Author: insighter

Maybe you’ve booked an economy class ticket on your next Air France flight, but now that the trip is drawing near, the thought of being stuck in a small seat at the back of the plane is looking less appealing. Good news — Air France upgrades are not only possible, there are a number of ways to make them happen. Let’s take a look at how to upgrade on Air France, whether you’re simply looking for more legroom or a lie-flat oasis as you jet across the sky. Air France cabins and seats Air France operates four different cabins, including:…

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Most jobs, tax revenue and wealth come from high-growth companies that start with a great idea and then scale it. And when it comes to scaling, franchising is an increasingly popular option. The International Franchise Association found that American franchises sold more than $825 billion of goods and services in 2022 — a number that’s only expected to grow. Together, the two of us have decades of experience working with consumer and franchise brands and teaching it at the Tariq Farid Franchise Institute at Babson College, including as co-hosts of the recently…

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with DoorDash, resolving allegations that the company violated the California Consumer Privacy Act and the California Online Privacy Protection Act. The investigation by the California Department of Justice found that DoorDash sold its California customers’ personal information without providing notice or an opportunity to opt out of that sale in violation of both the CCPA and CalOPPA. The sale occurred in connection with DoorDash’s participation in a marketing cooperative, where businesses contribute the personal information of their customers in exchange for the opportunity to advertise their products to each other’s customers. Today’s…

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Many of us are looking for ways to trim our grocery bills, and for good reason: Americans spent about $5,700 a year on food at home in 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. While earning more rewards on grocery purchases can help, the Meijer credit card unfortunately falls short, even for loyalists of the Michigan-based retailer. Issued by Citibank, the Meijer card’s rewards rate is a shade higher than 1%, but any potential savings can easily be negated by the card’s outrageous interest rate. For better options, check out our list of best credit cards for groceries,…

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  History might be made this week.  On Thursday, the space-exploration company Intuitive Machines is planning to land a robotic spacecraft on the moon. If it’s successful, this will be America’s first soft landing on the lunar surface since the end of the Apollo program. Here’s everything you need to know about landing: What’s happening and how can I watch it? The Nova-C lander, called Odysseus (“Odie” for short), is scheduled to land on the lunar surface on Thursday, February 22, at 5:49 p.m. ET. NASA will have livestream coverage of the event across its channels (including on NASA TV)…

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Everyone can set goals, right? Just think about what you want to achieve, give yourself a timeframe, and make that your goal. What’s so difficult about it?! Well, let’s look at the stats for a moment. I’m writing this article in February, and according to the research, only 36% will have made it this far with their New Year’s resolutions. Twenty-three percent will have given up in the first week! And those who actually keep their New Year’s resolutions? Just 9%. So, do you think these people are actually good at setting…

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If there’s one thing Japan is known for, it’s their incredible advancements in robotics. Some find this odd, particularly given that the Japanese are also known for extensive use of the fax machine. At any rate, Uber (NASDAQ:UBER) is taking advantage of the Japanese familiarity with robots by putting one such robot to use in food deliveries. The news didn’t much help Uber stock, however, as it was down fractionally in Wednesday afternoon’s trading. Uber teamed up with Cartken, a robotics company, and Mitsubishi Electric, a major Japanese industrial operation, to create a line of small robots geared toward sidewalks…

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  DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines is raising the cost of checking bags and it is making other changes to push customers to buy tickets directly from the airline if they want to earn frequent-flyer points. The airline said Tuesday that checking a bag on a domestic flight will rise from $30 now to $35 online and $40 if purchased at the airport. The fee for a second checked bag will rise from $40 to $45 both online and at the airport. American last raised bag fees in 2018. American, based in Fort Worth, Texas, introduced bag fees in 2008…

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Entrepreneurship is the foundation of invention, job creation and wealth generation. Successful entrepreneurs are the driving force behind new diligence, products and services that profit society in numerous ways. Starting your own business and entrepreneurship do more than just boost the economy. They spark and fue­l good changes in your community. Those making laws and investing mone­y need to recognize entrepreneurship, back it, and nurture it. Only then that we­’ll see the re­al power of business ownership for a strong e­conomy and healthier society. Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey is challenging and…

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