Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Social media platforms are constantly evolving to keep creators engaged, but the changes to their monetization systems aren’t always in the creators’ best interest. Recently, platforms like Meta (Instagram/Facebook) and X (formerly Twitter) made adjustments to their creator monetization platforms in an effort to keep us producing … Read more
In the best-case scenario, a side hustle could turn into a multimillion-dollar business that generates a passive income stream — but at the very least, starting a side gig could help pay some bills. A new survey from personal finance software company Quicken shows that almost half (43%) of Americans with a side hustle, or … Read more
NYU Stern professor and serial entrepreneur Scott Galloway says “AI is not going to take your job” — but people who know how to use it might. In an episode of the Masters of Scale podcast, which aired earlier this month, Galloway advised anyone who thinks their job might be at risk of automation to … Read more
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Boston-based brothers Kirk McKinney, 21, and Jacob McKinney, 19. The McKinney brothers are the founders of Junk Teens, a seven-figure junk-removal business that repurposes, resells and donates “as many items as possible” and provides job opportunities for other local teens. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Image … Read more
Netflix posted its third-quarter earnings on Thursday and beat Wall Street predictions for both subscribers added and overall revenue. Meanwhile, analysts forecast that the streaming giant will soon raise its prices. Netflix’s revenue for the third quarter was $9.825 billion, slightly more than the $9.769 billion analysts had predicted. The company also added 5.1 million … Read more
Meta fired about two dozen people in the company’s Los Angeles office last week for misusing a $25 dinner voucher over an extended period of time. One employee made $400,000 per year. Meta gives employees a $20 credit for breakfast, $25 for lunch, and $25 for dinner through Grubhub or Uber Eats. Instead of using … Read more
The average Social Security payment is increasing by $48 per month next year. The Social Security Administration announced the 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025 on Thursday, marking the smallest increase since 2021. The average COLA was 2.6% across the past decade, with the 2024 change at 3.2%, according to the administration. The close to … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It’s no secret that being an elite athlete in the U.S. is a badge of honor. The brands we all associate with the ultimate in human determination and potential aren’t just the Olympic and Paralympic rings anymore; it’s the leagues, teams and sports franchises — like Nike … Read more
Most people (56.8%) around the world identify as introverts, according to a 2020 study from The Myers-Briggs Company. Those with an introverted personality are often reflective and self-aware, prefer to write rather than speak and feel tired after being in a crowd. Naturally, many introverts aren’t big fans of public speaking. Addressing an audience might … Read more
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features 20-year-old college student Jacob Shaidle, founder of Ontario-based barbecue cleaning business Shaidle Cleaning. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Courtesy of Shaidle Cleaning. Jacob Shaidle. What was your day job or primary occupation when you started your side hustle?I was a 15-year-old high school student when I … Read more
