Small Business WeekLeigh Buchanan Small Business Week Is Here. These Are America's Most Intriguing Hot Spots for EntrepreneursSome small companies absorb the flavor of their environments. For Small Business Week, we visit a few of these distinctive 'character clusters.'
Small Business WeekLeigh Buchanan 'They Dropped Me Off in a Jungle for Nine Months.' Now This Green Beret and Others Are Starting Companies Back HomeIn the towns around Fort Bragg, North Carolina, retired Special Forces soldiers apply to their companies what they learned in combat.
Family BusinessLeigh Buchanan How a 126-Year-Old Philadelphia Market Beloved By Locals Brings in $60 Million From Tourists Every YearReading Terminal Market has undergone many changes in its long history, but its merchants have never strayed from its mission as a one-stop shop for locals' and tourists' every food craving.
Small Business WeekLeigh Buchanan Why Small-Business Owners Flocked to Orlando for This Year's 'Spring Break for the Construction Industry'At Ritchie Bros.' Orlando auction, small contractors buy and sell very big equipment.
Small Business WeekLeigh Buchanan Even the Rich and Famous of Beverly Hills Need to Buy Hardware and Produce. Here's Where They ShopIn the shadows of Beverly Hills' glamorous global giants, Edelweiss Chocolates, Arturo's Shoe Fixx, and other mom-and-pops provide their versions of luxury service.
Small Business WeekLeigh Buchanan Are These the Best Main Street Businesses in America? Their Customers Sure Think SoSmall Business Week offers an opportunity to shine a light on Main Street companies that don't make a lot of headlines, but remain beloved by their clientele year after year.
Small Business Week 4 Tiny Companies That Have Mastered Customer Service in a Way the Giants Can'tThey have made an art form of hands-on care and meticulous attention to the needs of their clientele.
Small Business WeekLeigh Buchanan How Can Local, Small Businesses Compete with Big Chains? These 4 Gems All Use This 1 StrategyCustomers flock to these businesses for unusual products from unicorn pinatas to rare Perry Como albums.
Small Business WeekLeigh Buchanan How to Turn Your Quirks Into Your Business's Competitive AdvantageEstablishing a distinctive personality can take a company far.
Small Business WeekLeigh Buchanan 41 Years, 53 Years, 109 Years: These Local Businesses Know What It Takes to Last for DecadesMost Main Street companies fade away over time, but the great ones hang on to become beloved local institutions.
Small Business WeekLeigh Buchanan Here's the Secret Sauce for Turning Your Business Into a Beloved Community FixtureThrough participation in local events and other savvy engagement efforts, these companies have managed to weave themselves into the fabric of their home cities.
Small Business WeekChristine 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.
Small Business WeekInc. staff 5 Best Industries for Starting a Business in 2021These are the sectors every aspiring entrepreneur should know about this year.
TechnologyJason Aten Why Facebook's Trump Problem Just Got Much WorseIts Oversight Board handed the decision back where it belongs and Mark Zuckerberg is out of good options.
LeadJason Aten With Just 6 Words, the Oversight Board Issued a Devastating Takedown of Facebook's Decision to Ban TrumpThe board didn't let Trump back on Facebook, but doesn't let Facebook off the hook, either.
Small Business WeekCameron 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.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. The CEO of Zoom Just Admitted Something Very SurprisingWhat he said isn't surprising. That he said it, is.
Startup LifeJessica Stillman Experts Are Offering 2 Competing Words for Your Current Blah Feeling: Are You Languishing or Dormant?  Giving an accurate name to your emotions is often the first step to getting control of them
LeadBill Murphy Jr. Bill and Melinda Gates Are Getting Divorced. I Can't Stop Thinking of This 1 QuoteOnce again, we learn this lesson.
Icons & InnovatorsMinda Zetlin Bill and Melinda Gates Are Divorcing. They Just Taught a Big Lesson in Emotional IntelligenceThe couple will continue as partners in the foundation they both love.
Small Business WeekCameron 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.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. Want to Raise Successful Kids? Jeff Bezos Says Practice This 1 Simple HabitIf you've been trained to do the opposite, you're not alone.
Small Business WeekJessica Stillman 5 Nudges That Work Better Than a Vaccine Mandate, According to an Employment Law ExpertYou have incredible influence to nudge your team to get their Covid shots. Don't be shy about exercising it.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. With 3 Short Words, the CEO of United Airlines Just Shared a Very Inspiring IdeaIt's pretty much what you hope to hear.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. 31 Inspiring Quotes From Amazing Women Leaders Who Also Just Happen to Be MothersLatest in a series of inspirational quotes for 2021.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. People Who Learn This Brilliantly Simple Trick Have Very High Emotional IntelligenceIt's even better if the other side doesn't use it.
TechnologyJason Aten Jeff Bezos Needed Only 3 Words to Explain Why Amazon Just Had Its Best Quarter EverHe wrote them 24 years ago, but they're more relevant today than ever.
LeadJustin Bariso Why Emotionally Intelligent Minds Embrace the 3-Question RuleA few seconds can make a huge difference.
TechnologyJason Aten 1 Number Explains Why This Was Apple's Most Impressive Quarter EverIt's all about selling more of the right stuff.
LeadJason Aten United and Delta Tried a Simple Change to Make Travel Safer. What They Got WrongWhen faced with difficult choices, it helps to have all the information.
StrategyJustin Bariso Why Intelligent Minds Embrace the Rule of FocusMultitasking hurts more than it helps. Here's how to stop.
TechnologyJustin Bariso SpaceX: 4 Lessons From Elon Musk in How to Build a CompanyLesson number one: Don't start with a product. Start with a problem.
TechnologyJason Aten Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk Are the Richest Men in the World. Why They're Feuding Over a $3 Billion NASA ContractIt takes a little bit of something to think you're the guy who will send humans to Mars.
LeadJustin Bariso Steve Jobs Made a Brilliant Change When He Returned to Apple. It Changed the Company ForeverSteve Jobs's management philosophy is as much a part of Apple's DNA as ever, even 10 years after his death.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. Jeff Bezos Used a Brilliantly Simple Trick at Amazon. Here's How It WorkedIf the company hadn't used this loophole, would Amazon exist today?
TechnologyJason Aten Spotify's New Podcast Subscriptions Are a Perfect Example of Everything Wrong With AppleThe fact that developers try so hard to avoid Apple's cut shows the App Store isn't making the experience better for users.
Icons & InnovatorsMinda Zetlin 3 Books Tim Ferriss Says You Should Read Now to Be More ResilientIn a podcast with Arianna Huffington, the 4-Hour Workweek author explained how he handles difficult times.
AdvertisingJoely 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.
TechnologyJason Aten With 4 Words, Apple Just Exposed the Biggest Problem With FacebookIn an interview, Apple's SVP of software engineering explains the company's privacy changes in iOS 14.5.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. With 15 Words, Warren Buffett Explained a Brutal Truth Most People Never AcceptThe closer you are, the harder it can be to see this.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. Want to Raise Successful Kids? Science Says These 7 Habits Lead to Great OutcomesIt's not just one study. It's study after study after study.
TechnologyJason Aten Apple's Events Are So Much Better Than the Competition Because They Follow 3 Simple RulesThe good news is, anyone can do the same.
LeadMinda Zetlin Adam Grant and Investor Ray Dalio Just Created a Powerful Self-Assessment You Can Take for FreeWhat's your archetype?
LeadJustin Bariso In Defense of Emotional IntelligenceEmotional intelligence can be used for good or evil. That's why we need it more than ever.
LeadJason Aten Netflix's CEO Was Asked About Cracking Down on Password Sharing. His Answer Was Pure Emotional IntelligenceThe company is testing features to limit password sharing, but doesn't plan to "turn the screws."
Taking CareDiana Ransom Self-Employed Would Get a Bigger Slice of Remaining $51 Billion in PPP Under New BillLawmakers introduced the bipartisan PPP Flexibility for Farmers, Ranchers, and the Self-Employed Act. It may be too little too late.
Small Business WeekGabrielle Bienasz Minneapolis Businesses See a Guilty Verdict as 'Justice Served' and an End to ProtestsShops located near George Floyd Square hope the verdict signals a return to normalcy.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. Warren Buffett Made a Bold Decision. The Payoff Was EnormousHe says it led him to find his 'first business love.'
LeadBill Murphy Jr. Warren Buffett Didn't Get In to Harvard Business School. Here's What He Did InsteadIt led to a train ride, pounding on a door, and big profits.
Taking CareDiana Ransom SBA Releases New Details for Its $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization FundWhile the RRF grant program is styled similarly to the Shuttered Venue Operators Program, look forward to a different rollout.
Conscious LeadershipBill Murphy Jr. With Just 1 Word, Jeff Bezos Shared a Brutal Truth That Most People Never Admit'One last thing ... I feel compelled to teach.'
LeadBill Murphy Jr. Jeff Bezos Looked Back to a 35-Year-Old Book to Explain This Key StruggleHave you ever seen him this passionate about anything?
Icons & InnovatorsMinda Zetlin Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk Define Success the Exact Same Way. Here It IsIn a heartfelt shareholder's letter -- his last as Amazon CEO -- Bezos offers advice that Musk would agree with.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. It's All Over, at Least for Now: Elon Musk Won. Jeff Bezos LostIn their epic battle, there's a clear winner at this point.
Taking CareDiana Ransom Pandemic-Era Shipping Delays and Product Scarcity to Last Through Summer  The reasons for the squeeze are manifold, but it all mostly comes down to finding workers.
TechnologyJason Aten In His Final Shareholder Letter, Jeff Bezos Explains a Profoundly Simple Lesson Most Leaders OverlookBezos explains why your goal should be to 'create value,' and how to do exactly that.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. With 5 Short Words, Jeff Bezos Just Shared a Brutal Truth Most People Never LearnIt's a matter of constant conflict.
Icons & InnovatorsBill Murphy Jr. Warren Buffett Says He's Stuck to This 'Odd' Habit (His Word) for 75 YearsMost people only do this for 3 years, at most.
InnovateJessica Stillman New Study: You Probably Completely Ignore This Brilliant Problem-Solving StrategyThe easiest way to solve tough problems is also the one we usually think of last.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden Prince Philip's Response to Meghan and Harry's Oprah Interview Is a Surprising Lesson in Leadership and Emotional IntelligencePrince Philip understood when Harry and Meghan decided to step away from royal duties. But he thought their TV interview with Oprah was 'madness.'
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?
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.
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 many 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Venture CapitalKimberly Weisul Women-Run Health Care Startups Finally Break Through With Venture Investors2020 was a year of disruption--and that's been good for women raising money for health care companies.
How to FireSophie Downes Lawsuit Alleging Pregnancy-Related Firing Stirs ControversyBusiness owners criticize the policy at a Tennessee company founded by an evangelical Christian radio host that has led to a lawsuit raising questions about employees' right to privacy outside work.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. 30 Inspirational Quotes for April About Wisdom and FoolishnessThe latest in a series of monthly inspirational quotes for 2021.
Taking CareAmi Kassar Biden's American Jobs Plan Is Only Half of the EquationIt's a great first step, but for this 'bottom-up' approach to work, entrepreneurs need mentorship, resources, and on-the-ground help.
Conscious LeadershipJustin Bariso The Way You Give Feedback Is All Wrong. Here's How to Do It RightIt's a lesson in emotional intelligence.
Conscious LeadershipJustin Bariso The Emotional Intelligence of Google CEO Sundar PichaiWhat's the biggest part of Sundar Pichai's job as Google's boss? You might be surprised to find out.
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.
Icons & InnovatorsMinda Zetlin The Big Social Justice Issue Richard Branson Wants You to Care About'Business people are human beings,' he says.
HR/BenefitsJessica Stillman Spain Plans to Pay Companies to Test Out a 4-Day WorkweekShould we try something similar here in the U.S.?
Icons & InnovatorsJustin Bariso Elon Musk Sent (and Deleted) a Tweet at 1:20 in the Morning. It's a Lesson in Emotional IntelligenceNever make a permanent decision based on a temporary emotion.
Icons & InnovatorsJessica Stillman The 3 Best Books Bill Gates Has Read Lately Some recommendations from the Microsoft founder in case you're looking to add to your to-read pile.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. After 21 Years, Amazon Just Did Something Jeff Bezos Really Tried to AvoidConsider 'the X of the Y,' or in this case: 'the Bernie Sanders of employers.'
LeadBill Murphy Jr. American Airlines Just Made a Big Announcement. There's Only 1 ProblemWhat does normal mean, anyway?
Taking CareMinda Zetlin Krispy Kreme Gives Free Doughnuts All Year to Anyone Who's Had a Vaccine. Here's Why That's SmartMany large and small businesses are offering vaccine incentives. Maybe yours should too.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. Want to Improve Emotional Intelligence? This Simple Trick Actually WorksIt's called the laundry basket rule, and it's a heck of a shortcut.
Conscious LeadershipMinda Zetlin This 210,000-Employee Company Just Banned Zoom on Fridays. Here's Why You Should TooCiti CEO Jane Fraser says working too many hours is taking a toll. It doesn't help that the pandemic has blurred work-and-home boundaries.
HR/BenefitsSuzanne Lucas Amazon's Pee Tweet Response--and What It Should Have Said InsteadThe e-commerce giant argues that having employees is proof it is a good company to work for.
Taking CareDiana Ransom With 190,000 Applications on Hold and $79 Billion Remaining in Funds, Biden Approves PPP ExtensionSmall businesses will get another two months of access to the program, but the SBA says funds could be gone by mid-April.
Vision SummitGabrielle Bienasz Scott Belsky: What It Takes to Keep Your Business Ahead of the Pace of TechnologyAdobe's chief product officer has his eye on what's next--and how your business can best adapt.
Vision SummitAmrita Khalid Senator Amy Klobuchar Has Big Plans for Small BusinessesAt the 2021 Inc. Vision Summit, the Minnesota lawmaker shared the major changes she wants to make to U.S. antitrust laws.
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.
Small Business WeekGabrielle Bienasz How to Win $25,000 for Your Small Business: The UPS Store Virtual Small Biz ChallengeA new contest is offering small businesses a chance to win money and a feature with Inc. magazine.
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.
MoneyJessica Stillman How to Spend Your Stimulus Money to Maximize Your Happiness Get the most joy out of your check with the help of a little psychology.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. The CEO of Delta Air Lines Just Shared the Perfect Leadership Message for 2021, and It's Only 7 WordsIt's time to make up for lost time.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. People Who Adopt This Powerful 3-Word Habit Have Very High Emotional IntelligenceYes, you should use them. But don't say them out loud. Things could get weird, fast.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. Kids Who Do Chores Become More Successful Adults. (Here's How to Teach Them)It's a two-step technique, with long-term results.
Taking CareDiana Ransom 3 Ways the PPP Could Soon Change Lawmakers have bigger aspirations for reforming the program. Their ideas include making one of Biden's recent changes retroactive.
Icons & InnovatorsBill Murphy Jr. Want to Raise Successful Kids? Warren Buffett Shared These 5 Words of AdviceSuch good advice, he shared it twice.
Icons & InnovatorsMinda Zetlin Stacey Abrams Says You Can Be Incredibly Persuasive by Following This Simple RuleIn a SXSW keynote, the Georgia politician laid out the storytelling strategy that helped flip her state.
Vision SummitKimberly Weisul Backstage Capital Founder Arlan Hamilton Eyes Another Milestone: A $5 Million Crowdfunding CampaignManagement fees are not enough to sustain a small fund in its early days. Hamilton's Backstage sees another way.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. After 40 Years, American Airlines Just Revealed a Surprising DevelopmentA $10 billion development, actually, and a lesson for leaders in any industry.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. Warren Buffett: People Who Ignore These 13 Words Will Probably Make Bad DecisionsJust your typical Berkshire shareholder letter that quotes a 19th-century French philosopher.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. With an 11-Word Tweet, Tom Brady Just Taught Yet Another Powerful Lesson in Leading and WinningWould you rather be the highest paid or the most successful?
LeadBill Murphy Jr. It Took Me 5 Years, but I Finally Found Something Good to Say About Daylight Saving TimeI don't like to complain, but this is one of my two opportunities each year.
Personal FinanceMinda Zetlin Your Stimulus Payment Could Arrive This Weekend. This Calculator Shows How Much to ExpectCheck your bank account for an extra $1,400 or more.