Today, marketing automation isn’t just about convenience — it’s the default standard for executing marketing strategies and plans. In fact, a well-structured marketing automation strategy can be the difference between wasted effort and measurable revenue impact. Let’s start with the basics. Marketing automation is using software and technology to simplify and automate as much of…
On Tuesday, former Vice President Kamala Harris expressed her admiration for Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) following his extensive speech in the Senate. Harris highlighted Booker’s dedication to amplifying the voices of Americans affected by the current administration’s policies. She emphasized the importance of leadership that uplifts others rather than oppressing them. What Happened: In a post, Harris stated, “The…
A lot of small business owners feel shame when their company fails because they link who they are so much with their business. This is compounded when they lose money from people they know. What do we do with this shame? On The Small Business Radio show this week, I interviewed Dr. Abbie Maroño who has…
Thinking of asking for a raise? Shark Tank investor and multimillionaire Barbara Corcoran says the key to getting ahead is being prepared and being specific. Corcoran, 76, posted an Instagram video explaining the elements to keep in mind when approaching a boss about a salary raise. The “Shak Tank” star and entrepreneur, who founded real…
IONQ Inc IONQ is getting a much-needed boost, surging over 11% at one point on Monday after announcing a major quantum computing milestone. The company’s flagship IonQ Forte Enterprise is now available globally via Amazon.com Inc AMZN Braket and the IonQ Quantum Cloud, giving businesses and researchers access to advanced quantum capabilities. But with shares…
OpenAI has launched its most advanced image generation technology to date, integrating the capability directly into GPT-4o, its natively multimodal model. The new feature is now rolling out to Plus, Pro, Team, and Free users in ChatGPT, with Enterprise and Edu access coming soon. Developers will also gain access via the API in the coming…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Using a personal loan for your business might seem like a quick fix to get the money you need. As a business owner, you want to make sure your company has enough funds to grow and succeed. But you need to know the risks of mixing personal…
Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg has been a passionate proponent of cryptocurrencies, with his interests ranging from popular coins like Bitcoin BTC/USD to non-fungible tokens. What happened: The rap legend has grabbed attention for his several cryptocurrency-endorsing public remarks over the years. During one such interview with celebrity-focused magazine Vanity Fair in April 2021, the “Doggfather”…
The City of Long Beach is now accepting applications for its Visual Improvement Program (VIP) Grant, a financial assistance initiative offering up to $1,500 to small businesses and nonprofits impacted by crime or vandalism occurring on or after October 1, 2022. The grant aims to help cover the cost of storefront repairs, boarding, insurance deductibles,…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Every great leader has a unique style that shapes how they run their business, approach challenges and manage their team. I like to say that leadership is built on four key pillars: performance, process, people and planning. While all of these are important, most leaders tend to…