Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. No one likes an economic downturn, but being prepared can soften the blow. The first step is knowing how to read the signs — not necessarily for the economy as a whole, but specifically for your business. Then you need a strategy for managing your production and…
Investors were once again foolishly bidding up stocks coming into the inflation report Tuesday morning. Bulls were slaughtered when they found out that inflation is not fading away and that likely spells more economic pain on the way as the Fed will need to stay on the rate hike war path. Bears are back in…
By the slimmest of margins, the U.S. economy slipped into a recession after real gross domestic product, or GDP, retreated 0.6% in the second quarter. MarketBeat.com – MarketBeat Still, many market prognosticators have brushed aside the technical definition of two straight quarters of negative GDP growth, asserting that recessionary times aren’t reality. A healthy jobs…
Discount retailer Five Below (NASDAQ: FIVE) stock has been suffering from macroeconomic headwinds. The stores sells consumables and products from $1 to $5. The bright and colorful stores seems to focus on a younger demographic from toddlers to teens as its packed with toys, novelty and cutesy items, make-up, and cheap entertainment products. The Company…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Most people in the U.S. don’t jump right into a dream home — I know I didn’t. Instead, they usually start out with something modest and gradually upgrade. When they’re ready to sell, they try to make improvements and add value to the property to maximize their…
Dallas Mavericks basketball star Luka Dončić has gone up against the best in the game, but his most recent opponent may be his most formidable: His own mother, Mirjam Poterbin. Last week, Dončić filed a “Petition to Cancel” against a trademark of his name that is currently owned by his mom. Dončić is a three-time…
Despite COVID-19 shutting down the entire housing market in early 2020, it came booming back with feverish demand just a few months later; U.S. homes sold faster and at higher prices than ever that year. Our next Leadership Lessons episode features one of the most recognizable names in the real estate industry who disrupted the…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Well-crafted financial projections are a crucial component to any business plan. They will help you make informed decisions about your business and give you a realistic idea of how much money you need and can expect to earn in the future. Financial projections are also critical if…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Demands on a business owner’s time are intense, and successful entrepreneurs know how to determine which tasks to delegate. Marketing and branding are often outsourced in growing companies due to the sheer volume and variety of collateral needed to get the right message to customers across multiple…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. While there are many ways to promote your company to the media, the press release is still an invaluable tool — especially in the hands of media relations specialists who know how to use them strategically. I have heard some suggest that press releases are outdated (yes,…