Etsy Lays Off 225 Employees, CEO Says Timing ‘Unfortunate’
Etsy is cutting 11% of its workforce Wednesday due to what the company said was a “very difficult yet necessary [decision] to better position Etsy for future growth.” According to an SEC filing on Tuesday, the board approved plans to cut costs amid a restructuring that will cut nearly 225 workers, bringing its workforce down […]
7 Steps to Writing and Designing Emails That Convert
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A blank email canvas can be an exciting project, but also potentially an intimidating place to start. Your resources to conceptualize, strategize, write, design and deliver your campaigns can greatly impact your ability to succeed efficiently and understand the effectiveness of your program. But email messaging is […]
Co-Workers Win Lottery Prize on Tickets Gifted By Manager
It looks like Christmas came early for one group of lucky employees. Workers at Med Center Health Environmental Services in Bowling Green, Kentucky, were in for a surprise on Tuesday when they won $50,000 on scratch-off tickets their boss had purchased for them as a holiday present. “Our work Christmas party was early this year,” […]
How Influencers are Revolutionizing Brand Visibility
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Social media influencers are like modern-day famous people. Back in the day, everyone wanted to wear what Marilyn Monroe wore or drink the same beer as Elvis. But now, influencers can show off products to many people online. Influencers aren’t always actors or musicians who’ve been around […]
Want to Boost Your Company’s Growth? Upskill Your Workforce. Here’s How.
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For businesses to grow, so must their employees’ skills. That’s why so many organizations seek to create structured learning opportunities for their leaders and team members. A survey from UNICON, a consortium for university-based executive education, found that after shrinking early in the pandemic, the executive education […]
Horned Bull on Penn Station Tracks Causes Commuter Delays
This incident gives “Bull Penn” an entirely new meeting. Commuters at Newark, New Jersey’s Penn Station were baffled on Thursday morning when a horned bull appeared on the train tracks — running to (or away from) nowhere in particular — and causing 45-minute delays. The official NJ Transit account on X posted about the commuting […]
How to Tailor Your Exit Strategy Based on Business Size and Industry
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When creating an exit strategy, you want to look at more than the overarching concept of selling your business. You also have to consider the nuance surrounding the size and type of business you’re operating and the industry you’re in. Every business is different, and the exit […]
5 Strategies for Fostering a ‘Got Your Back’ Culture
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The pandemic has certainly shaped the way we do business. From working from home to working flexible hours, businesses found ways to make things work despite the emotional toll Covid-19 brought on many of its workers. Fast forward to 2023, where we are now living in the […]
Taylor Swift Donates $1 Million to Tennessee Tornado Relief
Taylor Swift’s philanthropy era seems to be a lifelong passion — and her latest donation will go towards helping those affected by the devastating tornadoes that hit Tennessee on December 9. Swift, a Pennsylvania native who started her career after moving to Hendersonville, Tennessee in 2003, made a $1 million donation to the Tennessee Emergency […]
9 Real Estate Market Trends to Watch in 2024
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As we embark on the journey into 2024, the dynamic real estate landscape is undergoing a continual evolution, intricately shaped by an array of factors ranging from groundbreaking technological advancements to the sweeping currents of global economic shifts. Navigating this ever-changing terrain requires a keen awareness and […]
