Saturday, August 31, 2019
Hackers Used Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's Account to Tweet Hate Speech. It Could Happen to You Too
Twitter's SMS tool Cloudhopper is to blame.
United Airlines Just Made a Huge Announcement That's Going To Delight Some Passengers (Some Others Might Really Hate It)
United is trying to change and this is one delicate, dangerous step. Especially given the radical new form of decision-making.
Want to Be Your Most Productive Self Ever? Try Doing Nothing
Doubling down on being more productive has diminishing returns.
If You Can Honestly Say 'Yes' to These 7 Questions, Your Emotional Intelligence Is Higher Than You Think
Emotional intelligence is in high demand in today's work environment. Take these questions for a spin to assess your own.
5 Scientifically Proven Ways Even Good Drivers Are Making Traffic Jams Worse
The more we change our driving techniques, the faster we'll get where we're going.
Friday, August 30, 2019
10 Fall Digital Marketing Conferences You Don't Want to Miss
10 Fall Digital Marketing Conferences You Don't Want to Miss: Finish 2019 strong with these conferences.
A Mass Cyberattack on more that 100,000 iPhones Just Reported. Here's How To Protect Yourself.
Long thought to be safe from hackers a devastatingnew vulnerability on iPhones shows that no devices is safe and even casual users are at risk of attack.
#BeingSeen: Reframing Eyewear Marketing for the Digital Age
Nouveau's challenge was unique in that we weren't just tasked with marketing a new line of frames by True Religion, a high-end designer known mainly for their denim.
Communities Need Entrepreneurs. Here are Three Things State and Local Government Can do to Help Startups
Startups play an increasingly important role in the economic development strategies of cities and communities across America.
4 Ways Business Travelers Can Make the Most Out of Flying Economy
Flying economy isn't always glamorous but it can still be a productive time.
5 Ways to Improve Your PR Outreach to the Press Today
You know your company and your products and service. Time to learn a bit about how to present them.
Here's How Amazon Gets You to Buy Its Own Products. And Why That's Bad News for Third-Party Sellers
A 'Washington Post' report shows that the company is aggressively pushing its own brands, even when customers are about to purchase from third-party sellers.
I'm a VC, and These Are the Top 5 Things I Look for When I Invest
Does the founding team know the market?
4 Easy and Efficient Ways to Help Your Employees From Burning Out
It's the perfect strategy for keeping your employees motivated and energized.
6 Ways to Run Productive Meetings Employees Actually Want to Go To
Running longer meetings that focus on bigger picture topics require more than just a simple agenda.
Influencer Fraud Costs Businesses Billions but Here's What You Can Do to Avoid It
Hype isn't a good reason to invest in marketing tools without thoroughly checking them out.
Google Just Set New Guidelines for Workplace Dialogue. It Might Be Time for You to Do the Same
How to dialogue about controversial subjects is challenging, especially in these days of polarization. Google took a brave step forward and delivered guidelines to employees to help them navigate the divide.
Even Rick Steves Got Pickpocketed While Traveling. Here's How to Avoid Clever Thieves on Your Next Business Trip
Yes, even travel experts can be victims of petty crimes. Here are a few things learned the hard way.
Consensus Decision Making: When to Let it Go
Collaboration is undeniably positive -- until it's not.
In Just 3 Words, Billionaire Investor Ray Dalio Explains The Biggest Career Mistake You Can Make
Investor Ray Dalio has had his ups and downs. Growing up, his son learned these 3 words can be a career killer. Entrepreneurs can learn from this.
Employees Are Willing to Cut Their Salary By $5,000 in Order to Maintain an Informal Dress Code, According to a New Study
Dress codes offer employees a new vehicle for self-expression and creativity.
Improve Your Financial Health Now By Making These 5 Moves
Entrepreneurs should pay down their debt or lower their taxes whether the economic outlook is rough or not.
Don't Harbor Resentment. Address Workplace Insults Using This 3-Step Process
There are going to be times when you'll have to speak up.
6 Great Labor Day Weekend Reads to Inspire Your Workplace Through the Rest of the Year
These stories will motivate you to end the year strong, and they'll keep you company if your office is a pre-holiday ghost town.
Peloton Is Racing to to Be Much More Than a Bike Company. But With Those Big Ambitions Come Big Challenges
As Peloton gears up for its public market debut on Nasdaq, it wants you to know it's more than a high-tech fitness startup.
Target's Response to Amazon's 1 Day Shipping Is a Brilliant Way to Take On Your Biggest Competitor
Target's network of stores is its biggest asset, and its Drive Up curbside pickup service is now available in every state.
Why Entrepreneurs Should Get Excited About This Season's 4 New 'Shark Tank' Guest Judges
On this week's Inc. Uncensored: What the four all-star entrepreneurs bring to the table as investors. Plus, a mentor-mentee relationship with tangible results and a startup selling more Georgia peaches than anyone else in America.
Apple Just Announced It's Doing Something It Has Never Done Before, and It's Great News for iPhone Owners
The company has said it will now supply parts to third-party repair shops even if they aren't Apple Authorized Service Providers.
Use Google Chrome? You're at Risk From a Security Flaw. Stop What You're Doing and Update Right Now
Mac and Linux users are in just as much danger as Windows users.
3 Ways I'm Taking Advantage of Back-to-School Season to Be More Productive
Entrepreneurs who have children and work from home are no doubt celebrating back-to-school season. Time to get back to work -- or kick it into high gear again, and here are three ideas for doing just that.
These Powerful Language Tools Will Make Everyone Remember What You Say
Use them when you need to be really persuasive.
Feeling Stuck? Here's How to Figure Out Your Next Best Move
Strong vision is the hallmark of great business, but sometimes a big goal causes paralysis of analysis. Figure out your next step with this quick test
How to Keep Your Business Strong While On Break
Holidays mean vacation for most, but business owners struggle balancing getting rest with potentially missing revenue. Here are 3 ways to cope
Words of Wisdom for Small Business Owners -- It's Relationships that Matter
Small business, marketing, tips, business advice, advice, hiring, small business tips, Robert Herjavec, Shark Tank, Small Biz Challenge
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Entrepreneur Starts a MeToo Business and Faces Government Wrath
If success can be measured in making officials uncomfortable, Madison Campbell is off to a good start.
How to Turn Your Great Idea Into a Real Product
The most important thing you have to invest in building your own idea is your time.
10 Items Business Travelers Always Pack But Don't Need To
Business travelers can avoid over packing by checking their luggage against this list.
S.C. Johnson Hits One of Those Times When You Have to Push Boundaries to Survive
There may be times your brand and good name are unfairly dragged into the mud. You must do something about it.
Most Organizational Charts Are Useless. Here's Why and What You Can Do Instead
Most organizational charts end up taped to break room walls and forgotten. Here's how to make yours a valuable tool for everyone in your company.
7 Things Your Successful Competitor Is Likely Doing With Their Sales Team, That You're Not
Sensible priorities in sales are product, marketing, sales team. But the smart competitors are focusing on this often-forgotten element - communication.
13 English Expressions with Surprisingly Funny Origins (Including 'Spill the Beans')
Idioms are part of what make life fun, whether at home or at the office. Celebrate language; celebrate life.
Two Boats and a Cadillac - The Southern Entrepreneur Exit Dream?
What do recent exited entrepreneurs do with their new-found wealth?
These 30 Quotes From Oprah, Franklin Roosevelt, and More Reveal the Secrets to Better Communication
With a profound insight on interaction, these leaders expressed ideas that changed the world.
3 Reasons Why Selling Your Customers a Feeling Works Better Than Selling Them a Product
E-commerce is a product-based business, and the best companies are selling the most product. But the most effective way to sell is not by offering products, you need to offer an emotional experience. Emotions move people and business is no different. Here are three reasons why selling a feeling is more powerful than selling a product.
How You Manage These 2 Kinds of Employees Will Define Your Company's Culture
Company cultures should be healthy and high performing. Here's how to manage two common types of employees, which will define your company's culture.
The 6 Most Passive-Aggressive Email Phrases You Use Without Thinking, According to a Recent Study
An ounce of prevention will keep you from sending the wrong message when you hit 'send.'
Why Your Employees May Be Quitting in the Next 9 Months, According to New Research
Research shows clear and measurable warning signs that your employee is about to leave, up to nine months ahead of time.
This Kombucha Entrepreneur Hired a Man Who Spoke No English. He Is Now a Company Executive
GT Dave prioritizes scrappiness and adjustability over years of education and work experience.
Leaders, Pay Attention: 33 Percent of Employees Would Quit If Faced With a Strict Dress Code, a New Study Says
You might not think your dress code is a big deal. Your employees disagree.
How 1 Stellar Employee Changed GT Dave's Hiring Process: 'You Can't Teach Attitude'
Fifteen years ago, the GT's Living Foods founder and CEO took a chance on a new hire--and it paid off big time. Now Dave looks for the same traits in every new employee.
3 Tips on Marketing From a Master Storyteller
A lot of stories suck. Here's how to make sure yours doesn't.
This Mindset Will Help You Live 15 Percent Longer, a New Harvard Study of 70,000 People Says
How you see the world affects how long you stick around to enjoy it.
5 Dumb LinkedIn Mistakes That Will Cause People to Make Fun of You
@BestofLinkedIn tweets the things people are thinking but are too polite to say on LinkedIn.
To Ensure Brexit, Boris Johnson Just Suspended Parliament in Britain. Thousands of Protesters Call It a Coup
Members of Parliament who oppose leaving the EU will have less than two weeks to block or delay Brexit.
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
4 Essential Elements of Every Successful Business Meeting
You should know what we're here to talk about.
Startups Need Real Money, Not Just a Low Cost of Living. In this Pennsylvania City they Can Find Both
Leaders in this rust belt city used Opportunity Zone legislation to create a $10M fund for high-potential startups.
Apple Just Did Something Remarkable And It's Very Good News For Its Customers
How Apple did the right thing when it was discovered listening to users' talks with Siri.
6 Ways to Win at Facebook Messenger Marketing
6 Ways to Win at Facebook Messenger Marketing: harness the power of this unciorn social media tool!
This Is a Startup CEO's Most Important Job (and You're Probably Not Doing it)
As a startup CEO your top job is to infuse energy into your company. Set up habits to do this. Manage your mood; connect with employees; share your vision.
Peloton's IPO Filing Reveals Years of Losses, Contradicting the CEO's Previous Claim That it Was 'Weirdly' Profitable
The seven-year-old startup reported a net loss of $245.7 million in fiscal 2019, compared to a loss of $47.9 million in 2018.
3 Ways to Create Better Office Policies That Actually Improve a Workspace's Productivity
Do you have useless policies at the office that do nothing but get in the way? You're not alone, but there is a way out.
6 Rules for Hiring the Best Employees, According to This Top Walmart Executive
The old 'airport test' won't get you anywhere.
This Smartphone Company Is Calling Out The Lack of Ethics in Tech (and Delivering a Killer Product)
It's not a top of the line model. You'll want it anyway.
Hiring is Broken at Other Companies (But It Doesn't Have to Be at Yours)
Just because everyone else does a terrible job, doesn't mean you have to.
How to Fix the 3 Most Common Fashion Mistakes Employees Make in the Summer
Follow these style tips and crush it at the office.
The Best Public Speakers Do This 1 Thing Regularly (and You Should Too)
Improvement requires understanding what you need to do differently
Target Just Made a Huge Announcement That May Completely Change the Way It Does Business. Here's Why It's Brilliant
Target and Disney just announced a new partnership, and it could shape the world of retail for years to come.
Why Diversity Should Be a Key Aspect of Your Business Model (Not Just Your Hiring)
Businesses that are diverse outperform ones that aren't. And businesses that seek diversity in their customers, vendors and mentors thrive as well.
How Can You Be Sure Someone Has True Leadership Skills? Look for Any of These 6 Rare Signs
To excel as a leader, this 'CEO Whisperer' says you must first 'grow up.'
These 5 Toxic Factors Cause People to Quit Even Before They Have Another Job, According to a Recent Study
This is what makes people so desperate to call it quits.
KFC's Surprisingly Brilliant Move Might Have Just Changed the Future of Fast Food Forever
As Popeye's and Chick-fil-A fight over the best chicken sandwich, KFC stunned everyone when it tested new plant-based fried chicken wings and nuggets
According to This Elite Pianist Most People Are Terrible at Practicing (Here's How the Pros Do It)
Most of what you learned about practice as a kid is wrong.
Jeff Bezos Recognized the Value of 1 'Essential' Job Skill Even Before He Had a Name for His Company. Here's How to Master It
Learn 3 communication tips to stand out and get ahead.
Why I Never Joined Facebook. (And Why I Don't Think I've Missed Anything)
What's life like without Facebook? Fine. Totally fine.
14 Years After Hurricane Katrina, These 6 New Orleans Companies Are Proving that Big Growth Continues in the Big Easy
Construction has been a fast-growth industry as residents repaired and rebuilt homes and stores, but it's not the city's only surging sector.
Popeyes Just Made a Shocking Announcement. A Lot of Customers Are Angry
Some customers tweeted they're going back to Chick-fil-A.
Want to Grow Strong Partnerships? 8 Business Leaders Share Their Best Tips
Seasoned business development professionals share their best insights and advice based on their real experiences growing major partnerships for their companies.
Here's How to Fix the Annoying New Problem With Web-Based Calendars (Like Google)
Spammers and scammers have a new target.
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
3 Strategies Tech Companies Can Use to Recession-Proof Their Business
With an economic recession potentially on the horizon, what can you do to help your company stay resilient during the downturn?
Become a Millionaire in 5 Years or Less
Becoming a millionaire will require you to change.But asAlbert Einstein said,"The measure of intelligence is the ability to change."
Time to Let Go of the Summer Mindset. How to End Procrastination for a Stellar 4th Quarter, According to Neuroscience
It's time for entrepreneurs to say goodbye to the summer mindset. Here's how to end procrastination for a stellar 4th Qtr., according to neuroscience.
Target's Partnership With Disney is Brilliant (It's Bad News For Amazon Though)
Target plans to openDisney-focused sections in 25 stores this fall, with more to come over the next year.
4 Brilliant Things People with Emotional Intelligence Do When They're Harshly Criticized
You may be harshly criticized in the future, but now you can cope with it like the best of them.
How to Write a Resignation Letter, According to an HR Expert (Hint: Here's the Best Example He Saw in His 20 Years of Experience)
If you're going to resign, resign yourself to writing a good letter.
5 Benefits of Working in an Office (and How to Reclaim Them With a Remote Team)
Remote teams have huge perks. But what about what you give up? Here's how to reclaim valuable perks of office life when your team works from home.
4 Savvy Ways to Get Out of a Never-Ending Conversation
Stuck in a conversation at a networking event? Inc. columnist and author Minda Zetlin explains how to gracefully exit without causing offense.
This Harvard Research Has Studied How to Slow Aging for 20 Years. He's Made These 3 Changes to His Own Routine
This longevity researcher practices what he preaches.
The 6 Best True Wireless Earbuds For Travel
Finding the perfect combination of price, features, and comfort can be a challenge, but this list has you covered.
Your Company Might Have a LinkedIn Profile, But Many Overlook Creating This Second Essential Business Page on the Site
LinkedIn has business pages and showcase pages. The showcase page is tied to your business page and allows you to focus on -- to showcase -- one particular niche of your business. Maybe you dedicate this page to a particular service, product, brand or business line. The showcase page is a great way to target a particular audience.
Here Are the 4 Biggest Secrets No One Ever Tells You About Marria
Romance, sex, and even shared interests matter much less than getting these things right.
What's in a Name? A Business, It Turns Out
After Darpan Munjal couldn't find a name for his startup, he launched a new venture to solve that exact problem for other founders.
Bill Gates Says This 1 Employee Perk Is Most Important. Now a New Harvard Study Backs Him Up
It turns out employees want this, and it just might make them more productive.
Monday, August 26, 2019
Instagram is Starting to Hide Like Counts. Here's How to Future Proof Your Social Strategy--and Win Customers in the Process
Six countries have seen their Insta like counts go dark--now the social giant may shutter the feature worldwide. Here's how this critical change could impact your business.
If You Say Any of These 5 Overused Sentences When Talking About Your Business Idea, Entrepreneurship Might Not Be For You
These five sentences give me a reason to believe the person I am speaking to is not an entrepreneur.
4 Digital Marketing Trends Every Brand Should Watch For in 2020
Some the heaviest hitters in digital--from Seth Godin to Larry Kim--just releasedtheir predictions for the year's biggest marketing trends. Here's what brands should be planning for as the future (2020!) approaches.
Here's Why You Should Update Your iPhone Right Now (Even If You Just Did)
Hackers exploited a flaw in iOS that Apple had previously patched.
KFC Just Joined Burger King and Subway in Doing Something No One Ever Would Have Believed Would Happen 20 Years Ago
This goes Beyond the old rumors you may have heard about the chain.
CEOs Took Out a Full-Page Ad to Push Companies Like Apple, Amazon, and Walmart to Choose Social Responsibility Over Profits
The ad, which took up a full page in 'The New York Times,' urges companies to 'get to work.'
Neuroscience Says This is the Most Powerful Way to Reward Yourself
A little randomness is your friend when it comes to staying motivated toward good habits.
Business Too Slow? 7 Steps to Increase Funds When Finances Are Tight
It can be paralyzing for an entrepreneur when cash flow slows down. No matter the cause, here are 7 things you can do about it right now.
When a Southwest Airlines Flight Was Delayed, Passengers Got Increasingly Frustrated. Then the Gate Agent Did Something Remarkable
When a Southwest Airlines flight was delayed for over two hours, a gate agent decided to hold a worst driver's license photo contest.
25 Hilarious (and Terrifying) Real-Life Job Interview Red Flags
These interviews let candidates know early on that these jobs would be terrible.
This Founder Thought He Had It Made When He Got His Products Into Target. Instead It Almost Broke His Company
Method co-founderAdam Lowry thought this design innovation would their product's biggest selling points. It almost broke the company.
Leaders at Google Are Trained to Do These 2 Things When Talking to Employees About Their Careers
Career conversations are crucial conversations--and Google leaders make them inspiring.
Warren Buffett Says Look for This 1 Trait if You Want to Hire the Best People
Intelligence is secondary compared to this other human trait.
Jeff Bezos Wants to Know Where to Donate His Money. 1 Idea Makes Perfect Sense
Shouldn't Amazon be trying to save the Amazon?
After an Early Setback Almost Ruined His Products, This Founder Learned the Power of Perseverance
Method co-founder Adam Lowry finally got his product onto Target shelves, but a sticky situation almost ruined his sales. Here's how he overcame the near-disaster by cutting through the clutter.
Don't Wait for Your Manager to Delegate. Use This 3-Step Process to Pick Up the Work You Want Now
We will all reach a point when we're ready for something new.
This $1 BIllion Startup's Secret to Great Culture and Fast Growth: Play Fortnite at Work
The popular video game started as a fun diversion--and quickly became the company's best team-bonding exercise.
3 New Books on Writing That Will Perfect Your Presentation Skills
Find the best words to communicate your ideas.
Hate Networking Groups? Here Are 5 Ways to Make Them Work for You
If you want to grow your business to grow, networking groups can be a great way to meet new connections and potential clients. But you have to work them. Here are five ways to get the most out of your networking groups.
20 Startups Tennis Legend Serena Williams Has Invested In
In between racking up titles on the court, she's been amassing a sizable portfolio though her VC firm Serena Ventures.
The 10 Hottest Companies in New York City
The list of NYC's fastest-growing businesses runs the gamut from direct-to-consumer diamonds to vegan, gluten-free cookie dough.
Andrew Luck Just Retired at the Peak of His Career. These 15 Words Explain Why He Absolutely Made the Right Decision
"I know that I am unable to pour my heart and soul into this position.
Sunday, August 25, 2019
One of the NFL's Best Quarterbacks Just Retired at the Age of 29. Here's Why His Decision Is Brilliant
Andrew Luck's decision to walk away from the game that he loved wasn't easy. But it teaches a valuable lesson.
What a Team-Building-Gone-Way-Wrong Taught Me About Motivation
Before entrepreneurs decide to create a culture that motivates their teams, they need to understand their teams.
A 5-Year Study Says Those Who Develop This 1 Trait Get Better, Productivity Enhancing Sleep
Develop this trait by doing these five things and better sleep won't be just a dream.
5 Unusual Techniques to Build Trust and Resolve Conflict, According to Science
Neuroscience reveals certain things make people trust you more. Here's how you can be more trustworthy
Netflix is Testing A Way to Make The Thing You Hate Most About Netflix Go Away
It's just an experimental feature for now, but the concept is promising.
Saturday, August 24, 2019
15 Daily Habits Practiced by Incredibly Successful People
Being average is the easiest thing in the world. Living an exceptional life is something quite different.
'Shark Tank' Investor Robert Herjavec's Best Advice for First-Time Founders
Founders should spend more time listening to customers than pitching to investors.
The 1 Non-Business Trend That All Businesses Should Not Ignore
The decrease in applications to the most popular MBA programs across the US is just a small symptom of a more troubling trend.
Packing for Burning Man? Do Not Go Without These 7 Essential Items (It's Not Too Late to Get Them)
Burning Man will challenge your beliefs, employment, life history, friendships, mettle, and assumptions. Be prepared.
The Best Investment to Make By Age 30, According to Barbara Corcoran (It's Not Real Estate)
She thinks it's a smart investment at any age. It's just best to start young.
Want to Feel Calm Fast? Do This Simple Activity for 6 Minutes -- It Lowers Stress by 68 Percent, According to New Research
Whether you're an employee or manager, CEO or startup founder, you could likely use a safe, quick, and reliable way to reduce stress & lower anxiety.
This 5 Step Personal Development Plan Made Me a Better Entrepreneur
Expanding your skill set or cultivating better health can only boost your business.
Jeff Bezos Posted His First Amazon Job Ad 25 Years Ago. 1 Telling Sentence Within Foreshadowed the Future
The very first Amazon job posting is telling in so many ways.
Friday, August 23, 2019
Successful People Answer A Question Which Most People Are Afraid To Even Ask
Of all the things you need to do to achieve success asking this simple question is among the most important and most often ignored.
Amazon Just Got Some Really Bad News About Banned Products on Its Site. Its Response Says a Lot About the Company
A Wall Street Journal report says that the world's largest e-commerce storehas a problem with keeping banned products off its site.
How to Create Authentic Human Interactions in an Automated World
The best brands use digital channels to accentuate -- not eliminate -- the human touch.
Texas Cracks Down on Digital Sexual Harassment, With Help From Dating App Bumble
The new state law, championed by Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd, makes sending an unwanted nude photograph a misdemeanor.
Samsung's Response to Apple's Green Bubbles Is Either Brilliant or a Severe Inferiority Complex
Samsung created a Giphy page for its users to respond to iPhone users who shame them over their messages appearing in green bubbles.
Small Businesses May Be a Target for Gun Violence. Here's How to Protect Yourself and Your Employees
Dozens of attacks happen at companies every year.
5 Print Design Tips to Create Standout Marketing Materials
Best practices for creating modern, printed brand ambassadors with staying power.
The Role of Humility at Work (and Why the Best Leaders Embrace It)
While it might seem obvious, obvious is rarely easy.
3 Harsh Truths to Accept If You Want to Be Successful
Get rid of the junk philosophies and your path immediately clears.
Want Your Boss to Be a Fierce Advocate of Yours? Be Great at These 6 Specific Things
Winning your boss's love is not about being great. It's about being great at the right things.
The 1 Rule of Leadership That Will Make Others Want to Follow You
If you can master this, you're on the short list of great leaders.
We Asked 1,539 CEOs What It Takes to Start a Business. Here's the Good News
We surveyed more than one thousand CEOs from this year's Inc. 5000 companies to better understand what makes up the DNA of an entrepreneur.
These 3 Incredibly Fast-Growing Startups Have Bizarre Origin Stories. Sometimes That Helps
On this week's Inc. Uncensored: How Freestar, Cece's Veggie Co., and Untappd took surprising routes to land on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America.
This Founder's Struggles With Copycats Brought Him to Tears on 'Shark Tank'--and Helped Land Him a $100,000 Deal With Daymond John
This Founder's Struggles With Copycats Brought Him to Tears on 'Shark Tank'--and Landed Him a $100,000 Deal This Founder Broke Down on 'Shark Tank' Talking About His Struggles With Copycats.But the Story HelpedHim Get a $100,000 Deal From Daymond John
The iPhone Pro Could Be the Big Hit Apple Needs. Here's What to Anticipate This Fall
The company is expected to launch a slate of new products, but the bigger question is whether it will help the company reverse the slowdown of the iPhone.
I Have an Advanced Degree in English, and I've Never Heard of This Bizarre Grammar Rule
But I've been following it all my life and so have you.
Impossible Foods' Founder Didn't Want to Be an Entrepreneur, but His $2 Billion Idea Was Hard to Resist
Pat Brown didn't plan on creating Impossible Foods. But the opportunity was too compelling to pass up.
New DoorDash Payment System Means Non-Tipping Customers May Wait Extra-Long For Their Meals
DoorDash orders from non-tippers could get passed over.
In an Impressive Move, All 50 States Just Teamed Up With Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Others to Fight Against Robocalls. (But There's 1 Little Problem)
4.7 billion calls last month. 4.7 billion!
Thursday, August 22, 2019
3 Ways to Guarantee that Customers Don't Ignore You
Nothing is more frustrating than being ghosted at work. Fortunately, it's fairly easy to prevent.
When to Pay Attention to Your Competitors--and When to Ignore Them
Competitive analysis could be your greatest asset--or it could be seriously damaging.
From Bootstrapped to Billion-Dollar Exit: Quest Nutrition Sells to Atkins Bars Maker
The three Quest founders bootstrapped their company for five years before taking a private equity deal in 2015.
Want to Start a Company Podcast? Read This First Before Getting Behind the Mic
Podcasting is more than a passing fad, but is it right for your business?
The True Value of an 80 Hour Work Week (Part 2)
More "Time and Effort" chains that keep us working late....
New Research Reveals What Tech Workers Really Want (This Eye-Opening Study Is a Wakeup Call for Every Leader)
According to this new Indeed study, the #1 thing workers want in the workplace is transparency from their leaders.
What Doing a TEDx Talk Can Teach You as a Leader
The entire TED process is a lesson in how to persuade people.
Amazon Just Announced It's Spending $15 Billion to Dominate This Market. Here's Why Small Businesses Should Pay Attention
The company announced new tools designed to make it easier for online sellers to grow their business, though like everything, there's a cost.
Are You Afraid of Your Customer Discovery Answers?
Playing it safe does you no good - it's time to get real.
The Most Common Mistakes People Make With Self-Help Books
For starters, stop expecting a magic solution by the time you reach the back cover.
Why Every Entrepreneur Should Take A Vacation Right Now
Travel is more than just a chance to rest, it is an opportunity to grow and learn in ways that will impact your business. Every entrepreneur should travel to spark creativity and business growth.
The Truth About Baltimore: Low Costs, Solid Talent, and Entrepreneurs Who Will Go to the Mat for Each Other
The bustling community is often affectionately called 'Smalltimore.'
3 Management Habits That Can Drastically Improve Your Remote Workplace
A new survey highlights how miscommunication between managers and virtual employees is still an issue.
A New Study Makes It Official: The Best Vacations Are Phone-Free Vacations
If you're tough enough to get through the initial anxiety, a digital-free holiday can literally change your life.
This Tech Founder Buys His Employees Tickets to Burning Man. Here's Why.
Is Burning Man the new career development retreat?
New Harvard Research Says It's Time to Let Employees Work From Anywhere (the Productivity Gains Alone Are Impressive)
It's time to take the out-of-office move mainstream.
I Received Stellar Reviews, Won Awards, and Earned Promotions. Still, I Was Paid Less Than My White Colleagues for Doing the Same Job
This shouldn't be the story for anyone else any longer.
The Obvious Takeaway From Skrillex's Twitter Screed Against Deadmau5? Don't Lose Your Cool On Social Media
The protection of a screen doesn’t absolve you of etiquette, whether it’s your first social media rant or your 1000th. Here’s where the EDM performers went wrong and how you can do better.
The U.S. Workforce is About to Pass a Truly Remarkable Milestone. Here's How Your Business Should React
It's a big change, even since just 2015.
Walmart Just Sued Tesla Over 7 Rooftop Fires Because Elon Musk Can't Admit He Made a Mistake
Suit filed two days after Elon Musk tweets new Tesla solar panel rentals are like "a money printer on your roof."
We Company CEO Adam Neumann May Seem Successful But Don't Copy His Leadership Style
Leadership has to be about something bigger than yourself.
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
President Trump Acknowledged That His China Trade Policies May Mean U.S. Economic Trouble Ahead
He contended he does not fear a recession but is nonetheless considering new tax cuts to promote growth.
3 Things That'll Help You Move Forward in Your Career That Aren't a Promotion
Here are steps you can take right now to help you move forward.
Amazon Might Be The Best Thing to Happen to Kohl's. Here's How Their Partnership Has Paid Off
Foot traffic is up a reported 24 percent in the three weeks since all Kohl's stores started accepting Amazon returns.
7 Really Quick and Easy Ways to Spot a Toxic Person in the Office
These tips can help you spot someone who is toxic before the bad behavior becomes a bigger problem.
How to Calm Down When You Feel Mad at Work
Anger can be justified, but it never should spin out of control.
3 Ways I Learned to Break Out of My Comfort Zone as a Public Speaker
Getting out of your comfort zone is hard, and requires the most investment. But it is those things that will make the most difference in business and in life.
This Company's Reply to a Discouraged Job Applicant Is a Master Class in Emotional Intelligence
Dear companies everywhere: This is how it's done.
Diet, Exercise, and Sleep Are Important, But Only 1 Truly Matters for Great Leadership, Says a New Study
Not getting enough of it has been found to impact your performance for the worse.
The Better Business Bureau Is More Than a Place to File Complaints. Here Are 5 Ways You Can Use It to Grow Your Startup
When people think of the BBB, they usually want to check a business or file a complaint. The organization can do so much more than that for your startup.
This CEO Took a Risk by Hiring Someone With No Industry Experience. It Paid Off Brilliantly
Stuart Landesberg found that some of the best hires are those who come in knowing very little and wanting to learn a lot.
These 5 Words Are What Separates Super Successful People From Those Who Get Stuck
It's the discerning factor--the difference between success and stagnation.
This Fruit Company Sells Out Each Summer in 12 Crazy Weeks. Inside the Logistical Madness of The Peach Truck
The Peach Truck earned $7 million last year by winning a mad race to get Georgia peaches to consumers before they rot.
This Unusual 5-Minute Workout Cuts Your Risk of Heart Attack and Boosts Mental Performance, New Research Shows
You don't have to lift a single weight or run a single step.
How Former Cisco CEO John Chambers Instantly Builds Rapport With Everyone He Meets
John Chambers makes fast friends friends with kings and queens, presidents and prime minsters.
2 Ways You Can Celebrate Being an Entrepreneur (and Grow Your Business at the Same Time)
Just in time for World Entrepreneurs' Day: the two ways to celebrate being an entrepreneur and grow your business in the process. It's all about investing in yourself and fellow entrepreneurs.
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
There is a Place You Can Go Right Now To Be Happier, and New Science Backs it Up
The greener the escape the better.
Want to Improve Your Memory? A Decade-Long Stanford Study Suggests You Should Stop Doing This 1 Thing
Researchers find that spending less time multitasking may be the key to improving cognitive performance and memory.
New Report Says It's Increasingly Difficult for Solo Entrepreneurs to Reach Profitability
More than 80 percent of America's 30 million small businesses are run by solo founders.
A Surprising Way to Inspire Employees to Reprioritize
Letting go of an idea, position or strategy may feel like failure--but sometimes it's a genius move.
Think Better on Your Feet with These 3 Strategies from Improv Performers
Startups are improvisational by nature, but that can feel like walking a tig without a net. Here's how to do it successfully and with confidence.
Women Really Need to Brag More. Here's How to Do It Well
This communication expert explains how to assertively tell your story
Here's The Real Reason Apple Doesn't Want You to Replace the Battery in Your iPhone on Your Own
Apple is warning customers who use unauthorized battery replacement services and some 'right to repair' advocates are crying foul.
The Most Important Personality Trait Required for Startup Success
personality startups entrepreneur uncomfortable anxious launch
Study: Be Careful How You Help Your Women
When older, married women got a hand with spousal caregiving, they were the opposite of relaxed.
The Danger Of Handing Out Titles
The Danger Of Handing Out Titles. Titles seem innocuous, but they can cause lots of trouble if you hand them out too quickly. Here's how to avoid it
The CEOs of Apple, Amazon, Walmart, and Target Just Made a Huge Announcement. It All Hinges on 2 Very Important Words
They sound alike, and even have the same number of letters. But they mean vastly different things.
5 Ways to Recover From a Mistake at Work
Everyone makes mistakes. Author and speaker Minda Zetlin shares how to quickly bounce back from the most embarrassing ones.
In a Back to School Reading Goldmine Millions of Books Have Just Been Released for Free Online
Get ready for your to-read list to reach even more ridiculous lengths.
The CEO of a Major Headhunting Firm Says the Best Resume He's Ever Seen Had These 6 Things
Is it time to dust off the old resume? Here are some tips.
9 Essentials for Back-to-School Shopping This Year
Dorm decor, teaching tools, and more: Here are nine back-to-school essentials from this year's Inc. 5000.
8 Years Ago, a Band Said No to a 'Rolling Stone' Cover Contest. It Was the Best Decision They Ever Made
Imagine Dragons went on to sell 12 million albums and win a Grammy.
At Alabama, This 1 Odd Statistic Shows Why Nick Saban Is a Truly Great Leader. (It's Probably Not What You Think)
A good leader attracts followers, but a truly great leader creates more leaders.
How to Convince Your Boss To Let You Work From Home
You'll be happier, healthier and vastly more productive, so frankly it isn't all that hard a sell.
181 CEOs of The Largest US Corporations Just Altered The Role Of Corporations For Decades to Come
Imagine getting the CEOs of thelargest corporations to agree on something. Well, they just did and it's going to change the very purpose of 21st centurycorporations.
Everything You Need to Know About Employee Tax Forms
Small business owners should understand W-9, W-8, W-8BEN, and other employee status self-certification forms in order to avoid problems with the IRS.
Monday, August 19, 2019
Bernie Madoff's Whistleblower Targets GE. Do You Have Confidence in Its Financial Statements?
GE, General Electric, Harry Markopolos, worldcom, enron, madoff, kpmg
Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Jeff Bezos Made These 9 Tech Predictions Before the Year 2000 (and They All Came True)
You don't have to predict the future to be a successful entrepreneur, but it helps.
If You Have to Ask How Much a Data Breach Costs, You Can't Afford One
Whether you're running a small to medium size company, or a Fortune 500 enterprise, data breaches and compromises are painful--but there are things you can do to make your company harder to hit.
Facebook Simplifies Group Privacy Settings for Admins
Facebook Groups are now either "public" or "private" and the change was made to all groups automatically.
How This New California Legislation is Inching You Toward Better Access to Capital
Are you confused and frustrated by business lending? Learn how it's slowly getting better.
5 Simple Exercises That Will Help the Entire Family Build Mental Strength This School Year
Make mental strength a priority in your home and watch everyone is accomplish this year.
Delta Airlines Just Stopped Doing This 1 Thing Its Customers Truly Hate (American and Southwest Still Do It a Lot)
Delta didn't bump a single passenger involuntarily in the last five months and plans to keep it that way.
Want to Be Free From Anxiety? This 1 Brain Molecule Is Key
A new study suggests it could bring millions of people a better shot at being truly happy and productive on the job.
The 16 Best Business Books of 2019, According to The Financial Times
A must-read list for business leaders this fall.
The 1 Law of Leadership That Will Make People Want to Follow You
It's a new era: Hard is soft. Soft is hard. Here's what it will take to make it as a leader.
McDonald's Next Brilliant Move Might Just Change Its Iconic French Fries Forever
The latest McDonald's French sweet potato fry experiment might turn out to be a very popular one indeed.
This Flower Business Ran Out of Flowers. That's When the CEO Learned an Unexpected Lesson About the Power of Transparency
Christina Stembel, the founder of Farmgirl Flowers, had a huge problem on her hands when she wasn't receiving the flowers she needed to fulfill orders. The only fix was to change her entire supply chain, losing a key differentiation point for her business. So she decided to write her customers a letter.
This Family Business Has Thrived for 64 Years by Selling Old-School Products Popular With Nostalgia Lovers--and the Amish
Lehman's throwback ways have made it an institution in the small farming community of Kidron, Ohio.
Want to Make the Praise You Give Employees Powerful? Ask Yourself These 4 Questions First
Giving praise to employees is the first step--here's how to do it right.
The 10 Hottest San Francisco Startups of 2019 (They're Not All Tech Companies)
Many of this year's fastest-growing companies call the Bay Area home--but don't think they're all building software.
This Fashion CEO Made 'Frumpy Pantsuits' a Thing of the Past. Now She's Helping Revelry Disrupt Bridal Gowns
Inc. 500 alum and savvy e-tailer Sarah LaFleur of M.M.LaFleur mentors Revelry founder Michelle DeLoach, who runs a wedding wear startup that cracked this year's Inc. 500.
48 Percent of Americans Are Skipping Vacations. If That's You, You Should Change Your Mind
Taking time off on a regular basis is one of the smartest things you can do.
You've Probably Never Heard 1 Single Word About the CEO of Nordstrom. Here's the Surprising Reason Why
We make celebrities out of top CEOs. Why is it that you can't name the CEO of Nordstrom?
Sunday, August 18, 2019
Time to Ditch the Day Job? 6 Mindset Shifts to Help You Succeed
Leaving a job to start a business has its challenges, and your mindset may be the greatest one of all. 6 mindset shifts to help you to succeed.
How to Diversify the On-Demand Economy Beyond Silicon Valley
The gig economy isn't what we thought it would be. But there's as much opportunity in it as ever for savvy entrepreneurs.
16 Great Books for Anyone Who Wants to Get Ahead in Life
Reading is a daily habit commonly practiced by high achievers because it's an effective method of sharpening oneself.
How To Effectively Handle Conflict Within Your Team Without Becoming the Bad Guy
Stop thinking about conflict as a fight and start viewing it as a chance to grow and collaborate.
This Is What People Think of You When You Wear Headphones At Work (According to an 800 Person Study)
So many use headphones at work, so few know what it says about them.
Saturday, August 17, 2019
This 1 Strategy Will Help You Drive the Evolution of Your Business
Founders seem to be always running, but the goal line keeps changing.
15 Crazy True Day-in-the-Life Stories from Real HR Managers
Sit back and laugh, or cry. Either one is appropriate reaction to these stories.
With 10 Short Words, Stephen Colbert Just Taught an Extraordinary Lesson About Life, Happiness and Gratitude
"It's a gift to exist, and with existence comes suffering.
Looking to Feel Happier and Supremely Useful at Work? Focus on These 2 Words
It's a new framework that you can implement immediately.
This Entrepreneur Ignored the Toxic People in His Life to Build a Successful Business (and He Did Just That)
Entrepreneur Ishu Singh learned that, even in the face of adversity, if you keep following your dreams they really can come true.
David Crosby Has Been a Rock Star for 55 Years. These Are His Biggest Regrets
At 78, the former Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young singer still has lots to say.
Instagram Just Made a Truly Stunning Change That Its Most Devoted Users Will Absolutely Hate. (Didn't They Learn Anything From Snapchat?)
What's more important, the platform or the people who use the platform?
Friday, August 16, 2019
FTC Targets Big Tech and That Will Have a Huge Impact on Startups
FTC Targets Facebook, Apple, Amazon and Google and That Will Have a Huge Impact on Startups
Behind the Meteoric Rise of This Year's Top Performing Companies
On this week's Inc. Uncensored podcast: Inside some of the stories that make up the Inc. 5000--plus, a cautionary tale.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Cloudflare's IPO
Cloudflare, a cybersecurity startup that helps protect websites from hacker attacks, is aiming to hit the public markets later this year.
Doughnut Know-How Leads to a Big Win at Small Biz Challenge
Ingrid Sanden of Boolean Girl Tech impresses Shark Tank's Robert Herjavec.
American Airlines Customers Just Got Some Really Bad News (It's Not Good For Southwest Either)
Neither airline plans to start flying with its full fleet again until November at the earliest, causing a 100 percent increase in denied boardings.
6 Ideas to Diversify Your Content Strategy
With the right diverse mix of content, you'll attract new audiences and keep your past customers coming back for more.
Want to Make Meditation Better? Take a Break from It for a While
The practice shouldn't be one of expectations.
3 Small Things You Can Do Every Day to Boost Your EQ
Boosting empathy and connection is easier than you think.
The Weird Economic Indicator One Economist Can't Ignore: Japanese Whiskey
Surging prices for high-end products like expensive whiskey might be a sign of a business cycle peaking.
Why Are People Quitting Their Jobs? A New Study Sums Up the Whole Reason in 4 Words
The future of work is now, but too many companies are still living in the past.
Why Being a Tough Boss Doesn't Make You a Good Boss (and How to Change)
There's no evidence to show that being really tough on workers helps the bottom line long term. Try these strategies for softening your approach.
These Founders Had to Sell Their Cars to Start Their Business. One 'Shark Tank' Appearance Later, They've Got $7 Million in Revenue
Smart consumer research helped the founders of beach towel startup Sand Cloud go from failure to nearly $7 million in sales.
President Barack Obama Just Revealed His Summer Reading List (Have You Read Any of These 11 Books Yet?)
Authors on President Barack Obama summer reading list Toni Morrison, Colson Whitehead, Ted Chiang, Hilary Mantel, Haruki Murakami, Lauren Wilkinson
The Risk of Not Asking Who Made a Mistake (Fast Failures Aren't Always Good Failures)
An overwhelming 85 percent of surveyed executives feel that personal accountability is necessary. What do you think?
If You've Established Boundaries in These 7 Areas, You're Well On Your Way to Finding Meaningful Work
We don't know how to define meaningful work for ourselves, so we end up looking to the wrong places.
Want To Be A Great Leader? Follow Satya Nadella's 3 Clever Rules Every Day
Don't be a know-it-all. Be this instead.
First Shark Tank, then the Inc. 5000. Here's what you can learn from Sandcloud's founders
Sandcloud, which sells Turkish beach towels, checked in at number 308 on this year's Inc. 5000 list. A few years ago, the three founders went on Shark Tank looking for an investment. Inc.'s resident Shark Tank expert, Emily Canal, breaks down their pitch and their negotiation mistakes.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Says This 1 Thing Unlocks Employee Greatness (It's Why Microsoft Is Winning Again)
Satya Nadella boils down Microsoft's success into one powerful, unexpected driver.
These Wildly Successful Companies Are Proof That There's No Single Path to Super-Fast Growth
There are no cheat codes in entrepreneurship.
This Side Project Made These 2 Guys Heroes to Millions of Beer Lovers (But It Still Took Them Years to Quit Their Day Jobs)
For years, Greg Avola and Tim Mather couldn't bring themselves to chase their startup dreams full time. Now, after an unlikely move that finally spurred a career change, they aren't looking back.
Don't Be Surprised That the Woodstock 50th Anniversary Is Canceled. The 1969 Concert Almost Didn't Happen Either
It's just sheer dumb luck that there ever was a Woodstock festival.
Warning: Never Ask This 1 Tempting Question in a Job Interview (Especially in 2019)
You think you want to know the answer. Trust me. You don't.
The 3 Biggest Challenges E-Commerce Will Face in the Next 5 Years
Based on recent history andforecasts, there's no end in sight for thegrowth of e-commerce. However, some of the challenges that lie ahead may surprise you. Here are the biggest barriers--and how to overcome them.
Thursday, August 15, 2019
5 Ways Publishing a Book Can Expedite Your Business Success
5 Keys To Publishing A Book To Drive Business Success and Your Own Career
Why You Should Consider Expanding Your Business With Caution as the Economy Weakens
If you want to grow your business, do so carefully.
Target Just Went Above and Beyond for a 5-Year-Old Guest and It's a Perfect Lesson in Creating Joy for Your Customer
Most 5-year-olds want toys for their birthday, but this one wanted to work at Target for the day. In the most 'Target' thing ever, the company obliged.
Where Will the Next Entrepreneurs Come From: "I believe the children are the future . . ."
It is never too early to start building entrepreneurial awareness
Jeff Bezos Spends Hours in the Morning Doing Pretty Much Nothing. You Should Too
Why slow mornings can actually help you get more done.
How to Be Taken Seriously as a Young Entrepreneur
Earn the respect of investors by knowing your stuff and proving your worth.
4 Reasons 'Pivot and Deflect' Is the Worst Strategy Ever
People can see right through it, so be honest.
WeWork Just Made an Astonishing Announcement, and It's the Most Bizarre (and Entertaining) Thing Ever
It starts with an epigraph: "We dedicate this to the energy of we ... " and it kind of just goes on from there.
This 1 Small Luxury Actually Makes You More Successful, So Go Ahead and Indulge Yourself
Don't feel bad for buying a fancy coffee every day because, truth to tell, it's for your own good.
Want to Have it All? Don't Forget an Important Part: Yourself
What it means to "have it all" changes throughout our careers. Here's how to keep what's important in focus.
Failure is the Quickest Path to Success for Any Business. Here's Why.
It's time to stop fearing failure and learn to embrace it.
This 1 Mindset Change Will Drive Your Business Forward. Here's 3 Ways to Easily Adopt it
The natural law of reciprocity is ever-present in business. In order to succeed with growing a long-lasting business, you must be willing to give. When you go into business with a giving mindset, you will receive in return.
Warren Buffett Says This Is the Most Important Leadership Trait You Should Have
Whole companies are brought down when this trait is lacking.
Google Reviews 50,000 Resumes a Week--Here Are 11 Surprising Resume Secrets of a Google Recruiter
According to a CareerBuilder survey, 58 percent of rsums have typos. Don't be in that 58 percent Google recruiter
To Grow Your Business, Don't Hire for Industry Experience
Grove Collaborative provides healthier home cleaning products for things that clean our countertops, clothes, selves and more. Grove CEO Stu Landesberg explains how one of his most important hires has helped the business thrive.
WW (Formerly Weight Watchers) Just Did Something That Made Many People Very, Very Angry
Research shows that diets can do adolescents more harm than good.
This 1 Tool Is the Key to Improving Your Public Speaking Skills (and It Fits in Your Pocket)
Stand out as a speaker using a simple device and acting as your own coach.
3 Ways to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out to Recruiters
There are three things you can do to make your LinkedIn profile stand out to recruiters. It's all about being straightforward with your LinkedIn headline, prolific with your activity on the networking platform and responsive to your in box.
Are You a Leader With High-Potential? You Are If You Answer 'Yes' to These 6 Questions
Future star leaders can put a star next to these six discerning questions.
Richard Branson Uses This 1 Simple Trick to Keep Meetings Short and Focused. (You'll Kick Yourself For Not Thinking of This)
Never sit in a long, boring meeting again.
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
How Hasbro Finds Its Next Great Ideas
Brian Chapman--president and head of global design and development for toy, game, and consumer products at Hasbro--pulls back the curtain on working with independent inventors.
Planning on Buying a New iPhone? Here's Why You Should Do It Now
The Trump administration is delaying tariffs on some tech products, including the iPhone and laptops meaning your best move may be to upgrade sooner rather than later.
This 1 Internal Branding Move Improves Company Culture and Focuses Your Team
Going through this one internal process helps you clarify your priorities, guide your culture, and make better decisions when there are a number of choices in front of you.
Since 2015, This Private Company Has Seen 36,380 Percent Revenue Growth. (Today, It's at the Top of the Inc. 5000)
Congratulations to all the people behind the companies that made the Inc. 5000 list for 2019.
Where Business Is Booming in America: An Interactive Map
Across the U.S., innovators are finding new ways to prosper and expand. As our map shows, growth can happen anywhere.
How Did This Phoenix Tech Company Achieve a Staggering 36,000 Percent Growth? A Mistake Had a Lot to Do With It
They started with a swimsuit calendar. Their first big move didn't work out. Today, they're running the No. 1 company on the Inc. 5000.
The 1 List You Need to Write to Be Successful
You're not just confronting truths--you're committing to replacing them with new ones.
This Entrepreneur Built an Amazon-Style Marketplace That's Just for People Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Chris DiMarco wants to step in where traditional creditors fall short.
This 1 Unexpected Quality is Truly What Sets Your Company Apart From the Rest (Hint: It's Not What You Sell)
Many leaders think their products or services are what help them beat the competition. Their people are what set them apart.
10 Extremely Common Phrases Emotionally Intelligent People Avoid
Stay away from these 10 phrases and make emotions work for you, instead of against you.
Want to Raise Successful Kids, But Worried About Their Screen Time? Here's the 1 Surprising Thing the CEO of YouTube Suggests. (Hint: She's Also a Mom)
Oh, and her mom wrote a book called How to Raise Successful People.
1 Thing Successful People Do Differently Than Everyone Else, According to Science
This is a sure way to meet your goals.
These 3 Strategies Will Help You Find the Right Target Audience for Your Product
You should spend a little extra time analyzing these three specific areas.
A 27 Year Study Says 1 Thing Is Key to Happiness and Longevity in Work and Life
It all comes from one thing that you can spark with eight questions to yourself.
What Being Raised by a Single Mom Taught This Successful Entrepreneur
MatthewEichhorst, president of Expedia CruiseShipCenters, has used his life experiences in an extraordinary way in order to climb the ladder to success.
To Make Work Fun Again, You Should Think Like a New Employee. Here's Why They're More Engaged
Opportunities for meaningful work are all around you, if you choose to see them.
Here's Why American Is About to Be Sued by 9 Sets of Angry Parents
What does a $300 unaccompanied minor fee actually get you?
In Shameful Apology Email to Customer, Wendy's Manager Blames Drug Addicts and 'Little-to-no Talent Pool' for Team's Bad Service
Actually, honestly is not always the best policy.
Please Do Not Make This 1 Insane Resume Mistake in 2019. (A New Report Says It's Mostly a 'Gen Z' Thing, But Anyone Who Does This Will Not Get Hired)
'There's a freaking bitmoji on the resume.'
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Amazon Reportedly Has a Warning for Sellers Who Offer Products on Walmart.com for a Lower Price
A recent report says Amazon sends a warning to sellers that are offering their products elsewhere for less. That's the kind of risk you face when you're building a business on someone else's platform.
Why Manufacturers Will Become the Next Big E-Commerce Brands
With new e-commerce platforms being developed that allow factories to sell directly to the public, is manufacturer-to-consumer (M2C) the next generation of e-commerce?
Food Delivery App Postmates Plans to File for an IPO in September
The company was most recently valued at $1.85 billion.
Apple Will Give You $1 Million if You Can Do This 1 Thing (and Why They're Happy to Do So)
Apple just put a $1 million bounty on the iPhone.
Chick-Fil-A Just Did Something Totally Unexpected. Here's Why It's a Huge Win for Their Customers and Their Brand
The third largest fast food chain likes to keep things simple. This is a big change for the right reason.
One Simple Role Local Government Can Stand Up to Help Build a Startup Ecosystem
Are you a government leader asking yourself this question?
4 Tips to Beat the Odds in a Crowded Market
People love David-and-Goliath stories, but they feel David rarely wins in real life. Here's how to change that.
Do You Have to Give a Wedding Present to a Co-Worker You Don't Like?
Beware of office politics when you open your wallet.
4 Ways To Get Your Point Across Without a Boring PowerPoint Presentation
The world's greatest communicators don't use PowerPoint. Maybe you should follow their lead.
The 1 Mistake You're Making When You Try to Be Empathic
If you aren't sharing yourself as you try to understand, you need to start.
There Are 3 Ways to Pay Sales People and it's Easy to Make a Costly Mistake
There Are 3 Ways to Pay Sales People and it's Easy to Make a Costly Mistake. Get this wrong and you'll have happy salespeople and an unprofitable business
3 Things Every College Student Should Do to Set Themselves Up for Success, According to WayUp Founder Liz Wessel
Getting your degree is just the minimum. Do these things to up your odds of success.
Jeff Bezos Uses This 1 Emotionally Intelligent Sentence to Sell His Team on His Biggest, Boldest Ideas
Getting support for your ideas can be exhausting, but Jeff Bezos offers 9 words of assistance.
Harvard Career Experts Say That to Get Your Next Job, Your Resume Should Always Have These 5 Simple Things
A new guide published by Harvard's Office of Career Services and Career and Academic Resource Center explains essentials for crafting a great resume.
These 3 Things Can Save Your Work-Life Balance--and Your Relationships
Studies have shown that entrepreneurs see their marriages fail at a higher rate than other couples. If you're working incredibly long hours, here are a few ways you can improve your work-life balance.
From Cannabis to Crypto: A Growth Marketing Framework for the Emerging Industries
According to Alex Topchishvili--founder andCEO of Wemultiply--cannabis and crypto face challenges but have tremendous upside potential.
This Founder Escaped War, Created a Top Skin Care Brand, and Launched a $100 Million Fund for Black Women Entrepreneurs
Richelieu Dennis started with a card table in Harlem and created a hugely popular beauty company. Now, he's using his success to help a new generation of founders.
Warren Buffett Always Gives This 1 Piece of Advice. But Sam Walton of Walmart Did the Exact Opposite Thing. (Which Billionaire Got It Right?)
Either way, as problems go, it's not a bad one to have.
Whitney Cummings Just Posted a Nude Photo on Twitter. It Was a Masterful Lesson in Emotional Intelligence
The stand-up comedian found the perfect way to stand up to internet bullies.
Monday, August 12, 2019
Loot Crate, America's One-Time Fastest-Growing Company, Files for Bankruptcy Protection
The Los Angeles-based company backed by Robert Downey Jr.'s venture firm disclosed debts of more than $30 million in a bankruptcy filing.
This Stunningly Useful Computer is a Startup Gem (If You Can Afford One)
The Microsoft Surface Studio 2 is a step up from the previous model.
Want to Connect With Your Team? Break Out a Deck of Cards.
Using conversational card decks can quickly create bonds between team members and combat loneliness.
You Could Be Your Own Biggest Interruption. Here's How to Stop and Find Your Focus
Almost half of the interruptions people experience at work are not from other people, but from ourselves. Here's how to stop and find your focus.
1.4 Billion iPhones and iPads Are at Risk Due to This Major Security Flaw
Security researchers have discovered a flaw that would allow databases to become compromised and inflict malicious code on devices running iOS, Android, and more.
This Is the Investment Warren Buffett Says Every College Graduate Should Make
It's something you can move toward immediately.
Facebook's Optional Ad Campaign Optimization is Going Away: What You Need to Know
Facebook is about to introduce an algorithm to optimize ad campaigns. 10 expert tips to get the best return on ad spend.
The Department of Labor Just Announced New Protections for Parents of Special Needs Children
The Department of Labor says your employer has to let you attend IEP meetings, if you're eligible for FMLA.
Tired? A New Study of Over 17,000 People Shows This Huge Group Sleeps the Least
Billions probably aren't snoozing enough for reasons beyond their control.
Why Are People Quitting Their Jobs in the Next Five Years? The Reason Comes Down to 2 Words
A recent study dove into what it means to be satisfied in your career, and whether people are more prone to following their dreams or their wallets.
Highly Intelligent People Avoid Making Bad Decisions By Doing 6 Things, According to Psychology
High IQ and EQ leaders don't let themselves get caught in these six traps that lead to poor choices.
This Actress Wanted to Get Her Face Recognized. Instead, Millions of People Now Know Her for Her Voice
Yeardley Smith went from Broadway to working in a tiny recording booth for 'The Simpsons' It was the best move she could've made.
An Executive Reviewed More Than 480,000 Resumes and LinkedIn Profiles--He Found These 18 Stunning Mistakes You Should Fix Right Now
During the course of his 20-year career, CEO executive recruiter Jack Kelly reviewed more than 480,000 resumes LinkedIn profiles--or about 100 a day.
Jeff Bezos Became the Wealthiest Man on Earth with the Help of This Remarkable Book
Amazon began as an online bookstore, but with the help of this Jim Collins book, Jeff Bezos transformed it into the diversified giant it is today.
How to Lead your Team Through the Growing Pains That Come With Success
Don't underestimate the disruption that even positive change can bring.
Elon Musk Just Backed a Presidential Candidate. Here's Who He's Supporting and Why
The Tesla and SpaceX gave this Democrat the nod via Twitter.
TED Coaches Use 1 Brilliant Sentence to Help Speakers Overcome Their Fear
They'll work for your next presentation too.
A Professor Just Shared an Amazing Theory About the Decision to Use the Atom Bomb in World War II. Every Leader and Decision Maker Needs to Hear It
Are you sure you understand what the people on your team think you understand?
The End Of The Digital Revolution Is Coming: Here's What's Next
The next era of computing will stretch our minds into a spooky new world that we're jus starting to understand.
Sunday, August 11, 2019
The Productivity-Oriented Case for Using Your Vacation Time This Summer
The Productivity-Oriented Case for Using Your Vacation Time This Summer
What's Old Is New: The Revival of Partner Marketing
Like Polaroid cameras, partner marketing looks nothing like it used to -- and that's a good thing.
This 1 Word Gives You Something Greater Than Happiness in Your Career and Life (It Did For Me)
So much is written about how to be happy. But what about beyond happy?
Domino's Pizza Just Revealed Something Very Strange and Surprising. (People Find It Funny, But It's Pretty Scary When You Think About It)
Two brothers from Michigan started this company. And now look what it's telling us.
Saturday, August 10, 2019
Want to Be More Confident? Stop Saying These 7 Words
Whether you're talking to your boss, team, employees, manager, CEO, or a startup investor, your words matter.
If You're Making Any of These 6 Assumptions, You're Unintentionally Holding Yourself Back From Success
Success doesn't come easy--so don't make it harder than it needs to be.
This Is the 1 Phrase You Should Never Use With a Customer (or Anyone Really)
When things get heated, don't take it personal, and never apologize for the way someone else feels.
Tom Brady Keeps Saying This 1 Word Over and Over, and He Credits It With His Amazing Success. (It Really Drives People 'Crazy')
You thought 'love' was something? Let's talk about 'pliability.' (And some others.)
Subway Just Made a Stunning Announcement That Will Change Everything You Think About Subway (and McDonald's and Burger King, For That Matter)
You didn't know Subway was bigger than these other chains? Well, did you know they're doing this?
Friday, August 9, 2019
6 Common Myths About Starting a New Business You Need Drop Today
Avoid the common misconceptions and myths
This Is Not Your Everyday Billion-Dollar Tech Startup
On this week's Inc. Uncensored: The surprising founder and story behind ezCater, an online marketplace for catering valued at $1.25 billion. Plus, a look at one of the internet's darkest corners.
I Was 50 Before I Realized How to Be a Good Leader. Here's What I Wish I Would've Known From the Start
Don't be that insecure, know-it-all, micro-managing boss
Three Surprising Challenges of Being a CEO
Building a culture that balances execution and sustainability.
Harvard Just Discovered that PowerPoint is Worse Than Useless
Intuitively, anecdotally, and scientifically, PowerPoint may be the worst business tool every created.
5 Hacks to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence (and Why You Need Them)
5 Hacks to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence (and Why You Need Them)
Companies Can Be Accused of 'Wokewashing' or Advocating for a Cause Just for Good PR
Consumers are skeptical of brands that only call attention to issues when the exposure is to their benefit.
Use This Simple Framework to Maximize Your Next Multi-channel Marketing Campaign
Use this framework to maximize your customer outreach.
Neil Patrick Harris Says This is the Best Career Advice He Ever Got
For NPH, success has everything to do with patience. And perspective.
How Virtual Assistants Enhance Productivity and Empower Employees
Is your small or medium-sized business ready to tap into the global workforce?
Innovate with Abandon: How the Right IT Team Can Maximize Your Vision
Running your tech show could be taking away from your innovation.
How to Reach Your Target Audience on Social Media More Effectively
Billions of people around the world use social media, so it's an effective way to reach your target market wherever they may be.
Want to Make Better Decisions? Commit to This 1 Critical Daily Habit, According to a New Study
Your success lies within the quality of decisions you're making on a daily basis. Improving your daily decision making starts with this habit.
Lessons for Business Leaders From a Wild NBA Summer
Leaders can take a page or two from the basketball playbook.
MoviePass Wanted to Disrupt Movie Tickets, But Then They Did the 1 Thing a Business Should Never Do
A report in Business Insider claims that MoviePass' CEO ordered staffers to change the passwords of powerusers and lock them out of their accounts.
7 Things I Wish I'd Known Before Going to Burning Man
Burning Man attracts tech CEOs, entrepreneurs, leaders, employees, and everyone in between.
How to Recreate the Friday Feeling Every Day of the Week
Day 5 of the workweek is sweet, but the rest can be just as awesome.
The 1 Thing All Leaders Should Do to Support Introverts at Work, According to 'Quiet' Author Susan Cain
You don't have to redesign the office to start making your company much more introvert-friendly.
Bill Gates Says This is One of the Best Pieces of Advice Warren Buffett Ever Gave Him
A great lesson passed on from the Oracle of Omaha we all can learn.
7 Things Separate Those Who Write That Book Inside Them From Those Who Only Dream About It
Sharing your expertise with the world via the written word is something many dream of but far fewer accomplish.
This Successful CEO Dropped Out of College--Here Are the 4 Surprising Lessons He Learned from Failure
Brian Garish, president of Banfield Pet Hospital, discovered that some of the most powerful leadership lessons are learned on the job--not in school.
This Actress Landed a 30-Year Career Voicing Lisa Simpson By Taking Advantage of an Unlikely Opportunity
As a kid, Yeardley Smith was teased for her voice. Years later, it would help her land the role of Lisa Simpson on one of the most popular television shows in history. Here's why she lives by the motto "screw it, let's do it."
This CEO's First Hire Taught Her Resumes Don't Matter
For Bianca Gates, CEO and co-founder of the luxury slipper company Birdies, her first hire turned out to also be her greatest.
Use This Commonly Overlooked Strategy to Increase Customer Success, Loyalty, and belonging
This aspect of your customer experience will connect your customers to you at a deeper level as you integrate your brand more into their world.
Tim Cook Uses These 5 Words to Take Control of Any Conversation
Effective communicators rely on this technique to control their company's narrative.
The CEO of General Motors Says She Asks the Same 3 Questions In Every Job Interview. Here's Why the Right Answers Are So Surprising
Applying to work at GM? You proably want to read this first.
Thursday, August 8, 2019
Here Are the 10 Best Countries For Writing Your Career's Next Chapter
For once, a ranking of nations that isn't led by all the Scandinavian countries.
Your Brand Is Not an Asset. Think of it as an Action Instead
Seeing your brand as an asset is actively unhelpful, especially into today's technological and cultural context, because it presents three big problems.
Here Are 5 Key Tips for Hiring in Any Job Market
Even the best companies are struggling to attract and hire great talent in this market. These five hiring tips will drive exponential business growth.
Research Has Revealed the 5 Top Behaviors That Fortune 500 Companies Like Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft Live By
It's the link between lived values and company success.
Follow These 5 Steps to Learn From Your Failure to Launch a Startup
Anyone who isn't failing from time to time is probably lying, or just isn't trying in the first place.
A 50,000 Person Harvard Study Reveals the 3 Ways to Spot the Most Toxic Employees
Here's how to identify the most troubling future troublemakers.
Why You Should Never Let Your Relationships Drop to Zero
Most people don't think about the fact that who you know (and how they feel about you) is what will open doors, result in partnerships and alliances, give you access to the advice you need to hear, and bring business opportunities your way.
Birdies CEO on How Poaching A Former Client Led To Her Greatest Hire
After raising a $2 million seed round, Birdies co-founder and CEO Bianca Gates needed to hire someone who could help her company scale. Here's how Gates's first-ever hire became her greatest-ever hire.
A Survey of 1,003 People Shows Millennials Lie on Resumes 5 Times More Often Than Baby Boomers
Gen Z lies seven times more often.
Why Consumer Products Companies Can't Get Enough of This 31-Year-Old's Sexual Health Startup
The New York City-based Sustain Natural has sold itself twice in under a year.
In Just 90 Seconds, This Government Website Shows You How Much Money to Expect From Social Security. (Millions of Americans Will Find a Very Big Surprise)
Generation X, Millennials, and Gen Z were basically told to write off Social Security. But check this out.
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
6 Recruiting Rules I Learned From Running a Startup for 6 Years
A company's potential becomes nearly limitless with the right people executing in their roles. To find the right people, here are six recruiting rules I've picked up over the years.
How to Feng Shui a Cubicle, Desk or Office
How to Feng Shui a Cubicle, Deskor Office: Learn how to apply feng shui principals to your office for increased focus, productivity and success.
Forget CBD. Here Are Inexpensive, Effective Relaxation Methods You Can Use Every Day.
It's the latest fad to relieve pain and help you relax. But there are other tried and true methods that work great, too.
Try This Neuroscience-Based Technique to Shift Your Mindset From Negative to Positive (in 30 Seconds)
You brain is wired to focus on the negative. Here's how to build a new, more positive, mindset anytime, anywhere.
FedEx Is Ending Its Ground-Delivery Contract With Amazon
FedEx's leadership views Amazon as a competitive threat, not a collaborative partner.
Use This Powerful Approach to Eliminate Jargon
Don't use hard-to-understand terms; instead, connect and paint a picture.
4 Ways to Advance Your Career and Be Happier at Work
Here are four reasons why you should take advantage of the learning and development resources at your work.
How to Save Resources in the Workplace
It's a must to conserve resources within your company to help keep the planet in good shape.
Harsh Truth Time: You'll Never Keep Up With Everything You Want to Read (So Take These 7 Simple Steps)
Sorry, but you'll never get through your to-read queue. Time to streamline your information diet.
Disney Just Announced the Price of Its Upcoming Streaming Service and It's Bad News for Netflix
CEO Bob Iger introduced a streaming package that will include Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu for the same price as Netflix.
Embrace Empathy to Connect with Your Team
Today's worker wants to connect more than ever. Here is a powerful way to do it.
Bill Gates Says You Must Offer This Perk if You Want to Hire the Best People
As generations get younger, so does the demand for this workplace benefit.
How Your Personality Can Protect You From Getting Sick
Extroverted people have a distinct advantage, but good leaders can ensure introverts don't lose out.
Always Anxious? An Eye-Opening New Study Says This Is How Many Of Your Worries Will Come True
I'm worried you may not like the answer.
The Best Way to Track Your Business Expenses in 6 Easy Steps
Use these tips to better track your expenses throughout the year so tax season isn't chaos.
Burger King Just Made a Controversial Admission That's Going To Upset A Lot Of Customers
There's little worse than exciting your customers, only for them to be disappointed.
Neil deGrasse Tyson's Tweet About Mass Shootings Was Bad. His Apology May Have Been Worse.
By taking a closer look at this situation, we can all learn from it.
This Viral Google Memo Alleging Pregnancy Discrimination Proves the Struggle for Equality Is Still Very Real
Written by a Google employee, the memo has reportedly been read by more than 10,000 of her colleagues.
Mark Cuban Says 1 Powerful Habit Separates Successful People From Everyone Else
It's what happens between your ears that matters most.
Google's Best Leaders Use This Simple Tool to Show Care and Concern For Their Employees
The search giant ends the search for a way leaders can easily invest in employees as a whole.
Feeling Anxious at Work? Try this Surprisingly Effective Strategy
Being kinder to yourself can make a big difference.
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