These Are the Top New and Emerging Franchises of 2024 — And You Can Start One for Less Than $5,000
We evaluated new and emerging brands based on the same rigorous criteria used in the Franchise 500 process, analyzing more than 150 data points.
What Anthropic’s latest AI discovery does—and doesn’t—show
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. Anthropic—currently the world’s most valuable AI company, with a nearly $1 trillion valuation—has a reputation for publishing strange and heady research. It’s looking into whether AI models can feel pain, for example,…
December 2024
Will Investors Bite on a Pizza Wallet? Find Out on the Wild Season Finale of ‘Elevator Pitch.’
On the season 12 finale of “Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch,” contestants teach investors to look at ordinary things in a whole new way.
Bluesky has an impersonator problem
Like many others, I recently fled social media platform X for Bluesky. In the process, I started following many of the people I followed on X. On Thanksgiving, I was delighted to see a private message from a fellow AI reporter, Will Knight from Wired. Or at least that’s who I thought I was talking…
I Tried Buying a Car on Amazon. Here Are the Pros and Cons.
Amazon Autos just launched, and users can buy a new car online. Here’s how it works and what needs to improve.
Barbara Corcoran Says the Best Entrepreneurs Are Good at This One Thing
Real estate entrepreneur and investor Barbara Corcoran says a few key traits prove effective when starting a business. Here’s her top pick.
Discover the Low-Risk, High Reward of Owning this Property Restoration Franchise
PuroClean offers multiple revenue streams with services related to water, fire, smoke, mold and biohazard damage.
Nearly 50% of America’s Workforce Has a Secondary Source of Income or Side Hustle. Here Are 7 Steps You Should Take to Create Lasting Value for Yours.
Today’s entrepreneurs have the opportunity to generate long-lasting supplementary income if they take these steps.
‘I’ve Got All the Time in the World’: AI Grandma Thwarts Scammers By Answering Their Calls
The AI persona called Daisy keeps scammers on the line for 40 minutes at a time with stories of her family and passion for knitting.
How to Prepare Your Small Business for Impactful Investor Partnerships That Go Beyond Funding
Here’s how investorpreneurs transform startups with mentorship and strategic investments.
Are You on Track for a Comfortable Retirement? Here’s How Much Money You Should Save Every Month Depending on Your Age and State.
Many Americans believe they’ll need more than $1 million to retire well.