Inc. MastersSPONSORED CONTENT The often-overlooked key to startup successFounder spend time perfecting their products, services, and business models. It's time to prioritize location, too.
InnovateKevin J. Ryan This Mark Cuban-Backed Startup Wants to Solve Your Hiring ProblemScoutible founder Angela Antony says her gaming platform can help companies throw out traditional hiring practices to find the best candidates.
InnovateRaj Jana The Mindset Every Entrepreneur Needs to Have to Find Better OpportunitiesEntrepreneur dreams and visions are often large. Here are three ways to shift from the daily tasks of business operations to what you want to attain.
InnovateMinda Zetlin A Monkey Implanted With Elon Musk's Neuralink Now Plays Pong--Really Well--Using Brain WavesOnce again, Musk makes the impossible possible. It's why we find him so fascinating.
The Future of WorkMary Yang Survey: Employees Would Rather Quit Than Lose Remote-Work FlexibilitySome employees say they don't want to return to the office five days a week. But few want to remain completely remote.
StrategyJim Schleckser 4 Proven Techniques to Accelerate Product AdoptionRapid adoption can be engineered with the right techniques.
Inc. Masters SPONSORED CONTENT 2 Techniques to Develop and Keep Any Good HabitHarness the power of habits to boost your effectiveness and success.
Icons & InnovatorsJustin Bariso Taylor Swift Was 'Stripped of Her Life's Work.' Her Response Was a Master Class in Emotional IntelligenceWith her new album, the singer/songwriter teaches a powerful lesson: Don't dwell on what you can't change. Focus on what you can.
The Future of WorkJessica Stillman A Lot More Post-Pandemic Offices Are Going to Be Pet Friendly, New Survey Says Good news for the nation's pets who have gotten used to a lot more time with their owners.
Inc. Masters SPONSORED CONTENT 3 Ways to Ensure You Don't Get Caught in the Expert TrapDisruptive thinkers question the status quo by asking a few important questions.
CreativityJessica Stillman You're Probably Terrible at Daydreaming. New Psychology Research Can Help A little training can make hanging out in your own head a boredom-busting joy, according to new research.
The Future of WorkScott Omelianuk For Entrepreneurs, This Year Will Be Full of Unknowns--and OpportunitiesWe've faced some huge challenges in the past year. We'll face more going forward.
The Future of WorkMagnus Penker Want to Keep Growing Your Business? Radical Innovation Is the Safest Way to GoForget incremental change. If you want big returns--and less risk--build something entirely new.
Working From HomeYoung Entrepreneur Council How to Design Your Home Office for Maximum CreativityA little can go a long way.
Work-Life BalanceMarcel Schwantes I Had a Panic Attack. I'm Now Using These 4 Brain Hacks to Beat Rising AnxietyUse these prescriptions for times of high stress at work--and at home.
PivotAmy George 3 Critical Lessons From the Pandemic to Build Into Your Crisis PlanIt's time to document all of the pivots and best practices--for the next unprecedented event.
Bringing Innovation to MarketHannah Wallace This Business Idea Could Help Save Cocktail BarsTwo mixologists discuss a new kind of business that could help bars and restaurants protect their profit margins.
Vision SummitBrit Morse These Founders Are Planning a Smarter, Better Future for CitiesAt the 2021 Inc. Vision Summit, founders Jessica O. Matthews and Wanona Satcher talked about their visions for urban development.
Conscious LeadershipJustin Bariso A Mental Health Startup Just Hired Prince Harry. It's a Lesson for Every CompanyPrince Harry has a new job as an executive of one of Silicon Valley's hottest startups. Here's why it's a perfect partnership.
CreativityJessica Stillman Follow the '70-20-10 Rule' to Produce Your Best WorkAiming to do more work will generally get you further than aiming to do excellent work.
The Future of WorkHeidi Zak 4 Trends That Will Shape the Post-Pandemic DTC LandscapeHere's what you can expect from the direct-to-consumer industry in the years ahead.
Vision SummitBill Saporito Steve Case Has Bet on Rust Belt Startups for Years. In the Pandemic, More VCs Have Joined HimVCs used to view the heartland as an investment desert. But the pandemic has altered the whole idea of place.
Inc. Masters SPONSORED CONTENT From Zero to Profit in 9 Pandemic-Fueled MonthsIn a tumultuous year, Natasha Miller's team was able to top $1 million in revenue.
The Future of WorkJason Aten 11 Lessons for Entrepreneurs From Jeff Bezos's Tremendous SuccessAs the Amazon founder exits the CEO role, he leaves his successor a set of rules that might be helpful to any entrepreneur bent on conquering the known universe.
Inc. Masters SPONSORED CONTENT If You Don't Have an Executive Assistant, Then You Are the Executive AssistantGet the help you need to be more productive.
PivotLarry Robertson The Road Ahead After Covid Will Be Hard--Harder Still If You Fail This LessonIf you are trying to fill the leader-as-hero role, stop. It's time to trade it for some humble pie.
InnovateCarol Sankar How Small Brands Just Like Yours Stand to Benefit From Doing GoodNo matter what your niche, you can give back and make a positive impact in the world.
CreativityBrian Hamilton 3 Tips on How to Come Up With the Right Business IdeaThinking about starting a business but not sure where to begin? Check out these three tips for direction during your brainstorming process.
The Future of WorkCameron Albert-Deitch 5 Counterintuitive Lessons From the Past Year That Will Shape Your Business Going ForwardThe pandemic forced entrepreneurs to alter their business strategies and personal routines. Some of those new habits are here to stay.
The Future of WorkJustin Bariso How Google's New Career Certificates Could Disrupt the College Degree (Exclusive)Get a first look at Google's new certificate programs and a new feature of Google Search designed to help job seekers everywhere.
InnovateStephen Shapiro When to Follow 'Best Practices'--and When to Ignore ThemBe skeptical anytime someone tells you they have a best practice.
The Future of WorkRobert Glazer The Biggest Mistake CEOs Make Letting Employees Work From AnywhereIf your company lets your employees work from anywhere, you may be opening yourself up to a logistical nightmare and exorbitant costs.
LeadMarcel Schwantes 5 Creative Tips for Building a Truly Inclusive and Diverse Work CultureThe tendency is to focus on race or gender, but there is another diverse group being neglected.
Icons & InnovatorsJessica Stillman Steve Jobs, Albert Einstein, and Neuroscience All Agree: Your Daily Routine Needs More 'Non-time' Your busy daily routine is healthy and productive. It might also be killing your creativity.
Inc. Masters SPONSORED CONTENT No Company Is Too Big for a Startup MentalityThe startup culture moves fast and embraces change to stay on top of the market.
The Future of WorkLindsay Blakely Shake Shack's Danny Meyer on the Restaurant Business: 'I Hope We Never Return to How We Were'The visionary restaurateur has spent the past year reflecting on how the industry ought to come out of this crisis. The answer: Not the same as it was before.
The Future of WorkBrit Morse These Two Guys Have a Vision for the Post-Covid Workplace: Barbecue, Bike Rides, and Fiber-Optic CableThis posh co-working space in New York's Hudson Valley wants to redefine work-life balance. Is this the future of work?
LeadJim Schleckser 3 Smart Strategies for Dealing With Uncertain EnvironmentsLearn from some of the most flexible and agile companies to better protect your own business from failure.
PivotLarry Robertson 7 Words That Can Tame Uncertainty and Help You ThriveYou can't know everything in uncertain times, but to thrive in them means knowing your simple truths.
ProductivityJessica Stillman 5 Research-Backed Tips for Dealing With Boredom, Courtesy of Psychologists Psychology can help you push through this last, incredibly dull part of the pandemic.
ProductivityJustin Bariso This 1 Sentence Will Transform Your Ability to Learn From Critical FeedbackLearn to be a 'diamond cutter' and you'll never see critical feedback the same way again.
InnovateMinda Zetlin The Postal Service Just Rolled Out Its New Duck-Shaped Vehicles. Here's What Customers ThinkThese funny-looking mail trucks may appear in your neighborhood starting in 2023.
The Future of WorkAmrita Khalid Why Now Is Not the Right Time to Cut Your Remote Workers' PayAs more employees relocate, businesses are adjusting their compensation structures.
The Future of WorkAnna Meyer Fewer Desks, More Green: What Amazon's HQ2 Says About the Future of Office DesignThe plans for the $2.5 billion campus in Arlington, Virginia, offer a glimpse into the post-Covid workplace.
InnovateSoren Kaplan Former Amazon Executives Just Shared the Company's 4-Step Innovation ProcessAmazon's unique approach to innovation helps teams "work backwards" to create breakthroughs.
Real TalkTim Crino How a Call With 'O, The Oprah Magazine' Helped S'well Build a $100 Million BrandA split-second decision sparked a line of trendy designs with a cult following.
InnovateKevin J. Ryan How This Founder Is Helping Restaurants Reclaim Their PowerRestaurants have been decimated by the pandemic. Lunchbox founder Nabeel Alamgir thinks his platform can be part of the solution.
Conscious LeadershipTeneshia Carr Inside This Amazon Scientist's $25 Million Plan to Turn 12 Abandoned Acres in Jackson, Mississippi, Into a Tech HubNashlie Sephus, a 35-year-old Black A.I. researcher, has a vision for transforming her hometown into a thriving center for tech entrepreneurs.
Business BooksJessica Stillman This Is How Reading Rewires Your Brain, According to NeuroscienceReading doesn't just cram information into your brain. It changes how your brain works.
DesignYoung Entrepreneur Council 7 Product Design Trends to Watch for in 2021With such drastic changes in consumer behavior last year, product design in 2021 will be geared toward serving new and evolving needs.
InnovateJordan Erskine 4 Questions to Ask Yourself If You Want to Be More InnovativeWhen it comes to business, it's important to be on the brink of what's new. That all starts with reviewing your innovation process.
Bringing Innovation to MarketGeoffrey James Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd Has Great Advice for Rich PeopleCan we please stop pretending that everyone can be successful if they just try hard enough?
Hot SpotsJessica Stillman The 12 Best Cities for Remote Workers Blazing fast internet? Low cost of living? High quality of life? These under-the-radar cities have it all.
InnovateKevin J. Ryan When Baseball Returns, This Company Will Help Teams Delight Their Fans Once AgainThe pandemic kept major league baseball fans away. BDA, a maker of promotional merchandise, is helping bring them back.
ProductivityJessica Stillman What Beethoven's Deafness Can Teach You About Staying Productive in a Noisy Age Could you increase your success by building more silence into your days?