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Inc.com
May 20, 2025

Build Your Library of Career Books With These 8 Classics
Every leader should have a set of business reference books to help them grow and succeed.



Inc.com
May 20, 2025

SBA Hits The Breaks On Community Advantage Loan Program That Helped Underserved Founders
The Small Business Administration will no longer allow new lenders into its Community Advantage loan program.



Inc.com
May 20, 2025

At I/O, Google Just Shipped Apple's AI Promises
Google rolled out a series of announcements that take direct aim at its biggest potential AI competitor.



Inc.com
May 20, 2025

Tariffs Aren't Just Raising Prices for U.S. Shoppers
Global retailers are considering how they can distribute increased costs across their customer base.



Inc.com
May 20, 2025

2 Ways Small Businesses Can Avoid Strikes
Researchers share constructive methods for keeping employees at small businesses happy and productive.



Inc.com
May 20, 2025

3 Powerful In-Market Methods for Testing CPG Products
How to skip the guesswork to refine your concept, validate demand, and ensure retail success.



Inc.com
May 20, 2025

The CEO Trap: When Competence Becomes a Cage
Leaders need to delegate to properly grow and scale.



Inc.com
May 20, 2025

Google's Search Engine Can Go Into Full ‘AI Mode' Now
Google's AI makeover is moving into its next phase. Here's what they just announced at their I/O developers conference.



Inc.com
May 20, 2025

This 3-Time Inc. 5000 Company Just Secured a Billion-Dollar Valuation
Meet Awardco, the new unicorn that recently raised a $156 million Series B round.



Inc.com
May 20, 2025

Levi's Just Made a Big Shift in Its Strategy
The brand first announced its intention in October to sell the underperforming Dockers brand.



Inc.com
May 20, 2025

Surge AI Sued Over Unpaid Wages, the Latest Legal Blow to AI Data-Labeling Startups
The complaint says that Surge AI misclassifies its contract workers and fails to pay them for training, citing "millions" in unpaid wages.



Inc.com
May 20, 2025

An Entrepreneur's Guide to Choosing an AI for Your Business
Picking an enterprise AI for your company can feel overwhelming, so we broke it down into a step-by-step guide.



Inc.com
May 20, 2025

4 Ways to Use Digital Transformation to Build Relationships
Improve customer acquisition and retention while expanding market share, with these gifting and rewards strategies.



Inc.com
May 20, 2025

New Hampshire Bakery Wins Free Speech Case Over Muffin Mural
A small business owner won a case against the town of Conway, which claimed he violated its sign code by letting high school students paint his colorful storefront.



Inc.com
May 20, 2025

Small Businesses Are Quick to Upgrade IT but Slower to Adopt AI, According to a Survey
About a third of small company owners told Verizon they integrated AI into their operations last year.



Inc.com
May 20, 2025

Why MIT Disavowed a Paper Highlighting AI's Productivity Benefits
As more research questions the extent of AI's workplace benefits, the credibility of a widely cited pro-AI paper is called into question.



Inc.com
May 20, 2025

Why Wary Small Businesses Are Slowing Hiring and Ending Their Import Surge
A new study of small company activity by Bank of America found most businesses sitting on ample inventories, leading most to rein in importing and limit hiring to jobs they're still struggling to fill.



Inc.com
May 20, 2025

Trump Wants to Defund a System That Monitors Hurricanes
Trump's budget cut would leave boaters, anglers and forecasters scrambling for info about tsunamis, hurricanes, and all things ocean.



Inc.com
May 20, 2025

First U.S. Utility Seeks Permit for a Small Nuclear Reactor
When it comes to next-gen nuclear power, here's why the Tennessee Valley Authority is thinking small.



Inc.com
May 20, 2025

Elon Musk Says He's Committed to Being Tesla's CEO
When asked if he saw himself as CEO of Tesla ‘in five years' time,' Elon Musk said yes.



Inc.com
May 20, 2025

HBO Maxes Out: The Risks of Corporate Rebrands
Warner Bros. Discovery admits its ‘Max' rebrand was a mistake. But what's the cost of flip-flopping?



Inc.com
May 20, 2025

Sick of Doomscrolling? Here's How to Improve Your Attention Span
Want to focus on something for longer than a swipe? Start by reading this entire article.



Inc.com
May 20, 2025

The Secret to Success For These Upstart Brands? TikTok Live
Feminine care brands Saalt, August, and Salt.xo are selling like crazy through TikTok's live shopping tools. Here's why.



Inc.com
May 20, 2025

Carol's Daughter Went From Flea Market to $300 Million Beauty Brand—Here's How
Choosing the right product is not about predicting the next viral trend. It's about knowing your values and your customers.



Inc.com
May 20, 2025

Spaced Out: Why Startups Are in a Better Rental Position Than Their Workers
The uncertainty created by the Trump administration has caused people to stay put. Result: in big cities, residential rents are rising.



Inc.com
May 20, 2025

Two of My Employees Won't Speak to Each Other
This can't keep going on.



Inc.com
May 20, 2025

The Stock Market and Bond Market Aren't on the Same Page
Investors have reacted to Moody's downgrade of US credit with both jitters and hope.



Inc.com
May 20, 2025

How You Make a Plan Matters More Than the Plan Itself
Many companies fail to recognize that the planning process itself ultimately determines whether a strategy succeeds or fails.



Inc.com
May 20, 2025

New Science: Too Much Grit Can Actually Damage Your Brain
Grit helps you get ahead, but if you lean on it too much, your brain won't thank you. Research suggests better ways to overcoming challenges.



Inc.com
May 20, 2025

Let's Talk About Why Job Seekers Can't Get Jobs
Workforces are tribes now, and the status quo is ‘good enough.' Here's what do to about it.



Inc.com
May 19, 2025

Appeals Court Allows Trump's Anti-Union Order to Take Effect
Union leaders say the move will lead to mass firings and strip federal workers of collective bargaining rights.



Inc.com
May 19, 2025

This 401(k) Debacle Proves You Should Always Be Cautious About Using Paper Checks
These tips will help you safely incorporate checks into your payment model.



Inc.com
May 19, 2025

The Surprising Reason This Gen Z Manager Denies Many PTO Requests
A 28-year-old army veteran went viral on TikTok for her unconventional management style.



Inc.com
May 19, 2025

The Surprising Reason This Gen-Z Manager Denies Many PTO Requests
A 28-year-old army veteran went viral on TikTok for her unconventional management style.



Inc.com
May 19, 2025

How to Prioritize New Ideas
Successful innovation requires creativity— and choosing the right ideas to execute on. That's where concept screening helps. 



Inc.com
May 19, 2025

Biden's Cancer Treatment Plan Might Not Involve Chemotherapy
When caught early, prostate cancer is highly survivable, but it is also the second-leading cause of cancer death in men. Here's what to know.



Inc.com
May 19, 2025

What Is RFK's Plan for Vaccines?
RFK Jr. pledged not to upend US vaccine system, but big changes are underway.



Inc.com
May 19, 2025

What Are ‘Stealthy Wealthy' Entrepreneurs? Meet the 1 Percenters Hiding in Plain Sight
Data indicates successful small business owners make up a huge portion of the wealthiest individuals in the U.S., the Wall Street Journal reports.



Inc.com
May 19, 2025

Why I Flew 5,000 Miles for a 6-Hour Conference
An event company owner shares how people, programming, and experience make an event ideal.



Inc.com
May 19, 2025

Customers Are Pulling Back on This Discretionary Expense
The category tends to be a bellwether for broader economic health, says the executive director of research at the National Retail Federation.



Inc.com
May 19, 2025

Alternative Consulting is Revolutionizing Businesses
Businesses need a consulting model that can keep pace to accelerate transformation.



Inc.com
May 19, 2025

How Private Equity Can Help You Cash in on Your Business Twice
Your second bite is not just bigger, it also tastes better



Inc.com
May 19, 2025

Tech Workers Are Having an Even Harder Time Finding Work, Thanks to AI
If you're looking to hire new talent or overhaul your team's skills, there are some key AI-related issues to keep in mind.



Inc.com
May 19, 2025

Memorial Day Weekend Is Expected to Break This Record
In spite of continued economic uncertainty, Americans are taking to the road—and skies.



Inc.com
May 19, 2025

Biotechnology Company Regeneron to Buy 23andMe for $256 million
A look at why the publicly traded pharmaceutical giant is snapping the genetic-testing company out of bankruptcy.



Inc.com
May 19, 2025

Why Businesses Are Pursuing Socially Responsible Policies Despite Political Hostility
A new survey finds companies doubling down on CSR, DEI, and ESG programs but communicating about them less as Trump-led antagonism rises.



Inc.com
May 19, 2025

The Kinds of Companies People Want to Vote for (With Their Dollars)
The founder of Fair Trade USA, Paul Rice, explains on this week's episode of From the Ground Up precisely how Gen-Z is making its mark on retail. Plus: The trade war's potential toll on fair trade and human rights.



Inc.com
May 19, 2025

Timeline: 23andMe's Journey From DNA Testing Pioneer to Bankruptcy Sale
What happened to 23andMe? Here's a look at its history from launch to bankruptcy and acquisition by Regeneron.



Inc.com
May 19, 2025

Gen Z Trusts Social Media For Financial Advice More Than Any Other Generation
Most Gen Zers have been influenced by an online financial trend, a recent Spruce survey says.



Inc.com
May 19, 2025

Gen-Z Trusts Social Media for Financial Advice More Than Any Other Generation
Most Gen Zers have been influenced by an online financial trend, a recent Spruce survey says.



Inc.com
May 19, 2025

How Leaders Can Take a Vision From Idea to Action
Leaders often fixate on the what—the shiny concept or initiative. But the real linchpin of success? The how.



Inc.com
May 19, 2025

Mental Health Matters in Business Success
Leaders play a crucial role in promoting mental health. Find out how you can do it more effectively.



Inc.com
May 19, 2025

Should I Penalize Candidates Who Don't Send Thank-You Notes?
… and two other tricky workplace dilemmas.



Inc.com
May 19, 2025

Investors Are Getting a Taste of a Stock Market Without Big Tech Leadership
Magnificent seven stocks have lagged the rest of the S&P 500 this year.



Inc.com
May 19, 2025

Yes, Chef! Behind the Scenes of Restaurateur Danny Meyer's Checkless Payment Technology
What happens when the executive chairman is also innovator-in-chief.



Inc.com
May 19, 2025

Mark Zuckerberg Is the Latest Super Achiever to Say He Swears By the 80 Percent Rule
The Facebook founder just explained his approach to productivity and it's identical to the 80 percent rule that so many executives and experts swear by.



Inc.com
May 18, 2025

FDA Approves New Covid Vaccine
Use is restricted to people with chronic conditions.



Inc.com
May 18, 2025

Retailers Talk Tariffs as U.S. Stock Market Roars Back
Analysts are watching to see how major retailers respond after Walmart announced plans to raise prices.



Inc.com
May 18, 2025

How to Use Leverage to Tilt a Deal in Your Favor
Knowing when to reveal information and when to hold back is critical.



Inc.com
May 18, 2025

3 Types of Conversations That Separate Good Communicators From Great Ones
Forget scripts. Learn to spot, shape, and show up for the real power plays in conversations.



Inc.com
May 18, 2025

25 Exciting Small Businesses to Kick-Start Today
People who discover their perfect market and dedicate themselves to serving it often find tremendous success.



Inc.com
May 18, 2025

3 Ways to Control Your Career Narrative
You might be surprised at how quickly others start seeing you the way you want to be seen.



Inc.com
May 18, 2025

A Great Strategy Is Useless If People Don't Get it
A strategy that remains clear only to leadership is a strategy that will fail in execution, no matter how brilliant it might be on paper.



Inc.com
May 18, 2025

6 Ways to Grow Your Side Hustle
Whether you want to maximize income or turn your side gig into a full-time business, here are some tips for growth.



Inc.com
May 18, 2025

The Workplace Social Contract Is Broken. Now What?
Is the 40-hour workweek fair? Is remote work is a good idea? A battle is growing in the workplace over once-accepted norms.



Inc.com
May 18, 2025

Why Great Leaders Hire for This One Skill—and It's Not on a Résumé
What separates good team members from great ones.



Inc.com
May 18, 2025

McDonald's Just Made a Big Announcement, and Taught a Clever Lesson in Emotional Intelligence (Whether It Meant to or Not)
Let's talk about McDonald's, which wants to hire 375,000 new workers.



Inc.com
May 18, 2025

Emotionally Intelligent People Use the Dishwasher Rule to Build Stronger Relationships and Become Better Leaders
The ‘dishwasher rule' is more than a maxim, it's a memory aid that will help you practice emotionally intelligent leadership.



Inc.com
May 18, 2025

Delta Air Lines Just Did a Rebrand and Snuck In a Way to Upsell Its Most Loyal Customers
Delta is giving travelers more clear choices, but there's a catch.



Inc.com
May 18, 2025

In 1 Sentence, Warren Buffett Just Taught a Stunning Leadership Lesson
Very few CEOs have this kind of wisdom.



Inc.com
May 17, 2025

Why Leaders Should Be Actively Involved in Every Part of Their Companies
It ensures you're staying close to the vision, identifying areas for improvement, and driving faster, more informed decisions.



Inc.com
May 17, 2025

21 Top Zig Ziglar Quotes to Skyrocket Your Motivation and Success
Business professionals around the world admired Zig Ziglar for his ability to empower them to achieve great things.



Inc.com
May 17, 2025

Why Does the Gender Gap Persist Despite Women's Continued Progress?
Women don't start behind. They fall behind as intersectional pressures compound on their shoulders.



Inc.com
May 17, 2025

The $10 Million Mistake That Taught Me the Value of Trust-Centered Leadership
The most expensive business lessons often comes from the most brutal failures.



Inc.com
May 17, 2025

Who's Winning the Never-Ending Battle Between RTO and WFH?
While leaders push for facetime, employees aren't giving up their hard-won flexibility without a fight.



Inc.com
May 17, 2025

You Don't Need to Master AI—You Just Need to Harness It for a Competitive Advantage
Small-business owners are juggling the potential of tech with the uncertainty of how to harness it.



Inc.com
May 17, 2025

10 Side Hustles You Can Do From Home
From freelance jobs to setting up your own business, here are some ways you can make extra money without leaving the house.



Inc.com
May 17, 2025

Research Says Stop the After-Hours Texts and Emails: They're Doing More Damage Than You Think
Research shows that after-hours communication is crushing morale, performance, and retention. Here's what smart leaders are doing instead.



Inc.com
May 17, 2025

Thinking About Rewilding Your Lawn? This Company Can Help
These companies offer a way to ditch the lawnmower and attract the pollinators we depend on for food.



Inc.com
May 17, 2025

Walmart Just Revealed Plans to Do Something It Never Wants to Do. The Explanation Is Troubling
‘The magnitude of these increases is more than any retailer can absorb …'



Inc.com
May 17, 2025

Sweetgreen's CEO Tried to Explain a $16 Salad. His Explanation Made Things Worse
‘How much is too much to pay for a salad?' An empathetic response would have been better.



Inc.com
May 16, 2025

House Republicans Include a 10-Year Ban on U.S. States Regulating AI in ‘Big, Beautiful' Bill
The move came as a surprise to tech industry watchers. It faces long odds in the Senate, though.



Inc.com
May 16, 2025

This Startup's New Hypersonic Engine Could Transform Travel
Venus Aerospace just tested a hypersonic engine that could someday enable aircraft to fly at five times the speed of sound or more.



Inc.com
May 16, 2025

How Facebook's Like Button Changed the World
The simple innovation has served as a creative catalyst and an emotional battering ram.



Inc.com
May 16, 2025

With Employee AI Use Rising, So Does Risk of Business Data Theft
A recent Reddit thread highlights the risks to companies of data loss created by workers using AI apps to transcribe or summarize sensitive information.



Inc.com
May 16, 2025

Why You Should Care About NASA's Reported Plans to Track Every Employee
NASA is said to be implementing a form of employee surveillance that sounds ill-considered at best and Orwellian at worst.



Inc.com
May 16, 2025

5 Ways to Avoid Costly Wrongful Termination Claims
The goal of a termination is not to punish the employee but to protect your business.



Inc.com
May 16, 2025

The Follow-Up Mistake 56 Percent of Small Businesses Make
If you're not using a CRM, you're holding back your business growth.



Inc.com
May 16, 2025

The Last Pleater in Midtown
The quiet fight to keep NYC's fashion roots alive



Inc.com
May 16, 2025

Tips on Building a Successful Business…From a Finch
Stacy Greiner



Inc.com
May 16, 2025

How Landlords Can Benefit From a Tech Startup Mindset
Automation and improving the tenant experience can be productive for both parties.



Inc.com
May 16, 2025

How to Scale With Soul
Growth is exciting—but if you're not intentional, it can quietly dismantle the culture that made your team great.



Inc.com
May 16, 2025

How This AI-Powered Company Is Tapping OpenAI's New Image Generator
Arcade AI is using a new model to help consumers generate personalized jewelry, pillows, and rugs. Here's how it all works.



Inc.com
May 16, 2025

How to Create Engaging Content That Ranks
These content strategies can boost your digital marketing.



Inc.com
May 16, 2025

Think Carefully Before Spending a Tax Refund
Twelve ways small business owners can use "found money" to improve the business—and themselves



Inc.com
May 16, 2025

Why This Man Is Sailing to Hawaii With a Cat After Quitting His Job
The ongoing journey has turned Oliver Widger into a social media star.



Inc.com
May 16, 2025

What's Keeping Companies From Making the Most of AI? Lenovo Says Leaders Need to Step Up
New research shows many organizations are ‘falling behind' on creating a ‘digital workplace.' Here's why.



Inc.com
May 16, 2025

These 2 Recent Quitting Trends Are Costing Employers Time and Money
Here's how ‘revenge quitting' and disengaged workers sticking with jobs they don't want are posing new challenges for business owners.



Inc.com
May 16, 2025

How Great Leaders Speak Up When Others Won't
As a leader, it's your job to say something.



Inc.com
May 16, 2025

Inside the Radical Offsite Strategy That Helped Eventbrite Move Faster
Instead of a big retreat, the ticketing giant ran seven mini gatherings in two weeks and came out with a game-changing new feature.



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