Whether you’re a new business owner or have been in business for decades, you’ve probably thought about mentoring—or have even done so informally. The desire to stay active in your business and community is simply in your blood. Mentorship is a noble and often fruitful cause. Employees cite career growth opportunities as the No. 2…
Los Angeles was hit with two “flash mobs” recently, and it’s not the kind with music and dancing. “Flash mob” style robberies (when a large group of criminals storm a concentrated shopping area to overwhelm employees, witnesses, and authorities) affected two California malls in the past week. The thieves got away with almost half a…
Starting a business from the ground up isn’t easy. While it might pay off in the end, many founders take-home humble paychecks — and some take home nothing at all. According to a report from the accounting firm, Pilot, of 500 startup founders surveyed, almost half (46%) get paid less than $100,000 annually, with the…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Although the risks are real, the rewards are worth it. What if I told you that having difficult conversations when artfully done, can bring you closer — not further — to your colleagues, friends and family? You don’t have to be a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)…
Fear struck passengers on an American Airlines flight from Charlotte, North Carolina to Gainesville, Florida last Thursday after “a possible pressurization issue” caused the plane to drop nearly 20,000 feet in 11 minutes, with the initial drop plummeting 15,000 feet in just three minutes. One passenger, Harrison Howe, documented the incident through a series of…
It is impossible to overstate the importance of routines in our lives. Having routines provides stability, predictability, and control. As a result, we can be more efficient, more productive, and more focused. Furthermore, they can improve our health, reduce stress, and boost our overall well-being. Our goal in this article is to show you how…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The ability to quantify the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and strategies is no longer a luxury; it’s a strategic imperative that separates thriving businesses from those merely treading water. This article highlights the significance of measuring marketing ROI and explores key performance indicators (KPIs) that can help…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Customer demands are never static — what people want or need is constantly changing. Businesses that successfully embrace and adapt to these changes will find themselves on the fast track to growth. But with every evolution, companies have to consider whether it makes more sense to find…
Billionaire Mark Cuban recently told LinkedIn’s “The Path” podcast his three keys to success — and why what’s in his bank account isn’t one of them. Cuban, 65, most widely known for his role on “Shark Tank,” boasts a net worth of $6.72 billion, according to Bloomberg. His journey into affluence began at 32, when…
This article originally appeared on Business Insider. Getting behind the wheel of a big, brown-and-gold UPS truck suddenly has become more desirable — for about 25,000 more reasons. UPS signed a tentative agreement with the Teamsters Union that’s set to bump full-time driver salaries — when including benefits — to $170,000, a $25,000 increase from…