The first Barbie doll, launched in 1959 by toy manufacturer Mattel, was 11 inches tall with blonde, straight hair. She was thin, with long legs and a Zebra-striped swimsuit. She was marketed as a “Teenage Fashion Model.” As for variation, the choices were blonde or brunette. It wasn’t until 1968 that Mattel released the first […]
Paper calendars have a long and rich history. In fact, one of the earliest calendars on paper is the Chronography of 354. As early as the fourth century, Furius Dionysius Folocalus was commissioned by Valentinus to draw and write the calendar (as they knew it). To this day, paper calendars are still used. But, due
If you’re old enough to remember being chastened to “Be kind and rewind,” please continue reading. If not, go back to skateboarding or eating Tide Pods or whatever it is young people under 40 do for fun these days. Once upon a time, Blockbuster Video boasted 9,000 stores and earned $5.9 billion in revenue. Then
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Operating a small business has always involved financial risk, but in 2023, many observers believe the challenges are greater today than ever. Company owners and decision-makers feel this way for many reasons — from economic uncertainty to more frequent severe weather to increasing cybercrime. Fortunately, companies can
The Fed’s downshift on tightening in response to the continued decline in inflation and growing odds of the economy achieving a soft landing could help growth stocks rebound strongly this year. Amid improving investor sentiment, it could be wise to invest in fundamentally sound stocks Salesforce (CRM), ADT Inc. (ADT), and ODP Corporation (ODP), which
After nearly 25 years with the company, YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is stepping down. In a memo originally sent only to YouTube employees and later made public via blog post, Wojcicki nostalgically reflects on YouTube’s earliest days alongside Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, calling her decision to join them the “adventure of a
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Meta Platforms has been introducing cost-cutting measures, but it isn’t tightening its belt in one area: security spending for CEO Mark Zuckerberg, according to Bloomberg. According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Zuckerberg’s spending (pre-taxes) on personal security for 2023 will go from $10 million to $14 million. Meta Platforms
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. Adding a personal touch to the customer experience is a great way to keep a local business flourishing and inspire customers to leave positive reviews. But