How are consumers and retailers preparing for holiday gift-giving during a global pandemic? According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), consumers have demonstrated their resilience and adaptability throughout these extraordinary times, says NRF CEO Matthew Shay. “Looking ahead to the holiday season, retailers will ensure that their stores are safe for both customers and employees as we all prepare to celebrate family and friends during this special time of the year. Purchasing gifts for friends and loved ones is a way for consumers to shift focus from the uncertainty and stress of the pandemic to celebrating the holidays and the promise of our return to a better tomorrow.” $997.79 | Average…

October 30, 2020 6 min read Hudson Hale is, by his own account, young and “really healthy.” But when he contracted Covid-19 in early September, it still took a toll. “I lost my taste for about a week and a half,” the 17-year-old Portland, Oregon high schooler and COVID Candies creator recounts during a Zoom call. Behind him, Hale’s laboratory-like basement workspace is bedecked with design sketches, a framed New Yorker cover and copious notes scribbled in neon green on a translucent dry-erase board. “And I was super nauseous throughout, and I had kind of a mild headache, always kind of in the back of my head.”  He wasn’t alone in the Hale…

Why marketing is so expensive, and what plan is right for your business. Free Book Preview Ultimate Guide to Social Media Marketing This book takes readers through a 360-degree perspective of social media marketing in businesses. October 29, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Sooner or later, most entrepreneurs have to face the reality that marketing is expensive. In the course of planning a new marketing campaign or trying to grow the business organically, you discover that to execute a strategy could cost thousands, or even tens of thousands of dollars, and to keep it going will cut into your bottom line. Why is…

October 28, 2020 3 min read Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. Running out of power when you’re in the middle of a phone call, on the way to a meeting, or while you’re traveling is infuriating. And yet, it happens. Device batteries weaken over time to the point where they can be downright unpredictable. If you’re living in constant fear of dead batteries, it’s time to invest in charging solutions that have your back all the time. We’ve…

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Yes, email is still the communication channel that most people prefer when connecting with businesses. Free Book Preview Ultimate Guide to Social Media Marketing This book takes readers through a 360-degree perspective of social media marketing in businesses. October 26, 2020 2 min read Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. Email is still king in the digital marketing world. There are nearly four billion daily email users, many of whom use their email addresses to connect and interact with…