Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Though there has been a great deal of disruption in the past decade, several industries are still ripe for change today. I was a third-generation retail jeweler for over thirteen years when I saw an opportunity in our industry. It was a significant problem that needed to…
Zillow is introducing a mortgage program that offers a 1% down payment, aiming to lure in potential homebuyers grappling with an acutely unaffordable housing market, the real estate company announced on Thursday. The program is initially being rolled out in Arizona, with plans to expand to other markets. The initiative intends to accelerate the path…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In less than two decades, social media has transformed how people communicate. Social media platforms have also dramatically altered how brands reach potential customers and build long-term relationships. Social media enabled brands to break down barriers and reach their audiences directly. As a consequence of making it…
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance at an unprecedented rate, companies large and small are left grappling with its implications—especially for business finance. CFOs and other financial leaders need to understand what AI is capable of now and have a sense of how that will evolve in the years and decades to come. If…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I founded my commercial real estate firm over 40 years ago and have seen tremendous disruption in my time leading it. While the coronavirus pandemic was in many ways unprecedented, our response was the same as it always has been: pivot and readjust. For instance, although we…
Travelers who opt for budget airlines often snag ultra-low ticket fares — but end up paying in other ways. Passengers who booked with Spirit Airlines via third-party travel services allege they were hit with surprise carry-on bag fees, and now the company has agreed to pay up to $8.25 million to settle a class action…
It is possible to save money and achieve your long-term goals through mortgage refinancing. Taking advantage of favorable market conditions and understanding the refinancing process is an effective way to potentially save thousands of dollars. As you read this guide, you will discover the steps involved in refinancing your mortgage, explore the benefits and considerations,…
Whether you realize it or not, time is our most valuable asset. That’s why most successful people manage their time to maximize results. In particular, time blocking is a standard method for handling time. You have heard of time blocking before, but this is another plug for this method if you are ready to try…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Around the globe, companies and their green entrepreneurs are rapidly shifting focus to mitigating the effects of climate change, through both regulation and a variety of innovative solutions. The International Energy Agency estimates that global energy investment will need to more than triple to approximately $4 trillion…
The following excerpt is from franchise expert Mark Siebert’s book Franchise Your Business. Buy it now. As with all marketing, you need to be able to measure results to ensure your dollars are working to produce quality leads affordably. As a franchisor, the most meaningful measure of success is cost per franchise sale —which in…