SafeguardsBrit Morse OSHA Withdraws Biden's Vaccine MandateThe Occupational Health and Safety Administration could still try to move a version of the mandate forward for certain high-risk industries but would likely still face legal challenges.
Bringing Innovation to MarketRebecca Deczynski Need an E-Commerce Makeover? New SBA Resource Hub Has Free Tools for YouA new public-private sponsorship by the Small Business Association and the non-profit Business Next aims to equip small businesses with a variety of free online resources. Here's what to expect.
TechnologySteven I. Weiss In the Quest to Put a Leash on Apple, Amazon, and Google, Lawmakers Face Key HurdleThe bipartisan bill co-sponsored by Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota would restrict the tech giants from 'self-preferencing' on their platforms.
EthicsJason Aten Elizabeth Holmes and Her Confidence Game: A Fake-It-Till-You-Make-It Cautionary TaleMaking promises you can't keep isn't a real strategy, especially when you're asking for money.
E-commerceMaria Haggerty 11 E-Commerce Jargon Terms and Phrases You Need to Know, DecodedA glossary of key jargon for e-commerce industry professionals.
E-commerceJoris Kroese 3 Effective E-Commerce Strategies to Consider for 2022You can develop a robust e-commerce ecosystem and be rest assured you're reaching all possible customers with these strate.
LeadMinda Zetlin Furious Customers Are Suing Hertz for $529.7 Million. Here's the Lesson Every CEO Should LearnSome say they spent time in jail because of Hertz's cost-cutting measures.
Legal IssuesMelissa Angell NYC Just Passed a Law Requiring Employers to Post Salary Ranges in Job Ads. There's Actually an Upside Even if pay transparency laws haven't made their way to your state, being more forthright with salaries in job listings could help you hang onto employees amid the Great Resignation.
TechnologyMelissa Angell 3 Ways to Thwart the Latest Holiday Phishing SchemeThe holidays are prime time for fraudsters, so do look skeptically at those tracking emails.
Countdown: Holiday 2021Mark Robertson 5 Guidelines to Follow for Successful (and Compliant) Professional Gift ExchangingIf public disclosure of a gift would be embarrassing to either organization, it shouldn't be given or accepted.
TechnologyKelly Main This $28 Billion E-Commerce Company Eliminated the Global Supply Chain Issue by Using One FeatureThe simple secret to powering past shortages and bottlenecks.
StrategyJustin Abrams Stores, Data, and Experiences: 5 Predictions for Retail in 2022The biggest themes in 2022 will be some of retail's greatest hits: the value of stores, the power of experience, and the role of data in decision-making.
Countdown: Holiday 2021Entrepreneurs' Organization Keepability: A Powerful Way to Boost Sustainability Goals and Foster InnovationProduct turnover takes a terrible toll on the planet. Do customers and recipients keep your products long-term or discard them within months?
TechnologyShama Hyder How Brick-and-Mortar Businesses Can Adjust to a Digital LandscapeBrick-and-mortar businesses face a critical decision: Invest in technology to help them grow with the times, or miss out on a huge portion of sales
E-commerceGabrielle Bienasz Report: Amazon Is Taking an Increasing--and Unfair--Share of Revenue From Sellers on Its PlatformWhatever your experience selling through the e-commerce giant, there are useful techniques for reducing costs, finding new customers, and maximizing profits.
Countdown: Holiday 2021Anna Meyer Cyber Week Sales Fell Short of Expectations, But You Can Still End the Year on a High NoteBlack Friday and Cyber Monday sales fell slightly from last year as supply chain concerns led consumers to order earlier than usual.
Opportunity NowChristine Lagorio-Chafkin How Small Businesses Are Tackling Supply-Chain Problems as the Holidays Approach As a whack-a-mole array of choke points pop up, fast-growing companies explain their strategies for keeping their customers satisfied.
E-commerceJoris Kroese Why You Can't Afford to Ignore Social Commerce in 2022Whether it is Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok, everyone's favorite social media platforms have become lucrative sales channels for all brands venturing into social commerce.
TechnologyAdam Turner 3 Things Brands Must Do Differently this Black FridayStart early, be transparent and look beyond digital ads for marketing
Countdown: Holiday 2021Anna Meyer How to Make the Most of 2021's Small Business SaturdayNearly two-thirds of U.S shoppers prefer to do their holiday shopping with small businesses. Here's what entrepreneurs are doing to make the most of Small Business Saturday.
Your Next MoveAnna Meyer Diane von Furstenberg Said Rent the Runway Would Never Work. Here Are the Key Lessons After Its $1.7 Billion IPOLong before the billion-dollar valuation came learning how to deal with 'no.'
MoneyAmi Kassar Tips to Beef Up Your Supply ChainDon't let supply-chain disruptions shake your confidence in your business.
Green BusinessKevin J. Ryan Here's What Green Businesses Can Expect in the Wake of the Climate SummitNew pledges from COP26, the U.N. Climate Change Conference, could lead to increased demand for small businesses that help address the climate crisis.
Green BusinessKevin J. Ryan Rivian's $77 Billion IPO Is the Latest Sign That the Electric Vehicle Industry Is Ready for TakeoffThe electric truck maker's public market debut marked the largest since 2014.
MarketingShama Hyder From Ordinary to Opulent: How Retailers Can Make Everyday Products More CompellingEverything changes with time and the strategies required to keep consumers' attention are no different. It's true in all industries, but especially in retail products that are used on a day-to-day basis.
Green BusinessNick Hobson COP26: Questions Business Leaders Need to Ask on Climate ActionGood intentions and rosy optimism will only get us so far. Businesses need to get in the weeds of it all in order to drive positive change.
MarketingRebecca Deczynski Third-Party Cookies Are on Their Way Out. How to Prepare for What's NextWith Google Chrome set to eliminate third party cookies by 2023, marketers need to find new ways to target customers. Here's how you can prepare.
Green BusinessKevin J. Ryan Why the Build Back Better Plan Will Be a Game-Changer for Green Tech CompaniesAs Congress readies for a vote, founders discuss the plan's potential impact.
E-commerceKelly Main Amazon's New Shopping Feature Is a Total Game-Changer. Why Every Business Needs to Copy It.How one simple feature could transform how we shop, and even who we shop for.
Green BusinessSteven I. Weiss Get Ready: Single-Use Plastic Is on the Chopping Block AgainWhy you're likely to find yourself purchasing more reusable, recyclable, and biodegradable materials.
E-commerceZack Miller This Founder Cut Ties With Amazon Based on a Tip From His Dad. Now the Business Is Thriving--and With Better MarginsDon't hesitate in the face of hard decisions, says Whisker CEO Brad Baxter and his dad Jim Baxter.
Business NextLauren Gropper How to Take Your Product From Direct-to-Consumer to Wholesale (From Someone Who Did It Backwards)Speaking as someone with a decade of experience, here's some advice for DTC brands looking to leap into the wholesale retail space.
MoneyMaria Haggerty 4 Factors Consumers Don't Realize Are Influencing Their Purchase DecisionsKeep it simple, streamlined, and special.
TechnologyRebecca Deczynski Pinterest TV: What It Is and Why It'll Be Your New Best (Live) Shopping FriendLast week, Pinterest announced the launch of Pinterest TV, a video series that will introduce livestream shopping to the app. The platform joins social media networks like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok in the growing livestream trend.
StrategyMaria Haggerty 4 Ways to Continue Offering Free Shipping After Carrier Rate IncreasesHere's what to know about upcoming changes and the best way to handle them.
SafeguardsKevin J. Ryan How This Founder Used Twitter to Help Ease L.A.'s Shipping JamFlexport founder and CEO Ryan Petersen thought outside the box -- and local politicians were listening.
Business NextTara Nolan What Direct-to-Consumer Retail Companies Can Do to Succeed in 2022The DTC market is less of a wild west than it was even five years ago, but megatrends like supply chain shortages and the emergence of digital channels shift more swiftly than ever.
Business NextAnna Meyer Online Holiday Shopping to Reach Record $910 Billion in 2021U.S. e-commerce sales between November and December are projected to grow 10 percent year-over-year, according to Adobe Analytics.
Featured VideosInc. Video Staff03:33 Why This Real Estate Developer Wants to Create Communities With His Co-Living SpaceR.J. Martin has built homes to address Hawaii's housing crisis and developed an affordable housing community, an all-solar-powered community, and a unique co-living community with a turnkey experience.
OutsourcingKaren L. Smith-Janssen These Founders Reduced Costs and Increased Revenue by Letting Others Do Their WorkInstead of trying to fit the roles of payroll manager, IT technician, and HR rep into your day, follow these companies' blueprint for outsourcing them--and get back to what you're best at.
Business NextGabrielle Bienasz Here's What Customers Love, and Hate, the Most About Online ShoppingIn a new survey, 1,000 online shoppers weighed in on their biggest sources of delight and frustration in e-commerce.
Real TalkAmrita Khalid How Fashionphile's Sarah Davis Went From eBay Store to Leading the Multibillion-Dollar Luxury Resale MarketIn 1989, she was a law student earning extra money. She now helms a thriving e-commerce platform and sells in Neiman Marcus.
Bringing Innovation to MarketKevin J. Ryan How Amazon Brings Its Products From Ideas to ExecutionHere's how the e-commerce giant approaches design by working backward.
Opportunity NowMaria Haggerty 4 E-Commerce Trends Improving the Customer Experience and Bottom LinesFrom the web to the warehouse, here's how brands are evolving their e-commerce approach.
Digital TransformationKevin J. Ryan How PayPal Uses Technology to Build a More Inclusive PlatformSoftware managers at PayPal explain how you can create a more inclusive platform.
Business NextAnna Meyer 3 Hot Retail Tech Trends to Watch in 2022Smart shopping carts and headless tech tools are top of mind for retailers looking to get out from under the supply-chain mess.
Taking CareSuzanne Lucas Employees of United Airlines Are Suing Over Mandatory Vaccines. Is Your Business Next?After making headlines with its rigorous vaccine mandate, the airline is facing several employee lawsuits. How to prepare for your own legal challenges.
Tech and ToolsAmrita Khalid 3 Ways the Epic v. Apple Verdict Benefits Small App DevelopersThe ruling, among other things, gives you more control over your app's business model.
SafeguardsAmi Kassar In 2021, Some Business Owners Are Thriving, While Others Are Just Surviving. Here's What Makes the DifferenceFinancial flexibility and a stomach for risk are more important than ever in this year of unprecedented supply-chain constraints.
Fast GrowthCarey Smith How Doubling Down on Fast Growth Can Pay Off For Your BusinessIncreasing the top line gives you better opportunities to focus on the things that matter more than money.
Business NextYoung Entrepreneur Council 3 Underutilized Amazon Tools to Improve Your SalesHere's a new way to increase your Amazon presence and put your products in the hands of loyal customers.
StartupKrish Subramanian 3 Steps You Need to Take Before Making the Leap to a Subscription BusinessGoing from a legacy model to subscription billing is a big transition. These tips can help.
Taking CareMaria Haggerty 4 Steps to Prepare Your E-Commerce Business for Another Potential ShutdownWhile the future is uncertain, there's no such thing as being over-prepared.
LogisticsAmrita Khalid Walmart Goes Up Against Amazon and Uber to Handle Your Last-Mile DeliveriesThe retail chain has developed an in-house delivery platform to transport local goods from third-party merchants to their customers' doorsteps.
E-commerceGabrielle Bienasz Your Business May Soon Be Able to Make In-App Sales on TikTok A pilot program, reportedly set for expansion in the fall, will allow Shopify sellers to sell directly on the social media platform.