Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Most entrepreneurs and business owners understand they need a comprehensive communications strategy to reach their target customers. However, all too many think that only means branding, marketing and advertising and forget to include public relations (PR). In particular, many small businesses and startups neglect this part of the communications equation. This has always been a mistake, but that’s even more true today. Here, I explain how PR impacts brand credibility and customer trust, as well as how those seemingly ineffable factors connect to your hard revenue numbers. The problem with investing solely…

AZZ AZZ is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Monday, 2025-04-21. Here’s a quick overview of what investors should know before the release. Analysts are estimating that AZZ will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.98. Anticipation surrounds AZZ’s announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter. New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance. Past Earnings Performance Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.12, which was followed by a 1.92% drop in the share price the…

by Stacy Jackson April 18, 2025 The teens’ mother will not being charged in connection to the Little Caesars attack, but faces separate charges related to the police raid Sha’nayih Landers, 17, and her older brother Javaris Landers, 19, were arrested alongside their mother Jasmine Landers, 35, after a brutal attack inside a Little Caesars restaurant led police to raid the family’s Georgia home. The Landers trio is facing several charges after Sha’nayih was accused of brutally beating a 17-year-old restaurant employee at the Centerville Highway location where both Jasmine and Javaris work. According to WSBTV, Gwinnett County Police reported…

Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. That $10 monthly fee for Microsoft 365 might seem harmless until you realize you spend $120 every year just to keep using apps you’ve relied on for years. For entrepreneurs and everyday users alike, the idea of renting software is starting to wear thin. There’s actually always been a smarter alternative that’s only now gaining serious traction as subscription fatigue is wearing people…

The U.S. Energy Department (DoE) is reportedly contemplating substantial reductions, potentially halting nearly $10 billion in federal funding for clean-energy projects. This move could jeopardize high-profile collaborations with Exxon Mobil XOM and Occidental Petroleum OXY. What Happened: The proposed cuts could disrupt contracts with energy companies involved in hydrogen, carbon capture, long-duration energy storage, and other technologies, The Wall Street Journal reported. These reductions are a part of President Donald Trump‘s broader initiative through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reduce the size and cost of government, and could result in thousands of job losses at the Department of Energy (DOE), according to the report. DOGE’s efforts,…

Key Takeaways Understanding profitability is essential for gauging your small business’s financial health and making informed decisions. Effective budgeting techniques and regular expense reviews can maximize profit margins and facilitate growth. Implementing optimal pricing strategies ensures you attract customers while covering costs and achieving desired profit margins. Enhancing sales through upselling and cross-selling, along with leveraging digital marketing, drives customer engagement and increases revenue. Identifying and eliminating unnecessary expenses is critical for cost management, ensuring your funds are directed toward growth initiatives. Streamlining operations and adopting technology solutions can improve efficiency, reduce overhead costs, and enhance overall profitability. Running a…

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton April 17, 2025 The crimes took place on June 9, 1997, Sept. 22, 1997, and Aug. 9, 2004 A Detroit man has been arrested in connection with three sexual assault cases that took place as early as 1997. According to The Detroit News, police officers arrested and charged Akida Diaba Dudley after accusing him of sexually assaulting three women between 1997 and 2004. The 51-year-old man was arraigned in the 36th District Court in Detroit, the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office said. He will remain in jail until his next court hearing, scheduled for April 28,…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. At the end of the first quarter in 2025, now is a good time to reflect upon the recent updates from Amazon Web Services (AWS) to their services that provide data and AI capabilities to end customers. At the end of 2024, AWS hosted 60,000+ practitioners at their annual conference, re:Invent, in Las Vegas. Hundreds of features and services were announced during the week; I’ve combined these with the announcements that have come since and curated five key data and AI innovations that you should take notice of. Let’s dive in. The…

A few years ago, I helped a friend launch their retail store. The shelves were stocked, the marketing was in place, and customers walked through the door. But behind the scenes, we faced a major issue:  keeping track of sales, inventory, and transactions efficiently.

If you’ve ever stared at a high bounce rate and thought, what happened here? Same.