Most Small Businesses Use AI. Few Have Figured Out How to Make It Work
The AI gap isn’t about technology. It’s about implementation.
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Whatnot’s Founders Had a ‘Horrific’ Business Idea. Their Next Bet Became Worth $20 Billion
Whatnot co-founder Grant LaFontaine explains why pivoting quickly was the right move for his company.
Eating More Protein Might Not Be as Healthy as You Think
A comprehensive look at scientific research to date points to unexpected benefits from consuming less protein, challenging the surging popularity of protein-packed meals and snacks. The research also raises a bigger question: How much protein do we really need?
A Wave of Trucking Companies Rolled Into Bankruptcy Court in the Wake of Record Diesel Prices
As summer wound down, 16 freight movers nationwide sought Chapter 11 protection from creditors or Chapter 7 liquidation. They range from single-truck operators to long-haul outfits with dozens of rigs.
How to Use Humor in Business Presentations Without Losing Credibility
A little humor can win the room. Too much can lose it.
The 3-Second Pause That Can Make You Sound More Confident
Silence isn’t awkward. It’s a power move.
GM Is Building Its Own Talent Pipeline. More Businesses Should Pay Attention
Stop hunting for talent. Start building it.
AI Just Changed What ‘Productive’ Means
Being busy isn’t the same as being valuable.
Customer Value Matters More Than AI Hype. Investors Explain Why
Build an AI product people actually pay for.
Meta’s AI Can Ban Accounts. Here’s What Businesses Need to Know About the Human Backstop
Your account. Their algorithm. Good luck appealing.
What a 19-Cent Bic Pen Can Teach You About the Psychology of Desire
What does a 19-cent Bic pen have in common with Hermès? Learn why consumer brands need to stop selling benefits and start romancing the production story.
Could a Video Game Treat Childhood ADHD? 3 Studies Point to a Complicated Answer
Three studies offer different answers on game-based ADHD treatment, from improved attention scores to results that were no better than a control game.
Experts on Surveillance Pricing Explain How to Beat the Bots and Get the Best Deal
Retailers can tailor prices using your data, location, and shopping behavior. Consumer advocates recommend six practical ways to find a better deal.
A Customer Filmed Himself Throwing a Cheesesteak at a Restaurant Employee. Then His Own Video Gave Him Away
The owner said the customer’s digital footprint helped the restaurant identify him after he fled the scene. The incident highlights a larger issue with influencer culture.
Peet’s Could Have Guarded Its Coffee Secrets From Starbucks. Instead, It Helped Build a Giant
By teaching future competitors, experts say the Peet’s founder allowed his philosophy of quality to travel further than his company.
5 Startup Ideas for Introverts That Reward Focus and Independent Work
Hate networking events? You’re not alone. These startup ideas play to the natural strengths of introverts.
Apple and Google Both Want to Rule the Classroom. The Tide Is Turning for 1 of Them
Schools are weighing the cost of maintaining Chromebooks versus leasing MacBook Neos. Here’s how it all adds up.
Successful at Work but Struggling Everywhere Else? Try This 7-Part Life Audit
Author Ben Meer’s Life Engine Audit shows leaders where to focus before an overlooked problem begins affecting everything else.
He Works for Me, But He’s Jealous and Wants My Job
Inc.’s Ethics columnist weighs in on a tough workplace situation.
Holiday Sales Will Top $1 Trillion This Year. Where Shoppers Start Their Search Is Changing
A new Bain & Company forecast shows how holiday shopping habits will shift in 2026.
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