Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways When evaluating digital tools, small business owners can start by organizing their priorities around three goals: efficiency, reach and customer engagement. Digital tools can help small business owners improve the customer experience at every touchpoint. And built-in analytics help owners understand what resonates and adjust spending in real time. Build a culture of innovation. Rather than adopting tools reactively, a digital road map can help owners take a more intentional approach. The United States has over 36 million small businesses, and most owners will tell you the work is not…
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Key Takeaways Jeff Dean left Google earlier this month after 27 years at the company. The former chief scientist advised Gen Z to “skim” the abstracts of 100 papers in order to “connect important ideas that have not yet been connected.” Dean remains firmly optimistic about AI’s broader social value, even as other prominent academics are warning that AI could replace workers. Keeping pace with AI can seem impossible, but Google veteran Jeff Dean says Gen Z doesn’t need to know everything about AI to succeed in today’s job market. “I often tell students it’s better to skim 10 papers…
ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: • NIKKEI 225 decreased 488.27 points or -0.74% to 65,528.09 • Shanghai decreased 23.195 points or -0.59% to 3,882.008 • Hang Seng decreased 492.13 points or -1.89% to 25,517.33 • ASX 200 increased 44.20 points or 0.49% to 9,103.10 • SENSEX decreased 171.72 points or -0.22% to 77,369.11 • Nifty50 decreased 32.95 points or -0.14% to 24,219.05 The major Asian currency markets had a mixed day today: • AUDUSD decreased 0.00287 or -0.40% to 0.71427 • NZDUSD decreased 0.00266 or -0.44% to 0.59534 • USDJPY increased 0.166 or 0.10%…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Joining a family business is rarely as simple as accepting a job. You’re managing two relationships at once — professional and personal — and the line between them isn’t always clear. These 10 rules will help you earn your colleagues’ respect, protect your reputation, and keep the family relationship intact, no matter what happens at work. Many entrepreneurs start their businesses with limited funds and time. It’s not always easy to find good employees when a business first launches, so owners may turn to hiring family members. A recent report reveals that over 40%…
Key Takeaways While living in UAE for her husband’s work, Sundlie learned about the nutritional value of dates. She couldn’t find similar products when she returned home — so Date Lady was born. Date Lady generated more than $2 million in annual revenue in 2021 and is on track for $10 million. This Side Hustle Q&A features Colleen Sundlie, 50, of Moscow, Idaho. Sundlie is a mom of five and founder of Date Lady, a line of better-for-you organic date products including syrups, spreads, sauces and sugar. The products are manufactured in a facility based in Springfield, Missouri. Sundlie has…
Key Takeaways Pocket sells a $199 AI voice recorder that transcribes and summarizes conversations. The startup launched the product eight months ago and has already sold more than 200,000 devices. It reached a $100 million run rate and projects a $1 billion run rate in the next two years. Searching for a reliable voice recorder? Pocket, a startup that went through the famed accelerator Y Combinator, is betting that you’ll pay $199 for an AI notetaker that snaps onto the back of a smartphone and records, transcribes and summarizes conversations. Pocket co-founder and CEO Akshay Narisetti recently told Business Insider…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Treat your podcast like a product, not a promotion. Each episode is an extension of your brand, pulling in avid listeners and possible partners, sponsors or clients. You can be very creative with your monetization strategy, including landing a partnership from day one. Be proactive. Pitch 100 sponsors, be specific in every pitch, and point out exactly why their brand is a fit. Know definitively who your audience is and what problem you solve, and niche it down. Find big guests who share your ethos and pitch them. Every week…
Key Takeaways Learn how to get your business unstuck by identifying the core issue behind stalled growth, inconsistent sales or ineffective marketing. Discover how Gary Vaynerchuk’s customer-attention strategy can help entrepreneurs improve brand messaging and attract more paying customers. Get practical business growth and leadership insights from Robert Irvine on making difficult decisions and solving operational roadblocks. Learn how resilience, adaptability and a clear action plan can help entrepreneurs overcome business setbacks and build momentum. A great product is not enough if the right customers never notice it. For many entrepreneurs, the problem is not a lack of effort—it is…
For more than 150 years, the Brown family has controlled Brown-Forman, the company behind Jack Daniel’s. But that control is under real pressure right now, and some of the family’s own members are responsible. The company’s stock has dropped 60% over five years as Americans drink less whiskey. Merger talks with France’s Pernod Ricard collapsed this spring, and crosstown rival Sazerac followed with an unsolicited $15 billion hostile takeover bid in May, according to the Wall Street Journal. The board rejected it. Then came the letter. A few days before the family’s annual July picnic, heirs W.L. Lyons Brown III…
Nike has been quietly shuttering Nike Well Collective stores, its small-format neighborhood shop concept. At least 24 stores have closed across a dozen states, a Fast Company review has found. The closures appear to be happening alongside a broader restructuring. In April 2026, the sportswear giant announced it would eliminate 1,400 jobs, primarily technology roles. The brand also said it would consolidate its technology footprint at its headquarters in Oregon and the Nike India Technology Center. Nike also reportedly closed its boutique-style group fitness studios, Nike Studios, in March 2026. The studios had been part of a three-year experiment in…