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The 4 Blind Spots That Quietly Cost Business Owners the Most
Blind spots are a natural consequence of building something complex while standing at its center; get to know yours to open up your options. Key Takeaways The most expensive problems in a business rarely appear overnight. They develop gradually while the owner is focused on growth and the daily pressure to keep moving. That is one of the paradoxes of entrepreneurship : The closer you are to your business, the harder it can be to see it clearly.
As CRE Maturity Wave Rolls, Lenders Look Beyond Extend and Pretend
Mark Bell, left, and Scott Smalley, right, of Stinson LLP. Courtesy photos The commercial real estate maturity wall is real, and lenders should take it seriously. The Mortgage Bankers Association estimates that $875 billion in commercial and multifamily mortgage balances—17% of outstanding debt—will mature in 2026, with significant additional maturities following in 2027. Many of those loans were originated when borrowing costs were considerably lower.
Private Capital Isn't Just for the 1% — What Entrepreneurs Need to Know
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you’re an entrepreneur, chances are you’ve raised “private capital” in some form to grow your business. But have you ever thought about becoming an investor? Private capital — investments made outside of the public markets — were once seen as the exclusive territory of institutional investors or multi-millionaires.
Expect A New Normal In Commercial Real Estate This Year
By Mark Bell ( January 6, 2026, 4:37 PM EST) -- Even with persistent office vacancies, elevated nonaccruals and a wave of loan maturities, the commercial real estate market heading into 2026 isn't as volatile as some might have predicted at the beginning of 2025. As last year progressed, lenders, borrowers and investors showed discipline, creativity and a willingness to collaborate - contributing to what may be the new normal.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too.
SUR Coffee Expands Southern California Footprint, Offering Alternative to National Chains
SUR Coffee Expands Southern California Footprint, Offering Alternative to National Chains SAN CLEMENTE, CA, UNITED STATES, December 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sur Coffee, the coastal specialty coffee roaster known for its "Farm to Cup" mission and deep roots in surf culture, is officially expanding its footprint across Southern California.
Is Art a Good Investment? Here's What You Need to Know
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Art has been bought, sold, passed down and fought over for centuries. But is it a legitimate asset class in the same way that stocks and bonds are? The short answer is yes, but with some critical caveats. For decades, I have worked in both the investment world and researched the art market. Today, the art market is vast and global.
What You Need to Know About the Future of Blockchain Finance
An unprecedented shift is reshaping the foundations of global finance. Cryptocurrencies are gaining greater acceptance in Washington, with President Donald Trump establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve and signing the GENIUS Act. Meanwhile, state treasuries are adding bitcoin to their balance sheets, and public companies are holding a growing portion of their reserve in bitcoin. Stablecoins, digital tokens designed to maintain a stable value, are also entering the mainstream.
What's the Purpose of Your Money? It's Not Just Returns
For the newly wealthy, conventional investing wisdom often stops short of the most important question: What is the purpose behind your money? As an advisor to ultra-high-net-worth families and a long-time professor of a course called "Alternatives to Alternatives" at Emory's Goizueta Business School, I've watched wealth evolve from something two-dimensional into something rich and textured.
Colorado's wild places more at risk than ever • Colorado Newsline
by Mark Bell, Colorado Newsline April 4, 2025 Having lived in Colorado for over 45 years, I have had the privilege of enjoying our public lands on the Eastern Plains, mountains, and Western Slope. I love our outdoors for its multitudes of recreational opportunities that Coloradans have enjoyed. In 2023, Bureau of Land Management lands in Colorado contributed $8.8 billion to our economy and provided 39,000 jobs.
The Great Wealth Transfer: A Generational Wealth Challenge
Depending on which report you read, we are on the cusp of a massive generational wealth transfer of between $20 and $60 trillion. As seniors in the Silent Generation (born between 1928 and 1945) give way to Baby Boomers, the last of whom turn 60 this year, younger Gen Xers (1965 to 1980), Millennials (1981 to 1996), and perhaps some members of Gen Z stand to inherit large sums. This phenomenon will not happen overnight and is estimated to span a 20-year time horizon.
How to Prevent $60 Trillion in Generational Wealth from Vanishing
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Depending on which report you read, we are on the cusp of a massive generational wealth transfer of anywhere between $20 and $60 trillion dollars. As seniors in the Silent Generation (born between 1928 and 1945) give way to Baby Boomers, the last of whom turn 60 this year, younger Gen Xers (1965 to 1980), Millennials (1981 to 1996), and perhaps some members of Gen Z stand to inherit large sums.
How to Prevent $60 Trillion in Generational Wealth from Vanishing
Depending on which report you read, we are on the cusp of a massive generational wealth transfer of anywhere between $20 and $60 trillion dollars. As seniors in the Silent Generation (born between 1928 and 1945) give way to Baby Boomers, the last of whom turn 60 this year, younger Gen Xers (1965 to 1980), Millennials (1981 to 1996), and perhaps some members of Gen Z stand to inherit large sums. This phenomenon will not happen overnight and instead is estimated to span a 20-year time horizon.
How to Make Family Business Transitions Harmonious
Every business owner likely knows the dangers of family feuds and litigation, especially when dealing with a large, illiquid asset like a closely held business. Getting all family members aligned around the same set of goals can be complicated, especially when considering the exponential growth of family members over generations. Nevertheless, the alignment of family harmony and business interests can be achieved by borrowing from a time-tested process.
How to Secure Your Legacy with Effective Estate Planning Now Original
Entrepreneurs are busy. Often too busy for their own good or at least the good of their legacy. You're likely very dialed into your balance sheet and P&L, but what about estate planning? Procrastinating on estate planning can become a hidden cost for successful entrepreneurs, and the solution is available to you regardless of how young you or your company are today.
Our Demons #0
Campaign Rewards FAQ Community Hello! My name is Luis Fernando Vazquez although I prefer to go by Fern. I am a creatively driven person with an insurmountable amount of determination. I have a passion for writing and comics. I have been a fan of comics and comic-book-related material for almost my entire life. I grew up watching the Justice League animated cartoon and from then on I started picking up comics to read from my local library.
After the FTX calamity: Early effort to assess the impact of the cryptocurrency crash
The recent collapse of crypto exchange FTX has sent shockwaves through the defi space, with a potential spillover into traditional finance still possible. It could take months or even years to finally assess the full impact of this collapse. Presently, still more dominoes are likely to fall as de-levering occurs throughout the industry.
Why Frontline Supply Chain Workers are Walking Out
It’s safe to say frontline workers have had enough. Hourly employees — especially in supply chain roles such as truckers and warehouse workers — are quitting at a record rate. As the workforce shortage worsens, businesses are left scratching their heads as to what’s going on. Brands such as Walmart and Costco are raising wages to combat the crisis. But if they looked a little closer, they’d see pay alone won’t do the trick.
Blobby Horror: A Horror Zine of Nightmarish Nostalgia
Story Blobby Horror is a 72 page descent into the annals of a half-remembered childhood, one that was mostly happy but one that was also inhabited by... HIM. A collection of cursed comics and illustrations from those whose sanity scarcely survived encounters with the Blobbed entity...
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