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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

5 Print Design Tips to Create Standout Marketing Materials

Best practices for creating modern, printed brand ambassadors with staying power.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

4 Ways to Have Fun at Work

All work and no play could make you less productive.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Saturday, August 17, 2019

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.

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.

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.

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 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?

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.

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.

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.

5 Ways Publishing a Book Can Expedite Your Business Success

5 Keys To Publishing A Book To Drive Business Success and Your Own Career

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.

How to Be Taken Seriously as a Young Entrepreneur

Earn the respect of investors by knowing your stuff and proving your worth.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

What Real HR Looks Like

It's not about employee enagement. It's about body odor and petty arguments

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.

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?

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How Virtual Assistants Enhance Productivity and Empower Employees

Is your small or medium-sized business ready to tap into the global workforce?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.