Daily Archives: 29 June 2023

Why Proactivity With Data Security and Privacy Is More Important Than Ever — and How to Be on Top of It

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Data masking is a security and data privacy technique that obscures or anonymizes specific data elements within a database, application, or file. Its primary purpose is to protect sensitive information, such as personally identifiable information, protected health information, and financial data, from unauthorized access. Related: 3 Reasons…

Social Responsibility: The Unexpected Product of a NYC Chocolate Shop

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. One of the oldest chocolate shops in New York City, Aigner Chocolates has been serving chocolate treats and other sweets for 93 years. When Rachel Kellner and her husband Mark Libertini bought and took over the store in 2015, they had to navigate how to preserve the…

‘Technically Correct’: Internet Loses It Over Man’s Pizza Delivery After Ordering Toppings ‘On The Side’

Customizing a takeout order at restaurants can sometimes be a nuisance, especially when you ask to add or omit certain ingredients or offer special instructions. Now, one Reddit user is going viral after learning that, when changing an order, you have to be very specific in the directions. A man named Dillan, whose username is…

Female Applicants to Bill Gates’ Firm Were Allegedly Asked Inappropriate Questions During Vetting Process, According to a New Report

In a Wall Street Journal exclusive, some female applicants to Bill Gates‘ private office, Gates Ventures are claiming they were asking inappropriate questions not suited for the workplace. The women are claiming that the questions ranged from past drug use to sexual history — supposedly to discern whether anything in the candidate’s past would make…

How Your Business Can Benefit From a Micro-Internship Program

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Are you still looking for the ideal candidate to join your organization? The one who checks all the boxes and starts making a difference on day one at your company? If you’re having trouble finding a candidate that checks all the boxes, you’re probably using the wrong…

Report: Vanna White Hasn’t Received a Pay Raise in 18 Years, Will Walk if Not Offered $4.5 Million More for ‘Wheel of Fortune’

“Wheel of Fortune” is undergoing a major shakeup after the show’s 41st season, which premieres in September, with longtime host Pat Sajak retiring and being replaced by Ryan Seacrest. But amid the sweeping changes, one element of the show that has remained steady has come to light — co-host Vanna White’s salary. According to a…

5 Reasons Why Your Brand Needs a Chief Growth Officer

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You may have noticed an increase in progressive brands employing new types of “C” suite executive positions, such as CNOs (Chief Networking Officers) and CSOs (Chief Strategy Officers). I want to discuss the CGO (Chief Growth Officer), why it’s important to understand their duties and why structures…

What Do a Gin Brand, a Soccer Club and a Formula 1 Team Have in Common? Ryan Reynolds. See All of the Movie-Star-Turned-Entrepreneur’s Businesses and Investments

Ryan Reynolds has his hands in many pots, from his on-screen roles to his major business ventures. His early work in comedies like Waiting … and The Proposal led him to his most memorable role as the titular deadpan superhero in Deadpool, which was one of the top-grossing R-rated films of all time. The 2016…

How Your Business Can Create Value and Sustainable Impact Through the Power of Autonomous Teams

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When the assembly line was first introduced in workplaces in the early 1800s, it was revolutionary, but in the present day, that work has all but been taken over by robots. Technology and corporate structures have developed dramatically, and asking your employees to simply act like cogs…

Overstock to Change Website Name to Bed Bath & Beyond: ‘New Bed Bath and an Even Bigger and Better Beyond’

Despite bankruptcy, liquidation, and final store closures, Bed Bath & Beyond isn’t disappearing off the (digital) map. On Wednesday, Overstock announced that it will be renaming itself as Bed, Bath & Beyond following last week’s $21.5 million acquisition of the company’s intellectual property and digital assets. “Combining the strengths of the Overstock operational model and…