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Aug 11, 2023 | 
msn.com | Steve Arizpe
By all appearances, the current business environment may be considered one of the most challenging, as companies continue to face economic uncertainties, evolving workplace dynamics, a tight labor market and new employment regulations, especially testing the mettle of small and medium-sized businesses.
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Aug 11, 2023 | 
entrepreneur.com | Steve Arizpe
By all appearances, the current business environment may be considered one of the most challenging, as companies continue to face economic uncertainties, evolving workplace dynamics, a tight labor market and new employment regulations, especially testing the mettle of small and medium-sized businesses.
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Jul 25, 2023 | 
entrepreneur.com | Steve Arizpe
While company culture has been heralded as a catalyst to business success, notably more so in the last five years, viewing it as a force multiplier to be reckoned with — good or bad — can mean the difference between success and failure. Although the term force multiplier originated in military science to explain how a combination of certain factors can help accomplish greater feats than would occur without them, this concept can be applied to many areas of life, especially in the business world.
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Jun 29, 2023 | 
msn.com | Steve Arizpe
While it is a well-known fact that entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized business (SMB) leaders wear many hats and juggle numerous plates due to their size, it can be easy for them to become laser-focused on their products, services and customer base as they build their company, possibly dropping the most important plate – human resources (HR).
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May 18, 2023 | 
entrepreneur.com | Amanda Breen |Jason Miller |Steve Arizpe |Gleb Tsipursky
Since 2017, the American Prairie has hosted the Ken Burns American Heritage Prize ceremony, honoring people whose life and work have "advanced our collective understanding of America's heritage and the indomitable American spirit."Following the presentation of the 2023 award, which was given to Kristine McDivitt Tompkins, the former CEO of Patagonia, Inc.
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May 17, 2023 | 
entrepreneur.com | Amanda Breen |Jason Miller |Steve Arizpe |Gleb Tsipursky
Advertising has come a long way in the last few decades. With the rise of digital marketing, advertisers have access to more data about consumers and businesses than ever. This data feeds into vast new compute power resulting in increasingly effective ways for advertisers to convey messaging. Enter the next generation of AdTech. This new wave of technology combines AI and contextual data to curate ads tailored to consumers at the individual level.
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May 17, 2023 | 
entrepreneur.com | Amanda Breen |Jason Miller |Steve Arizpe |Gleb Tsipursky
Some retailers, like Zappos and Nordstrom, are praised for their generous return policies, regardless of how damaged or defective an item may be, while other brands, such as Lululemon, will even fully replace an item if it rips with a brand new one. Now, all eyes are on Target after one savvy mom went viral for sharing that the retailer will refund damaged and outgrown children's clothing within a warranty period.
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May 17, 2023 | 
entrepreneur.com | Amanda Breen |Jason Miller |Steve Arizpe |Gleb Tsipursky
The world of marketing is undergoing a paradigm shift with the rise of Web3 technologies. This decentralized internet model, characterized by blockchain-based platforms, decentralized applications (dApps) and a strong focus on user privacy, has paved the way for innovative marketing strategies that cater to an increasingly savvy audience. As an entrepreneur, staying on top of these trends is vital to remain competitive in the ever-changing digital landscape.
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Apr 5, 2023 | 
entrepreneur.com | Sam Silverman |Amanda Breen |Christopher Myers |Steve Arizpe
Virgin Orbit officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Tuesday after failing to secure proper funding following a rocket launch failure earlier this year. Just weeks ago, the Richard Branson-founded company slashed a reported 90% of its staff and put itself on an "operational pause" until the satellite launch company could secure a strong enough investor to help pay back debt.
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Apr 5, 2023 | 
entrepreneur.com | Sam Silverman |Amanda Breen |Christopher Myers |Steve Arizpe
On March 22, 2023, the Federal Reserve raised the target fed funds rate from 4.75 to 5.00%. This marked a 475 bps increase in interest rates since March 2022. With the Fed's next planned meeting scheduled for May 2023, many are wondering if the Fed will continue the trend of aggressive rate hikes, keep rates stable, or begin lowering rates. Higher interest rates can have undesirable consequences, including costlier borrowing and an uptick in unemployment.
