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Business News

Here’s the Best Path to Becoming a CEO, According to a New Study

Do insiders or outsiders most often get the CEO job? A new study shows how many C-suite leaders were promoted from within their own organizations.

By Sherin Shibu

Business Accounting

The HR Shortcut That Saves Founders Early — But Can Cost Them Later

By Trent Bryson

Marketing

Don’t Ignore Skeptics — Here’s How You Can Make Them Your Biggest Brand Advocates

By Mike Feazel

Building a Business

The Competitive Advantage No One Is Talking About — and How to Capitalize on It Today

By Meghna Deshraj

Building a Business

She Sold Her $100M Snack Company — Then Founded a New Brand That’s in 11,000 Retailers

Nicole Bernard Dawes, 52, is the founder and CEO of Nixie, an organic, zero-sugar beverage brand.

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

1 in 5 Americans Will Receive This Popular Gift During the Holidays

This simple stocking stuffer is surprisingly popular, driving billions of dollars in revenue.

By Sherin Shibu

Building a Business

This Shake Shack Exec’s Family Didn’t Believe Hers Was a ‘Real Job.’ Here’s How She’s Bringing Innovation to the Brand.

Steph So discusses how she blends hospitality with technology, why curiosity drives her decisions and how Shake Shack keeps innovating without losing its soul.

By Shawn P. Walchef

Building a Business

Free Webinar | January 7: 5 Steps to Get Ahead in 2026

Get a break down of the exact planning and execution framework Kim Perell uses at the start of every year to scale businesses with intention. Register now!

By Entrepreneur Staff

Building a Business

Governments Are Starting to Compete Like Startups — And That Changes Everything for Entrepreneurs

When states begin marketing citizenship and incentives, it often marks deeper shifts toward modernization and capital-friendly policy environments.

By Cassadee Orinthia Yan

Building a Business

This Couple Balances Full-Time Corporate Jobs With a Side Hustle That’s Making About $10,000 a Month This Holiday Season: ‘100% Ours’

Married side hustlers Kira Iwai and Brandon Hill started a business inspired by their childhoods.

By Amanda Breen

Thought Leaders

Your Language Matters More Than You Think. Here’s How to Use Your Words to Build the Culture You Want.

The phrases you repeat as a leader shape how your team thinks, acts and aligns. Use them with intention, and you can build culture one conversation at a time.

By Cyrus Claffey

Brick & Mortar

How Luxury Real Estate Is Using AI and Augmented Reality to Unlock $1 Billion in Sales

Luxury real estate is shedding its relationship-only past by using AI and immersive technology to surface new opportunities.

By Kori Hale

Marketing

Shoppers Want Easy Choices This Holiday Season — Here’s How Small Businesses Can Meet Their Needs

Here are three ways businesses of all sizes can stay in the game this holiday season and set themselves up for long-term growth.

By Michelle Gill

Tech

How I Turned My Internet Browser Into a $30 Per Hour AI Marketing Assistant — Here’s the Exact Setup

Stop collecting prompts. Start building a system that turns attention into revenue — with three moves inside ChatGPT Agent.

By Ben Angel

Building a Business

Employee Perk Programs Matter More Than Ever and Most Companies Get This Part Wrong

Burnout rises and job loyalty shrinks, shifting perks from "nice-to-have" to a much-needed core culture strategy. Roll perks out effectively, without the headaches.

By John Rampton

Business News

LinkedIn’s CEO Disagrees With This ‘Outdated’ Career Advice: ‘I Hear [It] a Lot’

LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky says an often-repeated piece of career advice is actually “a little bit foolish.”

By Sherin Shibu

Thought Leaders

Prioritizing Profitability Over Ethics Is a Losing Strategy. Here’s What It’s Costing You.

We all face hard choices as we try to build strong companies. Studies have shown that good ethics from the beginning will lead to more profit in the long run.

By Ben Walker

Marketing

5 Video Content Strategies Businesses Need to Use in 2026

Video will be one of the biggest growth drivers for businesses in 2026. Here's how to use it to drive conversions.

By Alex Lefkowitz

Building a Business

These Friends Turned Heartbreak Into a Side Hustle That Saw $250,000 in Year 1 — Now It Does Over $10 Million in Annual Sales

Tori Robinson and Leah O'Malley came up with their idea in a New York City fire station on St. Patrick's Day.

By Amanda Breen

Building a Business

5 Trust-Building Strategies From Industries That Fight Consumer Skepticism Daily

These five trust-building tips turn skeptics into loyal advocates and give any business a durable competitive advantage.

By Arpit Jain

Business Operations & Logistics

Most Companies Say They ‘Use AI’ — But Few Have Put It Through This Stress Test

AI strengthens strong organizations but exposes weak strategy, governance and operational foundations.

By Slava Bogdan

Building a Business

She’s Selling Wealthy People $175,000 Dogs. Here’s Why They Cost So Much — And What the Adoption Process Looks Like.

Kim Greene reveals what it takes to train dogs that "have better manners than most humans."

By Amanda Breen

Business News

Red Lobster’s 36-Year-Old CEO Says This Is the Secret to Successful Leadership

Red Lobster’s CEO, Damola Adamolekun, said that one key to successful leadership is working relentlessly to be a better person.

By Sherin Shibu

Business Operations & Logistics

A Client Said No — These 3 Questions Changed How I Build My Business

Here's what entrepreneurs should do after a client says "no."

By Melva LaJoy Legrand

Building a Business

I’ve Worked With Hundreds of Brands — These 7 Steps Helped Them Boost Sales

Learn how to boost online sales, maximize PR-driven SEO and connect your marketing channels for lasting brand success.

By Chelsea Gladden

Building a Business

What Leaders Still Need to Understand About the Future of Remote Work

Remote work has evolved from a crisis solution into a lasting, strategic employment model.

By Jason Zickerman

Thought Leaders

What Transitioning From Founder to CEO Taught Me About Leadership at Any Scale

An entrepreneurial mindset isn't just for startups. Learn how to lead with agility and discipline at any scale.

By Demos Parneros

Building a Business

4 Ways You Can Turn Your Legacy Business Into a Modern Powerhouse

Businesses that blend traditional expertise with modern systems, transparency and customer education are gaining a powerful competitive edge.

By Arpit Jain

Building a Business

Why Your Products Aren’t Selling — And the Simple Research Fix That Can Boost Your Revenue

Find these kinds of customers, and ask these kinds of questions

By Jason Feifer

Business Funding

Watch Out for This Major Red Flag When You’re Starting a Business, Says a Serial Investor

Entrepreneur and investor Kim Perell shared the advice on the latest episode of 'Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch.'

By Mackenzie Truman