[ad_1] The new rules around revenue recognition are lengthy and complex. Here's what you need to know. September 21, 2018 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Like businesses in most industries, the new revenue recognition rules put forth by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) -- and effective as of Jan. 1, 2018 for public companies and Jan. 1, 2019 for private companies -- have specific and significant implications for franchisors. These rules require the attention of franchisors and their accountants and attorneys now and will continue to necessitate consideration in years to come. This summary describes...
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This Military Pilot Pivoted From Fighting Wars to Creating Financial Tools for Struggling Americans
https://assets.entrepreneur.com/images/misc/1537549688_unnamed1.jpg?width=1000 [ad_1] Mark Greene started flying combat missions in Afghanistan soon after 9/11. Now, he's director of an innovation lab serving consumers who feel forgotten by their financial institutions. September 21, 2018 9 min read In this series, The Gambit, Entrepreneur associate editor Hayden Field explores extraordinary risk, speaking with successful people about how they overcame unusual obstacles to found a company or switched industries entirely in a "career...
What I Learned From Harvey, Can Help You With Florence
[ad_1] Here are a few tips from a Houston-based business owner who survived Hurricane Harvey for entrepreneurs impacted by Florence. September 21, 2018 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As the Carolinas evaluate the damage caused by Hurricane Florence and begin the recovery process, I can't help but think back to where I was a year ago. Last August, Hurricane Harvey roared into my hometown Houston community. The wall of rain blanketing our city eliminated visibility, and triple-digit winds ripped off rooftops and snapped trees like they were twigs.Related: How Our Growing Tech Company Stayed Open During...
This South Pacific Country Is Sponsoring Research Seeking a Cannabis Treatment for Diabetes
[ad_1] Vanuatu, suffering a diabetes rate far higher than the world average, is hopeful locally grown marijuana can help. September 21, 2018 4 min read Opinions expressed by Green Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The Republic of Vanuatu is facing a diabetes epidemic. It is estimated that roughly 13 percent of the country’s population suffers from the disease. This compares to a global average of 8.5 percent.To counter this epidemic, Vanuatu’s national health care system is working on a series of clinical trials using a cannabis-based drug to treat diabetes.Why it mattersThese trials might provide us with an treatment for a condition that...
4 Industries Women Continue to Dominate
[ad_1] For women entrepreneurs, these four industries are ours for the taking. September 21, 2018 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Women are surprisingly taking over jobs that were previously reserved for men and performing at par or even better, as well as commanding higher pay.Related: The 24 Most Powerful Female Executives and Their Net WorthsRecent trends suggest that we are moving up from lower paying jobs, where the bigger chunk of the female workforce lay, and taking up positions in previous "men-only" occupations in management, finance, law, leadership, etc. In fact, women statistically make...
Is Your Onboarding Process Broken? Here's How to Fix It.
[ad_1] September 21, 2018 7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Most companies know that onboarding is an important part of the hiring process, but many still underestimate just how vital it is that the process be done right. According to a recent survey by Microsoft, what determined employees' odds of staying at the company for the long term boiled down to one simple thing: whether their managers had had a one-on-one meeting with them during their first week.That single meeting, it turned out, shaped how employees saw their future at Microsoft and whether they felt they would be in it for the...
Preparing a Security Token Offering? Here's Your Marketing Playbook.
[ad_1] You can't get potential token-buyers to trust you overnight. As the old saying goes, trust is earned. September 21, 2018 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As the SEC comes closer and closer to a crackdown on the “utility” tokens that function as unregistered securities, a new breed of token is emerging: the security token, backed by real-world assets, and fully SEC-compliant.Related: Initial Coin Offerings and the New Age of Startup FundraisingSecurities-backed tokens are different from pure utility tokens, such as Ether, or true value storage tokens, such as Bitcoin. As a crypto marketer, I’ve seen...
Top Company Cultures of 2018
[ad_1] 2018 Top Company Cultures List Entrepreneur, along with Energage, present our third-annual Top Company Culture List, showcasing high-performance cultures across the U.S. We measured these companies focusing on 24 factors across seven areas: alignment, effectiveness, connection, management, engagement, leadership and basics, including pay, benefits and training. Based on the results, we chose 150 companies to be featured in our ranking. We divided the companies based on size: small (35-74 employees), medium (75-299 employees) and large (300 or more employees). Congrats to all. [ad_2]Read_more MMO masterm...
How Investing in AI is About Investing in People, Not Just Technology
[ad_1] True AI readiness must go far beyond the data, and empower (and reassure) the people responsible for its success. September 21, 2018 7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. How is your organization preparing for artificial intelligence (AI)? Ask this question of businesses investing in this field today, and the answer almost always comes down to "data"-- with leaders talking about "data preparations" or "data science talent acquisition."Related: Which Countries Are Ready for AI Adoption?While there would be no AI without data, enterprises that fail to ready the other side of the equation-- people-- don’t...
Top 25 Digital Marketing Articles – Week of 09/21/18
https://upcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Top-Marketing-Articles-Sept-21.jpg [ad_1] This week’s roundup includes tips to improve your Email open rates, drive Social Media engagement, and manage your Online Reputation.Learn how to create an effective Content Marketing strategy, and increase Conversions from your website. We’ve covered all of this news and, much more, below!From the UpCity Blog:Content Marketing:David Reimherr highlights the importance of auditing your existing Content and choosing the right Content for repurposing.Alex Cheng emphasizes the need for providing value with Content and instilling a sense of curiosity...
This Week in Weed: Coca Cola Considers Cannabis!
[ad_1] Coca-Cola considers entering Cannabis, the NYPD is still making arrests, and South Africa makes history September 21, 2018 2 min read Welcome to Green Entrepreneur's video recap of the cannabis news you might have missed this week, hosted by our dope correspondent Conrad Martin.Coca Cola Considers CannabisCoca Cola is the latest beverage company expressing interest in entering the cannabis industry. A spokesperson from the soda giant said that they're eyeing the growth of CBD as an ingredient. Pot stocks trended higher after the announcement. Related: Coca-Cola Is 'In Talks' to Make Marijuana-Infused DrinksNYPD is still making Pot Arrests!Two...
How Multichannel Marketing Helps Build A Sense of Community in Gyms
https://upcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/multichannel-marketing-for-gyms.jpg [ad_1] In addition to guest posting on the UpCity blog, Musselwhite Marketing is featured as one of the Top Digital Marketing Agencies in Temecula. Check out their profile here.If you’re the owner or manager of a gym or fitness center, you already know that there are some serious challenges when it comes to bringing new people through your door. Whether you’re a new gym or one that has been making people’s lives healthier for years, it isn’t always easy to get people to see the value of your services. More often...
4 Pieces of Financial Advice Every Budding Entrepreneur Needs to Hear
[ad_1] Most financial advice for entrepreneurs revolves around where to spend funding, but the real lesson is in mindset. September 21, 2018 5 min read This story originally appeared on Due Promising businesses go under all the time. Unmotivated teams and stiff competition can drive startups to close shop, but research from CBInsights found that cash flow problems knock out 29 percent of failed small businesses. Without money to keep the lights on and employees paid, even a business with a great product and a bright future can shut down in a matter of days.Cash doesn’t disappear on its own, though. To keep the coffers full, entrepreneurs...
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