How They Grew $200k to $3M Side Hustles After Being Laid Off

How They Grew 0k to M Side Hustles After Being Laid Off

In 2023, more than than 305,000 U.S. workers lost their jobs during a surge of mass layoffs that impacted the tech industry and beyond, CNBC Make It reported. Meta employee Scott Goodfriend was one of those people. After he was laid off from his “dream job” as an augmented reality producer at the tech giant, … Read more

How Startup Competitions Provide Access to Silicon Valley

How Startup Competitions Provide Access to Silicon Valley

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Startups worldwide want to improve their reputations, meet partners and investors and scale their business. Innovative ideas come from every corner of the globe, which makes entrepreneurship open to anyone — no matter their background, gender, race or experience. However, depending on a startup founder’s location, it … Read more

The UPS Store Franchise is Ranked #1 in its Category by Entrepreneur

The UPS Store Franchise is Ranked #1 in its Category by Entrepreneur

3 Benefits of Owning a UPS Store Franchise: Established brand with 40+ years of franchising experience and nationwide recognition. Access to award-winning training programs and national advertising for franchise support. Diverse service offering satisfying a wide range of customer needs and business solutions. The UPS Store franchise is a comprehensive postal and business services center, … Read more

Here’s Why We Walked Away From Half of Our Customers — and How It Actually Helped Us Grow

Here’s Why We Walked Away From Half of Our Customers — and How It Actually Helped Us Grow

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Modern buyers, both retail consumers and businesses, are demanding more from the companies they’re purchasing from. They want products built specifically for them from experts who understand their needs. On the business-to-business side, we call this verticalization. This is a trend that is exceptionally prevalent in software. … Read more

They Grew a Business From Their Garage to 8-Figure Revenue

They Grew a Business From Their Garage to 8-Figure Revenue

Irene Chen and Matthew Grenby, co-founders of functional luxury handbag and accessories brand Parker Thatch, are no strangers to well-timed pivots — having used them to build a business that’s been profitable since day one and will hit eight figures in revenue this year. Image Credit: Courtesy of Parker Thatch Drawing inspiration from Chen’s background … Read more

How to Use PR to Avoid the Post-Holiday Sales Slump

How to Use PR to Avoid the Post-Holiday Sales Slump

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The first quarter often brings a natural slowdown, as many consumers tighten their budgets following holiday spending. This dip can be challenging, especially for shopping centers, beauty brands and service-based businesses that rely on steady engagement to maintain growth. However, with a well-thought-out PR strategy, brands can … Read more

Need Photoshop? Think Again. Meet Its Simpler, AI-Powered Sibling.

Need Photoshop? Think Again. Meet Its Simpler, AI-Powered Sibling.

Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. Creating professional-looking photos feels like pulling teeth. Photoshop is too complicated for most, and Canva doesn’t have many … Read more

7 Innovative Holiday Marketing Ideas to Help Your Brand Stand Out

7 Innovative Holiday Marketing Ideas to Help Your Brand Stand Out

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For brands, the holiday season is more than just a shopping rush. It’s a time to connect with their audience in a way that feels relevant and memorable. And with competition heating up, you need to be creative and think of new ways to stand out and … Read more

Shoppers Who Buy Via Email Spend 138% More Than Those Who Don’t. Here Are 9 Email Hacks to Capture Their Sales

Shoppers Who Buy Via Email Spend 138% More Than Those Who Don’t. Here Are 9 Email Hacks to Capture Their Sales

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Email is a goldmine for businesses: people who make purchases via email tend to spend up to 138% more than those who don’t. During key shopping days, like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, email campaigns can significantly boost your last-quarter revenue. But sending a few random emails … Read more