Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways High-performing entrepreneurs avoid constant reactivity by filtering distractions and focusing their mental energy on decisions that drive meaningful outcomes. Build reflection and recovery into the workday. Create micro-pauses to question assumptions, reassess direction and examine whether momentum is still alignedRead More

Listen to this post Fast-food pizza chains have had a stale 2026. Papa Johns, Pizza Hut and Papa Murphy’s shuttered hundreds of locations. But new Numerator data shows they’re winning one fight: the battle against the freezer aisle. Quick-service pizza now accounts for 45% of the $37 billion pizza market,Read More

Every great small business has a story, and Entrepreneur’s America’s Favorite Mom and Pop Shops series goes on location to hear them firsthand. In this episode, editor in chief Jason Feifer visits Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, a former steel town that has spent 30 years figuring out what comes next. That’s whereRead More

Listen to this post This time of year, Spirit Halloween stores pop up in every strip mall like Dracula springing out of a coffin. The idea started back in the 1980s when the owner of a clothing store in California was looking to juice up sales. Joseph Marver was runningRead More

Listen to this post Dollar General is charging too much and now cash-strapped customers want their dollars back. The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states sued the discount chain on Monday, alleging it “repeatedly mislabeled prices,” so shoppers paid more at the register than what was listed on shelf tagsRead More

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Meyer warns against cutting resources to chase higher profits. His philosophy on treating great employees comes from a gardening lesson his grandma taught him. Being a good leader starts with collecting the dots, and then acting on them. A smileRead More

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Listen to this post Key Takeaways Prepare emotionally, not just strategically. Stay calm and know your bottom line before you walk in, so pressure doesn’t push you into concessions you’ll regret. Communicate with clarity and restraint by stating facts, impact, needs andRead More

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways American AI companies raised $355.9 billion in the first half of 2026 alone, more than eight times the roughly $42 billion Europe raised for AI in the same six months, a gap that keeps pulling ambitious founders west. France carriesRead More

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Leaders can unintentionally limit growth by holding on to responsibilities, tolerating underperformance and failing to provide clear direction. Sustainable growth requires clear accountability, delegated ownership and aligned priorities. Business owners often assume growth slows because of external forces. Competition intensifies.Read More

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways A new leader gets visibility before credibility, and overcorrecting with symbolic moves or early restructures breeds instability. The first 90 days should be about listening, taking inventory, and getting your feet beneath you. Build credibility through consistency and trust. EmployeesRead More