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23 March

Elon Musk pulls Tesla and SpaceX from Facebook

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 …

23 March

6 Innovative Ways to Increase Brand Awareness

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 …

23 March

Craigslist drops dating ads after new law

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 …

23 March

Fiery tech: Elon Musk thrusts civilian flamethrowers into the spotlight

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 …

23 March

Next admits toughest trading period ‘for 25 years’

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 …

23 March

Credit Suisse CEO pay falls after shareholder mutiny

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 …

22 March

Why Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Is Essential for Entrepreneurs

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 …