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The Hard Truth About Going From Employee to Entrepreneur

By Richard | Sep 5, 2026

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways After I left my secure job to pursue entrepreneurship, I learned that competence as an employee inside a large organization does not guarantee success in an entrepreneurial setting. Moving from employee to entrepreneur requires passing three tests: Can you survive the transition? Do you have […]

Colleges Are Closing. The Enrollment Crisis Is Just Beginning

By Richard | Sep 5, 2026

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways College closures are no longer isolated events — they reflect a deeper financial and enrollment crisis.u003cbru003e Declining enrollment becomes dangerous when high costs, debt and outdated operating models pile up.u003cbru003e As every prospective student becomes more valuable, slow and impersonal enrollment processes could make the […]

Millionaire Says She Would ‘Drop Dead’ Before Buying Coffee

By Richard | Sep 4, 2026

Key Takeaways Author and host Suze Orman is reportedly worth tens of millions of dollars. However, she refuses to routinely spend money on dining out and beverages, especially coffee. She noted that money spent on coffee each month could instead go into a Roth IRA. Suze Orman has spent the past few decades urging Americans […]

How Transaction-Based Advertising Is Changing the Game

By Richard | Sep 4, 2026

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Point of Purchase is not merely the endpoint of the funnel, but has now become the critical touchpoint for generating brand demand. While retail media is limited to retail and consumer packaged goods ecosystems, it is actually part of a bigger trend: commerce media. Commerce […]

Reputation Is Becoming Real Estate’s Most Important Infrastructure

By Richard | Sep 4, 2026

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Showing up isn’t the hard part anymore. What people find when they show up is. The moment a potential seller sees your name, they look you up. Not to find your website, but to find what other people say about you. Get in front of […]

How They Built a Million-Dollar Franchise Business in 6 Months

By Richard | Sep 4, 2026

Key Takeaways Several years ago, Ken and Sarah Barlow realized their South Carolina city did not have a self-service frozen yogurt business. They started working with 16 Handles in early 2024 and opened their franchise location in June 2025. In their first six months, they did $1 million in sales. For Ken and Sarah Barlow, […]

More Americans Now Think $155,600 and Up Is Working Class

By Richard | Sep 3, 2026

Key Takeaways According to a recent Pew Research analysis, 60% of Americans think of themselves as working class, up from 54% in 2024. Fully half of upper-income adults, those above Pew’s $155,600 threshold, also say they are working class. The phrase working class has no universal definition, causing some high-earners to identify with the label. […]

How This Founder Sold $1.4 Million Worth of Products in One Hour

By Richard | Sep 3, 2026

Key Takeaways Alvaro Gellings spoke at the OOAK Mastermind conference in Castelfalfi, Italy, in August. In 2021, he launched a fashion business called Ama Studios, which sold $1.4 million worth of products within the first hour of launch. In 2024, he created a sportswear company called Day One in partnership with German creator and endurance […]

My Business Elevates Aperitivo Hour, Sees $8K to $10K a Month

By Richard | Sep 3, 2026

Key Takeaways Fiorenzo and Prakash reached out to Italian producers to launch their brand Sfizi. Sfizi translates to whims in Italian; the couple considers them little pleasures. Now, they’re targeting $100,000 in annual sales and eyeing product expansion. This as-told story is based on a conversation with Joe Fiorenzo. Fiorenzo and his wife, Sheela Prakash, […]

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