Online romance scams targeting seniors have been on the rise, particularly since the pandemic, per The New York Times. The Federal Trade Commission said that reported losses from romance scams against older adults were about $84 million in 2019 and increased almost double to $139 million in 2020. “Reported losses to romance scams have increased…
Bed Bath & Beyond has had a brutal year as the company was met with supply chain disruptions, decline in sales, mounting debt and stock that’s plummeted nearly 80% over the past year. In the beginning of January, the retailer said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that there is “substantial…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Recent projections show that social media networks are expected to have more than 327 million regular users in the U.S. alone by 2027. In the global community, there are currently over 4.2 billion active users. Consumer shopping habits are shifting more toward the online space, and traditional…
For Subscribers Remember, the best people handle breakups with integrity and class. You have to remain calm during the breakup storm. Jacob Lund | Shutterstock When you leave a company that you genuinely enjoyed and cared for, it can start to hurt more than your worst romantic breakup. You will date and “break up” with…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A marketing strategy is the “plan identifying what marketing goals and objectives will be pursued to sell a particular product or product line and how these objectives will be achieved in the time available.” Keep in mind that you need to consider the following three pillars in…
Interested in buying a franchise? You must first identify which business type is best for you. From educational programs and tutoring services to swimming, martial arts, music and other extracurricular activities, children’s franchises span numerous industries, making the potential for opportunity and expansion endless. So for those in the market for a children’s franchise, these…
If winter makes you think of dark, cold days stuck inside with nothing to do — think again! Despite the weather, or perhaps because of it, people organize tons of different winter events around the world. These celebrations usually involve snow in some way, either in celebrating it or escaping it. Some just happen to…
“I wish I had more brilliant forethought,” Fawn Weaver, founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, says of the company’s founding, “but it was more serendipitous.” The stars began to align for Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey with the June 25, 2016 publication of a New York Times article by Clay Risen, who delves into…
Leading retailer Walmart (WMT) delivered solid top-line growth in its last reported quarter and raised its full-year sales outlook. WMT’s diversified business model, competitive pricing, and growing online presence continue to position the company to witness sustained growth. Hence, it could be wise to invest in this top big-box retailer in 2023. Read more…. Walmart…
It has become increasingly popular to plan for early retirement. Specifically among younger people. According to a CNBC Make It: Your Money survey in partnership with Momentive, nearly 30% of millennials and 25% of Gen Zers expect to need $1 million or more to retire comfortably. Additionally, according to Fidelity Investments, retirement can last as…