Picture this: It’s 2025. Your marketing intern used an AI tool to generate content for your biggest client and accidentally included hallucinated product features and hit send before anyone could review it. 

Gold just pulled off a glitzy flex, smashing through the $3,300 mark and setting a fresh record at $3,313 an ounce — its biggest spotlight moment yet. Silver, not wanting to be left out, also polished up with a 70-cent jump back above $33. Peter Schiff couldn’t help but declare it the “biggest financial story of the year,” and honestly, it’s hard to argue. Gold isn’t just glittering—it’s glowing, as markets wobble from renewed U.S.-China chip tensions and fears of an escalating minerals trade war. Gold is up over $70, trading above $3,300. The new record high hit early this…

Key Takeaways Brand Consistency is Crucial: Ensuring all franchise units maintain the same brand identity is essential for customer trust and brand loyalty. Effective Communication with Franchisors: Managing the relationship with your franchisor through clear communication can prevent conflicts and enhance operational support. Market Adaptation is Necessary: Staying alert to market fluctuations and consumer behavior ensures your franchise remains competitive and relevant. Financial Management Matters: Understanding and managing initial investments, ongoing fees, and operational costs is key to a franchise’s long-term success. Legal Compliance is Mandatory: Adhering to franchise agreements and local regulations is critical to avoid legal issues that…

by Kandiss Edwards April 16, 2025 One TikToker had a great idea around boycotting. Target continues to see a decline in in-store patronage. Foot traffic declined more than 9% in February and 6.5% in March compared to the same time last year, according to data compiled by the Minnesota Tribune.  Analysts attribute the slump to economic uncertainty, inflation, and public backlash over the company’s rejection of DEI initiatives. Retail experts say the current economic landscape, exacerbated by rising tariffs, inflationary pressure, and decreasing consumer confidence, is affecting big-box retailers nationwide to scale back their DEI policies and has drawn criticism from…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. No one wants to hear the dreaded two words “you’re fired,” especially without good reasoning. Maybe being fired is the sign you needed to make your own entrepreneurial side hustle your full-time hustle, but what if you were wrongfully terminated and you could recover damages? One of the biggest concerns I hear from both employees and small businesses is knowing their legal rights when it comes to termination. Understanding what constitutes an unlawful termination is the first step in protecting against legal issues in the future. I have handled high-profile cases of…

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that China couldn’t sell U.S. Treasuries to destabilize the financial markets, as it would affect their economy by weakening their currency. What Happened: Bessent, while speaking to Yahoo Finance, reiterated that there was no purpose for China to “weaponize” the U.S. Treasuries, as such a move could affect China’s own economy. “If they started selling Treasuries, they’d have an effect on the price. But more importantly, they accumulate dollars, and what are they gonna do with the dollars?” asked Bessent. “So if they sell Treasuries, then they would have to sell RMB, and it…

Key Takeaways Flexibility and Independence: As an Uber Eats driver, you have the freedom to set your own hours and choose your delivery routes, allowing for a work-life balance that suits your personal schedule. Navigating the App: Familiarity with the Uber Eats app is essential for managing deliveries, tracking earnings, and maintaining effective communication with customers, enhancing your overall driving experience. Vehicle Requirements: To qualify as a driver, ensure your vehicle meets the necessary specifications, including registration and insurance, and understand the age requirements for different delivery methods (bicycle, scooter, car). Earning Potential: Income varies based on work hours and…

by Jeroslyn JoVonn April 15, 2025 Mae Jemison took one giant leap for gender equality in a recent interview Trailblazing astronaut Mae Jemison offered a quick lesson during an interview, correcting a reporter who used the term “mankind” instead of the more inclusive “humankind.” The awkward exchange happened while Jemison—the first Black woman in space—spoke with Vladimir Duthiers of CBS News ahead of Blue Origin’s historic all-female flight on April 14. After a few teachable moments, Jemison gently corrected Duthiers when he asked her to explain, “Why even a trip like this one, all the trips that we take into…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Sitting down with Steve Hasker, the CEO of Thomson Reuters, was an insightful experience that offered a deep look at how leadership is evolving in the age of generative AI and global transformation. From the outset, Steve made it clear that Thomson Reuters is much more than just its widely recognized Reuters news division. In fact, over 90% of the company’s revenue comes from services provided to legal, tax, accounting and corporate professionals — a reminder that global enterprises often have dynamic layers beneath their most public-facing brand. Related: Build-A-Bear Was Failing.…

Real-world asset-focused coin MANTRA OM/USD topped the cryptocurrency gainers list on Tuesday, recovering marginally from its weekend crash. What happened: OM soared nearly 28% to become the most successful coin in the market, defying the declines in blue-chip assets such as Bitcoin BTC/USD and Ethereum ETH/USD. OM’s trading volume rose 8.51% to $1.42 billion, making it the fifth most traded cryptocurrency (excluding stablecoins) in the last 24 hours. The recovery followed MANTRA co-founder John Patrick Mullin’s assurance that the team would release a post-mortem report explaining the events that led to the coin’s stunning 90% collapse on Sunday.  “After this…