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Thought LeadersWhy I Cancelled a Candidate’s Interview 15 Minutes Before It Started
A candidate’s minor Zoom problem revealed something far more important than his résumé — and reminded me what business owners are really looking for in today’s workplace.By Gene Marks -
Business NewsDo You Have ‘Brain Fry’? A New Study Says This Everyday Technology Is Causing It
Over half of Americans use the technology that’s prompting the phenomenon.By Sherin Shibu -
Building a BusinessMy Biggest Marketing Failures Taught Me More Than My Viral Successes. Here’s How to Turn Yours Into Real Growth.
The campaigns that crash teach you more than the ones that go viral. Here’s why embracing failure, not hiding it, is the key to real leadership and lasting growth.
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Building a BusinessThe Core Element Behind Every Thriving Global Team
Why growing a global team starts with culture, not headcount. -
Building a BusinessWhy Storytelling May Be the Most Important — and Most Underrated — Leadership Skill of 2026
While companies invest heavily in technology and analytics, many leaders are overlooking the one skill that actually makes people listen.By Jessica Abo -
Side HustleShe Started Her Side Hustle With a Google Search — Then Made $11K in Month 1: ‘I Had Absolutely Zero Experience’
Lauren Olds wanted to develop a different kind of wellness drink.By Amanda Breen -
Business AccountingHow to Make Money by Buying High and Selling Higher in Day Trading
Learn the hidden day trading strategies that focus on momentum, hidden market psychology and simple technical cues — so you can trade smarter and profit faster.By Ross Cameron -
Side HustleHow Online Side Hustles Helped Me Pay Off $60K in Debt in 1 Year — Without a Single Social Media Follower
I was a stay-at-home mom with no audience, no viral posts and no influencer status. Here’s the system I used to turn introvert-friendly side hustles into real income and how YOU can, too. -
Business NewsSmall-Business Owners Are Getting Less Optimistic About Sales. The Latest Numbers Show Why.
The NFIB optimism index fell 0.5 percentage points to 98.8 in February. -
Building a BusinessThey Used an Impulsive But Smart Strategy to Turn Their Small Business Into a Cult Brand
These bakers did something different one slow afternoon — and ended up with national attention and a lesson every small business owner should hear. -
Business NewsAI Data Centers Are Chugging Our Water at an Alarming Rate
A new study shows U.S. facilities could require up to 1.45 billion gallons per day of new peak capacity. Who will bear the cost? -
Human ResourcesInstagram Has the Cheat Code For Supercharging Your Personal Brand — Here’s How
Instagram collaborations are a game-changer for personal branding. By teaming up with others in your niche, you can showcase your expertise, expand your reach and even boost your visibility on Google.By Tonia Ryan -
Business NewsApple Has to Postpone Its Smart Home Display Because Siri Still Isn’t Ready
The device was originally planned for spring 2025 but keeps getting pushed back due to AI issues. -
Business NewsWhen Steve Jobs Stepped Down From Apple, He Advised Tim Cook to Never Ask Himself This One Question
Cook said that Apple’s contentious meetings date back to “the creation of the company.”By Sherin Shibu -
EntrepreneursWhen Health Gurus Fail, How Do You Know Who to Trust?
At a time of fallen gurus and growing distrust in wellness. Health is wealth, and that wealth is currently at risk. -
Building a BusinessStop Selling and Start Storytelling to Watch Your Team Reach Peak Productivity
Storytelling is a powerful leadership tool when it shifts from self-expression to service. Using an intentional framework allows entrepreneurs to turn personal experiences into trust-building assets that help teams perform at a higher level. -
Business AccountingGet in the Solo-Mining Bitcoin Game for Less Than $50
The BlockChance Bitcoin Ticket Miner is silent and energy efficient. -
Building a BusinessHow to Land Your First 1,000 Users and Turn Them Into a Growth Engine
Growing a business isn’t a straight line, and acquiring your first handful of users is going to look very different than acquiring your first thousand. Here’s how to make the transition.By Aytekin Tank -
Online PresenceInfluence That Converts: How Entrepreneurs Use Social Media to Drive Real Business Growth
Join us for this free webinar to discover content strategies that actually lead to engagement, trust, and new business opportunities. -
EntrepreneursTake It From Me: This Easy Habit Earns Turns Customers Into Loyal Fans
I learned it from my childhood hero, and have seen it work in my own lifeBy Jason Feifer -
EntrepreneursThis Cult Filmmaker Learned Something About Audiences Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know‘Make Them Feel Something’
Kevin Smith built a personal brand without realizing it. It saved his career.By Jason Feifer -
Business StructureThis Secret Pattern Predicts What’s Next in Your Market. Once You See It, You Can’t Unsee It.
There’s a pattern that repeats across time and industries.By Jason Feifer -
MarketingThe Single Most Powerful Emotion In Marketing, According to Research
And here’s what breast milk, potatoes and giant armpits have to do with it. -
Building a BusinessShe Invited Homeless Men to Run. That Instinct Fueled Her $100M Business.
Anne Mahlum’s greatest strength was her ability to see potential where others did not.By Nir Eyal -
Entrepreneurs5 Desk Upgrades That Just ‘Click’
Take your whole office on the go with these products. -
EntrepreneursDaymond John’s Secret to Standing Out In Crowded Markets
The Shark Tank star says it starts with knowing, “There really is nothing new in this world.”By Jason Feifer -
EntrepreneursHow to Know If Your Idea Is Good: Advice From Shaq, Tom Brady, Ken Burns, Susan Orlean and Other Icons
A round-table of widsom and strategies from business titans, sports legends and TV favorites.By Dan Bova -
Building a Business3 Things That Impress CPG Investors
Here’s what to know when fundraising in this space.By Jason Feifer -
Building a BusinessThe Packaging Mistake Most CPG Founders Make
Skip setbacks with these hard-won lessons.By Jason Feifer -
Building a BusinessThis Famous Brand Offers a Playbook for Using Community to Scale, Fast
Plus, how to brag on social media without looking like a jerk, and the first hire mistake to avoid.By Jason Feifer -
Building a BusinessHow Much to Pay Yourself, and Other Newbie Founder Questions
When you start a brand, it can be unclear exactly how you fit into the brand persona, and finances.By Jason Feifer -
Buying a FranchiseFor 47 Years, This Brand Has Kept Up With McDonalds and Dunkin. Have You Heard of It?
Among our longest-running, top-ranking franchises, there is a third, much smaller champion. How have they done it?By Liz Brody -
Buying a FranchiseThey Said No to 24/7 Restaurants —Then Found Their Dream Franchise
These preschool sweethearts (yes, preschool!) say that in business, as with love, finding your match makes a world of difference.By Kim Kavin -
Buying a FranchiseThis Mom’s Postpartum Breakouts Inspired a 70-Location Facial Franchise
Michele Henry couldn’t find a good solution to clear her skin. So she built a franchise to help everyone.By Kim Kavin -
Researching Franchise OpportunitiesCheck Out the Longest-Reigning Brands in Our Franchise 500
They’re all here in our annual Hall of Fame list. -
Franchising 101These are the Fastest Growing Franchises Right Now
If you want to buy a fast-growing brand, this is the list to start with. -
Tech5 AI Tools to Run a 1-Person Business While You Sleep (While Millions of ChatGPT Users Flee to Claude)
The AI landscape just shifted — and one move sparked a mass migration entrepreneurs didn’t see coming.By Ben Angel -
Business Accounting5 Tax Moves Entrepreneurs Should Make in 2026 to Build Wealth and Protect Their Estate
New estate tax rules and updated gifting limits give entrepreneurs fresh opportunities in 2026 to protect more wealth, reduce taxes and strengthen their financial legacy. -
Building a BusinessFriends Said His Business Idea Was the ‘Stupidest Thing.’ Then He Sold Over 290 Million: ‘I Watched Their Jaws Drop’
This product began as the founder’s personal hack to stop his headphones from tangling.By Sherin Shibu -
Building a BusinessThe Smartest Founders Aren’t Chasing Venture Capital — They’re Doing These 5 Things First
Instead of rushing to pitch investors, today’s most successful founders are focusing on building and validating their product first. -
Human Resources4 Moves That Will Give You the Upper Hand in Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent
Small and mid-sized businesses often feel like underdogs when competing with big companies for top talent. But with the right benefits strategy, size doesn’t have to be a disadvantage. -
Business AccountingWhy Chasing More Revenue Is the Wrong Response to Financial Stress
If your business is under financial stress, pushing for more revenue could actually make things worse. Here’s why. -
Business NewsA ‘Silver Tsunami’ Is Coming for Small Businesses — and Millions of Jobs, Say Experts
Over two million small businesses nationwide have owners nearing retirement age.By Sherin Shibu -
Thought LeadersCompanies Are Making a Major Mistake With AI Adoption — and It’s Driving Away Their Top Talent
Many organizations are misusing AI-driven productivity gains, and it’s costing them their best people. Here’s what they’re getting wrong.By EYNAT GUEZ -
Business NewsLive Nation Just Reached a Settlement in Its Antitrust Case. Here’s What Changes for Concertgoers.
The Justice Department sued Live Nation in 2024, accusing the concert giant of operating an illegal monopoly that stifles competition and drives up ticket prices. -
Human ResourcesYour Customers Won’t Forgive Empty Words — Here’s Why Overpromising Costs You
Failing to deliver hurts more than just your bottom line. -
Building a BusinessHe Tried a ‘Weird’ Idea in His Junior College Chemistry Lab. Now It’s a Billion-Dollar Beer Company.
From college experiments to a creating a whole new beer category, Ken Grossman shares his wild ride launching Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.By Dan Bova -
Thought LeadersAre You Creating Value — or Drag? These Are the Hard Truths of Leadership
Leadership isn’t about charisma, visibility or control. It’s about measurable value creation.By Andrea Olson -
Business NewsPhilanthropist MacKenzie Scott Has an Unusual Way of Giving Away Her Billions
Jeff Bezos’ ex has donated over $26 billion in ways that are ‘rewriting philanthropy.’ -
Business NewsAlphabet CEO Sundar Pichai Could Earn $692 Million — But Only If He Hits These Targets
Pichai, who is already a billionaire, could become one of the highest-paid executives in global tech.By Sherin Shibu -
MarketingPeople Buy Based Off Emotion — That’s Why You Need to Sell How Your Product Makes Your Customers Feel
Here’s why emotional connection drives buying decisions — and how shifting your messaging from features to feelings can make your brand more memorable, persuasive and profitable.By Murali Nethi -
Business NewsThis Company Buys and Resells Unclaimed Airport Luggage — You Won’t Believe What People Leave Behind
Unclaimed Baggage’s latest haul includes samurai swords, a $35,000 Rolex, a robot, and a taxidermy deer. -
Thought Leaders6 Steps to Finding an Executive Coach Who Fits Your Culture (and Fixes Your Blind Spots)
Hiring an executive coach for your team? Follow these practical steps to ensure you find the best fit for your leaders.