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Thinking of asking for a raise? Shark Tank investor and multimillionaire Barbara Corcoran says the key to getting ahead is being prepared and being specific.Corcoran, 76, posted an Instagram video explaining the elements to keep in mind when approaching a boss about a salary raise. The “Shak Tank” star and entrepreneur, who founded real estate brokerage, The Corcoran Group, and sold it in 2001 for an estimated $70 million, has experience overseeing a staff of up to 700 brokers.Corcoran advised viewers to prepare by making a list of every responsibility they were hired to do. Then, they should write a…

In January, Bank of America analysts noted that self-care services like salons and gyms were notable economic standouts that have been “solid” for the past two years. Boomers led beauty spending, while Gen Z and millennials aimed for more self-care and gyms, including wellness trends like red light therapy and cold plunges.Now, Business Insider reports that analysts are noting that the “generational shift” in spending towards “healthy habits is driving growth in wellness-related stocks,” according to a Bank of America note on Tuesday.Gen Z and millennials are prioritizing movement and fun, spending their money on leisure activities like pickleball and…

This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Shannon Houchin, 54, of Fort Worth, Texas. Houchin and her son Finn Canard, 22, own and operate Roadside Republic, a seven-figure business selling peaches on the side of the road. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Image Credit: Courtesy of Roadside Republic. Finn Canard and Shannon Houchin. What was your day job or primary occupation when you started your side hustle? I was the COO of a family-run software company. I also spent years prior to that as a research specialist, so my brain was trained to find stories, patterns and hidden…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Most entrepreneurs don’t fail because of a bad idea — they fail because they’re bleeding money in ways they don’t even realize. I know because I was there. My business was breaking even, but no matter how much effort I put in, I couldn’t grow past a ceiling. Sales were coming in, but profits weren’t.It took six months of focused execution to turn things around, and when I did, I hit my first $1 million in revenue. Not by working harder, but by fixing five profit leaks that had been draining my…

After being inactive for two months, Amazon’s drones are once again taking to the skies.Amazon confirmed to CNBC on Monday that it will resume Prime Air drone deliveries in the two U.S. areas where it is testing the service: College Station, Texas, and Tolleson, Arizona.Amazon stopped drone deliveries in the two states in January after detecting issues with the altitude sensors of its 80-pound MK30 drones. Dusty air in the two cities had the potential to interfere with the drone’s altitude readings, creating a safety risk. Amazon said on Monday that it did not experience any safety incidents in flights…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. AI is already transforming education, whether academia is ready or not. Students are using AI tools to learn, create and problem-solve on their own terms. Institutions that embrace AI as a learning partner will thrive, while those that resist will fade into irrelevance. AI isn’t just an add-on — it’s the foundation for a faster, more adaptive and more impactful education system.The problem: Schools are preparing students for a world that no longer existsAdvancements in AI are redefining the skills needed for success. Yet, our education system remains stuck in an industrial-era…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There’s been a lot of buzz lately about the proliferation of private membership clubs. As the concept of “luxury” is over-deployed, it begs the question: Can exclusivity be mass-produced?For me, the answer is a resounding no. I have built my career on selling expensive things to wealthy people and have seen firsthand, as CEO of Exclusive Resorts, that successful business practices in the private club sector thrive on a multi-pronged approach rooted in quality over quantity.Fast growth, global presence and the network effect are attractive buzzwords — especially to investors — but…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. SEO has long been a moving target. Back in the early days, “success” looked like stuffing keywords into web pages and trying to game the algorithm with backlinks. Then came the era of “Content is King,” user intent and semantic search — ultimately shifting the balance from tricks to value … black hat to white hat.However, today, a new force is looking to reshape that search landscape: generative AI search.Tools like ChatGPT and Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE), as well as my favorite one, Perplexity, are changing how search engines understand, rank…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I’ve been hearing about “work-life balance” my entire adult life. The idea is simple: manage your time, energy and priorities so work commitments don’t interfere with personal well-being, relationships, health and leisure. Every article, every wellness expert, seems to say the same thing.But I want to offer a different perspective, one that goes beyond balancing hours and instead focuses on something much more meaningful.After years as an entrepreneur, constantly trying to maintain some sense of balance while also dealing with the guilt that comes with never feeling like I was doing enough…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Using a personal loan for your business might seem like a quick fix to get the money you need. As a business owner, you want to make sure your company has enough funds to grow and succeed. But you need to know the risks of mixing personal and business finances.Many business owners pick personal loans because they’re easier to get, especially for new businesses. When you apply for a personal loan, lenders look at your credit score, credit history, income and personal debts to decide if you qualify.Unlike business loans, they don’t…