Monthly Archives: September 2022

Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and More Pay Tribute Queen Elizabeth II Upon Her Death

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday afternoon at the age of 96. Her death was confirmed by Buckingham Palace on Thursday through an official statement on the website of the Royal Family. Friends, family, world leaders, and prominent business leaders around the globe expressed their condolences and admiration…

Bob Iger Says Disney Was Set to Purchase Twitter in 2016, Musk Chimes In

Elon Musk‘s original bid to purchase Twitter and make it a privately-owned company made waves among Twitter employees and most of the public. Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Vox MediaJerod Harris/Getty Images for Vox Media Although Musk claims he is attempting to back out of his $44 billion bid because Twitter execs won’t give him an…

Angelina Jolie Says Brad Pitt Tried To ‘Seize Control’ of Co-Run Business In New $250 Million Suit

Angelina Jolie is suing ex-husband Brad Pitt, according to Entertainment Tonight, claiming he mounted a campaign to steal control of a wine business they ran together from her. MICHEL GANGNE / Staff I Getty Images Jolie’s lawsuit is seeking $250 million in damages. It also says that Pitt devalued her portion of the business and…

6 Simple, Proven Methods to Improve Your Sales Skills

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The sales world is becoming more difficult every year. In 2022, 59% of competitive intelligence leaders agreed their industry has gotten much more competitive. VioletaStoimenova | Getty Images The only way to stay ahead is to improve your sales skills and get better at what you do.…

I Started 2 Companies During Recessions: Here Are 4 Tips For Scaling Your Startup During a Downturn

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The message was written on a tombstone: “RIP Good Times.” Dilok Klaisataporn | Getty Images I launched my first company during the Great Recession. AppDynamics had ten employees and a product implementation problem with Netflix, our second customer, when Sequoia Capital released its now famous RIP memo…

Strategies for Ecommerce Customer Retention

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. One of the most critical areas for brands to audit is the cost of acquiring new customers compared to the cost of retaining existing customers. According to Shopify‘s latest Future of Ecommerce report, “it’s becoming tougher to get a decent return on advertising spend, with the cost…

‘They Overpromised Like Crazy’: Some Tesla Owners Say New ‘Full Self-Driving’ Price Is Too High

There’s no shortage of drama over Tesla’s not-actually-full-self-driving “full self-driving” program — there are lawsuits, a federal investigation, hunger strikes, and videos of people testing its automatic braking system on children. Sjoerd van der Wal / Contributor / Getty Images Elon Musk announced in August the price of the program would rise to $15,000. Tesla…

Encouraging Your Company’s Young Employees Is Crucial for Long-Term Success. Here’s Why (and How to Do It).

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. We’ve moved past the days seen in movies like The Devil Wears Prada, in which a tyrannical boss gives direction to younger employees who either follow or are fired. Instead, bosses have realized that some of the best innovations come from the bottom-up, while younger generations seek…

Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96

Queen Elizabeth II, in full Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, has passed away at the age of 96. Kirsty O’Connor-WPA Pool/Getty ImagesKirsty O’Connor-WPA Pool/Getty Images The Royal Palace confirmed her death on Thursday afternoon in a statement. The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this…

4 Reasons Your Business Should Work With An SEO Agency

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It’s fair to say that most business owners know that Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is the best way to grow a business online. Google provides us with a powerful tool that brings customers to your business. Yet SEO is being under-utilized by millions of small businesses and…