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7 Best Christmas Tree Stands in 2022

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Believe it or not, a Christmas tree won't stay upright on its own. Instead, you need a stable Christmas tree stand that can accommodate the type and size of tree you have. We researched dozens of the best Christmas tree stands to help you find the right one for your needs, whether you have a real tree, an artificial tree, a small tree, or a behemoth. The stands in our guide have a track record of durability, performance, and easy setup. We also outline the size and type of tree each stand is meant for. Check out our guide to the best Christmas tree skirts once you've chosen the right stand for your tree. The best Christmas tree stands in 2022 Best Christmas tree stand overall: Krinner Tree Genie Christmas Tree Stand, available at Amazon, $82.79 The German-engineered Krinner Tree Genie Christmas Tree Stand is easy to set up in a couple of minutes and keeps trees up to 12 f...
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This Pitch Scored a $250,000 Investment -- And It Almost Didn't Happen

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Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch is the show where contestants get into an elevator and have just 60 seconds to pitch their business to a video camera. Our board of investors is watching, and if they like what they hear they open the doors and the entrepreneur steps into the boardroom to try to seal the deal. If they don't like what they hear, the entrepreneur gets sent back down. staff In this ongoing article series, we're celebrating the entrepreneurs who walked into the boardroom and came out with a win and sharing their tips for pitching success. Who are you and what is your business? I'm Alicia Tulsee, founder of Moxie Scrubs , the first direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand for nurses. I went on the show seeking $500,000 and walked out with a $250,000 investment from Kim Perrell. How did you prepare for the show? I sought the help of our existing investors to come up with a one-minute pi...
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Carvana Father-Son Duo Lose Billions as Company Stock Collapses

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Carvana has had a rough year. Bloomberg | Getty Images Ernie Garcia III, founder and chief executive officer of Carvana Co., second left, and his father Ernest Garcia II, in 2017. At its high, Carvana stock was trading around $360 in August 2021, but the profits were short-lived as prices began to steadily drop in November of that year — and haven't come up since. The online used car retailer has seen stocks steadily decline since late 2021, and now things have gone from bad to worse. As of Thursday, Carvana was trading around $7.65 — marking a 97% drop this year alone. Related: Carvana to Lay Off 12% of Its Workforce, Ignites 'Mass Hysteria' Carvana CEO and co-founder Ernie Garcia III, along with his father Ernie Garcia II, have experienced parallel losses in wealth alongside the collapse of the company. Ernie Garcia III started 2021 with a net worth of $7.4 billion, which ...
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4 Easy Ways Real Estate Investors Can Prepare for 2023

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. After two disruptive years in the real estate market, we are all eagerly looking forward to 2023 and hoping that it will bring some much-needed respite and calmness. The good news is that experts generally agree that next year will witness a shift from the red-hot seller's market to a more neutral one. This means that property prices and mortgage rates will stop climbing at their currently steep rates. Nonetheless, those who wish to find profitable investment opportunities in 2023 will still need to deal with the consequences of 2020-2022 trends. Specifically, home values and mortgage interest rates will remain relatively high and regional shifts will continue. Here are four easy steps that investors can take now to prepare for investing in real estate next year. Related: Learn How to Make Money in Real Estate 1. Get your finances in order The first step in real estate investing is always to figu...
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What Is a Recession and How Do You Prepare for One?

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The news is abuzz with rumors of the next recession coming in 2023 or 2024. But for most Americans, all of that triggers a sudden panic and a desperate need to look at one's bank account. What is a recession, what does it mean, and how can you prepare yourself and your family's finances for one? This article will answer each of these questions and more. By the end, you'll know what to expect and how to prepare for a recession. What is a recession? According to economists working for the National Bureau of Economic Research, a recession is a prolonged period of economic downturn or declining economic activity. It affects a nation's or the world's entire economy and lasts for a few months or more. In some ways, the best way to understand the recession is to compare it to "regular" or positive economic activity and GDP. GDP (gross domestic product) is essentially the combined value of the goods and services made by an economy, like the America...
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6 Overlooked Investment Opportunities in Commercial Real Estate

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In commercial real estate, smart owners exploit every available opportunity to maximize their net operating income (NOI) and create new, leverageable equity. Over time, small changes can generate millions of dollars in cash flow and added value, which will be critically beneficial as you grow your CRE portfolio. Since transacting my first deal at age 18, I've built an 18-year track record of success as a professional CRE investor with the help and guidance of mentors who are legends in our business. Here are some of my favorite and most effective insider tips to help boost your numbers. Related: Tap Into the Wealth Potential of Commercial Real Estate With These 5 Tips 1. ATMs Nearly every type of property has an area of 24 square feet that can be carved out with minor modifications. If you own property that has any commercial frontage or is located in a heavily trafficked pedestrian area, conside...
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5 Bear Market Lessons From a Crypto Entrepreneur

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. 2022 was an important year for the crypto space. We will all remember the bankruptcies of major global companies: Luna, Celsius Network, FTX, BlockFi and others that left investors with massive losses. The bear market has dramatically affected the crypto economy and investors' portfolios. Just like in 2013 and 2017, the market moves in cycles. First, we had the crypto summer, where everybody was hyped about their profits and gains. Then came the crypto autumn, and investors started to see red in their portfolios. But investors' portfolios started bleeding when the crypto winter got underway, and even some big reliable companies went underwater. In this article, I want to focus on some of the most important lessons I have taken for myself and my company after living through one more winter of the crypto market. Related: Will Crypto Make a Comeback in 2023? 1. Money management strategies are ev...
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Pick a Ceiling Fan Based on a Room's Square Footage

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Photo : Serkanyalcinkaya ( Shutterstock ) With energy costs continuing to rise, ceiling fans are becoming an increasingly popular way to make homes more energy efficient. As we’ve written about in the past, not only can ceiling fans keep your home cooler in the summer— with or without air conditioning —but they can also help your home stay warm and toasty in colder weather. 02:15 How to Steam an Egg Wednesday 11:19AM But when it comes to choosing a ceiling fan, it’s not solely a matter of finding one to match your decor: You should also consider the room’s square footage in order to ensure that the fan is able to get the job done. Here’s what to know. How to buy the right size ceiling fan for a room First, you need to figure out the square footage of the room where you’re going to hang the ceiling fan. Find the square footage of the room You can use an online square footage calculator , or do the math : Measure the length of the room (in feet) Measure the width of the room (in ...
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An Existentialist Guide to Feeling Nothing

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6 of the Best Drinking Games to Play During Super Bowl LVII

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Photo : Pixel-Shot ( Shutterstock ) This game is nearly identical to the “drink every time” game above, but adjusted for shots, so it’s for those trying to party a little harder. The idea is to make a list of shot-worthy occurrences—like “a coach yells at a referee” or “something goes wrong during the halftime show”—and then take a shot whenever they happen. If the promise of regular shots isn’t enough for you, we have another twist for you: The “1, 2, 3" rule. The first time something from your shot list happens, you take one shot. The second time it occurs, take two. The third, three...and then hopefully you don’t push your health and safety past that point. On the other hand, you can always choose to sip instead of taking a full shot. Again, none of these party games have to involve alcohol. But they definitely can if you want them to. Super Bowl LVII is on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. E T /3:30 p.m. P T. https://www.tausiinsider.com/6-of-...
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