Entrepreneurship

Why the mother-daughter duo is being killed in handbags in New Jersey

If one were to find a $7,000 Dior bag selling for $1,700, one might be suspicious. That's why, for mother-daughter duo Dianne and Gabrielle Melillo, delivery business it's not just about good merchandise. It's about trust. “We work in an area where our items are pre-owned,” says Gabrielle. “Our customers have to trust us and…

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A lifetime of Microsoft Office without recurring costs

Disclosure: Our goal is to display products and services that we think you will find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, the Entrepreneur may receive a small portion of the sales revenue from our trading partners. More than 60% of small business owners report that cutting costs is a top priority, says a recent…

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This survey finds out what's working for small businesses right now

Hey local retailers, what's on your mind? The entrepreneur wanted to know, so we partnered with him Honestan online wholesale marketplace where gift shops, pet stores, clothing boutiques, and other mom and pop stores source their products. Faire posed five questions to its vendors, and more than 1,200 answered—revealing their biggest concerns, triumphs and what…

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Why this LinkedIn score is key to your personal brand

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you are serious about your build personal brand or establishing thought leadership in LinkedInYour LinkedIn SSI (Social Selling Index) score should be on your radar. This often-overlooked metric is more than a number—it's a strategic tool that helps measure the effectiveness of your content and activity…

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How Piff the Magic Dragon brought success

“No one really likes a head somewhere, but a head somewhere in a dragon outfit is funny.” That's what he says Piff Magical Dragonknown as John van der Put, a performer whose act has garnered awards for Best Comedian, Best Magician and Best Las Vegas Chairman and a nine-year residency at the Flamingo Hotel and…

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Why having a strong brand is not a luxury – but a necessity

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Who invented the light bulb? Of course, you mean Thomas Edison. However, what you may not realize is that Edison did not invent the light bulb. Joseph Wilson Swan and Henry Woodward actually invented it. What Edison did really well was commercialize the invention. But why do…

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Best US Cities for Entrepreneurs, Small Businesses: Report

In 2023, a record 5.5 million new business applications were filed in the US, and The US Treasury announced in September the agency is still receiving more than 430,000 small business applications per month. But while the entrepreneurial dream is alive and well, the question of where to open your business can seem daunting —…

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Olympic great Dominique Dawes goes for gold in business

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Before creating a trio of eponyms gymnastics and ninja training academiesDominique Dawes was a standout member of the iconic 1996 Magnificent Seven – the first US women's gymnastics team to achieve Olympic gold. During those Games, Dawes also won a bronze on the floor exercise, becoming the…

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Kmart is closing its last full-size store in the US

Attention, Kmart shoppers: On October 20, the last full-size Kmart location in the continental US, a store in Bridgehampton, New York, will close its doors. That leaves alone a smaller Kmart in Miami and three stores in the U.S. Virgin Islands as the only remaining locations — a far cry from the more than 2,300…

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How to teach kids about money and set them up for success

Although 83% of American adults said that parents are most responsible for teaching their children about money31% of American parents never talk to their children about this topic, according to a survey from CNBC and Acorns. Last week, the topic came up at Northwestern Mutual A better way to money podcast, which featured the social…

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