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3 Steps to See a Payroll Shortfall Coming While You Can Still Fix It
Payroll doesn't wait for your customers to pay — here's how to see the gap coming before it becomes a crisis.
A Bad Performance Review Isn’t Always About Your Performance. Here’s How to Recover
Your review may reflect your internal PR skills more than your work. This is how to respond, diagnose your company and rebuild trust.
The Side Hustle a Mom Started in Her NYC Apartment Hit $50K in 3 Days, Then Surpassed $1.7M in Sales: ‘A Power Move’
Alexandra Rutkay, a makeup artist on film and television sets, has a parent-friendly side hustle.
The Startup Hiring Mistake That Looks Like a Win
A senior marketing hire can look like proof you’ve made it, when it’s really proof you’ve moved faster than your company can support.
This Income Bracket Is More Likely to Trust Influencers — And Want Their Jobs
A September survey of about 2,000 U.S. adults found that this subset was more likely to trust influencers and buy from them.
Why Your Digital Strategy Keeps Falling Short — and What the C-Suite Needs to Do About It
Here's why true digital growth requires a top-down mindset shift to bridge the gap between online leads and real revenue.
Meta’s Muse Wants to Own the Moment Before the Purchase
Most brands still plan media around a familiar sequence: earn attention, create interest, drive the click and optimize the conversion. Meta’s Muse suggests that sequence is about to get compressed.
The New Non-Negotiable for Small Businesses? Knowing Your Cyber Risk. Here’s Where to Begin
This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, SMEs must protect their business to propel their dreams.
Colleges Are Admitting Students Who Never Applied. Here’s What That Doesn’t Fix
Direct admission can simplify applications and expand access without sacrificing holistic review, as long as clear eligibility criteria are balanced with individualized evaluation.
Hilton’s AI Trip Planner Wants To Book Your Travel. Customers Aren’t So Sure Yet
The hotel is using AI to keep bookings in-house, but most travelers still don’t trust a chatbot to plan their vacation.
This Company Warns Applicants About Its ‘Controversial’ Jobs. 800,000 People Still Applied
The tech company owns both Vimeo and AOL.
Claude Submitted a Fake Homicide Tip to Police, Raising New AI Safety Concerns
The chatbot gave a fake homicide tip to police and filed unauthorized visa applications.
Elon Musk Admits He Has ‘No Idea How to Make Microchips.’ He’s Building a $15 Billion Chip Factory Anyway
Musk is betting that his experience building cars and rockets will help him take on the world's top chipmakers. How hard could it be?
Building Features Nobody Uses Is an Expensive Mistake. Put These 5 Principles in Place to Avoid It
Most product teams struggle because the structure around ideas and team talent isn't optimized for impact. Here's how to get it right.
You’ve Been Overlooking Your Best Idea People. AI Is About to Fix That
For a century, work rewarded people who could package ideas neatly. AI makes packaging free, and that changes who gets ahead.
Retiring at 36 Didn’t Make Me Happy. Here’s What Did
An eight-figure exit gave me endless free time and an identity crisis. Here is how to schedule joy, buy back your hours and choose where they go.
5 Things to Ask Your Credit Card Processor Before Signing a Contract
Your credit card processor hopes you never ask these five questions, from a former executive for the world's largest credit card processor.
She Grew Up on Food Stamps and Started a Hedge Fund at MIT. Now Her 8-Figure Startup Counts Nvidia and OpenAI as Clients
Christina Qi recently raised $97 million in Series B financing for her data-driven startup.
I’ve Mentored People for 20 Years. I Use These 4 Steps to Help Them Advance
Use this four-step framework to turn mentoring into a two-way exchange that sharpens your leadership skills while you help someone else grow.
When Growth Stalls, I Don’t Spend More on Marketing. I Reset the Business
A plateau usually means your business has outgrown its operating model, and this four-week reset helps you find and fix the weak spots before you invest in growth again.
Why Leaders Blame Culture Instead of Their Own Behavior
A performance problem you're calling "culture" is usually a decision you haven't named yet.
Jeff Bezos Has a Vision for the Future — And It’s the Exact Opposite of What Other AI Leaders Predict
While some leaders warn of mass unemployment, Bezos predicts productivity gains could let people work less without sacrificing their ability to support a family.
I’m a Dad Who Grew My Company From $0 to $20 Million in Year 1. Now the Product’s Keeping Millions of Babies Safe
Kurt Workman started a business to give parents peace of mind.
The Leadership Skill That Takes Breakthrough Technology Further
Great innovation doesn't happen in isolation. The right partnerships can take breakthrough technology further and help shape what comes next for an entire industry.
The Simple Test to Use Early in Your Career That Pays Off for Decades
Before any big decision, ask: Will my future self thank me for this, or pay for it?
Apple’s Next Big Push Isn’t an iPhone. It’s Your Front Door
An unusual partnership with LG will help power Apple’s push into smart home devices.
Still Doing All the Marketing Yourself? Build Your First AI Employee in ChatGPT (No Tech Skills Needed)
Give your AI teammates clear roles, connect their work and use a chief of staff to keep the team focused on your business goals.
A New Lawsuit Claims Some Starbucks ‘Sugar-Free’ Drinks Have as Much Sugar as a Kit Kat
The suit claims the protein drinks mislead customers, but Starbucks says it intends to “vigorously defend” itself.
As Franchises Go After Chick-fil-A, Its CEO Is Prescribing a ‘Healthy Dose of Fear’
Andrew Cathy say the heated franchise chicken wars will only make his company better.
Founders Are Told to Chase Easy Markets. After 20 Years in Healthcare, I Think That Advice Is Backwards
The hardest markets can offer the strongest competitive advantages to companies willing to understand them.
These Cats and Dogs Have the Best Job Ever: Taste-Testing Pet Food for a $17 Billion Industry
At a Royal Canin research center in France, hundreds of cats and dogs gobble kibble for science and business.
Private Companies Have This Underrated Branding Advantage Over Public Rivals
For decades, becoming a public company represented the ultimate milestone for ambitious businesses. That's not always the case anymore.
Different Marketing Channels Need Different Playbooks. Customer Interviews Can Help You Create Them
Use customer interviews to understand how buyers behave across Google, LinkedIn, Reddit, Amazon and other channels — and build stronger acquisition strategies.
He Helped Create Modern AI. Now the ‘Godfather of AI’ Wants an FDA-Style Approval System for It
His idea is an approval system for AI — but what would it take to get a green light?
Why Some Entrepreneurs Get Real Value From AI While Others Get Slop
Same AI, different results: The edge comes from clear tasks, useful context, iteration — and human judgment, not pricier tools.
This Mother-Daughter Duo Started a Sparkling Side Hustle That Made $500,000 in Less Than a Year: ‘Born Out of a Simple Frustration’
Sosy and Grace Hachigian didn't see the item they wanted on shelves — so they created it.
Why Taking Time to Think Can Help Your Business Work Better
As AI accelerates the pace of business, leaders are under pressure to keep up. Here's why pausing to think may be one of the most productive things business leaders can do.
Need Money for College? Grab a Fishing Rod to Win Scholarships and Prizes
More young contestants are finding opportunities through high school fishing programs.
Higher Prices Test Customer Trust. Here’s How to Protect It
Rising costs can make price increases unavoidable. The real challenge for leaders is helping customers understand the value behind them, and trust the care they receive enough to stay.
Universities Face a Budget Squeeze. Cutting Spending Is Only Part of the Answer
Budget cuts aren't new to higher education, but today's financial pressures are reshaping academic programs, staffing and student services, raising questions about long-term sustainability.
These Siblings Were Supposed to Get Subway Owners the Best Deals on Supplies. Instead, Proecutors Say They Ran an $80 Million Fraud Scheme
A brother and sister in charge of buying supplies for Subway owners allegedly used millions in kickbacks to fund their lavish lifestyles.
Want to Be More Likable? Just Say These 5 Magic Phrases
I’ve studied the science of human connection, and these five phrases work like a charm.
I Spent a Day at Disney’s Staff Training. Here Are 4 Things Entrepreneurs Can Steal
They call it Disney University. Here's how it prepares employees for success.
5 Books That Redefine Success Beyond the Hustle
Success is more than endless intensity. Here are five books that redefine success as a sustainable, holistic activity grounded not in winning life but in living it.
The Culinary Director at a Unique California Restaurant Reveals the Key Ingredients Behind Its ‘Needle-in-a-Haystack’ Business Model
Deborah Mullin oversees a complex operation at Little Saint, the plant-based restaurant in Healdsburg, California.
After 35 Years in the College Admissions Business, 1 Red-Flag Word Is Popping Up More Than Ever
The best experts won't guarantee results. They'll tell you what they need to hear.
Here’s What a Survey of 30,903 Professionals Reveals About Work and Burnout: ‘I Don’t Know Who I Am’
Only 22% of developers are happy at work as AI reshapes their jobs.
When Business Picks Up, the Instinct Is to Hire. Here’s How That Can Backfire
I thought we were hiring capacity. We hired a messenger. Here's what I learned.
Why High Performers Leave Before You Know They’re Gone
Retention is a leadership habit, and most leaders are only watching for the signal that arrives too late to act on.
These Founders Are Betting Your Bed Will Diagnose You Before Your Doctor Does
How Alexandra Zatarain and Matteo Franceschetti, a husband-and-wife team, built a profitable $1.5 billion company on "sleep fitness."
Self-Checkout Was Supposed to Save Stores Time and Money. Turns Out It Does Neither
Retailers are finally learning what shoppers have known all along. Self-checkout is the worst.
Google Goes Nuclear With a Massive Power Deal to Keep Data Centers Running
AI is hungry for power sources and nuclear energy is the main course.
AI Is Creating a Whole New World for Creators. Are You Using It Efficiently?
For decades, filmmakers and writers have imagined technologies that did not yet exist, creating fictional versions of the future for audiences to see. Today, we have the tools to imagine it, create it and start building it ourselves.
Keeping the Peace Is Hurting Your Teams. Here’s How to Encourage Healthy Disagreement
Everyone loves consensus. We assume that if agreement is unanimous, we must be doing something right. Unfortunately, that’s not always true.
She Quit Her 6-Figure Amazon Job at 5 Months Pregnant to Launch Her Own Business: ‘Massive Opportunity Ahead of Us’
Torrendell says her 20-year career, which included stints at Apple and Meta, taught her to recognize signals about the next big thing before they became obvious to everyone else.
How to Say No to Investors, Partners and Opportunities So Your Startup Moves Faster
Learn how strategic "no's" can accelerate execution, strengthen decision-making, and create the clarity needed to build a faster-growing company.
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.
Here’s Why This $215 Billion Bank Is Racing to Promote Junior Bankers
The bank is giving its rising bankers a career boost.
Building a Better Website Means Deciding What to Remove. Here’s What to Ask Before You Start
A redesign is more than a marketing project. It's a deadline for decisions about who matters most, what the business is really selling and what no longer deserves space.
Who Will Tell Your Company’s Story When You’re Not in the Room? Here’s How to Make It Speak for Itself
Here's how to build a business that can explain its decisions, financial history and direction — even when you're not in the room.
Owning a Home Feels Out of Reach — So Gen Z Is Spending Big in Another Area
Here’s how Gen Z is “reorganizing the American Dream” and cutting back to afford their goals.
The Metrics That Built Social Media May Be Measuring the Wrong Thing
Social media knows how to measure what keeps us watching. The harder question is whether it knows how to measure what makes us stay for each other.
Happy Joe’s Shrank From 100 Locations to 34. Now New Investors Have a Plan to Put a Smile Back on the Franchise’s Face
The chain behind taco pizza survived a 2022 bankruptcy. Its new owners say the comeback starts with the dough.
Stop Chasing AI Search Rankings. Start Defining the Category Instead
When another agency started selling Machine Relations, the category I named, I didn't fight it. Here's why owning the definition beats renting a spot that resets every day.
Utah’s Breakout Star Is an AI App That Writes Acne Prescriptions — No Dr. Pimple Popper Required
Utah is the first state to let AI prescribe zit medicine without direct doctor oversight.
Her Late Mom Made Her This Toast Every Day. Now Customers Line Up Around the Block for It
After a wildfire took her home and her mom passed away from cancer, Ally Walsh found comfort serving this snack at her Canyon Coffee cafe.
He Runs 66 Pizza Restaurants. This Is His Biggest Challenge — And How He Handles It
Pizza King co-owner Ed Bogan shares how he maintains consistency across 66 locations.
The CEO of a Company That Cut Ties With Subway Reveals How It Went From Running Out of Cash to $54 Million a Year
YuChiang Cheng saw a different path forward — and it's paying off big time.
The 4 Questions That Helped Me Stop Making Blind Decisions as a Founder
Asking the right questions and listening to the answers can expose blind spots and turn your team's input into shared ownership.
Social Media Collaboration Is One of the Most Powerful Growth Tools You’re Not Using Yet
If your content is only reaching people who already know your business, you may be hitting a growth ceiling without realizing it.
He Wrote Down Everything People Hate About Going to the Doctor. Then He Built a Business to Fix It
Dr. Darshan Shah created Next Health to take the fear and frustration out of doctor visits. Now, he has more than 25 clinics around the world.
They Make More Than $300,000 a Year — And Still Say They’re Living Paycheck to Paycheck
A Goldman Sachs survey suggests even high-income Americans are struggling to build savings.
4 Lessons I Learned From 8 Years of Backing Women Founders
Reach gets you noticed. A room full of people who'd fight for you gets you funded, forgiven and followed.
Everyone Wants to Build AI Apps — I’m Betting on What Powers Them. Here’s Why
Here's why I'm betting on the picks and shovels of AI, not the apps.
The 6 Traits I Look for in Every Employee
Jobs change. Great people evolve with them. Here’s how to find the people who become invaluable.
How AI Agents Are Helping Companies Scale Their Marketing
Here's how AI agents can help companies scale marketing by combining skills, tools and context into an agentic marketing operating model.
I’ve Watched Over 150 Careers Grow. Here’s What I Got Wrong About Developing Talent
If I develop five people myself, I can influence five careers, but if I develop a manager who knows how to grow people, that manager can develop an entire team.
LinkedIn CEO Is Leaving After 18 Years, Says He Didn’t Want to Return to the Office Full Time
Ryan Roslansky recently announced his departure, ending a career that spanned nearly two decades at LinkedIn and Microsoft.
Crumbl’s Sales Are Crumbling and the CEO Says ‘It’s My Fault’
Stores are closing, franchise support staff members are being laid off and the cookie chain's dirty soda push fizzled.
The ‘Double Fill Up’ Is the Latest Hack Americans Are Using to Save Cash at the Gas Pump
With paychecks trailing inflation, consumers are getting creative about saving at the pump and the grocery store.
Who’s the Genius Behind Meta’s Hit AI App Muse? A Mulleted, Croc-Wearing MIT Dropout
Alexandr Wang's Muse hit 5 million downloads faster than ChatGPT. Some Meta employees don't like the special treatment of his hires.
Your Next Brand Campaign Could Be Shot From Space
Symphony Space is building Project Rhapsody, a dedicated orbital media studio where brands, artists, and cultural institutions can create authenticated work in space. The first works are planned for 2028.
Better Branding Will Make More Money Than Having the Best Marketing — Lessons Learned From Real Estate
As consumers become overwhelmed with options, building trust before the first sale will become the obvious choice when it matters most.
Raising Money Isn’t the Hard Part. Here’s What Founders Get Wrong After the Check Clears
Raising money feels like the milestone, but it often exposes the deeper problems a startup has been avoiding.
How Small Businesses Win Loyalty One Small Interaction at a Time
In small business, every customer interaction is a marketing opportunity. Here's how to win the entrepreneurial "room" every time.
The Biggest ChatGPT Update Yet Gives Entrepreneurs 7 New Ways to Grow Their Business Fast
OpenAI's always-on AI agents keep working after you close the chat, so you need to decide what to delegate and what to keep.
Your Next Million AI Users May Not Use English. That’s Why You Need to Cater to a Multilingual Market
Launching AI in English is fast, but it ignores a massive global market. To earn your next million users, look beyond simple translation.
5 Startup Rules We Broke on the Way to Building a Successful Company
Founders hear plenty of rules about markets, fundraising and growth. Here are five we chose not to follow.
Netflix Co-CEO Says This Is a Major Problem With the $281 Billion Company
Ted Sarandos said he’s working on improving the streaming giant.
What If Your Hiring Best Practices Aren’t Actually Best Practices? Here’s How to Find Out
Learn why your standard hiring criteria might be screening out your best candidates — and how to fix your recruitment process.
She Launched Her Brand With $300 and a Sewing Machine. Then She Bootstrapped It to a 7-Figure Acquisition
Here’s how Jessica Liao Mayers grew her brand without taking a penny of external investment.
What LEGO’s Near-Collapse Taught Me About Saying ‘No’
How the company known for building almost went bankrupt and came back by building less.
She Was On the Cover of Entrepreneur Magazine At 13. Now She’s 21 and Her Brand Is Still Thriving
Checking in with Zolli Candy's Alina Morse, eight years after she became the youngest founder ever to land on the cover of Entrepreneur magazine.
Your Business Model Should Be Built to Absorb Change. Here’s What That Requires
Your business model needs to be able to adapt when your assumptions are wrong.
Why Humanity’s Rush to Use AI Has a Blind Spot Most Leaders Are Missing
Companies are racing to adopt artificial intelligence, but buying better technology is only one part of transformation. Sustainable AI adoption requires three capacities working together.
This Franchise Did $4.94 Billion in Revenue Last Year. Here’s What Its New CEO Wants to Change
The franchise insider took on nearly every job within the company before becoming CEO.
5 PR Truths Entrepreneurs Learn the Hard Way
Here are five things I believe every entrepreneur should understand before investing in PR and hiring a professional.
Want to Skip College for a Year to Learn AI? This Silicon Valley-Backed Academy Is Free and Comes With $55K in Perks
A tuition-free San Francisco academy incubated by Andreessen Horowitz will train young builders and future founders in AI.
Your Car Is Spying on You. A New Study Shows Just Who It’s Telling Your Secrets To
Researchers found every car they tested sent data to outside companies, and many companion apps shared drivers' locations and VINs.
The Networking Mistake That Feels Productive but Quietly Stalls Your Business
The relationships that matter most tend to find founders who build something worth noticing.
Workers Are Managing AI Bots — Without Getting Manager Pay
A new report reveals that more workers than ever are managing AI bots without a raise or title change.
Has Your Growth Stalled? More Marketing May Not Be the Answer. Here’s Where to Look Instead
When growth stalls, most entrepreneurs assume they need more marketing. But often the root problem isn't visibility. It's clear positioning.
Unexpected Accidents Can Cost Your Business More Than You Think. Here’s How to Limit the Damage and Recover Quickly
Here's how legal preparedness can help your business recover from unexpected accidents.
How Young AI Founders Win Patents, Pilots and Press Before Their First Funding Round — and How You Can Copy Their Playbook
The youngest founders in AI can't lean on a track record, so they build proof instead. Their four-move playbook works at any age.
Raising Your Prices Can Help You Fight Rising Customer Acquisition Costs (But Only If You’re Careful)
Acquiring new customers costs more than ever. But you can only raise your prices if the value you’re offering is clear.
Your Employees Are Already Fixing Your Broken Processes. Are You Watching?
Growth should make a business stronger, but it can also create complexity that slows decisions, frustrates employees and pulls leaders back into problems they thought were solved.
At Age 15, He Started Selling a Sweet Product for $2. His Business Broke $25,000 Last Summer: ‘Smooth Sailing, No Pun Intended.’
Brian Troupe came up with a creative way to earn some extra cash.
Is ChatGPT Dulling Your Brain? New Studies Raise Alarming Questions
Psychologists say generative tools can weaken attention and problem‑solving.
I Built a 7-Figure Business Teaching People How to Engineer AI Prompts. My Advice Usually Boils Down to 3 Sentences
Mark Kashef's Fiverr post paved the way for a successful agency.
DoorDash Wants You to Ditch Its App and Let Its New AI Agent Order Your Lunch by Text
The delivery app's new AI agent remembers your go-to orders, hunts for deals and can even round up the group lunch order.
The Humble PB&J Sandwich Is Sparking a Food Fight Among Snack Giants and Startups
Smucker's Uncrustables proved the classic sandwich can be a $1 billion business. Now everyone wants a bite.
Your Instinct Might Be to Cut Brand Marketing in a Downturn. Our Sales Pipeline Told a Different Story
Here's how tracking brand's impact on deal speed makes the case for investing in both brand and leads.
How to Use AI to Rethink Your Workflows, Not Just Speed Them Up
Truly AI-native products start by redesigning the work, not by adding a chatbot to it.
This Self-Described ‘Arrogant’ Leader Bought 6 Businesses for $3 Million and Lost Them All. Here’s What She Learned and How She Got Back on Track
The experience fundamentally changed the way she thought about business.
Apple’s New CEO Has Big Plans. Here’s What He’s Planning to Change
John Ternus is leading Apple’s next chapter, and he’s focused on getting the company to move faster.
My Peers Confronted Me About Being a Workaholic. These 5 Changes Helped Me Build and Sell Companies With Less Stress
Seven hard-earned lessons can help entrepreneurs manage burnout, protect their identity and finances, build stronger support systems and create a successful life beyond the business.
3 Ways Founders Can Protect Margins When Growth Slows
Reduce the cost and complexity of scaling with these three strategies.
Here’s What It Takes to Become an Industry Leader — and Stay There
Are you ready to reach the top of the mountain in your industry?
Fear Is Quietly Stalling Your AI Strategy. Answer These 4 Questions to Move Forward
Most executives feel far less certain about AI than they let on, and the leaders who make progress are the ones who stop letting that fear make their decisions.
How Businesses Can Reduce Operational Downtime Without Sacrificing Safety or Quality
Here's why rushing to recover lost time backfires — and what to do instead.
The Role Earned Media Plays in the New Age of AI Search
AI summarizes information, but it relies on trusted sources to find it. Earned media provides those sources, which is why it’s critical to brand visibility in the brave new world of AI search.
Pop-Tarts’ Boozy BuzzBallz Cocktails Fizzle Out After a Month — Here’s Why Mars ‘Regrets the Partnership’
Mars is pulling its BuzzBallz collaboration after critics said the boozy drinks could appeal to kids.
This Ivy League Professor Used AI to Write an Article About the Dangers of AI Cheating. Students Pointed Out the ‘Hypocrisy.’
He issued a public apology after an AI detector flagged his work as 100% AI-generated.
Six Flags Pulls the Plug on the X2 Roller Coaster Linked to 100+ Brain Injury Claims: ‘It’s the Right Thing to Do’
Magic Mountain is retiring the popular ride after a string of lawsuits, including a wrongful-death case that it just settled.
AI Just Told a Customer Something False About Your Company. Now What?
There is no correction desk when an assistant serves false facts about your business. The five ways AI gets companies wrong, and the upstream repair for each one.
Diners Are Back in Restaurants, but Popeyes and Buffalo Wild Wings Still Want a Spot in Your Pantry
The Franchise 500 chains are rolling out Pringles and take-home biscuits even as restaurant spending rebounds.
Why Larry Ellison Spent $10 Million Buying Up Houses for His Kids’ Tutors and Staff
The Oracle billionaire bought eight houses near his Florida compound so his kids' tutors could live close — but not too close.
How Real-Time Price Calibration Protects Long-Term Consumer Loyalty
When tariff relief hit balance sheets, most brands quietly banked the extra margin. e.l.f. cut prices instead — and outperformed. A look at why holding price is often the riskier bet.
The Skill Behind Every Successful Career Pivot — and How to Build It
The real competitive advantage in today's job market isn't a credential but how fast you can acquire and apply new knowledge. Here's the learning system I wish I had known.
She Founded a Company to Help People Find Wealth Hidden at Home. It’s Unlocked More Than $150 Million So Far: ‘The OG Asset Class.’
Nidhi Singhvi is making it easier for Americans to track their valuable assets.
5 Hard-Won Lessons From Building a $3.6B Company in an Industry That Had No Rules and No Playbook
Here are some lessons to consider for those starting their own journey in an industry that has more challenges than standards.
This CEO Spent 41 Years Working at the Same Chain. He Says This One Habit Is ‘Critically Important’ for Leaders
This CEO regularly visits every restaurant and knows every franchisee and store manager.
Why Small Businesses Need to Start Operating Like Local Media Outlets
The landscape of local marketing has shifted dramatically. Here's the new playbook.
Your Leadership Style Isn’t Fixed. Here’s How to Cultivate the Right One For You
You shouldn’t expect your leadership style to emerge fully formed the moment you start, but it's important to develop it. Here’s how.
How to Choose the Right Wholesale Products for Your Retail Business
Picking the right wholesale products might be the single most consequential decision you make as a retailer. Here's what you need to know.
The IRS Doesn’t Care Where You Live. A U.S. Tax Guide for Americans Abroad
Moving abroad changes your finances, but it doesn't change your U.S. tax obligations.
The Growth Opportunity Most Businesses Are Missing After 5 p.m
Better availability isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a sparkly tool in your business-growth kit. Learn what better availability means for your business, and how to achieve it.
Inside the New Concierge Class of Luxury
Concierge Class is about emerging companies that understand their customer and build an ecosystem around their needs. The shift from extravagance for extravagance’s sake to luxury with ease. This creates a richer, more intentional relationship.
A Google Employee Shares 2 Easy Ways Business Owners Can Get More Traffic — For Free
Your Google Business Profile is probably working harder for your competitors than it is for you. A product manager at Google says two small changes can fix that.
Here’s Why Your Next Latte Might Taste Like a Walk in the Woods
Brands are increasingly turning to wild, woodsy flavors, from pine sodas to juniper coffee.
Worried About AI Agents Destroying the World? Nvidia Has Software for That
After a string of AI agents that "escaped containment," Nvidia wants to help businesses keep theirs on a leash.
Burger King Is Rethinking AI Drive-Thrus: ‘Guests Don’t Want to Talk to a Bot’
The fast food chain has found that forcing AI ordering in drive-thrus causes some customers to drive away.
You Don’t Need a Big Company’s Budget to Borrow Its Best Systems. Here’s How
Successful entrepreneurs turn admiration into action by identifying, adapting and measuring the systems that help high-performing companies achieve consistent results.
How Does Your ‘Fun’ Spending Compare to Your Generation’s? Baby Boomers Splurge More on Hobbies Than Gen Z and Young Millennials
Americans value their hobbies more than they did 20 years ago, research suggests.
Stop Setting Goals for Your Business Until You Answer This 1 Question
Entrepreneurs are conditioned to ask how big they can make their companies. But until you define what you truly want your business to make possible, every milestone simply creates another one.
900 Applicants Wanted a Startup Internship. First, They Had to Meet a Surprising Old-School Requirement
It’s one more hoop to jump through for candidates looking for entry-level work.
Your Expectations Aren’t as Clear as You Think. This 4-Step Method Helps Your Team Deliver What You Actually Need
Most missed deadlines and disappointing work come from unclear expectations, not poor performance and a simple four-step method can fix it.
The 1-Hour Test That Shows Where AI Will Actually Pay Off
Many AI tools work exactly as designed yet deliver little value because they add friction to the way people actually work instead of removing it.
Constant Urgency Is Burning Out Your Best People. Use These 5 Moves to Keep Them Winning
This article offers a five-part leadership playbook for helping top performers sustain excellence through constant change by providing calm, clarity, tradeoffs, support and meaningful recognition.
The Relationships New CEOs Must Form in Their First 60 Days
Learn who to talk to, what to listen for, and why most new CEOs get this wrong.
Ford Had a Pigeon Problem at Its Mexico Plant. So It Hired an Unlikely Security Guard Named ‘El Charro’ to Solve It
A Harris's hawk named El Charro has cut down on bad bird activity by about 80% at Ford's Hermosillo, Mexico, plant.
For Two Years, I Was Using AI Wrong. Fixing It Is Why My Clients Are Winning While Other Brands Fall Behind
Premium personal brands do not need more AI content — they need AI used as a thought partner, as brand infrastructure and as a way to turn real audience data into messaging that actually lands.
Stop Pushing For the Sale — Start Helping Customers Make Sense of Their Options and Prove Your Business Is the Right One
Some businesses sell products that customers already understand. Others have to explain before they can explain why they're the right choice.
As the Yankees Retire His No. 52, CC Sabathia Is Focused on His Next Chapter Off the Field
As the Yankees retire CC Sabathia’s iconic No. 52, the former MLB ace is looking beyond baseball, helping lead the PitCCh In Foundation while his wife, Amber, builds her career as a CAA Sports baseball agent.
I Built a 7-Person Marketing Team Using AI. Here’s the Exact Setup
Build specialist AI agents for research, writing, design, video, scheduling and analytics — without starting from scratch.
The Part of Productivity Most Avoid (and Why It’s Costing You Tomorrow)
What you do after a productive day could determine tomorrow’s performance. Discover why relaxation and true recovery are not the same thing.
Your Book or Keynote May Not Pay Much — But Here’s How to Tell If It’s Winning You Better Clients
Royalties, speaking fees and course sales are only a fraction of what your expertise is worth, and the biggest returns show up in places your CRM will never track.
As a $5 Trillion Generational Handoff Begins, Buyers Can Afford to Be Picky. Here’s What They’ll Pay More For
As $5 trillion in businesses change hands across generations, owners who build a visible, transferable culture can reduce buyer risk, command a premium, and position their companies to thrive beyond the founder.
The Financial Questions Every Business Owner Should Be Asking Before Year-End
Here's how a financial operating system delivers decision-ready information before the opportunity to act disappears.
Your Pitch Opens the Door. These Operating Habits Earn My Investment
Investors learn more from a founder's operating habits than from their pitch, and a few simple systems can prove you're serious about building.
The Test Every Business Should Run Before Letting AI Calculate Prices, Payments and Other Numbers Customers Act On
Much AI advice is about what to automate. But what happens when the model in your product hands a customer the wrong number to act on?
KFC’s New ‘Open House’ Location Is Now Serving Breakfast, Boba Tea and Fried Chicken Socks
A Dallas suburb is getting a finger-lickin' taste of KFC's future. If it works here, the whole chain could look and taste different.
Forget Scaling to Millions—This CEO Says the Real Growth Hack Is Understanding One Customer
Aurora CEO Jonah Lowenstein shares how a random café conversation sparked the launch of his luxury lifestyle management company and why he thinks most founders are chasing the wrong kind of growth.
Airbnb’s CEO Was Drowning in Meetings. Then He Built an AI ‘Brain’ That Cut Them in Half
Here's how Brian Chesky turned to technology for help with a common CEO struggle.
Google’s Next AI Data Center Might Be in Outer Space. The First Test Launches Next Week
Project Suncatcher will send the company's custom chips into orbit to see if they can survive radiation and brutal temperatures.
Tire Shops Are Losing Workers Due to ‘Backbreaking’ Labor. This Robot Can Swap a Full Set in Under 15 Minutes
Tire shops can't hang on to workers, so San Francisco startup PitPro Automation installed its first robotic system.
Before You Launch Your Next Business, Ask These 4 Questions
Discover practical strategies for vertical integration, strategic expansion and scaling businesses that work together to increase profitability and long-term value.
Want Happier Customers? Make Your Employees Happy First
How internal company culture and physical workspace directly impact the bottom line and long-term loyalty.
Should Your AI Business Raise VC? For Most Founders, the Honest Answer Is No. Here’s Why
Most AI founders are chasing venture capital when the retention data says they shouldn't.
Would You Pay $249 for a Water Pitcher? These Founders Are Betting You Will
Rorra founders Brian Keller and Charlie Carlisle just launched a plastic-free water pitcher. The first batch already sold out.
Fake Job Ads Are Everywhere. This Internet Vigilante Has Removed 60,000 of Them
This 39-year-old job-seeker is hunting down fake job ads and the scammers behind them.
I Went From Teacher to Executive — These Classroom Rules Still Run My Team
The most effective leaders use kindness to strengthen accountability, build trust and create the conditions for exceptional performance.
3 Habits That Help Entrepreneurs Stay Clear-Headed When Everything Goes Wrong
Funding falls through, partners fall ill and disasters strike, so build these three habits now to stay focused when your next crisis hits.
Doctors Diagnosed Her With a Rare Cancer and Gave Her Months to Live. She Survived and Opened a $500,000 Fitness Franchise
The former PepsiCo executive was drawn to Hotworx, a 24/7 fitness studio franchise offering infrared sauna workouts.
This Overlooked Infrastructure Problem Can Break a Growing Business. Here’s How to Prevent It
Here's what happens when growth outpaces the systems built to support it.
Best-Selling Thriller Writer Jeneva Rose’s Secret Productivity Hack: ‘Have Way Less Time’
The author of "Sometimes I Scare Myself" shares her top tips for staying energized, and the mindset that allowed her to try something unexpected.
‘Shark Tank’ Star Robert Herjavec Shares His Incredible Origin Story: Immigrated With Just $50, Didn’t Speak English and Started in Business Working for Free
Robert Herjavec's father was jailed 22 times for refusing to join the Communist Party. Then the family fled with nothing.
Struggling to Afford Rent? New Research Shows That Even 6-Figure Earners Are Falling Behind
A new report shows that households across all income brackets are having trouble paying the rent each month, middle-income earners especially.
McDonald’s Is Giving Franchisees an $8.5 Billion Lifeline to Save Up to $100,000 a Year
McDonald's admits some of its past initiatives hurt its own restaurants. Now it's spending big to get them back on track.
Amazon’s Delivery Drones Are Driving This Texas Suburb Crazy: ‘We Can’t Live Like This’
Amazon says the noise complaints are rare, but residents say the drones have made their communities unlivable.
How to Quit Proving You Belong and Start Leading Like You Do
Being the only one in the room can turn hard work into a hiding place, and these strategies will help you lead from choice instead of survival.
Before You Hire a Marketing Agency, Don’t Make This Expensive Mistake
Agencies are good at delivering what's measurable, but what's easy to measure and what moves your business forward are two different things.
Successful Entrepreneurs Don’t Take Blind Risks. Here’s the 3-Question Framework I Use Before Every Big Decision
Learn a practical decision-making framework for evaluating business risks, minimizing downside and making confident leadership decisions in uncertain environments
Nvidia’s Open Weight Letter Is More About AI Sovereignty Than Anything
Businesses gain greater control over model stability, data, infrastructure, costs, security and the knowledge they build with open weights.
The Concept of Bringing Iced Coffee to a Job Interview Is Dividing Generations. A Career Expert Reveals an Even More ‘Awkward’ Mistake
Some younger job candidates are pushing back against traditional interview etiquette.
The CFO’s Role Is Bigger Than Finance. Here’s How They Can Add Value Across the Business
The Chief Financial Officer's role is to make the business work better, including finance, operations and strategy.
OpenAI Will Pay You a $500,000 Salary Plus Equity for This Futuristic Job
The ChatGPT-maker is offering base salaries ranging from $177,000 to $500,000, plus equity and bonuses.
What Separates Founders Who Last From Those Who Burn Out
The founders still standing in year 10 all learned the same skill: knowing when to stop.
Oura and Whoop Dominate Screenless Wearables. Now Apple Is Reportedly Planning to Challenge Them
Apple is plotting its next wearable — and Oura and Whoop may have reason to worry.
Your AI Strategy May Be Making Your Business Look Like Everyone Else’s. Here’s How to Ensure Customers Still Choose You
As AI lowers the barriers to starting and scaling a business, creating a memorable brand and great customer experiences will become the ultimate competitive advantage.
Months After the Lettuce Parasite Outbreak, Taco Bell Is Still Struggling With Lower Traffic
The outbreak that sickened nearly 20,000 people has officially ended. Getting customers back hasn't been as simple.
Tesla Is Finally Unveiling the New Roadster Next Month — But You’ll Need $50K to Reserve One
Tesla is planning to unveil its redesigned Roadster on Oct. 1, with Elon Musk promising that it'll "be a banger."
Meta’s AI Agent Tried to Shop on Amazon. Amazon Wasn’t Having It
As companies race to build AI agents that can shop, browse and buy on your behalf, the walls between rival platforms are already going up.
Why Your Virtual Event Flopped — and the 7-Step Framework to Make the Next One Your Best Yet
The world of business events has changed — permanently. The question isn’t whether to use virtual events; it’s how to use them effectively.
The Road Less Traveled — The 3 Unconventional Paths I Took to Build a Successful Startup
Contrary to conventional wisdom, there are actually a lot of ways to build a successful startup, and I’ve pursued more than a few of them.
She Was the Only Person of Color on Her Executive Team. Here’s the Genius Strategy She Used to Build Connections Across the Company
Leadership lessons don't just come from boardrooms. Here's what community spaces can teach organizations about building trust, stronger teams and lasting influence.
This Dad Spotted a Health Hazard on His Son’s School Commute. The Business He Started to Address It Makes About $50 Million a Year
Duncan McIntyre set out to reduce kids' exposure to diesel fumes.
Gen Z Is Hitting a Critical Wealth Milestone the Average Boomer Didn’t Reach Until Age 32
Many young Americans must follow a different financial playbook.
Your Products Could Be Invisible to ChatGPT. Here’s How to Check in 30 Seconds
AI assistants now handle tens of millions of shopping questions a day. Most ecommerce businesses have no idea whether they show up in the answers.
How Oatly Became a Creative Force, by Breaking All of Marketing’s Rules
Oatly creative director Michael Lee explains how to make marketing that pops.
He Built One of Ireland’s Most Ambitious Restaurants. His Best Customer Satisfaction Tip Starts With a Drink Coaster
He lost the bid on his dream restaurant and got a second chance. Here's what he learned about the details that actually keep customers coming back.
Why I Avoid the Obvious Path in Travel and in Business
Forget the bucket list. The smartest travelers and the smartest founders are both betting on the place nobody's looking yet.
How Entrepreneurship Helps Working Moms Achieve Work-Life Balance
Join us for a free webinar to see how working moms use entrepreneurship to build flexible careers while balancing family, work, and business ownership.
Forget Cash — Boomers Are Passing Down a $750 Billion Jewelry Jackpot
A new report details the $750 billion treasure hiding in your parents’ jewelry boxes.
How Domino’s 20-Year-Old Pizza Tracker Shaped Nearly Every Delivery App You Use Today
Twenty years ago, a Domino's IT guy built the Domino's Pizza Tracker. Today, it's why your Uber and DoorDash look the way they do.
Airline Pilots Can Make $100,000 a Month. But Holding Onto Their Cash Is Harder Than You Think
A record wave of pilots is hitting mandatory retirement age, and their finances have just as much turbulence as their flights.
Warren Buffett Never Chased Flashy AI Stocks. Here’s How He’s Making a Killing on the Boom Anyway
Buffett made his fortune betting on boring companies like utilities and railroads. Turns out that's exactly what AI needed.
He’s Doing $3 Million In Revenue. Here’s His Key to Winning Government Contracts
Working with the federal government can transform your business. Here's how to make it happen.
If Customers Suspect You’re Using AI to Communicate, This Fatal Thing Happens
Chatbots can save you time and money. But small business owners, beware: If you aren't savvy, it could do much more harm than good.
“We Constantly Hear ‘Wow’”: What Customers Should Notice When They Walk In the Door
We asked America's Favorite Mom & Pops®: What do your customers find comment-worthy?
National Lampoon Said This Store Had the ‘Worst Name’ for a Business. Here’s How to Create a Sign Customers Won’t Forget
Your store sign is the first thing your customers see. So what makes a great one? We asked some of America’s Favorite Mom & Pop Shops® to explain theirs.
These Local Businesses Got Eyeballs On a Budget: ‘Put Us On the Map With 2 Million Views’
Six of America's Favorite Mom & Pop Shops® share the marketing strategies that gave their businesses a visibility boost.
I Help Businesses Get Recommended By Chatbots. Here’s How It Really Works
Customers are increasingly asking AI to give them business recommendations. Here's how to make sure you're on their shortlist.
How We Chose America’s Favorite Mom and Pop Shops In 2026
Our annual list of America's Favorite Mom & Pop Shops celebrates the local, independent businesses that light up their communities.
Jon Taffer Likes to Yell. But His Franchise Strategy Is a Quiet Killer
On TV, Jon Taffer rescues bars. But in real life, he also builds franchises. And he’s seen what works better than anyone.
Your First Impression Lives in the Details — Here’s How to See Your Business the Way Your Customers Do
The best businesses aren't the flashy ones — they're the ones where someone cared enough to think about the entire customer journey.
I’ve Built Websites for 25 Years. Here’s How I’d Make a Business Stand Out in an Internet Full of AI Slop
AI has made professional websites nearly effortless to create, but entrepreneurs still need to build the audience, trust, follow-up and differentiation that actually drive growth.
I Help Clients Turn Idle Cash Into Cash-Flowing Assets. Here’s Why ‘Idle’ Is the Most Expensive Word in Investing
Let's break down what inflation and low interest rates are doing to idle money right now and why "safe" and "stagnant" are not the same thing.
The Most Valuable Brand Experience Might Be the One Nobody Posts About. Here’s What That Looks Like
As consumers crave more connection and less screen time, the smartest brands may stop fighting for more attention and start giving people something worth putting their phones down for.
This Luxury Retail CEO Is Staging a Comeback by Asking Customers to Complain More
Financial reports show that her strategy is working.
Personalization Is Now an Ethical Decision, Not Just a Marketing One. Here’s Why
As businesses gain unprecedented influence over consumer decisions, leaders must decide where optimization ends and ethical responsibility begins.
A Wave of New Regulations Is Reshaping Retail. The Businesses That Prepare Now Will Have an Advantage
Customs, AI, packaging, deforestation and privacy rules are landing across four continents this year, and they all demand the same thing. Here's what you need to know.
‘I Did It Because I Can’ Is the Only Reason You Need in Business — Life Lessons From Legendary Music Mogul Frank Babar
At his lowest point, the influential producer and entrepreneur almost quit music forever — but one question from his wife changed everything.
4 Reasons Your Target Buyers Aren’t Responding to Your Marketing
Learn why your target buyers aren’t responding to your marketing, and how customer interviews can uncover problems with targeting, messaging, buyer confidence, content and conversion.
A Wendy’s Franchisee With 314 Stores Filed for Bankruptcy — Now It Owes Wendy’s $25 Million
The no. 3 burger chain has posted six straight quarters of falling sales. Now one of its biggest operators is feeling the heat.
San Francisco Is Booming Again — Unless You’re a Laid-Off Tech Worker
The AI boom promised jobs, but many San Francisco engineers are still waiting for work. Meanwhile, one job title has gained popularity.
I Analyzed 16,625 Publishers. The Best Ones Don’t Sell SEO
New data from 16,625 publishers across 53 languages: the median sponsored article costs $570, and the most expensive sites refuse to sell the one thing link buyers think they're paying for.
AI Is Raising the Stakes for Employee Mental Health. Here’s What Leaders Need to Do
Companies have invested heavily in workplace mental health, yet many employees and managers are still struggling. The next evolution is helping people build the capacity to perform, adapt and grow as the demands of work continue to change.
TikTokers Make Up to $6,000 a Month Posting Sneaky Ads That Don’t Look Like Ads — But Is It Legal?
The videos look like everyday content: breakups, rants, daily life. Most viewers have no idea they're watching a paid promotion.
Inside Driscoll’s Berry Strange Case of Corporate Espionage: How China Stole Its Secrets
Fifteen years after Driscoll’s introduced its blueberries to China, the company claims farmers stole their growing methods, plants and profits.
Having the Latest AI Model Can Actually Be a Bad Business Decision. Here’s How to Know When an Upgrade Is Worth It
A technically superior AI model isn't always a smart business move. Here's how to evaluate if it's truly worth the investment.
AI Made Execution Easier. It Also Changed the Founder’s Most Important Job
As execution becomes easier to automate, accountability, trust and discernment become even more valuable leadership skills.
7 AI Tools That Build a One-Person Business in a Weekend — No Staff. No Code. No Stress
See seven AI tools in action, with practical workflows for research, email, app building and automation — and how to choose the ones your business actually needs.
How to Figure Out What Your Business Really Looks Like Online — and Make It Even Better
Before a customer contacts you, they've already met you online and formed an opinion. Here's how to make your first impression unforgettable.
Emotional Resilience Is a Leadership Strategy, Not a Personality Trait. Here’s How to Build It
For leaders, emotional resilience can mean the difference between simply reacting to pressure and leading through it with clarity.
Why Smart Leaders Make Bad Decisions Under Pressure — and It Isn’t a Lack of Discipline
Why do smart, experienced leaders still make bad decisions under pressure? The answer may have less to do with discipline and more to do with how we design the environments in which decisions happen.
A Fintech Founder Shares the 5 Numbers That Reveal Whether Your Business Can Survive a Downturn
Learn the five metrics that matter most when growth slows and pressure rises. From retention and margins to CAC and payback periods, this guide explains how to measure whether your business can truly withstand a downturn.
Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman After 61 Years: ‘Father Time Always Wins’
Buffett’s son Howard, 71, will assume the chairman role effective immediately.
Your Brand Is Invisible to AI Search Engines. You Just Don’t Know It Yet
For 20 years, being found online meant showing up on page one of Google. Today, the game has changed thanks to AI search. Here's how.
AI Has a Cost Most Companies Aren’t Accounting for Yet. Here’s What They’re Missing
The true cost of AI isn’t just tokens, GPUs, or infrastructure. It’s how AI changes the way people think, question and make decisions.
Why the Next Billion Dollar Longevity Opportunity May Not Be a Product
Longevity has no shortage of products, science, capital or consumer interest. The bottleneck is translation: getting promising science validated, understood by clinicians, implemented responsibly and ultimately to patients.
This Doctor Runs a $2.3 Billion Health Startup. He Says This Is Why Walmart and IBM Couldn’t Crack Healthcare
Doctor-CEO Oliver Kharraz explained why healthcare keeps humbling corporate giants.
Mike’s Hot Honey, Salted Caramel —Philadelphia Cream Cheese Is Getting a Flavor Makeover as Part of Kraft Heinz’s $700 Million Turnaround
Kraft Heinz is spreading more money around, and Philadelphia cream cheese just got a bigger schmear of it.
You Don’t Need a Yacht. You Need a Personal Plan for Life After You Exit Your Business
A successful exit depends on measuring a personal plan by clear progress. Here’s how to gauge it.
Chipotle, Taco Bell and IHOP Are Turning Viral TikToks Into Real Menu Items
Restaurants are finding that some of best recipes are coming from social media.
Samsung Is Roasting Apple’s New Foldable Phone Online: ‘Reheated Leftovers’
Samsung beat Apple to foldable phones by seven years — and it's not about to let anyone forget it.
This 23-Year-Old Turned a Facebook Marketplace Find Into a Creative Household Product. It Exploded on Social Media and Made $150K in 2 Weeks
Oskar Flodstrom spent about $120 to bring his unique idea to life.
I Built a Company in One Of America’s Most Complex Industries. Here’s Why Innovation Alone Won’t Make You Successful
After starting a company in one of the most heavily regulated sectors, I’ve learned that lasting success isn’t driven by innovation alone.
A Crisis Expert Says the Company Caught in the Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal Responded Right — 48 Hours Too Late. Here’s How to Avoid the Same Mistake
When your company becomes the viral clip, you have hours, not days. A year after the scandal, a crisis communications expert explains how to be ready before it happens.
He Joined Citadel in 1994 With No Trading Experience and Helped Build It to $10 Billion. He Credits His Success to This Mindset
Alec Litowitz says Citadel founder Ken Griffin appreciated 'how his brain worked.'
A 30-Year Study Followed Students Into Their Careers. Here’s What It Revealed About the Power of Investing in People
A 30-year study of scholarship recipients offers an unusual look at what can happen when people are given opportunities early in life.
I Failed at Going Global — But This 3-Step Framework Has Fueled Every Successful Expansion I’ve Led Since
Here's what I learned from a failed international expansion — and how founders can validate a market before committing capital.
Stop Treating AI Bias Like a Bug. It’s a Leadership Problem — and It’s Already in Your Business
AI doesn't remove bias — it scales it. That makes responsible AI a leadership issue, not a technical one.
Job-Seekers Are Facing a ‘Jarring’ New Interview Experience
More employers are using a new kind of interview, prompting job-seekers to adapt.
Endless Meetings May Be Hiding a Bigger Execution Problem. Here’s What Leaders Need to Know
A recurring meeting survives when the organization has made it the only reliable place to resolve work that doesn't fit the normal process.
The Q4 Course Correction Every CEO Should Run Right Now
A practical, honest framework for CEOs who are off plan heading into Q4 — and don't want to carry the same problems into next year.
Elon Musk Is the Richest Man in the World. He Also Chooses to Live in a Trailer
Musk's unusual choice for his current home is work-related.
Cole Brauer Cracked Two Ribs While Alone at Sea and Kept Going — the First American Woman to Sail Solo Around the World Shares a Wild Lesson in Grit
Cole Brauer's memoir, "First Light," pulls back the curtain on the 130 days she spent alone at sea — and the determination that got her through her darkest moments.
This Franchise Company Just Made It Free to Add a Second Restaurant Brand to Your Location: ‘Buy One, Get Two’
Woworks wants its franchisees to grow bigger, faster — and it's willing to waive fees to make that happen.
The $6.8 Trillion Wellness Economy Is Overwhelming. This Doctor Says You Need a ‘Medical Chaperone’ to Find What Actually Works
MuseCell Innovations’ Dr. Jeffrey Wiegers explains why he believes better guidance can help people navigate the booming wellness economy.
Costco’s Motor Oil Price Jumped From $30 to $58. And Now There’s a Limit to How Much You Can Buy
As oil prices continue to rise, Costco puts the brakes on how much shoppers can stock up on.
Why Undocumented Financial Planning Can Tear Family Businesses Apart
Half of all owners will exit their business because of a crisis. Clear planning now can keep families intact.
The Fed Raised Interest Rates for the First Time Since 2023 — Here’s What It Means for You
Rates rose for the first time in three years, and mortgages, car loans, credit cards and savings accounts will all feel it differently.
You Can’t Stay Out of a Controversy by Staying Quiet. Here’s How to Decide What Your Company Stands For Before You Have To
In a crisis, the strongest leaders don't scramble to decide what they believe — they rely on convictions established long before the pressure arrives, turning consistent values into credible decisions when the stakes are highest.
How to Stop Solving the Same Problems Over and Over Again
If you've solved the same problem three times, you don't have a work ethic problem — you have a missing system.
11 Ways to Run Your Business While Traveling
Here’s what years of running my companies while traveling have taught me about staying involved without letting work take over the trip.
How AI Is Helping Growing Businesses Take the Complexity Out of Payroll
As AI becomes commonplace in payroll technology, small- and mid-sized business leaders should evaluate how AI improves how payroll operates from start to finish.
High School Students Are Betting That Paying $40,000 a Semester to Do Farm Work Will Help Them Get Into College
The Mountain School promotes alumni acceptance to selective universities, including Harvard, Brown, Dartmouth and UC Berkeley.
Why Getting Rid of an Inefficient Process Can Feel Riskier Than Keeping It
Temporary workarounds become permanent when many people absorb the cost of keeping them while the downside of removing them remains concentrated.
She Couldn’t Speak Until a Revolutionary Brain Implant Turned Her Thoughts Into Words: ‘I Have a Lot to Say’
A 68-year-old woman who has lost most of her ability to speak was able to use the device to converse with her grandchildren on the phone.
Everyone Has Access to AI Now. Here’s What Will Actually Make Your Brand Stand Out
Entrepreneurs are discovering that the real challenge is no longer production speed—but standing out in a landscape where everything is starting to sound the same.
Why the Best AI Doesn’t Replace People — It Gives Them Their Day Back
After spending time inside university admissions offices, I learned that the real bottlenecks often live in the workflows surrounding existing platforms.
The Average Manager Salary at This Fast Food Chain Is $200,000
The average fast-food manager doesn't stick around. But In-N-Out's have stayed for 15 years, and now the reason is pretty clear.
This Company Just Hit a $1 Billion Valuation — And, Surprise, It’s Not an AI Startup
Thatch is a health-benefits platform that lets employers give workers a defined, tax-advantaged healthcare budget.
This Dunkin’ Franchisee Just Opened His 100th Store. His First Piece of Advice? Don’t Do What He Did
Dave Baumgartner started with a four-store deal his first year in franchising. He now says that was a mistake.
AI Won’t Replace Your Team. Here’s How It Will Expose Weak Hires
The rise of AI is changing what companies should look for when hiring. The strongest teams will be built around people who can take ownership and make good decisions independently rather than simply perform a defined role.
She Taught People to Become Millionaires. Then She Started Giving the Advice No Business Book Dares to Admit
Codie Sanchez gives business advice for a living. Then she started giving the hardest kind of advice.
How to Find Your Self-Worth Without Relying on Other People’s Recognition
You can’t control how others see you, but you can stop building an identity that depends on their approval. This mindset shifts your focus.
How to Scale Globally Without Losing What Made You Worth Scaling in the First Place
The things that made you successful domestically can actively work against you if you don't adapt how you lead when you scale globally.