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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Earlier this year, I asked a flight attendant for an extra graham cracker. She came back with three. A small, inexpensive gesture for the airline, but one that stuck with me.A few weeks later, at my local grocery store, I asked where to find Dijon mustard. Instead […]

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As a responsible investor, you probably don’t put everything in a single investment vehicle but instead have a portfolio that balances risk and reward by drawing on a variety of sources. That’s the approach you should take when choosing companies to add to your business portfolio. But […]

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There’s a piece of advice that’s been floating around startup circles for years. You’ve probably heard it: “Investors care more about your story than your numbers. Just sell the dream.” Sometimes, it’s framed as motivational. Other times, it’s passed down from “advisors” who mean well but haven’t […]

Coachella, the music festival that occurred across two weekends this month, drew crowds of 125,000-plus attendees each day. A report published by Billboard last week shows that most of the crowd, about 60%, used Coachella’s payment plan system to pay for their $600-and-up tickets. The plan allows attendees access to Coachella with an upfront cost […]

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Big tech companies and small businesses face the same basic problems. They both need to understand their customers, manage costs and watch competitors. However, tech companies tackle these challenges with processes that most small businesses never implement. I’ve spent years understanding both worlds, and I promise you: […]

“Many small business owners feel isolated,” says Bryan Miles. “That’s why we created O’nr — to be a safe harbor for them to connect with people going through struggles that only they can understand.” O’nr (pronounced “owner”) is a non-profit platform that creates films, courses, and live events aimed at helping business owners thrive financially […]

Small businesses are getting approved for manufacturing loans in greater numbers this year, according to data from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Its flagship program, the 7(a) business loan, offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to buy real estate, purchase machinery, and obtain furniture and supplies, and guarantees up to 85% of 7(a) loans of $150,000 […]

Kevin O’Leary is ready for a TikTok to deal to get done. On Instagram, the long-time “Shark Tank” investor posted a recent television interview (conducted in his signature pajama pants) and told his followers that the TikTok “clock is ticking.” “We’re on our second 75-day extension,” O’Leary told Fox Business. “I speculate that there will […]

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Most leaders believe they’re giving helpful feedback. But too often, what they think is constructive comes across as demoralizing, ineffective or outright damaging. The difference? The best leaders don’t just give feedback — they coach, communicate with care, and create an environment where employees feel seen, heard […]