Image copyright AFP Entrepreneur Elon Musk has had the official Facebook pages for his Tesla and SpaceX companies deleted. The #deletefacebook movement has grown after data firm Cambridge Analytica was accused of obtaining the personal information of about 50 million users. Mr Musk had poked fun at speaker brand Sonos …
The potential breakup of General Electric may unlock more value than previously thought, Melius Research analysts wrote in a note Friday. Past looks at the value of GE’s individual businesses — also known as a “sum-of-the-parts” analysis — cast doubt on whether a fire sale of GE’s assets would even …
Wendy’s sassy Twitter feed is a great example of how to stand out in a sea of noise. March 23, 2018 7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Having a solid, trusted brand is important for your company to thrive. If your target audience doesn’t know …
A gunman has been shot dead by French police after killing three people and wounding three others in a series of events that ended in a hostage situation in a supermarket. French Interior Minister Gerard Collomb confirmed Friday afternoon that the attacker was 26, had acted alone and was known …
Image copyright Getty Images Classified advertising website Craigslist has closed its dating ads section in the US, in response to a new bill against sex trafficking. The bill states that websites can now be punished for “facilitating” prostitution and sex trafficking. Ads promoting prostitution and child sexual abuse have previously …
The Boring Company ‘Not a Flamethrower’ (Screenshot from www.boringcompany.com) The U.S. military decided flamethrowers were not a good idea, but civilians feel otherwise and have bought 20,000 of them from one of Elon Musk’s firms. Musk’s The Boring Company began selling its “Not a Flamethrower” device for $500 with a …
Image copyright Next Plc Annual profits at Next have fallen 8% after what the retailer described as its most challenging year for 25 years. The company said pre-tax profits dropped to £726.1m in the 12 months to January, marking the third year in a row that profit has declined. Next …
The asset management division of Germany’s largest bank began trading on the country’s stock exchange Friday. Shares of Deutsche Bank‘s DWS edged higher in their stock market debut on the Frankfurt stock exchange, with the listing likely to galvanize the mood among other pending German flotations. The opening share price …
Credit Suisse Chief Executive Tidjane Thiam earned slightly less in 2017 during his third year on the job, as shareholder scrutiny during the final stages of a major overhaul dampened executive pay. Thiam earned 9.7 million Swiss francs ($10.26 million) last year, a 5.3 reduction over his prior-year compensation, Switzerland’s …
Mentorship is one of the best gifts. Having someone you admire invest time and energy in your goals builds successful companies and careers. Likewise, transmitting your experiences to others feels energizing. It’s what being an entrepreneur is about. Many of us are fond of our mentors, particularly if they took an interest …