Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. We’ve all heard the interview question, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” Marketers routinely take that question and apply it to their marketing strategies. They figure out what they want to achieve and then develop actionable steps to get there. Keep in mind, these plans…
Sorry, Jeff — this one is for the girls. Jeff Spicer / Stringer I Getty ImagesThe Amazon executive chairman’s girlfriend, a former journalist who collaborates with him on philanthropy, is bringing a girl gang to space Jeff Bezos’ girlfriend, Lauren Sánchez, said in a new interview with the Wall Street Journal that she planned to…
Many people wish they could retire early — but it might not always be in their best interest. Steve Smith | Getty Images A new study out of Binghamton University published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization found that early retirement can cause “faster cognitive decline among the elderly,” Business Insider reported.…
Google, the tech giant owned by Alphabet Inc., circulated shocking news earlier this week with the announcement of job cuts for about 12,000 employees. A Yahoo Finance report now indicates that this affects not only those let go but also the well-being and amenities of the remaining staff. An example: When employees might most need…
Snapchat, the social media platform known for its disappearing photos and videos, is now at the center of a federal investigation into illegal drug activity. CBS News reports that the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are zeroing in on cases where subpoenas have revealed that drug deals resulting in…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Propelled by the shift in consumer behavior boosted by the pandemic, our adoption of contactless and digital payments has accelerated economic change in tangible ways, offering improved traceability, accessibility and security both at home and in developing countries far and wide. The market conditions have further been…
Mortgage interest rates fell for the third straight week, bringing rates to their lowest level since September. As rates drop, mortgage applications are beginning to roll in after a lull in the market. Peter Dazeley | Getty Images The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.46% from 6.56% last week, according to Bankrate.com. Meanwhile,…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It’s happened to you. A notification pops up that you have a direct message. Someone wants to connect. You open your DM to see a comment from a stranger about your post on social media or a compliment on your recent win to engage you in a…
At Twitter, putting in long hours apparently pays off big time. Just ask Esther Crawford, Twitter’s director of product management. In November, Crawford shared a photo of herself sleeping on the floor at Twitter headquarters, wrapped in a silver sleeping bag and wearing an eye mask. “When your team is pushing round the clock to…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Communicating effectively with customers is essential for the success of any organization. And in today’s connected world, consumers expect seamless and consistent experiences across all channels, from email and SMS text to social media and live chat. Omnichannel communications enable businesses to meet these expectations by providing…
