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In 1978, James Dyson had an idea for a bagless vacuum cleaner that maintained suction. He was frustrated with what was considered to be a top-of-the-line model, which he said frequently clogged and lost cleaning power as soon as it filled with dust.Dyson worked on his idea full-time, and after five years of work and 5,127 failed prototypes, he created the world’s first bagless vacuum cleaner — the now-famous Dyson, which has since become a consumer electronics brand reaching sales of $9.6 billion in 2023. But those early years came at a cost: He was borrowing heavily from the bank…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I sat down with Chris Gabaldon, CEO of Moët Hennessy North America, who is just over a year into his role. It’s his first time leading a company as CEO, and yet the portfolio he oversees is anything but novice. Moët & Chandon, Hennessy, Dom Pérignon — these are just some of their brands woven into cultural milestones for centuries. What struck me wasn’t just the weight of the legacy he’s stewarding, but how grounded and candid he was about the challenge.Gabaldon didn’t come up through the alcohol industry. He built a…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As a recovering toxic boss, one of the cruelest contradictions of leadership is this: Sometimes, you have to let go of someone you genuinely care about. Not because they did something wrong. Not because they weren’t loyal. But because the business — your business — just needs something else, something they’re not providing in their role.I’ve had to let go of people I’ve liked. Really, really liked. People I mentored, advocated for and rooted for. People who reminded me of a younger version of myself. And I’ve got to tell you, it…

Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services reported a 54.8% year-on-year increase in profit for the June quarter, helped by robust revenue growth and marginally lower other expenses.Net profit rose to Rs 25.88 crore in Q1 FY26 from Rs 16.72 crore a year earlier. Revenue from operations climbed 31.4% to Rs 331.49 crore, while total income rose 33.7% to Rs 343.20 crore as per the standalone financial results.Operating performance was aided by controlled spending in some areas. Other expenses fell 1.1% to Rs 330.9 crore, partially offsetting higher employee benefits expense, which rose 20.2% to Rs 16.94 crore. Incentives and cashback costs increased…

Airbnb guests in the U.S. can now book their stays without paying up front using the company’s new “Reserve Now, Pay Later” policy.Traditionally, Airbnb guests had to pay when booking or through a payment plan, which can lead to headaches when it comes to canceling trips. Now, guests can book and pay later, giving them more time to work out finances with others in their group or finalize travel plans.Related: Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Says Customer Service Is the Company’s ‘Hardest Problem.’ Here’s How They’re Using AI to Fix It. But don’t worry, hosts: Airbnb isn’t going to turn into…

A passive-aggressive form of management is making headlines: quiet firing, the practice where bosses make working conditions so unpleasant for an unwanted employee that the person leaves on their own accord.It’s not a new maneuver, but it does seem to be growing in popularity. In a 2025 HRTech survey of over 1,000 U.S. managers, 53% admit to using quiet firing tactics. And a 2022 LinkedIn survey found that nearly half of 20,000 respondents had experienced it in the workplace.Related: Why Quiet Firing Doesn’t Work (and What to Do Instead) The sinister part of this technique is that it plays on…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Exactly 25 years ago, the movie What Women Want starring Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt was released. After being electrocuted by a hairdryer in his bathtub, Gibson’s character suddenly possesses an exceptionally bizarre talent: He can literally hear the private and unedited thoughts of every woman he encounters. Gibson uses his newfound abilities to progress his career and win business deals.How useful would it be if all of us could hear the unheard thoughts of our boss, especially the ones about us? While these skills don’t exist, there are a series of…

From Rapido’s food delivery app launch in Bengaluru to Treebo’s strategy from burn to profitability, YourStory brings you today’s headlines with the latest developments across sectors.Featured NewsFrom burn to breakthrough: How Treebo Hospitality Ventures found profitability, tech muscle, and a mid-market playTreebo Hospitality Ventures (THV) has had a journey marked by turning points—each one nudging the company toward resilience, innovation, and a growing share of India’s fragmented hospitality sector.The company began challenging industry norms early on. While most hotels relied heavily on OTAs (online travel agencies) for demand, Treebo invested in building its direct-to-consumer (D2C) channel.In a conversation with YourStory,…

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Customer loyalty is tough to earn and even harder to keep.You want your customers to feel heard and valued, but it’s not always simple. We asked six business leaders from six successful companies to share the strategies they use to keep customers happy, engaged and coming back for more. No matter your industry, these insights are practical, impactful and worth borrowing.1. Take the hit in hard times.”Loyalty is built not during times of success, but when things don’t go as planned. One client’s business model needed to pivot due to unforeseen challenges. Despite the significant cost to us, we helped…