‘Retailers in Stores Eating Popcorn’ is screened in Chicago. Chicago – Retail success stories, plans for supply chain improvements and a spirited endorsement of the co-op hardware model highlighted the Ace Hardware General Session here during the co-op’s Fall Convention. During the 90-minute presentation, a wide variety of Ace dealers were recognized for achieving growth […]

Here are several ways you can effectively protect your website and online reputation. Your personal brand’s website is your calling card to attract loyal followers, and an unexpected cyber attack can cost you both time and money. What types of activity are you currently monitoring from the back end? With the right tools and knowledge, […]

Former VC Risa Stack shares how she created a role that never existed before. In this series, Open Every Door, Entrepreneur staff writer Nina Zipkin shares her conversations with leaders about understanding what you have to offer, navigating the obstacles that will block your path, identifying opportunity and creating it for yourself and for others. Risa […]

The ability to accept credit cards is a must for any modern business. But franchise systems shouldn’t be afraid to expect more from their payment-processing vendor. On its face, choosing a credit card payment processor is a simple matter of numbers. What percentage of each transaction does the processor take? What are the fees involved? […]

An American and a Danish company dominate the global sperm market – and both claim their supply is biggest Ella Rasmussen’s doctors started to prod her about children when she turned 30. She was single, suffered from endometriosis, and contemplated a hysterectomy. After several years, the nudges took hold. Because she wasn’t a good candidate […]

Blockchain startups are all the rage the right now. Why? Because blockchain has a lot of untapped potential. Blockchain is the technology that fuels the cryptocurrency Bitcoin, and many companies are using it to create startups of their own. In simple terms, blockchain is a certified, safe transaction between two parties. In the case of Bitcoin, […]

In the digital age, business growth tactics are constantly evolving. But when algorithms, platforms and effective initiatives change rapidly, how can you know what to focus on in order to formulate a successful strategy? It turns out, the answer is in the numbers. One of the best benefits of a shift towards digital everything is that consumer behavior […]

Let’s face it, you’re selling what everyone else is selling. Content strategy is how you persuade people to buy from you. Content is not just using words on your web page and throwing up keywords in a half-assed manner to trick search engines. Yes, while it’s important to have an on-point SEO strategy, which we’ll discuss […]

What the iconic founder taught us about pushing people to perform when it counts. Close your eyes and think of the most iconic founder in recent memory. We’re willing to bet that an image of Steve Jobs floats through your mind. That’s no surprise. Jobs, though he’s no longer with us, remains the quintessential role model for […]

Here’s how to embrace the future of marketing with AI and ramp up your skills to evolve alongside it Artificial intelligence has been a trending topic for quite some time, and its use is on the rise in every industry. According to a report by Salesforce, 51% of marketing leaders state that they currently use […]