Entrepreneurship

She was a regular at a struggling cafe. Then she bought it and quadrupled annual revenue to $1.8 million.

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…

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These fast food chains have increased the prices of children's meals the most

Since their introduction in the 1970s, kids' meals have been a staple of fast food menus. For kids, it's the thrill of getting a tasty meal and a toy, while for parents, it's the convenience of a quick and affordable option. However, how inflation increases, the cost of these meals is far from what it…

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How to understand the evolution of reputation management

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In recent years, the field of Public Relations has undergone an important transformation. He now emphasizes reputation building (mostly, online) as a primary goal. PR emphasizes reputation because it goes beyond what a brand sells OR like her came to life; IS who is the brand. Changing…

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Bernie Madoff's granddaughter on her mission to fight wage inequality

In this episode of Recovery + Progresswe will hear from Jess Ekstrom. Jess is the founder of Headbands of Hope and Mic Release Workshop. She also invests in women-owned businesses, is a two-time best-selling author, a best-selling speaker, and a new mom. Jess and her companies are featured in today, Good morning America, 17 magazine,…

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Small business owners share this one big concern: Surveys

Small business optimism is at a four-year high, but ongoing economic issues have made this year's presidential cycle even more important for small business owners. Q3 2024 MetLife/U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index released Tuesday showed that small business owners are more optimistic about their businesses now than they have been in the past…

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How to make family business transitions smooth

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Any business owner likely knows the dangers of family feuds and litigation, especially when dealing with a large, illiquid asset like a closely held business. Aligning all family members around the same set of goals can be tricky, especially when considering the exponential growth of family members…

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This all-too-common communication mistake is derailing your company's sales and profit goals—here's how to fix it

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. We have all heard the saying “A picture is worth a thousand words”. Although Frederick Barnard said this more than 100 years ago (and before the advent of digital technology), the sentiment still rings true today. Humans tend to process images faster and more effectively than words…

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How business leaders can prepare for other costly climate change risks

Climate change is causing more frequent and intense extreme weather events, resulting in widespread negative impacts and associated loss and damage to nature, structures, people and businesses alike. The risks of severe weather and the resulting economic impacts are making business leaders' decisions about their business location and its resources critical. But what can entrepreneurs…

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Google Hires AI Pioneer Noam Shazeer in $2.7 Billion Deal

In August, Google entered into a $2.7 billion deal AI Character.AI chatbot launch. The official reason? Obtaining a license to use Character technology. The unofficial reason? According to one Wednesday's Wall Street Journal reportthe consensus within Google is that the tech giant primarily wanted to rehire a former employee who left in 2021 after creating…

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How to successfully integrate teams after a merger

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For many businesses, growth often requires strategic moves, such as mergers and acquisitions. While these can be exciting opportunities, integrating two separate teams into one cohesive unit can tend to be frustrating. Overseeing the recent merger between my company, UptimeHealth, and our newly acquired company, Dental Whale,…

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