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    Essential Business Card Facts to Elevate Your Networking Game and Brand Identity

    Key Takeaways Business Cards as Brand Representatives: Business cards serve as a vital reflection of your brand, encapsulating your identity and values in a tangible form. Importance of Design and Quality: A well-designed business card made from durable materials enhances credibility, leaving a lasting impression and supporting effective networking. Key Information to Include: Essential details such as your name, title, contact information, and a clear call-to-action are crucial for maximizing communication and engagement. Cultural Sensitivity in Card Exchange: Different cultures have unique norms regarding business card presentation; understanding these customs is critical for respectful networking and business development. Comparing Digital…

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    Trust Is a Business Metric Now. Here’s How to Earn It.

    Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Trust is the new core competency of leadership, but most executives are still approaching it with outdated tools. If your teams don’t trust your leadership, no mission statement, values deck or culture initiative will ever land. Trust may be hard to quantify, but the benefits of getting it right are undeniable. A 2023 MIT Sloan study found that employees in high-trust organizations were 260% more motivated to work, 50% less likely to look for a new job and reported 41% lower burnout. Yet Gallup’s data still shows that just 21% of employees…

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    After 100+ Scans, I Found the 6 Best QR Code Generators

    When my friend opened his café, he was all about convenience. He wanted online menus, quick payment links, and an easy way for customers to follow his social media all through QR codes. So, he did what any small business owner would do: Googled a free QR code generator, made a few codes, and printed them on everything.

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    Disney Lifts Forecast With $1 Billion Streaming Goal, Abu Dhabi Park Deal And More – Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS)

    Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) reported fiscal second-quarter 2025 results on Wednesday. The company reported quarterly revenue growth of 7% year-on-year to $23.62 billion, beating the analyst consensus of $23.14 billion driven by its Entertainment and Experiences businesses. Adjusted EPS of $1.45 beat the analyst consensus of $1.20. The stock price gained after the earnings were released. Disney ended the quarter with 180.7 million Disney+ Core and Hulu subscriptions, up by 2.5 million over the prior quarter. The company reported 126.0 million Disney+ Core paid subscribers, an increase of 1.4 million over the preceding quarter. Also Read: Disney Marvel’s Thunderbolts Opens To $162 Million Globally According…

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    Etsy Rolls Out Spring Product Updates to Improve Seller Experience

    Etsy has launched a series of product updates aimed at streamlining the seller experience and improving business management tools on the platform. The updates, announced April 25, 2025, focus on listing enhancements, shop management improvements, and expanded support options for sellers. Listing Creation Enhancements One of the most significant updates is the introduction of new photo tools within the Etsy Seller app. Sellers can now upload and edit images more efficiently, with features such as background photo processing and the ability to create and save custom filters. These tools are designed to save time and maintain a cohesive visual identity…

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    Catholic Africans Hope For A Black Pope, Know It’s a Long Shot

    by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 7, 2025 African Catholics are enthusiastic about the possibility of a new pope who could reflect the continent’s growing influence within the Catholic Church With at least three African cardinals in the running to become the next Pope, African Catholics are excited by the prospect but remain cautiously optimistic. Cardinals Robert Sarah of Guinea, Peter Turkson of Ghana, and Fridolin Ambongo of Congo are among the African leaders considered “papabile”—a term Vatican watchers use for potential papal candidates. As the conclave of eligible cardinals prepares to gather in the Sistine Chapel on May 14, the stage…

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    I’ve Heard Hundreds of Pitches Running a 9-Figure Company — Here’s What Makes Me Say ‘Yes’

    Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I’ve been in the hospitality industry for over 20 years, and it’s evolving today more quickly than ever. Like many CEOs, I am approached by vendors who are eager to show me the latest product or service they believe will revolutionize my business. And I get it — they are passionate about their solutions. Their teams pour time, energy and expertise into creating something they believe will change the game for restaurant brands. But here’s the truth that many of my peers and I agree on: not all pitches are created equal.…