Back when Jeffrey Bell was a horse trainer hanging around racetracks all the time, his father-in-law poked at him to “get a real job.” His father-in-law had a friend who sold franchises, so Bell got familiar with the business model. In 2010, he took the leap and bought a Floor Coverings International franchise in Cherry…
Breakthrough developments, the use of advanced technologies, and rising investments in R&D are some of the factors driving the growth of the biotech industry. Although BioMarin Pharmaceutical (BMRN) showcases strong growth prospects, investors could consider buying even better biotech stocks Amgen (AMGN), Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ), and Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX). Read more…. With an aging population…
The energy industry stands on the cusp of substantial growth, fueled by rising demand and soaring crude oil prices. Given this backdrop, quality oil and gas stocks Energy Transfer LP (ET), Sunoco LP (SUN), and Transportadora de Gas del Sur S.A. (TGS) making fall profits could be solid portfolio additions now. Read on…. The energy…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Industry leaders have long recognized HR as the fulcrum of organizational success. It stands to reason, after all, that the department charged with molding an enterprise’s identity and culture should have the most profound impact on how it achieves its organizational goals. It also follows, then, that…
Texas A&M sacked head football coach Jimbo Fisher last Sunday, but not before buying out his contract for a stunning $76 million. The decision is part of a shocking turn of events that’s shaken the sports world. “Although this is a major, major financial decision that comes with many consequences, we have a plan, and…
Amazon is warning Prime customers of two types of scams ahead of the company’s pre-Black Friday promotion, which starts Friday, Nov. 17. The company says it has shut down almost 50,000 phishing websites this year, and email attachment schemes “have doubled” in the second half of 2023, per Moneywatch. “The bad thing isn’t opening the…
There have been longstanding warnings about the dangers associated with AI technology, but a new lawsuit from Google has shed light on another unforeseen risk — hackers posting advertisements for fake versions of AI tools to steal social media accounts from small businesses. In a company blog post published on Monday, Google explained that cybercriminals…
It takes an average of 9 years to reach unicorn status, but slower growth may attract investors Only one in six unicorns have the recurring revenue needed to be a strong IPO candidate, and the time to reach unicorn status is growing. In addition, new unicorn growth is down 79% year over year. The current…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. This story originally appeared on Under30CEO.com When your employees experience success, your company experiences success. This makes it imperative for you to help your workers so they can succeed. However, you can’t relegate your support to their professional lives but their personal ones as well. That way,…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. This story originally appeared on Under30CEO.com The employment landscape has shifted dramatically in recent times, with companies suddenly faced with a surprising issue they weren’t prepared for – a lack of voluntary employee departures. This is in stark contrast to last year’s high employee turnover rates, and…