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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. This article is part of the America’s Favorite Mom & Pop Shops series. Read more stories Key Takeaways Building a strong entrepreneurial community requires intentional connections that balance challenge and support. True freedom in business comes from embracing vulnerability and integrating all parts of your life Twenty years ago, my husband and I made a decision that would transform our lives. I had just quit a government job that had me traveling the world. We had two young children and no clear plan. We gave ourselves six months to figure out our…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways It’s possible for a company to be profitable on paper and still fail due to a lack of cash. Avoiding financial planning is like flying a plane without a dashboard. You’ve built a business from the ground up — congrats! But even the most innovative founders can make mistakes when it comes to finances. After all, every aspect of your business is supported by financial discipline. When mistakes are made early on, they can snowball into significant problems. Based on my experiences and those of other founders, the same mistakes…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Discover why most LinkedIn outreach fails — and how to build genuine connections that actually convert. Learn a simple, no-pitch strategy to turn LinkedIn connections into real leads without annoying anyone. For over 20 years, I’ve worked in digital marketing strategy, watching LinkedIn evolve from a professional networking site into a battleground of cold outreach. I’ve seen every type of message imaginable — from smart, thoughtful approaches to tone-deaf mass pitches that feel like spam. The difference between these approaches boils down to one simple factor: whether you show up…

Key Takeaways A new study of nearly 1,400 U.S. tech workers found that many were willing to accept a 25% lower salary for jobs that were hybrid or fully remote. On average, these tech workers were 32 years old with nearly seven years of experience. The survey focused on high earners in tech, with average job offers around $239,000 a year. As companies like Amazon, JPMorgan, and AT&T implement stricter return-to-office policies, a new study shows that tech workers will accept significantly less pay for positions that are hybrid or fully remote. Researchers from Harvard, Brown, and UCLA recently released…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Sudden business growth is exciting, but the mechanics of growth often outpace the funding needed to sustain it. Think of your capital stack as three distinct layers — internal, external and contingent. You must orchestrate these layers so they work in harmony with your business. To ensure your capital is on track, you must forecast cash flow regularly, identify your triggers, match capital to purpose, build lender/investor relationships early and keep a contingency layer. Growth often comes faster than expected, and many businesses struggle to keep pace with the rate…

Key Takeaways AI robotics companies need high-quality videos to help train their robots. The videos are more specialized than something that’s been posted to social media already. The pay can range from $10 to $150 an hour, or $1 to $4 a minute. Two weeks ago, an unnamed “robotics AI startup” in New York posted an ad on Craigslist looking for “first-person video of everyday activities with your iPhone.” The company wants footage of “cooking dinner or doing laundry at your own home.” But why would an AI robotics company need this kind of video? It’s to train the robots,…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. This article is part of the America’s Favorite Mom & Pop Shops series. Read more stories Key Takeaways Plan ahead for success — build out a calendar for the year ahead to give yourself ample time to develop promotions, secure necessary materials and generate buzz. Create targeted promotions for a variety of channels — create a theme for your promotion and share it through a multi-channel campaign. Get directly involved — consider sponsoring or hosting a local event, having a branded booth at a local festival or donating goods or services for…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Startups often prioritize speed over security, creating hidden risks that can lead to catastrophic failures. The real threat isn’t external hackers, but insecure developer practices and a lack of accountability in engineering culture. To succeed in the long term, startups should normalize best practices, use secure coding tools and implement security training for all engineers, regardless of their specialties. Bill Gates once said, “The first rule of any technology used in a business is that automation applied to an efficient operation will magnify the efficiency. The second is that automation…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Gen Z values flexibility, purpose and genuine workplace connection. Outdated hierarchies push young workers away faster than pay gaps. The US job market has reached a new level in 2025. According to Fortune, more than half of new college graduates — 58% — are still looking for a job. That’s more than double the 25% of Millennials, Gen Xers and Baby Boomers looking for work right out of college in previous decades. But here’s the good news: There’s a whole crop of fresh talent to hire for your open positions.…

Key Takeaways JPMorgan is the largest bank in the U.S, with $3.46 trillion in assets. Earlier this year, JPMorgan finished constructing a new $3 billion, 60-story office space at 270 Park Avenue, New York. The bank is now requiring employees to scan their fingerprints or eyes to gain access to the building, instead of using a traditional ID badge. JPMorgan Chase, the biggest bank in the U.S. with $3.46 trillion in assets, is now requiring employees to share biometric data if they want to gain access to the investment bank’s newly constructed New York City headquarters. According to The Financial…