Innovation - Page 7
Leaders have to stay at the forefront of innovation. Discover innovative trends across technology and strategy that will help you stand apart and lead towards success here.
These Founders Had an 'Icky Feeling' as Their Startup Soared to a $12 Billion Valuation. Now They're Getting Raw and Honest About What Went Wrong.
Faire is a platform for small businesses, but it grew big the wrong way — almost becoming a $12 billion wreck. Here's how it fixed the problem, and why you should think twice before skyrocketing.
We Made a List of America's 150 Favorite Mom & Pop Shops. Did Your Local Gem Make the Cut?
With Foursquare, we chose 150 small, independent businesses that epitomize main street America, bringing people together and making their communities more vibrant.
This Tattoo Artist Was Frustrated With His Industry's Business Model, So He Started a Studio That Does Things Differently
It's not easy for mom-and-pops to take risks, because they rarely have a safety net to fail. But there are ways to innovate cautiously. Just ask the founder of All My Heart, a tattoo studio on this year's list of America's Favorite Mom & Pop Shops.
This Serial Founder on Why It's Cheaper Than Ever to Start a Business — and Other Surprising Insights
Brian Lee cofounded companies like LegalZoom and ShoeDazzle — and he believes many beliefs about business these days are nonsense. Sure, it's harder to raise capital. But it's actually cheaper than ever to start a company.
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He Left His Law Career to Start a Ghostwriting Business — Now He Charges Over $100,000 a Book. Here's What It Took to Get There.
Michael Levin taught creative writing to supplement his income. Then he did some math and went all in on a new business.
Weak Patent Management Could Lead to Disastrous Consequences for Your Business — Here's How to Avoid Them
Google's $1.67 billion patent settlement highlights the importance of strategic patent management. How can aligning patents with business goals prevent costly mistakes and protect consumer trust? Discover the answers and learn how to turn patents into powerful assets.
4 Content Secrets from World-Class SaaS Companies That Any Business Can Apply
Use content techniques from titans like Intuit, Salesforce, and Mailchimp to get and keep customers.
He Founded a Company That Was Acquired By Angie and Now He Is Disrupting CPG. Here Are This CEO's Strategies for Innovating and Scaling.
From building the home services platform company Handy to revolutionizing the consumer goods industry with Keychain, Oisin Hanrahan has mastered the art of scaling companies.
How Being a More Generous Leader Drove My Company's Success
There is no time like the present to think more about others than oneself. Give generously in all you do: your time, energy, enthusiasm, caring and financial impact. Your company, clients, community and team will thank you.
How to Navigate the Complexities and Challenges of Real-World Events Impacting Your Company
Global disruptions are inevitable, but they don't have to bring your entrepreneurial efforts to a stop. Let's explore some practical tips for building resilience, fostering innovation and staying true to core values during uncertain times.
3 Inspiring Speakers Who Can Motivate Your Leadership Team
These inspiring speakers share innovative strategies to elevate your leadership skills and drive lasting success for your team.
He Replicated His Grandfather's 'Crazy' Business Strategy to Create a 'Wow Factor' Product You've Probably Seen in Whole Foods, Target and More
Jack Bessudo and Declan Simmons, co-founders of Tamalitoz by Sugarox, envisioned a product that would pay homage to both of their backgrounds.
Crack the Chicken-and-Egg Dilemma — How Startups Can Thrive Against the Odds
Focus on one side of your marketplace first, build value for sellers or buyers and the other side will follow.
Why AI is Your New Best Friend... and Worst Enemy in the Battle Against Phishing Scams
As AI supercharges phishing tactics, businesses must upgrade defenses beyond spotting bad grammar or sloppy emails.
Using AI Doesn't Have to Be Unethical — Build a Values-Driven AI Policy in 3 Steps
It's difficult to escape the feeling that today's AI technologies will radically change our work lives in the future. As an entrepreneur it feels like a dizzying array of considerations about AI, but here's another you may not have considered: brand impact of AI adoption.