As a child, most people were asked what they wanted to become when they grew up. It’s a tough decision. Finding the right combination of talent, passion, practicality and job security is no easy feat. You might discover basic industries as you decide what industry you want to enter. The field provides several options, so…
If you’re like most other entrepreneurs, you’re always seeking to protect your business (and your finances). One way to do that is to purchase gap insurance, a type of coverage that helps pay the difference between what you owe on your car loan and what your car is worth if it’s totaled in an accident.…
Snapchat, the social media platform known for its disappearing photos and videos, is now at the center of a federal investigation into illegal drug activity. CBS News reports that the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are zeroing in on cases where subpoenas have revealed that drug deals resulting in…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Consumers have become more aware of the security risks their data is exposed to, resulting in tougher privacy regulations that increase business costs and slow innovation. But, with new moves toward open banking on the horizon, there is a better, more secure way to share your data…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. “I don’t feel well. Call 911.” That was supposedly what I said to my husband, who was sitting next to me at a midtown Manhattan restaurant, but I’m not quite sure. I do recall telling him a bit earlier about a new business angle my maternity brand,…
An ex-YouTube employee has gone viral on TikTok after sharing the story of her abrupt termination in the middle of a business trip. Kimberly Díaz, a former global marketer specializing in influencer marketing at parent company Google, was one of the unlucky 12,000 Google employees laid off last Friday. She joins a chorus of ex-Google…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A few weeks ago, I got into an interesting discussion on LinkedIn about the value of meetings. The exchange started with this post, wherein I broke down the cost of a 90-minute meeting I’d just sat through. By prorating the salaries of everyone involved, I calculated that…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I was so excited! Last week, I spoke with a potential author, who told me that his manuscript should be done in a few days. The kicker? He hadn’t started it yet. I imagined him isolating himself inside a hotel room, pulling a Hemingway in a cabin…
M&M’s made headlines earlier this week when the company announced that it would be “indefinitely” retiring its beloved “spokescandies” mascots in the wake of an uproar over a “women’s empowerment” campaign and the changing of the mascots’ outfits to make them more diverse. Now, other companies are following suit. On the heels of M&M’s reveal,…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Propelled by the shift in consumer behavior boosted by the pandemic, our adoption of contactless and digital payments has accelerated economic change in tangible ways, offering improved traceability, accessibility and security both at home and in developing countries far and wide. The market conditions have further been…