Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Entrepreneurs live in a world of high-stakes decisions and constant motion. Every day, you are bombarded with problems to solve, opportunities to seize and teams to lead. Through the chaos, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and mentally drained. No matter how much gets done, your list continues to grow.In an attempt to gain control, entrepreneurs spend countless hours attempting to craft the perfect business plan. While most of these business plans are an impressive compilation of detailed objectives, progress trackers and PowerPoint slides, they often end up collecting dust.The challenge is that…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. One of the most valuable commodities of our time now flows through our algorithms, powers the devices tracking our movements and fuels the newest health innovations — our data.The list of items tracked is staggering, ranging from every step we take to our heartbeats and everything in between.These moments are fueling a booming healthtech economy built on a skewed exchange: People generate data, and companies extract the value.Related: Why Proactivity With Data Security and Privacy Is More Important Than Ever — and How to Be on Top of ItUnder pressureHowever, that architecture…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For decades, business leaders were told to “crush the competition.” Market share was a zero-sum game; if your rival won, you lost. But in today’s interconnected economy, that thinking feels outdated. Companies that are thriving in 2025 aren’t just fighting competitors harder; they’re practicing something counterintuitive: co-opetition.Co-opetition, the blend of cooperation and competition, is about partnering with rivals when doing so creates mutual value. You may still compete for customers, but you also collaborate where interests align. Think of it less like a boxing match and more like building a bigger stadium…
Some people overcome career obstacles. Other people punch obstacles in the face.Such is the case for WWE superstar Chelsea Green, who joined the How Success Happens podcast and shared her “follow your instincts” approach to making career decisions. Chelsea was studying kinesiology in college and aiming to become a physical therapist when she realized it wasn’t her “calling.” She thought about becoming a personal trainer, but after seeing a wrestling match—by chance—on TV, the plan changed. The drama, the athleticism, and the choreographed violence she saw on the screen immediately spoke to her: “Something triggered in my mind that is…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Too many loyalty programs operate like rusty hand-cranked machines that require immense effort for a single turn. They rest on the premise of short-term retention, a model that stalls the moment a competitor offers a slightly better deal. The future of loyalty is a frictionless flywheel that gains momentum with every joint success. Stop incentivizing purchases and start enabling program members’ success.When each new project a member secures is fueled by unique data, and each product innovation immediately translates into a new capability, a powerful cycle comes to life. This symbiotic relationship…
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On a rural road in Kansas, surrounded by farm fields, a startup called Vaulted Deep is pioneering a new type of carbon removal: injecting animal manure and sewage sludge 1,000 feet underground to permanently store CO2. One of its biggest customers is Google, which announced today that it plans to buy 50,000 tons of carbon removal from the startup over the next five years. Microsoft announced a similar deal in July. It’s part of the tech giants’ broader effort to deal with their carbon footprints as AI energy demand grows. The companies are also trying to help accelerate new solutions…
From swim lessons to tutoring, today’s most successful children’s franchises are finding innovative ways to support kids’ growth, learning and confidence — while also providing strong opportunities for entrepreneurs. Based on the 2025 Franchise 500, these brands represent the best in their categories, combining proven systems, trusted reputations and scalable business models.Whether it’s early education, enrichment programs or adventure-filled activities, these companies are shaping the future for the next generation. Here, we take a look at the top children’s franchises in 2025 — and why they stand out for families and franchisees alike.Related: Considering franchise ownership? Get started now to…
Microplastics seem to be everywhere—in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. They have turned up in human organs, blood, testicles, placentas, and even brains. While the full health consequences of that exposure are not yet known, researchers are exploring potential links between microplastics and negative health effects such as male infertility, inflammation, liver disease and other metabolic problems, and heart attack or stroke. Countries have tried for the past few years to write a global plastics treaty that might reduce human exposure to plastic particles and their harm to wildlife and ecosystems, but…
In May 2025, the White House proposed reducing the budget of the National Institutes of Health by roughly 40%—from about $48 billion to $27 billion. Such a move would return NIH funding to levels last seen in 2007. Since NIH budget records began in 1938, NIH has seen only one previous double-digit cut: a 12% reduction in 1952. Congress is now tasked with finalizing the budget ahead of the new fiscal year, which begins October 1. In July, the Senate rejected the White House’s proposed cuts and instead advanced a modest increase. And in early September, the House of Representatives…