Daily Archives: 7 November 2022

What Is ‘Decentralized Social Network’ Mastodon and Why Is Elon Musk Already Raging About It

Amid Elon Musk’s chaotic, first few weeks owning Twitter thousands of users have joined a new, similar social media network, Mastodon. Eugen Rochko, CEO of Mastodon, said in an interview with CNN last week that it has gained 230,000 users since Musk closed the deal to acquire Twitter. The network hit 1 million active monthly…

Fugitive Found in Disney World After Running Into Officer Who Signed His Arrest Warrant

The “happiest place on Earth” became a nightmare for one fugitive who was caught by authorities while gallivanting in the park with his family. Bauer-Griffin | Getty Images Quashon Burton, a 32-year-old Brooklyn resident, was on a family vacation at Disney World Orlando when the federal agent who signed his arrest warrant, U.S. Postal inspector…

Are You Charging Enough Money for Your Software? Here’s How You Can Tell.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. My biggest mistake as an entrepreneur and startup founder happened just before raising our seed investment. I was sitting on a windowsill at our old office, looking over the sea, contemplating what masterstroke could take my company to the next level. Then it hit me: Why don’t…

Landlord vs. Renters Insurance — What Property Owners Should Know

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As an investor, taking calculated risks is part of your job. Not every investment is profitable, and you can’t always know the risks you’re taking when buying a property. Problems could arise many years down the line. For example, an apparently sound building could develop infrastructure problems…

COVID-19 Restrictions Will Delay iPhone 14 Pro and Max, Apple Says

Apple announced in a statement Sunday that its new iPhone models, the 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max, will be delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions at a relevant facility in Zhengzhou, China. Courtesy Apple.iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. “The facility is currently operating at significantly reduced capacity. As we have done throughout…

Should Your Brand Be Using Affiliate Links? Here Are the Pros and Cons.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In today’s world of digital publications, online shopping and influencer recommendations, more media outlets are turning to affiliate marketing programs to make easy money. Essentially, these programs partner with editors and media outlets to promote your products in exchange for a percentage of commission. The affiliate program,…

Why Coaching Is Important During Each Stage of Company Growth

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As organizations grow and mature, they go through predictable stages, each of which requires a different form of leadership in order to drive success at each stage. Coaching ensures that leaders are supported and growing exponentially in order to support this rapid evolution. We can refer to…

How to Turn Strangers into Loyal Customers With User Onboarding

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. User onboarding is the process that takes people from perceiving, experiencing and adopting the product’s value to improve their lives. This process determines whether a customer keeps utilizing your product or leaves after several months or even days. Why user onboarding is so vital Excellent user onboarding…

The Ecommerce Guide to Winning Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2022

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Many are forecasting bad news for this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Revenue generated from the fourth weekend in November has increased just about every year, but is this the year we see the trend busted? A recession, inflation and the complete reopening of retail have many…

Streaming Services Are Raising Prices Again — Everything You Need to Know Before Your Next Bill

Like just about everything (except avocados) amid rampant inflation, several streaming services are increasing prices starting December 1. Price hikes for streaming services have been steadily rising over the past few years. Netflix, the first streaming leader of its kind, began raising prices in 2014 when it jumped from the original $8 a month to…