Monthly Archives: January 2023

Snapchat Under Investigation by Federal Authorities for Alleged Social Media Drug Deals

Snapchat, the social media platform known for its disappearing photos and videos, is now at the center of a federal investigation into illegal drug activity. CBS News reports that the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are zeroing in on cases where subpoenas have revealed that drug deals resulting in…

We’re One Step Closer to the Era of Open Banking. Here’s Everything You Need to Know.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Consumers have become more aware of the security risks their data is exposed to, resulting in tougher privacy regulations that increase business costs and slow innovation. But, with new moves toward open banking on the horizon, there is a better, more secure way to share your data…

‘I Don’t Feel Well. Call 911.’ This Entrepreneur Would Suffer From Crippling Anxiety Before She Used These 3 Strategies to Lead and Succeed.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. “I don’t feel well. Call 911.” That was supposedly what I said to my husband, who was sitting next to me at a midtown Manhattan restaurant, but I’m not quite sure. I do recall telling him a bit earlier about a new business angle my maternity brand,…

In a Viral TikTok, An Ex-YouTube Employee Talks About Getting Laid Off During a Business Trip

An ex-YouTube employee has gone viral on TikTok after sharing the story of her abrupt termination in the middle of a business trip. Kimberly Díaz, a former global marketer specializing in influencer marketing at parent company Google, was one of the unlucky 12,000 Google employees laid off last Friday. She joins a chorus of ex-Google…

You Might Reconsider That Team Meeting When You Find Out How Much it Really Costs

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A few weeks ago, I got into an interesting discussion on LinkedIn about the value of meetings. The exchange started with this post, wherein I broke down the cost of a 90-minute meeting I’d just sat through. By prorating the salaries of everyone involved, I calculated that…

The Dos and Don’ts of Using AI to Write Your Book

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I was so excited! Last week, I spoke with a potential author, who told me that his manuscript should be done in a few days. The kicker? He hadn’t started it yet. I imagined him isolating himself inside a hotel room, pulling a Hemingway in a cabin…

A&W Root Beer Hysterically Trolls M&M’s Over Mascot Retirement

M&M’s made headlines earlier this week when the company announced that it would be “indefinitely” retiring its beloved “spokescandies” mascots in the wake of an uproar over a “women’s empowerment” campaign and the changing of the mascots’ outfits to make them more diverse. Now, other companies are following suit. On the heels of M&M’s reveal,…

How Digital Payments Are Disrupting Our Entire Ecosystem

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Propelled by the shift in consumer behavior boosted by the pandemic, our adoption of contactless and digital payments has accelerated economic change in tangible ways, offering improved traceability, accessibility and security both at home and in developing countries far and wide. The market conditions have further been…

Thousands of People Caught Trying To Bring Eggs Into The U.S. Amid Price Increases

It’s egg-actly what people might need these days: Cheaper eggs. And they’re trying to getting them from across the border. According to The New York Times, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reported a large increase in the number of incidents at border checkpoints related to people attempting to bring eggs from Mexico to…

Fixing Your Facebook Ads: How to Create a Strategy That Works

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Every business owner, entrepreneur and social influencer understands the importance of branding and marketing for profitability. If you don’t have eyeballs on your business, you aren’t getting traffic and converting consumers into clients. Still, it isn’t only about getting people to look at your ads or website;…