When Christina Umerez first began drawing pet portraits, she had no idea it would replace her day job and give her the freedom to work just six hours a week. But that’s precisely what happened. Christina opened up a profitable Etsy shop through hard work and effective strategy, using a combo of print-on-demand, audience targeting, […]
After the mass crackdown on password sharing, it looks like there’s more bad news for Netflix subscribers. According to an exclusive report from the Wall Street Journal, Netflix will once again be raising prices on its members — beginning with the U.S. and Canada — following the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike, which began in
This article originally appeared on Business Insider. Restaurants challenged by labor costs and retention are automating every part of the business. Chick-fil-A is testing robot bussers. McDonald’s, Domino’s, and White Castle use AI-powered voice bots to take drive-thru-and phone orders. Now, a robot could soon be making your next Chipotle burrito bowl. The chain is
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Expanding a successful startup internationally can be exciting, but it’s not without its challenges. What works in one country might not necessarily translate smoothly to another. The world is a diverse tapestry of cultures, legal systems and market dynamics. Let’s explore the obstacles that startups should manage
In November 2018, actor, producer, and entrepreneur Mark Wahlberg went viral for sharing his unfathomable early morning routine featuring a strict 2:30 a.m. wake-up call followed by prayer time, breakfast, and workout — all finished by 5:15 a.m. (He also said he went to sleep every night by 7:30 p.m. to make it happen.) Last
Countless well-known brands are struggling to break even amid rampant inflation that is affecting consumer spending — and it’s predicted to get worse. In July, Moody’s Investors Service said retail and apparel defaults are expected to rise from 6% to 8.6% in the next year due to weakening consumer spending. As a result, some big-name
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Sales is an art form. It requires techniques, skills and A LOT of practice. The thing about sales is that there are key opportunities in the sale called “golden moments.” The golden moment is the point where your sale can go one of two ways: really good
This article originally appeared in Business Insider. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Shiraz Mawani, an accounting manager, ticket reseller, and YouTuber in Toronto. Insider has verified his earnings with documentation. The following has been edited for length and clarity. I fell into ticket reselling in 2014. My friends and I used
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Launching a startup is no small feat; it’s a thrilling ride but also a bumpy one, and it takes more than a bright idea to navigate it successfully. Securing funds, putting together a dream team, setting appropriate goals and managing the daily hustle are all part of
A Michigan resident unexpectedly secured a $4 million lottery windfall — after buying a ticket for a game he didn’t initially want to play. The man, who has chosen to remain anonymous (Michigan is one of eight states that allow winners to be anonymous if they win a certain amount), told Lottery Post, a website