Juneteenth is known as America’s “Second Independence Day,” commemorating June 19, 1865, when thousands of Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, to free the more than 250,000 enslaved black people in the state by executive decree (two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation). Juneteenth was designated a federal ..
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I was doing walk-and-talk check-ins with our Seoul team. The first meeting went great, a check-in over iced Americanos. The second employee walked in and answered the same question I’d asked her teammate, word for word. They’d traded texts in the 75 seconds between meetings. That moment ..
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Startups often rush to file patents while their product is still taking shape. The pressure can come from investor expectations or the instinct to claim a patent early. But I’ve seen too many founders spend $20,000 … $30,000 … protecting ideas that never reach the market. Being ..
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you are an entrepreneur, I’m sure you are aware that things can change in an instant. With shifting market conditions, evolving consumer behaviors and constant technological advancements, leaders need to stay on their toes. This makes it essential to check if your marketing strategies are still ..
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Something doesn’t add up here. This year, almost 40% of US companies planned to cut back on sponsorships and other external engagements related to Pride Week. But recent surveys show that — despite the apparent outcry — consumers and employees across the ideological spectrum firmly support DEI. ..
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said on Tuesday that he expects Amazon’s corporate workforce to decrease in number in the coming years as AI takes over tasks. In a memo to staff, Jassy wrote that Amazon is already using or building over 1,000 generative AI services and applications, “a small fraction” of what the e-commerce giant ..
Following the unexpected success of the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, which have sold two million pairs since launch in late 2023, Meta is releasing new versions of its AI smart glasses under the Oakley and Prada brands. According to a CNBC report released Tuesday, Meta is expanding its partnership with EssilorLuxottica, the parent company that ..
The lavish wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and book author and helicopter pilot, Lauren Sánchez, is expected to take place next week in Venice. Most reports say the event will host 200 guests and last three days, from June 24 to June 26, though the couple has not confirmed. But Venice residents have been ..
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Every business owner knows the day will come when they either sell their company or pass it on. What’s harder to accept is when that day is today. Waiting too long can mean declining profits, dwindling energy or a missed opportunity to maximize your exit. But leaving ..
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. No entrepreneur wants a surprise tax bill — especially when every dollar matters for growth. Staying ahead of tax policy changes is one of the smartest ways to protect your bottom line and avoid disruptions. With the Senate now reviewing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Congress ..
