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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Josh Kim documented the messy, unfiltered reality of opening Softies Burger, from construction delays to emotional stress. By sharing the journey on social media, the story itself became part of the brand, attracting new opportunities. The bigger things get, the easier it is to lose the plot. Stay close to why you started. Josh Kim never planned to open a restaurant. Softies Burger started as what Josh Kim later described as a joke. A side project. A way to make a little extra cash for what his business partner Sam…

A new report from the Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO), creator of the credit score most lenders use, shows that the average American’s FICO score is now down to 714—a two-point decline over the course of the last year. The current slide in U.S. credit scores began in 2023, when the government ended the temporary pandemic-era freeze on student loan collection. Missed mortgage payments have also ticked up some, contributing to the slide in credit scores. Prior to the latest report, the average American’s credit score had already dropped to 715 between 2024 and 2025, which at the time was the most…

Key Takeaways Mark Cuban says “smart, bigger companies” will let employees build and use AI agents, which will allow employees to “reduce their work day by an hour to start.” He frames this as a way to “reward people” with more time. Cuban’s vision for a shorter workweek aligns with that of other tech leaders, like Zoom CEO Eric Yuan. More than 80% of Fortune 500 companies use AI agents — or virtual assistants that can complete complex tasks autonomously — according to Microsoft’s February Cyber Pulse report. Now, Mark Cuban says the technology could cut an hour from the…

Video game maker Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, announced on Tuesday it is laying off 1,000 employees, or about 20% of its workforce. (In 2023, Epic cut 830 jobs or 16% of its workforce at that time, per Variety.)“I’m sorry we’re here again,” Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney said in a note to Epic employees, which the company posted on X. “The downturn in Fortnite engagement that started in 2025 means we’re spending significantly more than we’re making, and we have to make major cuts to keep the company funded.”“This layoff, together with over $500 million of identified cost savings…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Looking back on the early days of building my company, the best advice wasn’t about saving pennies on rent or payroll. It was about investing in the right marketing partner and surrounding myself with seasoned mentors who had already survived the battles I was about to fight. In a crowded, digital-first marketplace, young founders don’t just need hustle; they need experienced guides to help them break through the noise and avoid the costly lessons that only time usually teaches. We’ve often heard it said, “Youth is wasted on the young.”…

Published March 24, 2026 04:35PMEvery year, we put hundreds of running shoes to the test. When people hear that, they inevitably ask us: What’s the best shoe? Our answer is always the same: It depends on the runner and the run.Because running shoe needs are so personal, we’ve designed our testing process to match. Our team of nearly 25 testers—who represent a wide range of paces, strides, and preferences—put every major new release through several test runs. As we log miles, we compare the season’s new models to the other shoes being tested and to our previous winners. The best…

While Transportation Security Administration agents are not being paid due to the partial government shutdown, some airlines don’t believe members of Congress deserve special treatment when traveling. Delta Air Lines just suspended its “specialty services” perk for U.S. Senators and Representatives amid the shutdown that has left TSA workers without paychecks for more than a month. “Due to the impact on resources from the long-standing government shutdown, Delta will temporarily suspend specialty services to members of Congress flying Delta,” the airline said In a statement to CNBC, noting that next to safety, its top priority is “taking care of our people…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Overtime is one of the earliest signs that growth is outpacing capacity. Absenteeism hits labor budgets before it ever shows up as a culture issue. The true cost of an employee is always higher than their base pay. Pay accuracy plays a bigger role in trust than many leaders realize. Turnover becomes real when you see it in pay data. For most founders, payroll is something you run. A recurring task. A deadline that comes around every two weeks.But if you’re growing your business, payroll is doing more than simply…

Amid the partial government shutdown, at least 61,000 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents are going without pay. Regardless, the employees, who are considered essential workers, have to continue showing up to work, despite not earning an income. And over 3,000 agents—over 10% of the total agency—aren’t showing up to work at all.The situation has caused major financial strain for agents who work in an already demanding job that doesn’t seem to have a safety net. Now, they’re caught in the middle of a political battle that’s caused historic chaos and dysfunction in airports across the country: terminals are standing room…

Key Takeaways Siegel began to replicate historical documents for family and friends. Interest grew, so Siegel turned it into a subscription and set up a Shopify site. Partnering with Uncommon Goods and appearing on Shark Tank fueled the business. This as-told-to story is based on a conversation with Ari Siegel, founder of History By Mail, a subscription-based business selling replicas of historical documents. The piece has been edited for length and clarity. Growing up, I was always a history buff. Both of my grandfathers were in World War II, so I heard them tell war stories.  Image Credit: Courtesy of…