Former NFL star Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson considers himself a frugal businessman. He was so frugal, in fact, that he spent the first two years of his career living for free in the Cincinnati Bengals’ stadium. “Why are you telling me to rent a house or buy a house when everything I need is right at…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Let’s be honest, networking can be an awkward experience for almost anyone, but if you’re the type of person that identifies as an introvert, then you probably understand that struggle better than anyone. Just the thought of meeting new people at a networking event can be enough…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Every executive’s worst nightmare is that your brand or someone in the company makes a reputation-destroying blunder. Whether intentional or not, the damage is done and executives must take immediate action. The best way to handle this situation is to hire an innovative, tactical public relations firm…
Walmart closures will impact a total of nine locations this year, including seven traditional retail locations and two places, in Illinois and Arkansas, that operate as “pickup only.” Insider has reported that a small chunk of stores has closed each year since at least 2019. The company has not said exactly why the locations are…
A viral video of a bug-infested chicken sandwich caused so much stir on social media that it prompted an investigation by the Department of Business Regulation after a Florida news outlet covered the footage. It all started when diner Haile Kirkland visited a Pensacola, Florida location of the fast-food chain Slim Chickens with her husband…
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. Small business owners pour their time, knowledge, and money into building a business and keeping it running, all while trying to increase their bottom line, hire…
You can still call your plant-based milk, milk. In a draft guidance released Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said various plant-based kinds of “milk,” from oat to macadamia to almond, can use the word “milk” in labeling. The guidance was filed amid the dairy industry’s efforts (since at least the late 1990s) to…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Too many business owners and marketers expect their copy to click and convert, but only a few know how to get past the click part. When you’re selling something, you can’t fall into the trap of mindlessly writing about your offer without regard to why people don’t…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The 2023 IFA Convention will be held at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, taking place from Sunday, February 26 through Wednesday, March 1. It’s a five-day extravaganza, widely known as the biggest trade show of the year for the franchising industry. The theme…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Most companies have a lot on their plates currently. The rapid shifting of societal and economic elements has brought challenges to getting funds, sustaining cash flow, finding partners and dealing with essentially every other aspect of running a startup. Supply chains usually don’t make it into the…