The following excerpt is from franchise expert Mark Siebert’s book The Multiplier Model. Buy it now. One of the first—and most important—tasks you’ll need to consider when starting a franchise business is choosing your name. The name represents you to your customers, and as such, it’s not a decision that should be made lightly. That…
Leading oil company Exxon Mobil (XOM) reported better-than-expected earnings in the first quarter of 2023, primarily due to higher oil and gas production. However, oil prices are dropping lately as demand concerns overshadow recent supply cuts. As crude oil prices could pull back XOM, let’s find out how investors should trade this stock in July.…
The versatile and booming economy in India, they say, has something for everybody. With rapidly shifting business paradigms in the country’s digitized economy, market trends keep moving continually. The consumer durables industry in the country is likely to hit $34 billion by 2025. With the country’s massive population and fresh business avenues in the thriving…
When it comes to Squishmallows — the plush toy with irresistibly cute faces, egg-shaped bodies, and charming backstories — age is just a number. Created by toy designer Sunny Cho, the plushies were first released in 2017 and quickly gained a loyal following, which skyrocketed during the pandemic and has captured the hearts of all…
Like many parents, I thought things would get “back to normal” after the pandemic. My kids would start attending school in-person and I’d finally be able to get my work done during the day without any interruptions. I was wrong. Sure, my kids are back in school. But they’re still home quite often due to…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It can be hard to let go of control and let others take the reins. I get it. As a graphic designer turned creative agency founder, I struggled with this myself in the earliest days of my company. I had started my career doing the same work…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. While you might expect anything to grow in the winter, it is not the same with the cryptocurrency market. Startups do, surprisingly, start, and some even flourish. In this article, we will address your pressing question: to launch your dream project during the seemingly barren crypto winters…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. While Prime Day has become a staple for bringing masses of customers to Amazon for fantastic deals, Amazon sellers know that translates to more competition for them to get their deals found. That means, having your Prime Day deals featured on Amazon’s crowded Prime Day landing pages…
Fireworks weren’t the only thing sizzling on July 4. According to the U.S. National Centers for Environmental Prediction, the global temperature soared to 62.92 degrees Fahrenheit (17.18 degrees Celsius), making the day the hottest since at least 1979, when the data was first collected. But some scientists believe the Earth hasn’t experienced heat like this…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Artificial intelligence (AI) is omnipresent in the digital landscape, pervading numerous industries to improve efficiency, enhance data security, elevate user experiences and boost profits. In addition to improving business operations, AI can help businesses improve their cybersecurity and offer effective threat detection and response. AI’s ability to…