About Joan Oleck
Joan Oleck is an associate contributors editor at Entrepreneur. She has previously worked for Business Week, Newsday and the trade magazine Restaurant Business, where a cover story she wrote won the Jesse Neal Award.
More From Joan Oleck
Marketing
The Complete Guide to Building 'Buzz' and Getting Press for You and Your Business
Experts outline a plan of attack to get your company and your personal brand noticed.
Dogs
These Entrepreneurs Recognized a Gap in the Wonderful World of Dogs -- and Filled It
'Good Dog' founders Josh Wais and Lauren McDevitt had tried to find a central source of information on what dog to buy. There was none.
Student Debt
Student Debt Assistance With a (Small) Catch May Be the Hottest New Benefit
Insurance company Unum is extending assistance to its employees, who average $32,000 apiece in student debt.
YouTube
Impersonation Is Great If You're Alec Baldwin, Not So Much If You're a YouTube Scammer
The video channel is trying to stop people impersonating influencers and trying to foment possible scams.
Artificial Intelligence
Remember Elon Musk's Scary Warning Against AI? Here's More Reason to Worry.
Chinese venture capitalist Kai-Fu Lee will say on '60 Minutes' that AI will replace 40 percent of society's jobs within as soon as 15 years.
Ready For Anything
Tip Your Flight Attendant? Huh? Frontier Airlines Is Asking You to Do Just That.
Flight attendants save lives and therefore deserve respect, not gratuities.
Copyrights
Hey Writers, Need an Idea? The Copyrights on a Bunch of Classics Have Expired and Are Ready for the Zombie Treatment
In 2009, Seth Grahame-Smith scored big with 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies' when the Jane Austen classic became public domain.
Holiday Gift? Forget the Jewelry or SmartTV. Instead, Give the Gift of Cannabis.
This cannabis gift guide details some of the many new THC- and CBD-infused choices available.
Sleep
Too Much Sleep Can Kill You, Scientists Say
Routinely sleeping more than six to eight hours a night ups your risk of a cardiovascular problem or even death, says a new European study.
This Brooklyn Entrepreneur Was Shaken to Her Core by Nepal's Devastating Earthquake and Did Something Incredible
How a jewelry designer poured her passion into reviving devastated communities with new entrepreneurial projects.
Coffee Business
These Entrepreneurs Were Even More Energetic Than Usual: They Were at the New York Coffee Festival!
CBD syrup, highly caffeinated beans, slick machines and latte art were on display at the annual event.
This Woman's Got Power: The Cast of 'Madam Secretary' Discusses What She Does With It
A panel at the Tribeca TV Festival discussed how a fictional character shows 'what could be' in the world of politics and diplomacy.
Writing
Better Business Writing and Grammar, Lesson 2: 'Danglers' and 3 Common Writing Errors
Do you commit errors, including fragments, run-ons and nonparallel construction? Here's how to stop.
Shark Tank
'Shark Tank' Stars Dissect Their Show's Popularity on the Eve of Its 10th Season
Kevin O'Leary (a.k.a. 'Mr. Wonderful') said he was induced to join the show when an executive told him, 'We're looking for an asshole.'
How Women Entrepreneurs Can Help Their Daughters Follow in Their Footsteps
Whether it's startup skills or leadership skills you're helping your little girl to acquire, here are the resources to turn to.