Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Business owners know that it takes a certain drive to bootstrap a company from the ground up. That’s why milestones mean so much more to entrepreneurs: The first sale, the first hire, the first $1 million, $10 million or $100 million in revenue. Achievements like these signify […]
Over the past year, mortgage rates have steadily increased as part of the Fed’s efforts to tame inflation. Now, as more prospective buyers refrain from the market, mortgage companies are experiencing a loss. For the first time ever, certain banks lost money on each mortgage financed in 2022, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) found. The
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A business rarely follows a linear pattern. You’ll have days where the lobby feels like a ghost town and others where the same space looks like a sardine can. Supply, demand, and interest all fluctuate, and your business has to be prepared for the slow season and busy seasons. Luckily, most businesses can tell you
If you’re an entrepreneur or considering becoming one, you’ve no doubt encountered hustle culture fanatics — those who claim that hard work and long hours are the key to success, no matter the specific goal. But the truth is that hustle culture can do more harm than good. Striving to be highly productive at all
Heightened recessionary fears post the recent banking collapses and rising interest rates have triggered market volatilities recently. Given this backdrop, fundamentally strong aggressive stocks handpicked by hedge funds, Granite Construction (GVA) and Arhaus (ARHS), might be solid buys now. Read on…. The current market tumult, triggered by the financial system failures and incessant rate hikes
Amid the Fed’s monetary policy tightening and the recent financial sector turmoil, fears of an economic slowdown have soared, which in turn induced market volatility. Given this backdrop, quality stocks Comcast Corp. (CMCSA), Medtronic (MDT), and GSK plc (GSK) might be solid buys today. Read on…. Market volatilities, triggered by the recessionary fears amid the
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Work is never going back to the way it used to be. Today, three-quarters of U.S. companies are using or plan to implement a permanent hybrid model. It sounds amazing, but at the same time, workplace trends like “quiet quitting” and “bare minimum Monday” have been getting
When we talk about employees returning to in-person work, the conversation often turns to alleged benefits like increased productivity and improved communication. But the health of commercial real estate and the economy are also critical considerations. In a recent report, Morgan Stanley analysts predicted the situation’s about to get worse, with commercial property prices tumbling
For Tupperware, the long-standing home goods manufacturer best known for its reusable containers, the ending may be near. In March, the company released its 2022 financial results, citing an 18% decrease in net sales year-over-year and a $28.4 million loss from continuing operations. “We expect 2023 to be a transition year, as we work to