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April 4, 2025  13:49:27

A National Federation of Independent Businesses survey found the number of small companies still having trouble finding suitable job candidates increased in March.

April 4, 2025  13:47:43

Stakes are rising as Jerome Powell weighs recession concerns with inflation fears.

April 4, 2025  13:00:00

Empower your team members to remain energized and steady on the job.

April 4, 2025  12:00:00

Cult Gaia’s products have been going viral for more than a decade. Founder Jasmin Larian Hekmat says she knows when she has a hit.

April 4, 2025  12:00:00

Not all good ideas are great ideas. The challenge is knowing which to pursue.

April 4, 2025  11:00:00

Accelerating your personal brand development starts by asking the right questions.

April 4, 2025  10:00:00

She shares her favorite productivity hack that’s come in handy while building As Ever.

April 4, 2025  09:00:00

A recruiting expert explains how small businesses can find and hire fired federal workers with valuable, in-demand skills.

April 4, 2025  08:30:00

According to the Apple co-founder, perseverance matters most. Fortunately, there’s a simple way to develop greater resilience.

April 3, 2025  20:42:49

The DOE says that there are 16 federal sites that would be ideal places for tech companies to build AI data centers.

April 3, 2025  20:00:00

Here are some practical strategies to pivot, protect your margins, and thrive in uncertain times.

April 3, 2025  19:53:23

The rule, known as the de minimis exemption, exempts packages worth less than $800. It’s used by fast fashion giants Shein and Temu—and a lot of small American companies that drop-ship from overseas warehouses.

April 3, 2025  19:27:11

Wednesday’s so-called “Liberation Day” unveiled sweeping tariffs that left the world stunned. Founders are now trying to figure out how to navigate Trump’s choppy tariff waters.

April 3, 2025  18:30:00

The auto company has rolled out a promotional program to all U.S. shoppers.

April 3, 2025  18:15:00

The actor teamed up with two startup veterans to launch an organic condiment brand, Smash Kitchen.

April 3, 2025  17:45:02

Payroll company Gusto’s annual report found women launched 49 percent of all new companies in 2024, with minority entrepreneurship and first-year profitability levels also on the rise.

April 3, 2025  17:08:48

A recent study finds 1 in 4 U.S. workers in manual, industrial roles feel less satisfied with their jobs than other categories of employees.

April 3, 2025  17:00:21

New Labor Department data show private businesses are avoiding mass firings, but the many federal layoffs haven’t translated into new claims.

April 3, 2025  16:51:17

Andrea Lucas’s pressure campaigns, especially against big law firms, are rebuked by lawyers and other experts. ‘This isn’t how the EEOC works,’ says one critic.

April 3, 2025  16:24:15

What the tariff rates Trump rolled out yesterday made clear is that his goal isn’t, ultimately, to bring down trade barriers.

April 3, 2025  16:05:55

The S&P 500 is on track for its worst day since Covid shattered the global economy five years ago.

April 3, 2025  16:00:00

Having taken the hint from Washington and moved production out of China to Viet Nam, apparel and athletic goods makers are blindsided by tariffs.

April 3, 2025  15:08:53

The Microsoft cofounder is remembering the code he wrote a half century ago—code that played a critical role in creating the company.

April 3, 2025  13:48:37

What to know about the president’s trade war and how it impacts Wall Street.

April 3, 2025  12:00:00

If you want to boost your emotional intelligence to face anxious times, there’s a solution that’s as pleasant as it is effective.

April 3, 2025  11:00:00

The new rules of event marketing go beyond the booth to create memorable brand experiences.

April 3, 2025  10:00:00

From bootstrapping to equity to creative options like prepayments, here’s how to choose the right capital strategy to match your growth plan.

April 3, 2025  09:25:00

At an all-hands meeting, Musk described a future of ‘sustainable abundance’ while avoiding any talk of politics or DOGE.

April 3, 2025  09:16:37

Setting up a Mac for the first time is even easier if you have an iPhone.

April 3, 2025  08:49:00

This $1999 camera may not be the one Apple would design, but it is delightful to use.

April 3, 2025  08:30:00

If you think the backlash is bad now, what happens when Optimus comes out?

April 3, 2025  08:03:00

The problem with AI is it’s being sold the way NFTs were sold. And crypto … and the metaverse.

April 3, 2025  08:00:00

Instead of cutting costs, consider working with this program to find innovative paths to growth.

April 3, 2025  08:00:00

The famous comedian shares the biggest lesson he learned from ‘Saturday Night Live.’

April 3, 2025  04:01:00

More than 70 percent of U.S. venture capital went toward AI investments during the first quarter of 2025, according to PitchBook.