Throughout the pandemic, many restaurants charged customers extra fees to compensate for revenue lost during that period. But one diner in Southern California was surprised to see a charge on her bill this month that she hadn’t seen before — a 5% “employee health fee.” While dining at Osteria La Buca in Sherman Oaks, California, […]
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Those that have heard me speak, know that I am fully invested in creating opportunities for minority business enterprises (MBEs) to grow and scale their businesses. It is why I accepted the role of CEO and president of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). However, perhaps
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. By now, most of us have tried playing around with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. After using it, I’m excited—and a bit scared, if I’m being honest — about what the future holds in the age of artificial intelligence. But first, some background … ChatGPT is the first representative of
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. My entrepreneurial journey began when I was 12. I decided to take a shot at greatness with Shovel Squad, a snow removal business in the suburbs of Chicago, IL. I set out to make my mark in the world, and not only did it turn out to
Toyota, the world’s largest maker of cars, is embarking on a leadership change. Courtesy companyAkio Toyoda, Koji Sato, and Takeshi Uchiyamada. Akio Toyoda, the grandson of Toyota’s founder, is stepping down as president and CEO of the company, a position he has held since 2009. (The company was once called Toyoda, but the spelling was
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The digital transformation of the media landscape has changed how brands connect to consumers. Where audiences were previously limited to a handful of newspapers and broadcast outlets, users can now choose between dozens of traditional and digital publications, social media channels, blogs and vlogs. At the same
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you’re building a brand and trying to get recognized as a thought leader in your industry, chances are, you know what it’s like to feel as though you’re talking to a brick wall. There’s no denying that every brand, new or established, is looking to boost
When you think of Walmart, the words “fancy” and “luxurious” probably don’t necessarily come to mind. But shopping at Walmart in Arkansas has become a one-stop shop for luxury — including offering a customizable hair lab. TikToker @reallifesarah219 first went viral for showcasing a Walmart in Roger, Arkansas, and its out-of-the-ordinary shopping experience — it
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Behind the Review host and Yelp’s Small Business Expert, Emily Washcovick, shares a look at this week’s episode of the podcast. Courtesy of Yelp Every business owner wants to know the trick to getting great online reviews. The truth is: There isn’t one. Businesses will almost always
If your business needs a boost, these founders share their number one piece of advice to help you set and reach your goals this year. 1. Alicia Underwood, Founder and Principal l Strategist, TwentyThree, LLC “TwentyThree, LLC is a strategy-driven digital communications studio. My goals are to strategize your digital marketing plan, create systems to