Monthly Archives: January 2023

Coffee Pods Might Not Be As Bad for the Environment As You Think

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. With three-quarters of the American population drinking coffee and at least 53% consuming a cup of Joe once a day, we are starting to wake up to the effects our love affair with this caffeinated beverage has on our environment. From deforestation to waste, the impact of…

3 Things You Need to Do to Achieve a Business Breakthrough

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. So, you’ve been grinding through the last year or so, trying to make your business successful and profitable. And still, that big breakthrough remains elusive. As a multi-seven-figure business coach who has helped 700+ entrepreneurs build businesses online, I’m often asked what it actually takes to break…

The Beloved M&M ‘Spokescandies’ Have Been ‘Indefinitely’ Retired After Criticism of Being Too ‘Woke’

In times of mass layoffs across industries, it seems that no one is safe — not even animated talking candies. It’s the end of an era for M&Ms, as the candy company has temporarily retired its once beloved “spokescandies” that have defined its advertising for decades. The company took to its official Twitter account on…

Why “Cash is King” Should be Your Mantra — Business Owner or Not

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates to the highest point in 15 years. This half-a-point increase is the seventh consecutive rate hike this year. The interest rate now stands between a steep 4.25% to 4.5%. As economists and business leaders go back and forth about whether…

Everything to Know About the Unsolved Murdaugh Family Murders: From Their Legal Legacy to Multiple Unexplained Deaths

The story of the Murdaugh murders stems from a 100-year-old family legal dynasty in Hampton, South Carolina, that was put in the hands of fourth-generation lawyer Alex Murdaugh. But what took a century to build came crashing down in June 2021, when Alex called authorities after finding his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and his youngest son,…

‘Why me? Why now?’: 8 Months Pregnant Woman Says Google Laid Her Off

Like some 12,000 other people on Friday, Katherine Wong found out Google had laid her off. But potentially unlike many other people, she’s 34 weeks pregnant — and was set to go on maternity leave in a week. “The first thought that came to my mind was ‘Why me? Why now?’” she wrote on LinkedIn,…

The Biggest Obstacle Facing Leaders Is Distrust. Here’s How to Build Confidence in Your Team.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As the recent health crisis tested businesses across the globe, people seized the opportunity to become entrepreneurs and take control of their careers. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as reported by NPR, 5.4 million new business applications were filed in 2021. And in the first half…

This Generator Can Power Your Home in an Emergency

Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. If there’s one thing that entrepreneurs are good at — or should be good at — it’s preparing…

What Every Founder Needs to Know About the Valuation Gap Between Entrepreneurs and Investors

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. With nearly 25 years on the ground both building sales organizations and generating business growth at scale, I understand the factors influencing a company’s valuation. Nine times out of ten, these metrics are driven by a genuine confidence in a product and its market potential. However, as…

‘Harvard Should Be Ashamed’: Kim Kardashian Slammed For Giving Lecture at Harvard Business School

Though she might not be best known for her business acumen and entrepreneurial knowledge, it goes without saying that reality star Kim Kardashian knows a thing or two about running a successful empire. But not everyone is sold on Kardashian being the one to dole out advice. The star faced backlash on social media over…