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
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. American businesses spend between 8% and 10% of their revenue on different types of marketing every year. Marketing is a significant expense, and one of the most important investments business owners can make in developing the brand. Optimizing your marketing budget’s impact on the company’s bottom line
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
Panera is more than its bread bowls and free WiFi — it’s a fashion icon. Earlier this month, the company released a limited-edition “BAGuette,” a 12-inch faux leather purse in rich, Panera green. “At 12″ long, the BAGuette is the perfect size to carry one of our new Toasted Baguette sandwiches,” the company wrote on
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The advent of ChatGPT has disrupted the online world, and businesses must consider the potential impact of this technology on their operations. Companies need to reflect on how they conduct their work and the products and services they provide and evaluate how the integration of ChatGPT could