MoneyAmi Kassar Need More Cash? SBA Allows Struggling Businesses Another Shot at the EIDL ProgramIf your projections were rosier than what ended up happening, you could apply for more funds.
MoneyDiana Ransom Mnuchin to the Main Street Lending Program: Drop DeadThe Treasury Department wants its money back from the Federal Reserve's Main Street Lending Program and other facilities, despite increasing business disruption tied to the pandemic.
WireCameron Albert-Deitch How Kind Turned 17 Years, 8 Product Lines, and a Love for Healthy Snacking into a $5 Billion ExitThe deal comes three years after Mars acquired a minority stake in Kind--and one year after founder Daniel Lubetzky stepped down as CEO.
What I KnowChristine Lagorio-Chafkin Kombucha CEO Daina Trout: 'Investors Are Not Your Friends'The co-founder of Health-Ade explains how she learned to work more intelligently with venture capital investors.
Exit StrategiesBrit Morse How Entrepreneurs Benefit From the Biggest Big-Money Status Symbols of 2020: SPACsSpecial-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are all the rage from Wall Street to Silicon Valley. The question is, why?
MoneyCarol Sankar 4 Simple Ways to Make Your Money Work for You (and Not the Other Way Around)Getting your money to work for you will require a bit of effort--especially initially, as you change your money-management practices.
Icons & InnovatorsMinda Zetlin You Can Grab Mark Cuban's Attention in 2 Seconds By Following The 'No Waste Rule'The 'Shark Tank' star says he reads every email pitch he gets--at least the first paragraph.
SafeguardsCameron Albert-Deitch Covid-19 Decimated the Fitness Industry, But Some Founders See It as Opportunity KnockingFitness entrepreneurs are planning for post-pandemic now. What that will look like is still very much a question.
SafeguardsAmi Kassar Let's Put the EIDL Program Back to WorkThe Small Business Administration's Economic Injury Disaster Loan program could be a crucial lifeline for struggling business owners across the U.S.--if it were working as Congress intended.
StrategyJim Schleckser The Problems When Equal Companies MergeYou can combine two firms in a cashless merger, but there are plenty of landmines you have to deal with to have success.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. After 49 Long Years, Southwest Airlines Just Made a Striking AnnouncementIt's a first step, sure. But if it continues, it will set a heck of a precedent.
Icons & InnovatorsMinda Zetlin Jeff Bezos Invested Millions in a Startup Just So He Could Sell This Weird ProductIt's made of cabbages, pineapples, and pea protein, but tastes like something completely different.
SafeguardsDiana Ransom What Election Indecision Means for America's Small Businesses The prospects for another relief program are dim, even after the election.
TechnologyJason Aten Starbucks Just Lost $1.2 Billion in Sales but Still Came Out Ahead Because of This Brilliant Decision it Made 5 Years AgoThe pandemic took a toll on the company's financials, but mobile orders have never been more popular.Â
SafeguardsDiana Ransom The Fed's Main Street Lending Program Changes Its Terms, AgainThe central bank makes its lending process more palatable for smaller firms. The question is, will they bite?
PoliticsCameron Albert-Deitch These 17 Ballot Measures Could Reshape Small Businesses Across AmericaVoters in 10 states made decisions that could alter the gig economy, data privacy laws, business taxes, the minimum wage, and the expanding legal marijuana industry.
TaxesJames B. Biagi How Donald Trump Changed Your Taxes--and What Joe Biden Could Do to Unravel It AllA look at what taxpayers can expect under a second Trump administration or a first Biden administration.
Private EquityCameron Albert-Deitch How Private Equity Helped This Founder Find New Growth in Old ProductsDiamond Assets founder Mike McKenna needed a PE firm that would let him continue to control operational decisions. He found one in Pfingsten Partners.
Private EquityMatt Haber How This Fintech Found an Investor Who Gets ItFattmerchant founder Suneera Madhani had issues with tech bros. She finally connected with a PE firm that respected her, and her company.
Private EquityJoe Bargmann How Beautycounter Sought Sustainability--and GrowthTPG Growth matched Beautycounter's passion for prioritizing people and the planet.
Personal FinanceGeoffrey James Unlike Bill Gates, 3 Billionaires Gave It Away While AliveAll things considered, the Giving Pledge is pretty minimal considering the amount of wealth involved.
Private EquityGraham Winfrey How Dogfish Head Survived the Crazy Competition in Craft BeerIn the crowded craft brewing business, Sam Calagione found a drinking buddy.
Private EquityJoe Bargmann This Designer's Business Was Poised for Fast Growth. A Private-Equity Partnership Helped It Get ThereShe started her business in a recession. Then a smart pivot positioned it for even more success.
Private EquityGraham Winfrey Inc.'s Guide to the Top 50 Founder-Friendly Private Equity FirmsInc.'s annual list is your go-to resource for investors that have entrepreneurs' backs--especially in a pandemic.
StrategyMinda Zetlin Elite Colleges Went Virtual but Raised Tuition. Are They Still Worth It?If that makes you mad, consider these alternatives.
Venture CapitalMatt Cooper Raising Your Next Round? Here's What You'll Hear From Venture Capitalists TodayAmid the Covid-19 pandemic and virtual meetings, this is what's top of mind for venture capitalists.
MoneyChris Ronzio Why Budget Cuts Are Great for BusinessBudgets aren't an annual exercise anymore. Here's how to spend more efficiently, without apologizing.
Female FoundersInc. staff Yes, Women Entrepreneurs Do Raise Money--Lots of It. Here's How.Lessons from top women entrepreneurs on getting a startup funded.
MoneyJessica Stillman Ignore Most of the Usual Personal Finance Advice Right NowDon't run up credit card debt? Stick to a budget? Maximize savings? Maybe that can wait right now, say the experts.
SafeguardsDiana Ransom The SBA Makes It Easier to Apply for PPP Loan ForgivenessA first look at the new forgiveness application now available to businesses with the smallest Paycheck Protection Program loans.
TaxesJames B. Biagi The Estate Tax:Â Unpacking the Current State of PlayWhere this often-debated tax stands for 2020, and how to plan for the future.
SafeguardsDiana Ransom President Trump Calls for Standalone Relief for Small BusinessesBusiness groups may be in favor of Trump's call for piecemeal relief efforts, but Congress might not abide.
MoneyEntrepreneurs' Organization 5 Ways Gender Pay Parity and Workplace Equality Revolutionize Our BusinessIf nothing changes, nothing changes. How to lead in a way that tells the world there is a new way of thinking.
Minorities in BusinessLindsay Blakely Backed by Big Sponsors and Celebrities, Daymond John Launches Black Entrepreneurs DayThe free virtual event will feature live conversations with luminaries including Shaquille O'Neal and LL Cool J.
SafeguardsDiana Ransom The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of PPP Loan Forgiveness DelaysSome banks aren't even ready to process PPP loan forgiveness applications--nearly a month after the SBA program launched. Why that's going to put a lot of business owners in a bind.
TaxesEric J. Allen 3 Key Takeaways From Donald Trump's Tax ReturnsThe president's returns show a lot of issues. Here are some of the biggest.
SafeguardsBrit Morse Business Leaders to Congress: 'No Recess Without Relief'More than 200 U.S. private- and public-sector groups have called on Congress to pass additional economic relief for small businesses before the November election.
SafeguardsBrit Morse How to Pay for Damages Caused by Civil UnrestThe U.S. Small Business Administration is offering loans of up to $2 million for businesses damaged during recent protests.
GrowAkhil Kambhammettu 10 Companies That Are Thriving--and Hiring--Amid the PandemicBetter.com, DoorDash, and Robinhood are on LinkedIn's shortlist of startups that are growing this year.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. United Airlines and American Airlines Say Thousands of Jobs Are in DangerThe airlines have been warning about these job losses for months.
Icons & InnovatorsBill Murphy Jr. Meet the Man Warren Buffett and Bill Gates Call Their Hero and a Role Model'He is my hero. He is Bill Gates's hero. He should be everybody's hero.'
SafeguardsDiana Ransom Why Tweaks to the Fed's Small-Biz Lending Program Won't Fix ItThe Federal Reserve offered changes to its Main Street Lending Program, but borrowers are still likely to balk.
StartupEntrepreneurs' Organization 6 Steps to Creating the Perfect Pitch DeckBuilding a pitch deck to convince investors? These tips will take your pitch to the next level.
Personal FinanceJim Schleckser How to Get Your Next PromotionIf you want to engineer your next promotion, it isn't that hard. But it does require some risk and extra work.
LeadJustin Bariso Walmart Just Made a Change That Could Shape Its Future for Years. It's a Lesson in Emotional IntelligenceLast week, Walmart made a pretty big announcement that could shape the company's future--and it had nothing to do with TikTok.
Icons & InnovatorsMinda Zetlin Warren Buffett Really Wants You to Read These 5 Books. Here's WhyThe Oracle of Omaha has recommended dozens of books. But these hold a special place in his heart.
MoneyMinda Zetlin New Credit Card That Ignores Credit Scores Could Be Great for EntrepreneursFormer Twitter and PayPal execs are behind the X1 Visa Card.
SafeguardsBrit Morse How to Tap the New $10 Million Grant Program for Black-Owned Small BusinessesThe Amex-supported 'Coalition to Back Black Businesses' offers grants and training opportunities for hard-hit founders of color.
Exit StrategiesJim Schleckser Why Do Private Equity Firms Put Debt on an Acquisition?In order to maximize their returns, private equity forms will load a business up with debt. But why do they do this? There are some simple reasons.
MoneyPeter Cohan Why a Direct Listing Could Be Better Than an IPODirect listings will save you on fees if your company is well-known and does not need new capital.
Exit StrategiesBrit Morse Why Skillz Chose a SPAC to Go PublicThe San Francisco mobile gaming company is riding Wall Street's hottest strategy--the blank check company-- to a $3.6 billion valuation. "It let us choose our partners," says co-founder Andrew Paradise.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden Warren Buffett's $300,000 Haircut Reveals a Brutal Truth About Success Few People Are Willing to AdmitHow the combination of return and time should influence many of the decisions you make.
MoneyPeter Cohan Avoid 3 Killer Mistakes in Your Investor PitchGet out of your own head and explain how you will add value to customers, employees, and investors.
MoneyDamon Brown Spotify Conflict Shows Why Artists Need to See Themselves as BusinessesPodcast leader Joe Budden is ending his exclusive Spotify contract. The conflict shows how creators can undervalue their work and give up their power.
MoneyEntrepreneurs' Organization How to Raise Capital During Covid-19It's no coincidence that many of the world's greatest companies were born of economic crisis. Is yours next?
