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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Since Juneteenth was designated a federal holiday in the United States in 2021, governors, mayors and CEOs of major companies have followed suit and given employees the day off as a paid holiday.Juneteenth, recognized annually on June 19, marks the anniversary of the day federal troops liberated […]

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Earlier this year, an old story about former Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata went viral, posthumously praising him for taking a 50% salary cut rather than laying off staff. Why would a story from 2013 suddenly make headlines? Likely because it provided such a stark contrast to current […]

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There are many important things to consider when launching your own business or side hustle, and location is at the top of the list. Local and state laws can mean different taxes, zoning regulations and licensing requirements, so it pays to be strategic about your choice of state, city and even neighborhood, according to the […]

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes an influx of vacationers ready to explore new destinations. As the summer travel season begins, businesses operating within travel and hospitality must adopt robust strategies to manage the anticipated increase in transaction volumes and fraud risks. These […]

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. According to Steve Jobs, “Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple.” It seems obvious that keeping things simple will help your business succeed. And yet, it’s surprisingly difficult to do it. If simplicity is […]

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It’s a common nightmare — you’re walking through a busy hallway or giving a presentation only to look down and find yourself completely naked. We’re inherently fearful of revealing too much about ourselves, and as an entrepreneur, this likely extends to your business as well. But based […]

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As a DEI consultant running my own business, I know this work isn’t easy. I have to constantly weigh the risks and rewards of incorporating DEI into all levels of my organization — and how to do it well. However, the risks businesses are facing around DEI […]

Earlier this spring, Costco made a massive change to the packaging of a cult-favorite food product, and now longtime fans are noticing — and complaining — about the switch. Costco sold an estimated 137 million rotisserie chickens in 2023 while still maintaining a price of $4.99, despite inflation and rising production costs. But the company […]