Daily Archives: 13 September 2022

NBA Star Luka Doncic Is in a Trademark Battle—with His Mom

Dallas Mavericks basketball star Luka Dončić has gone up against the best in the game, but his most recent opponent may be his most formidable: His own mother, Mirjam Poterbin. Last week, Dončić filed a “Petition to Cancel” against a trademark of his name that is currently owned by his mom. Dončić is a three-time…

Free On-Demand Webinar: How To Build A Billion-Dollar Business

Despite COVID-19 shutting down the entire housing market in early 2020, it came booming back with feverish demand just a few months later; U.S. homes sold faster and at higher prices than ever that year. Our next Leadership Lessons episode features one of the most recognizable names in the real estate industry who disrupted the…

6 Things You Need to Research Before Creating Your Financial Projections

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Well-crafted financial projections are a crucial component to any business plan. They will help you make informed decisions about your business and give you a realistic idea of how much money you need and can expect to earn in the future. Financial projections are also critical if…

The Marketing Agency You Hired Could Be Putting Your Business at Risk. Here’s What You Need to Look for.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Demands on a business owner’s time are intense, and successful entrepreneurs know how to determine which tasks to delegate. Marketing and branding are often outsourced in growing companies due to the sheer volume and variety of collateral needed to get the right message to customers across multiple…

4 Reasons Press Releases Remain a Valuable Marketing Tool

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. While there are many ways to promote your company to the media, the press release is still an invaluable tool — especially in the hands of media relations specialists who know how to use them strategically. I have heard some suggest that press releases are outdated (yes,…

Housing, Lodging Costs Rose More in August Than Any Single Month Since 1991

Housing and lodging have gone bananas. According to the consumer price index for August, which was released Tuesday, shelter prices went up 0.7% from July to August 2022. That is the largest one-month jump that measurement has had since 1991, according to an Axios Macro newsletter. The newsletter’s author, Neil Irwin, summed it up: “The…

‘Failure Is OK in Entrepreneurship’: Fyre Festival Fraudster Billy McFarland Throws Major Party After Prison Release

The entrepreneur was freed this week after a four-year stint behind bars for the disastrous music festival he organized in the Bahamas back in 2017.

How to Tame Meeting Overload

There aren’t many things that we can universally agree on. I would, however, go out on a limb and say that we all love puppies, pizza, and crawling into bed after an exhausting day. On the flip side, there are plenty of things that we despise, like people who don’t use their turn signals, humidity,…

5 Non-Negotiables When Building a Successful Art Business

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The starving artist trope is alive and well. Creatives and artists have been told from a young age that they will have to “grow up” or “find other ways to make a living.” The truth is, though: It’s entirely possible to make a living — and build…

This Teacher-Turned-Entrepreneur Started Tutoring Kids in Parks and Churches. Today, She Runs an Education Company with Nearly One Million Followers

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Beth Gaskill is the CEO and founder of the education company Big City Readers. The former teacher has become a digital marketing powerhouse with nearly one million followers on social media. She sat down with Jessica Abo to talk about her company, her plans for the future,…