QR Code Scams and Fraud Are on the Rise, FTC Warns

Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a consumer alert warning Americans about scammers “hiding harmful links in QR codes to steal your information.” The agency said it has received “reports of scammers covering up QR codes on parking meters with a QR code of their own.” In July, actor DL Hughley posted a […]

The Ultimate Guide to Startup Marketing Metrics and Growth Strategies

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Founding a startup can be one of the most exciting experiences in business. Arguably, it is also one of the most stressful experiences, and it can easily become overwhelming, especially for sole founders or very small teams. Putting in place clear marketing metrics helps founders, their teams, […]

Chef Robert Irvine Shares His Recipe for Entrepreneurial Success

You probably know Robert Irvine as the take-charge chef who is equally skilled at whipping up meals as he is at kicking some butt on shows like Dinner: Impossible. But did you know that he’s also a massively successful business owner? Irvine owns the protein snack company FitCrunch, has two restaurants, owns Robert Irvine Foods […]

How to Resolve a Workplace Fight Before it Happens

Q: I always seem to lose in workplace conflicts. How can I win more? — Julio, Houston, TX You say you’re bad at resolving conflicts. Before we address that, let’s back up and ask: What exactly is conflict…to you? Everyone defines conflict differently. Maybe it’s a disagreement. Or a fight. Or whenever people raise their […]

6 Keys to Getting Featured on Local TV (and Why It Matters)

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In the world of marketing, the ability to influence perceptions is paramount to driving growth and revenue. One of the most sure-fire and overlooked ways of breaking into the minds of others is by consistently featuring you and your brand on TV news. In particular, regional TV […]

How This Franchise Founder Scored Big Success By Going Smaller

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Brandon Landry loves basketball, but he was built for business. The co-founder of Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux brings forward-thinking and Southern hospitality to his endeavors — whether that’s the popular sports concept, his fine dining Supper Club, or the fast-growing QSR Smalls Sliders. “I grew up a sugarcane […]

Occidental Petroleum: A Giant Awakens in the Permian

Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) has been making waves in the energy sector with its recent acquisition of CrownRock, a major player in the Permian Basin. This $12 billion deal represents a strategic move that positions Oxy as a key player in the future of US shale production. The rise of a Permian powerhouse Occidental Petroleum’s […]