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Nvidia Makes Up Half of Mark Stevens’ $8.8 Billion Net Worth

By Richard | Jul 22, 2024

What if you invested in Nvidia 30 years ago, before it went public, and held on?Venture capitalist Mark Stevens is currently one of Nvidia’s top individual shareholders, second only to CEO Jensen Huang. He invested in the AI chipmaker in 1993 as a new partner at Sequoia Capital. Stevens has been on Nvidia’s board for […]

NLRB Drops Expanded Joint Employer Appeal

By Richard | Jul 22, 2024

The proposed expanded joint employer rule, which an International Franchise Association (IFA)-led coalition challenged in federal court, was defeated Friday when The National Labor Relations Board dropped its appeal of an earlier ruling in favor of the coalition. Related: Considering franchise ownership? Get started now to find your personalized list of franchises that match your […]

Ignoring This Website Essential Can Hurt Your Search Ranking

By Richard | Jul 22, 2024

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. While many businesses value accessibility in principle, implementing it in specific ways that benefit both your customers and your business can feel daunting. Online presence, in particular, is an area where accessibility is often overlooked. One study found that 95% of websites fail to conform to accessibility […]

Kevin O’Leary Says ‘Business Is War,’ Sara Blakely Disagrees

By Richard | Jul 22, 2024

Before appearing on Shark Tank together, Spanx founder Sara Blakely and investor Kevin O’Leary were on a business panel. This week, Blakely posted the throwback video on Instagram and explained why she still believes what she said 12 years ago at a CNBC Town Hall Event called “Getting Back to Business.” Related: Kevin O’Leary Says […]

5 Things I Learned About Productivity From My Employees

By Richard | Jul 21, 2024

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Every company is keen to maximize employee productivity, as it directly translates to better business results. As such, productivity is often viewed as something leadership has to manage. Typically, this manifests in various top-down initiatives and rules — executives get inspired by the latest productivity trend or […]

10 Effective Growth Marketing Strategies for Your Startup

By Richard | Jul 21, 2024

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Growing a startup is both an exciting and challenging journey. However, the path to scaling your business is often fraught with competition, limited resources and the constant need to innovate. When I founded ButterflyMX in 2014, it felt like we were building a plane while trying to […]

No More ChatGPT? Here’s Why Small Language Models Are Stealing the AI Spotlight

By Richard | Jul 21, 2024

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence, a new trend promises to change and democratize AI technology: Small Language Models (SLMs). This article explores how SLMs are becoming a game-changer for entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized companies, offering a more accessible and cost-effective alternative to their […]

Earn $680K a Year with This Wedding Industry Franchise

By Richard | Jul 21, 2024

3 Benefits of Owning a Wed Society Franchise: Recession-resistant with a stable market due to consistent demand for wedding services. Potential for high revenue with low overhead costs and strong unit economics. Offers flexibility and control with a work-from-home model and virtual customer interactions. Wed Society is a comprehensive franchise specializing in digital, social, print […]

4 Takeaways For Franchising From the RNC

By Richard | Jul 20, 2024

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Kicking off hours after an assassination attempt on a presidential candidate, the Republican National Convention took on heightened significance this year. In my role as President and CEO of the International Franchise Association (IFA), I traveled to Milwaukee for a policy roundtable entitled “Franchising, the American Dream,” […]