Diverse in BusinessGabrielle Bienasz How to Make the Most of Resources for Black Business OwnersFrom advice on PPP loans to securing strategic partners, find out what Black-owned businesses can do now to move forward.
Diverse in BusinessSophie Downes Watch: How Black Business Leaders Can Prepare to Meet Future ChallengesA panel of experts discussed the opportunities for Black entrepreneurs in a post-pandemic world.
LeadBrett Meager Identifying Your Voice in Business: How to Do It, When to Shout, and Where It Can Get YouFinding your own voice is as important for a business leader as a professional appearance and a strong work ethic.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. This Is the Photo That Inspired the Idea That Inspired Both Apple and AmazonOne thing led to another, led to another, led to another.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. After 14 Long Months, United Airlines Just Made a Big AnnouncementWouldn't it make more sense to do this earlier?
Coping With FailureRaj Jana Why You Should Talk About Your Losses More as a Business OwnerSuccess stories are great for inspiration and motivation, but loss has the potential to teach lessons. Here is why you should communicate openly as a business leader.
Icons & InnovatorsBill Murphy Jr. 37 Years Ago, Warren Buffett Explained a Brutal Truth That Most People Never LearnIt's about what you're worth, versus what people think you're worth.
Best-Kept Travel SecretsJason Aten After 30 Years, Delta Is Making a Big Change to Its SkyMiles Program and It's Something No Airline Has Ever DoneYou can now earn more miles towards elite status, even on award travel.
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.
Taking CareBrit Morse The CDC Changed Its Guidance on Cleaning. Here's What That Means for Your BusinessThere's officially no need to scrub down counters anymore.
Taking CareDiana Ransom After 1 Year of PPP, a Former SBA Official on the 'Herculean' Effort Getting the $750 Billion Program Off the GroundThe forgivable loan program has helped millions of small businesses access about $750 billion in aid. Bill Briggs was there for it all.
Taking CareBrit Morse No Vaccine, No Entry? Understanding the Vaccine Passport DebateThe technology is emerging--and so are concerns about privacy, security, and other issues.
Taking CareGabrielle Bienasz How to Grow Your Business on ClubhouseFrom meeting investors to acquiring new skills, the drop-in audio app offers entrepreneurs a host of business opportunities.
Taking CareDiana Ransom SBA Halts Its $16 Billion Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program on Day 1Business owners were in a constant state of refresh yesterday as the SBA tried (fruitlessly) to resolve its tech issues.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden What You Can Learn From 'Bachelorette' Winner Zac Clark's 2-Day, 48-Mile Goggins ChallengeIt's about helping others, which has benefits beyond those you're helping. Your company can make a difference in whatever way you choose.
Conscious LeadershipMay Habib Communications in the Workplace: Do Your Words Fit Your Culture and Values?Top talent seeks out companies that exhibit strong values. If you know you've got them, learn how to communicate them effectively with these tips.
Taking CareDiana Ransom 4 Reasons to Apply for PPP Right NowThe forgivable loan program could run out of money this month. But if you act now, you may get cash easier and faster than before.
Diverse in BusinessShivani Vora What Helped Her Build a $500 Million Asian-Beauty Brand Also Held Her Back. Not AnymoreTatcha's Vicky Tsai once tried to ignore her cultural heritage, played down her Harvard MBA, and didn't call herself CEO. Now she says, 'We are in the midst of an opportunity for change.'
LeadDavid Finkel 3 Ways You Are Personally Sabotaging Your Company CultureYour team is watching. Make sure you're doing the right thing.
Competition and Market ShareAmrita Khalid A New Coalition of Small-Business Groups Is Urging Congress to Break Up AmazonMerchant groups want Amazon to keep its retail division separate from its third-party marketplace.
Taking CareDiana Ransom It's Prime Time for SBA's $16 Billion Live Events Grant Program--FinallyAfter several months of waiting for the Small Business Administration to kick off its inaugural shuttered venue operators grant program, today's the day.
LeadJessica Stillman A Simple 2-Line Letter Can Massively Boost Employee Morale, New Study Finds Why right now is the ideal time to send a personal note.
TechnologyJason Aten Tim Cook's 5-Word Response to Facebook Is Brutal and Brilliant at the Same TimeApple's CEO is clear that he isn't making decisions based on what's best for Facebook, but for Apple and its customers.
Taking CareMary Yang Small Businesses Unite to Push VaccinationsVaccines are crucial for returning to business as usual. Employers are eager to help.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden Want a 4-Day Workweek? Here's the Only Way a 4-Day Work Schedule Will Actually WorkShifting to a 4-day workweek isn't as simple as wishing and hoping for increased employee engagement and productivity.
GrowCameron Albert-Deitch At $1 Billion Expected in Its First Year, New York's Legal Cannabis Market Means BusinessHalf of all licenses are expected to go to minority- or women-owned businesses, distressed farmers, or service-disabled veterans.
LeadJessica Stillman There Are 4 Modes of Thinking: Preacher, Prosecutor, Politician, and Scientist. You Should Use 1 Much More So argues Wharton professor Adam Grant in a fascinating new interview.
TechnologyJason Aten Google Wants to Watch You Sleep. It Could Be the Best $99 You Spend This Year The new Nest Hub has a superpower, if you're OK with letting Google in your bedroom.
LeadAlison Green My Office Won't Leave Me Alone When I'm Sick or on VacationI want to take a real day off!
Owner's ManualJeff Haden To Find the Best Candidates, 81 Studies Show, You Should Never Say This in a Job AdThink there's a correlation between a candidate's years of experience and subsequent job performance? Think again.
SafeguardsHoward Tullman The New Meaning of Slacker--and Why You Should Be OneNever mind those work-averse goofballs of the past. The gnarly interruptions in global supply chains recently have demonstrated the dangers of the 'just in time' model.
LeadKeith Ferrazzi Courageous Speech Is a Key Block in the Innovation Stack of a High-Return TeamA talk with Square founder Jim McKelvey on innovation and the future of business.
HR/BenefitsSuzanne Lucas 4 True Workplace Horror Stories That Demonstrate Why You Need Professional HRIf you think you can just put anyone into an HR role, you won't be prepared when this type of thing happens.
Taking CareBrit Morse Assessing Whether You Can (or Should) Ask Customers to See Their Vaccine CardsHigher vaccination rates can signal a quicker return to the workplace, but requiring proof of said vaccinations can be a minefield for businesses.
ProductivityJessica Stillman Your Post-Pandemic Life Should Follow the '80 Percent Energy Rule'Don't return to normal. Instead, rebuild for greater resilience (and joy) by following this timeless rule.
Health CareAnis Uzzaman Health Care in the Post-Pandemic EraCovid has shown the weakness, and opportunity, in our system. Here's how everything will be different.
LeadElizabeth Gore 3 Ways We Can Help Prevent the Coming 'She-Cession'The cards might be stacked against women, but new data offers small business ownership as a solution.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden Want to Be a Better Leader? Science Says Say 'Thank You' a Lot More OftenExpressing gratitude matters. Even if your only motivation is to improve your bottom line.
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.
TechnologyJessica Stillman This Tech Exec Had Her Kids Sign a User Agreement Before She Got Them Their First Phone Should you do the same?
Conscious LeadershipBill Murphy Jr. People Who Use These 3 Controversial Words Have Very High Emotional IntelligenceMy thinking has evolved. Here's how.
HR/BenefitsMinda Zetlin Amazon Apologized for Its 'Pee Bottle' Tweet. Here's What Everyone MissedAmazon says 'we're sorry' but cleverly changes the subject.
ProductivityRebecca Hinds 4 Ways to Maximize Productivity at WorkGetting "in the zone" can catapult your performance to new heights.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. Warren Buffett Says It Took Him 52 Years to Learn This Very Useful LessonMy favorite part is how he explains it with a quote from Thoreau.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. The CEO of Delta Just Taught a Very Tough Lesson in Modern LeadershipThere's no such thing as neutral anymore.
ProductivityDavid Finkel How to Stop Doing Everything YourselfA proven method for getting things off your plate the right way.
LeadBob Nelson How to Bring Employees Back Into a Hybrid WorkplacePost-pandemic we will see a mix of office and home work. Here's what you'll need to do to keep your team engaged
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.
Best-Kept Travel SecretsJohn E. DiScala Do You Need A Covid-19 PCR Test For Business Travel?If you will be traveling soon, you might need to get a Covid test first. Here's what you need to know.
Real TalkSophie Downes Watch: How Michael Dubin Led Dollar Shave Club to a $1 Billion SaleThe co-founder and former CEO of the men's grooming startup talks about effective marketing, 'team chemistry,' and the future of DTC startups.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff01:04 How to Get Investors' AttentionMichael Dubin, co-founder and former CEO of Dollar Shave Club, talks about what investors are really looking for.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff How to Find the Right Business IdeaIdentify a problem or category that matters to you, says Michael Dubin, co-founder and former CEO of Dollar Shave Club.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff01:08 Why Michael Dubin Thinks 100 Percent Work-From-Home Will Never HappenThe co-founder and former CEO of Dollar Shave Club on why he believes most businesses need to operate in person.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff01:25 How a New Brand Can Break Through the NoiseMichael Dubin, co-founder and former CEO of Dollar Shave Club, says it's harder than ever to get noticed but there are ways to do it.