A coffee run in Oklahoma turned out way more expensive than one family had planned, according to The Sacramento Bee. An Oklahoma man was charged nearly $4,500 for a coffee order with the vast majority of it a tip, and then, per reports, he and his wife had to go through a minor odyssey involving…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There are more than 70,000 startup companies in the United States, across industries ranging from technology, biotech, direct-to-consumer, fintech and many others. While U.S. and global markets hold a lot of potential for the business-minded individual, it takes a lot of resources to get a business off…
Bill Gates may be one of the most active and giving philanthropists when it comes to climate change and global warming, but that doesn’t mean he’s giving up his private jet any time soon. During an interview with the BBC last week, Gates broached several subjects including rival Elon Musk’s ambitious goals about Mars, finding…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you have a business idea, the best time to start is now. If you’re worried about timing, don’t be: The economy doesn’t matter. And if you are worried about failing again and again, that’s okay too — because it’s impossible to time the market perfectly anyway!…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. During this time of year, a popular topic is always setting New Year’s resolutions. You’ll find tons of articles on how to set goals, how to stay on track and even how to get back on track if you lose focus. These are all important considerations. But…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I see it every day, all the time: different perspectives, power struggles and personalities out of alignment. In any industry, leaders and managers are constantly solving problems and making decisions of all sizes that often require team collaboration. While one solution may not be able to consider…
Losing your wallet is a hopeless feeling, especially when you think it is gone for good. But for 61-year-old Dee Harkrider of Forrest City, Arkansas, the seemingly impossible happened after she dropped her wallet in a Walmart parking lot — and the incident has led her to the most unlikely of friendships. Delivontae Johnson, 19,…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Trust is crucial if you want to build a loyal customer base and a positive reputation for your business. Establishing trust not only helps you keep your current customers but attracts new customers to your business, making it essential for any entrepreneur looking to go the distance.…
On Monday, Google debuted its artificial intelligence chatbot named Bard to what the company said was “trusted testers” — but its first public example had a fact error, according to NPR. In the wake of the revelation, the company’s stock dropped about 9%, the outlet added. In other terms, the company lost $100 billion in…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In a corporate setting, a job title can be used as leverage, something for you to strive for. Titles to distinguish levels, such as Associate, Vice President and Managing Director, allow other employees to understand your position in the firm and the status that comes with it.…