liqueur Black Cold Brew. Tom Baker. After World War II, Italians immigrated to the country and brought with them espresso machines and European…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Companies are at their best when strong conversations and COMMUNICATION are common. The free flow of opinions, ideas, and even criticism helps foster a truth collaborative work environment. Over the years, I've talked to tech workers who say their leaders don't always encourage thoughtful dialogue in the…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The day after we finished training our staff for the new Ford Garage in Gainesville, Florida, a family showed up at the door. They thought we were open because they saw the team in the dining room. We could have told them to come back when the…

Kristen Williams-Haseotes bought a “Bad Ass” coffee and made it the brand's top performing spot. It is now on track to bring in at least $1.8 million in revenue by 2024. How? She knew nothing about the coffee business, but she understood the importance of communityand how it gives meaning to places. Haseotes used to…