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The world of software engineering is undergoing its biggest shake-up in decades. For years, methods like waterfall and agile defined how developers built applications. These frameworks lasted long enough for teams to adapt, refine, and deliver. But with the arrival of generative AI, the ground beneath software development is shifting at a pace never seen before. Estimation methods no longer hold, sequential tasking appears outdated, and even the definition of mandatory skills is evolving.Amidst this wave of change and rapid evolution of technology, the recently concluded Hyderabad edition of DevSparks 2025, a nationwide movement aimed at empowering one million Indian…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Contrary to what you see in pop culture, sales is all about building lasting relationships that create customers for life. Whether you’re just starting out or have been running your small business for years, the road to success can often feel like navigating an uncharted path. But here’s the good news: With the right map, you can make the journey smooth, predictable, and, most importantly, sustainable.In this article, we’ll walk through the essential strategies every entrepreneur needs to win opportunities and build lasting, profitable customer relationships. Think of this as your sales…

Atlanta-based convenience store operator RaceTrac has agreed to acquire fast-casual sandwich chain Potbelly Sandwich Works in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $566 million. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, according to Potbelly.Related: Considering franchise ownership? Get started now to find your personalized list of franchises that match your lifestyle, interests and budget.Ambitious growth planPotbelly, founded in Chicago in 1977, ranked # 336 on the 2025 Franchise 500 and currently operates about 445 locations across the United States, with a mix of company-owned and franchised units. Under…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There is no shortage of people who talk a really impressive game about how they’re rich, have the whole “day trading” thing dialed in, and are willing to teach you how easy it can be to follow in their footsteps to become the next great day trader.I’m not one of them.Yes, I day trade for a living, and I’ve done OK. But I’m first in line to tell you that day trading is not easy. It takes dedicated effort over time to start becoming solid at day trading. Then it takes even…

The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 21 lakh on fintech company PhonePe for non-compliance with rules governing prepaid payment instruments.The regulator said its inspection of PhonePe’s operations between October 2023 and December 2024 revealed that the company’s escrow account balance fell short of the value of outstanding wallets and payments due to merchants on certain days. PhonePe also failed to immediately report these shortfalls to the central bank, the RBI order said.”The end of the day balance in the escrow account of the company was less than the value of outstanding PPls and payments…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Tough economic times are scary for businesses and consumers, but the solution isn’t to take your foot off the gas. I opened the first Roof Maxx dealership in 2019, just one year before the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, it’s a nationally recognized residential roof restoration brand with an annual revenue of nearly $200 million in 2025.Here are five key principles I used to guide my business decisions during those difficult years.Related: How Great Entrepreneurs Find Ways to Win During Economic Downturns 1. Essential problems are more important than aspirational onesA lot of founders…

If Gallup’s latest look at alcohol consumption in the United States is any indication, football tailgate parties will have fewer kegs this weekend than in years past.Gallup has tracked Americans’ drinking habits since 1939, and its latest poll finds that Americans’ self-reported drinking has dropped to 54%, the lowest percentage in 90 years.The late 1970s saw the highest consumption habits, with 71% of Americans saying that they drank alcohol. In more recent years, the rate dropped from 62% in 2023 to 58% in 2024, and is now down to 54% in 2025. Related: Why Entrepreneurs Who Ditch Alcohol Gain More…

AT&T is scaling back its employee tracking system after discovering that the system yielded inaccurate results that were “driving people to the brink of frustration,” according to a C-Suite executive.Business Insider recently obtained leaked audio of an internal meeting last month where AT&T’s Chief Marketing and Growth Officer, Kellyn Kenny, said that her division was cutting back on “presence tracking” or monitoring employees working hours through badge swipes, laptop network connections, and mobile location data. AT&T as a whole is reducing its reliance on the tracking system for all salaried employees, the outlet reported.AT&T workers have been back in the…

Retirement remains a far-off — and in some cases, unattainable — goal for many Americans.About one in four adults over age 50 said they expect to never retire, according to an AARP survey. That’s perhaps not surprising given that Americans believe they’ll need $1.26 million to retire comfortably, per Northwestern Mutual.Related: Are You on Track for Your Age? Here’s When You Should Save for Retirement, Make 6 Figures and Buy a Home, According to a New Survey. In a new report from Bank of America, 68% of employees said that saving for retirement is their No. 1 financial goal, though…

Venture capital (VC) funding into Indian startups has returned to the familiar territory of muted inflow, with weekly fundraise hovering around the $100-million range. This is primarily due to fewer deals as well as the absence of high-value transactions.The total funding for the second week of September totalled $146 million across 20 deals. In contrast, the previous week saw VC funding amount at $166 million.The trend of deflated weekly venture capital funding, in the range of $100 million, started in the month of July, and this continues to date, as per YS Research. In fact, two weeks in August saw…