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A former Food52 executive, Shannon Muldoon, 38, recently took a plea deal for making personal charges on the company credit card — for more than $270,000.Muldoon was indicted in August 2024 for one count of grand larceny in the second degree, but she won’t face jail time; she accepted a plea deal earlier this summer for five years of probation, per an exposé this week from The Cut.”She basically walked away with all of the clothes. And the memories,” a coworker told the outlet.Related: Another ’30-Under-30′ Business Superstar Was Convicted of Fraud — This Time for Defrauding JPMorgan Chase Out…

The Services Export Promotion Council has signed a three-year memorandum of understanding with online gaming platform WinZO to promote the export of technology and intellectual property (IP) from India’s gaming industry.The partnership seeks to position India as a major exporter of ‘Made in India’ games and increase the country’s share in the $300-billion global gaming market, a joint statement issued on Wednesday said.Under the agreement, Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC), set up by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, and WinZO will undertake targeted initiatives to address challenges such as startup incubation, funding, monetisation, and talent development.A key part of…

Tony Lamb is the founder and CEO of Kona Ice, the mobile shaved ice franchise (ranked #30 on the 2025 Franchise 500) known for its tropical trucks, kid-friendly Flavorwave station and deep community involvement. Lamb started out in sales, then launched Kona Ice in 2007, initially as a side hustle to teach his kids about business. He felt the ice cream truck model was outdated, often associated with poor quality and unreliable operators. When he considered shaved ice — with its low product and labor costs and its more interactive nature compared to ice cream — he knew it was…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Most people think you need a massive ad budget to grow fast. But earlier this year, I helped a service-based business generate over $5.1 million in just six months — and we did it by focusing on strategy, not spending.Let’s Get Moving started as a single-location moving company. Today, we have over 70 locations across North America, and I’ve led the SEO and digital marketing behind that growth.We didn’t rely on hacks or hope. We built a system that generated consistent, high-converting leads across every franchise, even in highly competitive markets like…

Target just promoted an insider to CEO, tasking him with turning the company around amid decreasing sales and foot traffic.Target announced on Wednesday that its Chief Operating Officer (COO), Michael Fiddelke, will assume the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in February 2026. The company’s current CEO, Brian Cornell, who has been in the role for 11 years, will retire that month.Related: It Started With a Simple Question: ‘What Is Your Life’s Purpose?’ Now, Their Company Is In 500 Target Stores “There is no one better suited to move Target forward than Michael Fiddelke,” Cornell stated in a news release.…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Poor pricing always comes with a profit margin, whatever the category or product you have. In 2024, returns in ecommerce reached $743 billion, almost 15% of all retail sales in the US. A significant part of these returns would not have happened if priced right.Such errors are not only responsible for lost revenue but also come with missed customers, eroded market share and shattered brand trust.The good news? I’m about to share five proven ways that you can use to help your sales grow.Related: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Startup Pricing Strategies1. Dynamic…

Perfectionism often disguises itself as ambition. At first, it looks like a strength, pushing you to aim higher, deliver better, and polish your work to the last detail. But look closer, and you’ll see the cracks.Perfectionism doesn’t just push you forward; it holds you back. It whispers that you’re not ready yet, convinces you to delay action, and robs you of satisfaction even after you’ve achieved something meaningful.If left unchecked, these habits can quietly sabotage your growth, creativity, and peace of mind. But you can choose to let them go, one by one. Here are 9 perfectionist traps to release…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Too many corporate-startup partnerships fall apart despite everyone starting out with good intentions. Big companies say they want to work with startups. Startups jump at the opportunity to scale their ideas. But a year later, both sides often walk away disappointed and empty-handed.It doesn’t have to be this way. When done right, these partnerships can unlock enormous value that pays off many times over for both sides. But the key word here is partnership. Too often, corporations treat these relationships as transactions, not collaborations. And startups, for their part, don’t always know…

Serial entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis is helping lead Bed Bath & Beyond’s comeback as the company’s executive chairman (Bed Bath & Beyond Home opened its first store in Nashville earlier this month). And now, he’s looking for more brick-and-mortar locations. On Tuesday, Lemonis asked his 1.3 million followers on Instagram: “What city/town should the next @BedBathBeyond open?”But by Wednesday, he made it clear that there’s one state where the home retailer definitely will not be opening: California.Related: Marcus Lemonis Became Famous for Fixing Businesses — Then Faced the One Problem He Couldn’t Ignore “We will not open retail stores in California,”…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A stuffed giraffe named Joshie broke the internet — and taught a masterclass in client service.When a three-year-old boy left his beloved stuffed giraffe, Joshie, behind at a Ritz-Carlton in Florida, the hotel could’ve done what any service-oriented company might: return the toy.Instead, they gave Joshie a vacation of his own. The giraffe came back in a box, safe and sound — accompanied by a photo album. Joshie lounging by the pool. Joshie driving a golf cart on the beach. Joshie getting a massage. The gesture went viral — not because it…