LeadDiana Ransom The PPP Is Out of Cash. Three Ways It Could Improve in the Next CrisisThe forgivable loan program helped more than eight million small businesses access more than $780 billion in aid. But former SBA boss Michael Roth says it could have been a less painful process.
InnovateKimberly Weisul 5 Strategies to Keep Moms--and Everyone Else--on Staff From QuittingPandemic-era employee-retention strategies worth carrying into a new normal.
What I KnowChristine Lagorio-Chafkin How Fawn Weaver Built a Wildly Successful Whiskey Business to Cement a LegacyFawn Weaver set out to tell the story of a remarkable Black master distiller. In the process, she built America's fastest-growing whiskey brand.
LeadInc. staff 5 Best Industries for Starting a Business in 2021These are the sectors every aspiring entrepreneur should know about this year.
LeadGabrielle Bienasz A New Twist on the Natural Hair Movement: Plant-Based Hair ExtensionsPlant-based hair extensions offer a new solution to an old problem overlooked for years.
LeadCameron Albert-Deitch These Ex-Oracle Execs Are Democratizing the Web for Millions of Overlooked UsersMany people have never heard of 'digital accessibility services.' The team behind a new Silicon Valley startup believes that will soon change.
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LeadAmrita Khalid Small Business Week Town Hall: 3 Tips to Thrive in the New NormalBusiness leaders weigh in on how companies can flourish as they take the uncharted path ahead.
LeadChristine Lagorio-Chafkin Why This Serial Entrepreneur Thinks There's a Gold Mine in Your Back YardCoulter Lewis, founder of the lawn care startup Sunday, is bringing an organic farming mindset to the $105 billion landscaping industry.
LeadSophie Downes How to Make Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion a Reality With Virtual RealityPraxis Labs is making workplace training immersive by bringing it to the virtual world.
LeadCameron Albert-Deitch These Business Owners Banded Together to Save Their Downtown. Now, They're Reaping the RewardsMerchants in Keene, New Hampshire, spent the past year collaborating instead of competing. Their efforts are paying off.
LeadAmrita Khalid Smart Socks? How This Tech Startup Is Targeting a Common Medical ProblemSiren's remote patient monitoring product could prevent amputations for individuals with chronic conditions, according to the company's founder.
Small Business WeekGabrielle Bienasz How Viral TikToks Are Helping Main Street Businesses Take OffWhile e-commerce brands have known the power of viral TikToks for a while, brick-and-mortar businesses are starting to catch up. Here are some of their most effective marketing strategies on the platform.
LeadSophie Downes How Growing Up With the 'Best of Both Worlds' Helped This Chinese-American Founder Bootstrap a $25 Million CompanyYoutech founder and CEO Wilbur You says his family--both in the U.S. and in China--taught him the values he needed to succeed.
LeadAllison Fass How I Hope to Honor the Memory of Our Wonderful Colleague and Friend, Stephanie MeyersSteph led the social media strategy and growth for Inc. A true optimist, she always looked for silver linings.
LeadCameron Albert-Deitch 3 Ways to Build Stronger Small-Business Communities in a Post-Covid WorldThe economic recovery could present a new opportunity for Main Street businesses and startups nationwide--with some strategic planning.
LeadSophie Downes How to Manage the First Day Back in the Office (Hint: No Parties, but Lots of Flexibility)Companies are letting employees take the lead on workplace reopenings. Here's how it's gone so far.
GrowChristine Lagorio-Chafkin What's at Stake in the Epic v. Apple TrialEpic Games, the maker of the video game Fortnite, accuses Apple of monopolizing app distribution, locking developers into its commission-heavy system. Here's what to expect.
LeadDiana Ransom Attention Restaurants, Bars, and Caterers: SBA's $28.6 Billion Grant Program Is Open for BusinessThe online application will remain open to any eligible establishment until all funds are exhausted--which could be very soon.
LeadCameron Albert-Deitch How Atlanta's Small Businesses Are Responding to Georgia's New Voting LawIn lieu of financial heft or political influence, these companies are on a mission to protect civic engagement.
LeadDiana Ransom Biden Wants to Spend $1.8 Trillion to Buoy Families. He Won't Get It Without a FightHis plan would expand child care for families and educational opportunities, as well as offer tax cuts and credits for middle- and lower-income families. Paying for it will get dicey.
LeadAmrita Khalid StockX CEO Scott Cutler on How to Build an E-Commerce Platform for Gen-ZThe CEO of the online sneaker marketplace on the future of e-commerce.
LeadTim Crino Employees Called Her Company Culture Toxic, and Then Sales Dropped 90 Percent: A CEO's Turnaround PlaybookListening to your employees has to be more than just lip service. Jen Rubio says she's ready to show up.
GrowJoely Simon The Cookiepocolypse Is Here. How to Get Back to Basics So You Don't Miss a BeatDigital advertising was built on third-party cookies. Without them, this strategy is king.
LeadDiana Ransom The SBA's $16 Billion Shuttered Venue Operators Grant to Kick Off (Again) on MondayHere are three things you need to do to take advantage of the grant program.
LeadChristine Lagorio-Chafkin How This Kids Toy Designer Built a $500 Million Brand While Battling Existential DespairHer toys brought joy to millions of kids. But she battled a dark depression. The creative behind the popular Melissa & Doug brand opens up about her journey into the light.
