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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways The lending landscape has evolved dramatically, and traditional bank loans are no longer the only financing option for small businesses. More entrepreneurs are exploring alternative financing solutions that offer greater flexibility, faster approvals and financing structures that meet the realities of modern business. There are

Tourism Kelowna also reported a record 30,000 visitors to its visitor information centre in May, a figure officials largely attribute to the Memorial Cup. Posted June 1, 2026 10:58 pm 2 min read 2:10 Kelowna sees economic boost from Memorial Cup The City of Kelowna has officially wrapped up its hosting duties for the 2026

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria are cutting operating hours, reducing stock, and closing shops as surging energy costs, driven by high petrol/diesel prices and electricity tariff hikes consume up to 60 per cent of their profits. Many micro-businesses and manufacturers now operate at a fraction of their capacity to avoid passing unsustainable costs

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In an AI-accelerated workplace where output is increasingly easy to generate, real professional value comes from judgment, restraint and clarity. Here's why professionals must move beyond volume-based execution and learn to deliver the strategic conviction leaders actually trust...

Businesses are battling what feels like a rampant digital infestation. AI slop, a broad term for the endless flood of shoddy, algorithmically generated material, has spread to nearly every corner of the internet. Publishers are facing a deluge of rip-off books and fabricated reviews. Trusted online resources for everyday answers are being inundated with the dubious wisdom of AI. And—as if that wasn’t bad

Case study Sam Finnegan-Dehn works in fundraising for a charity, but he moonlights as a math and philosophy tutor for university students from his home in London. Through this part-time business, he can leverage his degrees in philosophy and share his love of the subject with clients. But meeting with students is only a fraction

The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that former President Donald Trump imposed certain tariffs without proper constitutional authority. In response, a new refund system is set to roll out on Monday to reimburse businesses that paid these tariffs. Beginning at 8 a.m., importers and their brokers can start filing for refunds through an online portal