The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has unveiled the five finalists for its Freedom 250 Patriot Pitch Competition, a showcase emphasizing innovation and entrepreneurship in American small businesses. Scheduled for September 18 in Washington, D.C., these finalists will compete before a panel of celebrity judges for a share of a $1 million cash prize pool
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways I couldn’t afford my own equipment when I decided to become a roofer, so I borrowed a ladder from my dad. The way he treated me when I was looking for my first shot in business shaped how I vet partners and dealers. It taught
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has unveiled the five finalists for its Freedom 250 Patriot Pitch Competition, a showcase emphasizing innovation and entrepreneurship in American small businesses. Scheduled for September 18 in Washington, D.C., these finalists will compete before a panel of celebrity judges for a share of a $1 million cash prize pool
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways I couldn’t afford my own equipment when I decided to become a roofer, so I borrowed a ladder from my dad. The way he treated me when I was looking for my first shot in business shaped how I vet partners and dealers. It taught
World Liberty Financial’s largest disclosed token purchase traces back to a Chinese businessman under active UK investigation for money laundering, the New York Times reported, with up to $75 million flowing to Trump family and Witkoff-linked entities. Key Takeaways Aqua1 Foundation bought $100 million in WLFI tokens on June 26, per the New York Times.
Mariano Browne The FIFA World Cup is the largest single-event sporting competition in the world. No single sporting event matches the singular, worldwide focus and television viewership of the World Cup. The 2026 version is estimated to have reached over 5 billion people, out of the world’s 8.3 billion. It is the most popular sport
Sabah is pitching itself as an Asia-Pacific hub for impact investing, betting that its forests, biodiversity and natural resources can become drivers of economic growth as it seeks private capital for sustainable development. — Picture by Firdaus Latif By Julia Chan First Published: Monday, 13 Jul 2026 11:44 AM MYT KOTA KINABALU, July 13 —
Some people are good at their jobs. Then there is Tonia Ryan, who has turned “getting found online” into something close to magic. She is the creator of Fix Your Search, and if you have ever wondered why some businesses pop up everywhere while others seem invisible...