Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Investing in employee wellness can help increase productivity, profit and employee retention; however, when it comes to deciding where to spend wellness dollars, many companies simply take a shot in the dark. My AI data analytics firm once partnered with a large hospital network that had spent millions of dollars on a subscription to a meditation app for nurses, assuming it would help reduce stress and improve retention. Their plan turned out to be a complete waste of money. After analyzing the hospital’s workforce data, it became clear that the meditation app…

The 25% tariff on imported cars and parts could wipe out up to 3 million vehicle sales, slash automaker profits in half and throw the U.S. auto supply chain into chaos as manufacturers scramble to reconfigure operations in a high-stakes race against time, according to Bank of America. In a note shared Wednesday, research analyst John P. Babcock said President Donald Trump’s new trade action announced on March 26 would trigger significant demand destruction, higher consumer prices, and a severe blow to profitability, especially if additional parts tariffs are confirmed in May. How Bad Could It Get For US Auto…

President Donald Trump announced “Liberation Day” reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday at a “Make America Wealthy Again” event in the Rose Garden at the White House. The reciprocal tariffs will add new restrictions to countries with duties on U.S. goods. The U.S. will calculate the “combined rate of all their tariffs,” Trump said, and charge them “approximately half of what they have been charging us.” Trump called it a “kind reciprocal.” It’s “not a full reciprocal but it would have been tough for a lot of countries,” he said. In the speech, he said China will face a reciprocal 34% tariff,…

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The White House is set to hold a meeting on Wednesday with key officials to discuss the future of TikTok, as the app faces an April 5 deadline to secure a non-Chinese buyer or face a potential U.S. ban. What Happened: President Donald Trump is scheduled to consider a final proposal related to TikTok during a meeting at the Oval Office. Vice President JD Vance, commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, national security adviser Mike Waltz, and director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard are expected to participate, reported Reuters, citing a White House official. See Also: Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs On Autos:…

Stripe announced a new partnership with CLEAR, the identity verification platform trusted by over 30 million customers, to power its billing and payment infrastructure. As of March 24, 2025, CLEAR has officially migrated its online and in-person payments to Stripe, adopting the platform’s suite of tools including Stripe Billing, Stripe Terminal, and Stripe Radar. CLEAR, widely recognized for its CLEAR Plus membership that uses biometrics to streamline airport identity verification, has expanded its reach into industries such as healthcare and financial services. Now, with Stripe handling its payment processing, the company aims to provide the same seamless experience for customer…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I’m not a perfect leader. Over the past few years, I’ve discovered my flaws, my gifts and my skills as I’ve worked with people across different countries and situations. At times, I tend to be fairly direct as a leader which can inhibit open discussion at times. It’s a trait that helped me to build Novakid from a “bare bones” idea to the company it is today, but I’ve learned to moderate and adapt my approach to suit the changing face of leadership in the organization. My role has evolved from one…

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Visa Inc. V has reportedly proposed a $100 million payment to Apple Inc. AAPL to secure the Apple Card network. This move comes amid fierce competition among the country’s leading payment networks. What Happened: Apple Card is up for grabs as Goldman Sachs Group Inc. GS, the bank currently backing it, plans to exit the consumer lending sector. Major banks such as JPMorgan Chase & Co. JPM and Synchrony Financial are vying to take over as the card issuer. Visa has stepped in with a $100 million bid to secure the Apple Card network, Visa, Apple and Mastercard did not immediately respond to Benzinga’s request for comment. Meanwhile, payment…

Fiverr has introduced a new Freelancer Equity Program aimed at providing top-performing U.S.-based freelancers on its platform with a financial stake in the company. The initiative offers eligible freelancers up to $10,000 in Fiverr shares, with equity grants distributed over four years based on annual eligibility requirements. The program arrives as the freelance economy continues its rapid growth, with projections indicating that freelancers could make up half of the U.S. workforce by 2027. Fiverr describes the program as a way to deliver additional financial value to freelancers beyond their regular earnings. “Freelancers are the backbone of today’s economy and the…