The State of Franchising in 2022

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Lead market researchers at FRANdata shared crucial insights on the state on franchising, how it looks heading into 2022 and what to expect as business moves out of a post-pandemic mode. State of the economy Key pressure points of the economy entering 2022 are changing consumer spending…

Successful Entrepreneurs Need These 3 People Skills

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. One of the most important skills you can learn to be successful as an entrepreneur is how to be a “people person.” You cannot become massively successful all on your own, even if you consider yourself a solopreneur. You need the support of the right mentors, clients,…

Rough Monday For Bitcoin: 5.2% Drop in 24 Hours

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As of Monday morning, Bitcoin is down to $32,940, a drop that marks a steep fall of more than 50% since its all-time high of $68,990 in November — and Bitcoin isn’t the only digital currency taking a dive. Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, also fell by 5% since…

4 Reasons for Low Training Participation (and How to Change it)

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. How important are learning and development (L&D) opportunities to companies today? In the United States, workforce training expenditures surpass $82 billion each year — underscoring the clear value that organizations place on learning. And when companies make large investments in their training programs, it follows that they…

These 4 Elements Are Key to Branding Your Business

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Competition in business today is tough, yet more and more businesses are entering the arena than ever before. While many companies never make it through their first five years, some hit it big overnight. There’s a treasure trove of wealth to be made for those of us…