Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. We’ve all heard it a thousand times: “People buy from people they like!” “Engage your customer!” “Ask questions about their family and hobbies!” “Become their friend!” And deep down you may even believe that small talk leads to relationship building, which is of course, important to your…
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced on Tuesday that he will donate $123 million to combat homelessness in America. Pool | Getty Images The donation will take the form of 40 grants, which are part of Bezos’ commitment to the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund. Bezos intends to donate $2 billion to organizations that assist those…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The busiest consumer spending period of the year — the holiday shopping season — is almost upon us. For the little guys, all eyes are on Small Business Saturday, the nationwide movement encouraging consumers to shop at small businesses rather than at big box retailers. The day…
It’s the season for giving and helping those in need, and if you’re a subway goer in New York City, you might just be treated to an entire Thanksgiving meal on the way to your destination. One witness, Jada Yuan, who is a reporter at The Washington Post, took to the platform to share videos…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Just because you start your own business doesn’t mean you can’t derive value from professional development. Continuing to learn new skills is valuable for anybody who wants to stay sharp. StackCommerce We’re into the season of gratitude and, this year, we’re thankful for the incredible deals in…
Luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz will roll out a new line of electric cars that can go fast — at a cost. Courtesy of Mercedes Benz Buyers of Mercedes’ upcoming EQ all-electric models will have to pay $1,200 a year for the ability to accelerate quickly, The Drive reported. The $1,200 subscription will increase the car’s max…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Since the inception of organized commerce, centralized financial systems have dominated the market, generally operating as a black box in the eyes of their customers. Aside from a lack of transparency, they have conducted business in a monopolistic manner, building empires along the way by simply serving…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Between the current inflationary environment and the looming economic recession, launching a business may seem riskier than ever. In fact, 89% of small business owners have increased the prices of their products or services since the global health crisis, and 60% are concerned about the financial health…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There is no doubt that TikTok has evolved beyond the newcomer application that brands initially dismissed. TikTok has come a long way since its early 2020, deep-in-a-pandemic-lockdown days. Indeed, the platform started as an app for dancing teenagers, lipsyncs and pure entertainment — and this is the…
Amid rampant macro headwinds, a recession seems imminent. However, following October’s favorable inflation data, experts believe the chances of a ‘soft landing’ have increased. Moreover, bullish sentiment significantly improved over the past week. Thus, this could be the right time to scoop up shares of quality stocks Comcast (CMCSA) and Universal Logistics (ULH). Keep reading….…