Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Here you are, a poised founder looking for funding while stepping into an economic landscape much different from what you were expecting, which is undeniably challenging. You’ve heard venture capital is becoming increasingly difficult to acquire, funds are being selective, and early funding now feels harder to secure than ever. What are
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Are you tired of constantly building, scaling and strategizing to grow your business? As an entrepreneur, your time is your asset, and you spend it delivering service and winning new clients. But what if you could generate more income on autopilot and focus on your main venture? This secret lies in earning
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Most individuals and entrepreneurs start a business with the excitement of financial freedom and being their own boss to build something meaningful. Everyone knows the obvious business costs, such as rent, payroll and marketing. However, there are hidden business costs that can erode profit margins, strain cash flow and catch even the
A new study shows that the highest-paid tech job differs widely from state to state. AI education platform DataCamp drew from 2023 salary data published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to find the tech jobs with the best average compensation by state. Though New Jersey’s top role was database architect, with an average annual salary of $158,930, the
Daniel Lubetzky, the founder of Kind Snacks with a personal net worth of $2.3 billion, admits that his morning routine used to be exhausting. “I used to have horrible habits,” he said in an interview with Entrepreneur. Lubetzky founded Kind Snacks in 2004 and sold it for $5 billion in 2020; he is now the founder and chairman of Camino
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 subscribers, well over the 4
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 68 million Social Security beneficiaries
Although 83% of U.S. adults said parents are the most responsible for teaching their children about money, 31% of American parents never speak to their kids about the topic, according to a survey from CNBC and Acorns. Last week, the subject came up on Northwestern Mutual’s A Better Way to Money podcast, which featured social media star and owner of
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In our economy, interest rates have always played a pivotal role in shaping trends, influencing buyer behavior and ultimately determining a market’s vitality. Recently, another significant uptick in interest rates has sparked widespread concern and curiosity among real estate investors, homeowners and industry professionals. Interest rates represent the cost of borrowing money,
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A solid network of investors is indispensable for any entrepreneur. These connections can open doors and write checks for you when you need them the most. If you get it right, investors might even continue to back you far beyond your current venture. However, mastering investor relations is a complex process. Sure,
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Believe it or not, businesses can thrive without the help of investors. Entrepreneurs have various reasons for not pursuing venture capitalists to infuse their startups with money. Some don’t want the headache of having people tell them how to run their business, and others would rather spend time working on their business
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Heather Freeman. Her Facebook page Coffee. Mom. Repeat. boasts 850,000 followers and brings in six figures a year. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Image Credit: Courtesy of Heather Freeman What was your day job (or other sources of income) when you started your side hustle?Before becoming an influencer, I was a
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