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Inc.com
Sep 28, 2026

People Don't Fall in Love With Products. MLS Built Its Campaign Around What They Do Love
MLS spotlighted the faces, personalities, and stories behind soccer. Its campaign offers marketers a practical lesson in creating emotional connection.



Inc.com
Sep 28, 2026

Matt Mullenweg Just Replaced Automattic's Board. 2 of His Picks Come From a Shuttered $1 Billion App
Automattic's board put Matt Mullenweg on leave. However, approximately 33 hours later, he was back in charge. Now he's replaced the board.



Inc.com
Sep 28, 2026

The Best Advertising Isn't Advertising, Says the Founder of This Accounting Firm
George Dimov scaled an accounting firm nationwide by answering clients quickly, serving overlooked tax customers, and auditing every expense closely.



Inc.com
Sep 28, 2026

One Coworker's Comment Isn't a Verdict. Hearing It 3 Times Is Different
An offhand comment can shake your confidence or reveal a costly blind spot. The key is knowing whether it's one person's opinion or part of a pattern.



Inc.com
Sep 28, 2026

Gen-Z Wants Millennials to Retire. But Millennials Aren't the Real Reason They Can't Get Hired
Viral TikToks have blamed Millennials for a lack of jobs. The data points to a different issue.



Inc.com
Sep 28, 2026

Workers Value Therapy, but 60 Percent Say It Is More Intensive Than They Need
A survey of 2,000 employees found many wanted help with everyday stress, not intensive treatment, giving employers a chance to offer better-fitting, less costly support.



Inc.com
Sep 28, 2026

A Hiring Manager Called a Candidate ‘Too Stupid to Work Here.' The Real Failure Wasn't the Candidate
A third-round interview exposed a hiring process built around gotcha questions instead of finding the best person for the job.



Inc.com
Sep 28, 2026

For Young People With ADHD, These 3 Traits May Signal a Higher Depression Risk
A long-running UK study says irritability and anxiety - not attention problems - may be the connection between ADHD and depression.



Inc.com
Sep 28, 2026

Executive Fitness Coaches Are Building Businesses on a Simple Idea: Health Drives Performance
Elite physical trainers are turning wellness into a leadership tool, using data-driven programs designed to improve both physical health and professional performance.



Inc.com
Sep 28, 2026

‘Going Viral' No Longer Means What You Think it Does
An NYU professor and author of a new book on online trends insists we need to update how we think about going viral.



Inc.com
Sep 28, 2026

I Used Claude to Screen 250 Job Applicants. Here's How It Went Off the Rails—and How I Fixed It
Claude was a powerful tool during our search to fill a director-level role. We just should have done one key thing differently first.



Inc.com
Sep 28, 2026

Independent Grocers Operate on 1 to 2 Percent Margins. Now 1 Added Cost Is Squeezing Them
Critics of growing grocery consolidation say the problem isn't just prices but whether local businesses will survive at all.



Inc.com
Sep 28, 2026

Is Your Company Handing Over Data to Frontier AI Labs?
Every prompt sent to a frontier lab can be a little bit of your company walking out the door.



Inc.com
Sep 28, 2026

Jen Atkin's Advice for Founders: Know Your Customer and Your Numbers
The secret to growth? Pay attention to who's buying.



Inc.com
Sep 28, 2026

Wende Zomnir Built Urban Decay Into a Beauty Empire. Then She Started Over
Sometimes, breaking the rules is the business plan.



Inc.com
Sep 28, 2026

Drowning in Email? Use This ChatGPT Voice Hack to Hit Inbox Zero
You can manage your inbox just by talking to ChatGPT, even when you're away from your desk. Here's how to set it up today.



Inc.com
Sep 28, 2026

Mogul Paid $1.3 Million for a Domain Name. Its Co-Founder Says the Real Payoff Comes Next
The real estate startup's co-founder says owning Mogul.com is critical to the business's long-term goals.



Inc.com
Sep 28, 2026

The Best Growth Leaders Don't Follow Playbooks. They Run These 3 Tests Instead
Growth depends on what you're selling and who is buying, and the equation is changing all the time.



Inc.com
Sep 28, 2026

Vic Mensa's Career Comeback Started With a Camera and an Orange Tree
Mensa built the audience first and let the music industry come knocking.



Inc.com
Sep 28, 2026

Communicate Values Without Triggering Skepticism
With growing pressure to take a stand, organizations should ensure their statements reflect company actions.



Inc.com
Sep 28, 2026

A Data Center Got a $1.07 Million Fine. It Exposes the Risk of Powering Up Before the Grid Is Ready
As data centers turn to new fuel sources, states are racing to ensure regulatory bodies can keep up.



Inc.com
Sep 28, 2026

Why Do I Worry So Much—and How Do I Stop? An Emotional Intelligence Coach Answers
The act of worrying is deeply human. But an emotionally intelligent approach will help you keep your worry in check.



Inc.com
Sep 28, 2026

ShinyHunters Usually Hacks Businesses to Make Money. It Claims It Hacked the FBI for a Very Different Reason
ShinyHunters is one of the most notorious hacker collectives around. Here's what to know about them—and how to protect your business.



Inc.com
Sep 28, 2026

Elizabeth Warren Wants to Make Private Equity Pay for the Debt of Failed Companies
Holding private equity liable for the debts of their portfolio companies would be a striking departure from how the sector currently operates.



Inc.com
Sep 28, 2026

eBay's CEO Finds Ideas in Constant Feedback
eBay CEO Jamie Iannone fuels innovation with customer feedback—plus the three questions he asked company leaders before he took the job.



Inc.com
Sep 28, 2026

Emotionally Intelligent People Use 3 Words to Turn Anxiety and Stress Into Confidence and Resolve, Backed by Neuroscience
You can't always control what happens, but you can control how you respond.



Inc.com
Sep 28, 2026

Daily Livestreams Are Becoming Trade Media's Most Undervalued Ad Buy
Shows like TBPN are turning concentrated audiences, connected hosts, and a steady stream of content into a powerful advertising package.



Inc.com
Sep 28, 2026

The 30 Percent Rule That Keeps Automated Content From Losing Your Voice
A 70/30 approach lets automation handle the mechanics while you protect the point of view that makes the content yours.



Inc.com
Sep 28, 2026

The Stock Market Rose 13 Percent as Treasury Yields Hit 5 Percent. The Usual Rules Didn't Apply
Record profits have carried the market's valuation math and made stocks cheaper in the process.



Inc.com
Sep 27, 2026

Howard H. Stevenson, Harvard's ‘Father of Entrepreneurship,' Dies at 85
The Harvard Business School professor revolutionized how future founders were taught in the '80s and coined a succinct definition that remains a business-world mantra more than 40 years later.



Inc.com
Sep 27, 2026

The Hidden Leadership Cost of Letting AI Do Too Much Thinking
AI was meant to save time. So why are we drowning in workslop?



Inc.com
Sep 27, 2026

Economic Engagement Could Be the Missing Piece in Employee Empowerment
If every decision needs you, you're the bottleneck.



Inc.com
Sep 27, 2026

AI Is Telling Your Future Clients Who You Are. What Is It Saying?
Your business has an AI paper trail.



Inc.com
Sep 27, 2026

She Built an AI Agent to Get Her Next Job. It Worked
The next great job application might actually do something.



Inc.com
Sep 27, 2026

Create & Cultivate's Big Idea: Stop Leaving Great Connections to Chance
Networking is luck — unless you design for it.



Inc.com
Sep 27, 2026

Lady Gaga Is Recruiting Convenience Store Workers in Japan. The Celebrity Ad Is Only Part of the Pitch
One chain is betting that the pop star can help support a new recruitment strategy.



Inc.com
Sep 27, 2026

Winn-Dixie Is Closing Stores in 2026: See Updated List of Doomed Locations
Experts say middle-market supermarkets face mounting pressure from national chains, premium grocers, and deep discounters.



Inc.com
Sep 27, 2026

Databricks CEO Says the Biggest AI Threat Isn't Superintelligence
Ali Ghodsi warns that autonomous agents could exploit vulnerable systems faster than humans can respond.



Inc.com
Sep 27, 2026

Women Can Freeze Their Eggs for Free Through This Startup. Here's Why Critics Are Concerned
Cofertility says its egg-sharing model makes egg freezing accessible to more women. Critics argue the tradeoffs aren't always so clear.



Inc.com
Sep 27, 2026

A Layoff Forced Her to Rethink Her Identity. 1 Brunch Gave Her a New Direction
After losing her job at Paramount, Lauren Paige turned a New Orleans brunch into an opportunity.



Inc.com
Sep 27, 2026

A Founder Cut His Grocery Store Sampling Costs in Half. Then He Doubled the Demos
Coaqua found out what agencies actually pay brand ambassadors, then built everything else itself.



Inc.com
Sep 27, 2026

LinkedIn Is Rolling Out a Split Feed. Businesses Can Win the ‘For You' Tab by Making Expertise Obvious
The platform's latest change separates who you already know from who LinkedIn thinks you should discover.



Inc.com
Sep 27, 2026

Emotionally Intelligent People Follow 3 Simple Rules to Manage Anger and Frustration—and Teach Their Kids How to Do the Same
If you're always practicing emotional intelligence, you'll know what to do when you need it most.



Inc.com
Sep 27, 2026

Audemars Piguet Risked Its Rarefied Reputation on a $400 Swatch. Here's What Happened
The Swiss luxury watchmaker's unlikely partnership launched the colorful Royal Pop collection and a retail frenzy worldwide. CEO Ilaria Resta says the gamble keeps breaking sales records.



Inc.com
Sep 27, 2026

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Inc.com
Sep 26, 2026

Smart Ring CEO Told Investors Apple Backed Her and Walmart Was Buying. It Was a $2 Million Ponzi Scheme
Michelle Bisnoff was convicted of fraud after using a big-name sales pitch to raise money for a patented ring she didn't own. Esos Rings sold just 6 on Walmart.com; 3 were returned.



Inc.com
Sep 26, 2026

Databricks is Putting Its Name on Cal's Football Field. The $22.8 Million Bet Is Much Bigger Than College Sports.
The AI data platform startup's first college athletics sponsorship puts its brand on national television, and brings it back to the university where it started.



Inc.com
Sep 26, 2026

Y Combinator Is Making Political Bets. Its New PAC Has Backed 66 Campaign Committees
The startup accelerator's Little Tech PAC is funding candidates across party lines as Silicon Valley prepares for a bigger fight over technology policy in Washington.



Inc.com
Sep 26, 2026

A Study of 7,000 Children Challenges a Basic Assumption About ADHD and Attention
Brain scans suggest ADHD-related connectivity is distinct from the networks associated with basic attention skills in nine- and ten-year-old children.



Inc.com
Sep 26, 2026

Supergoop Founder Holly Thaggard Saw the White Space in Sunscreen. Now She Sees It in Bottled Water
In the latest episode of Inc.'s Your Next Move series, Holly Thaggard talked about transforming sleepy sectors from the ground up.



Inc.com
Sep 26, 2026

A $30,000 Watch Is Hard to Sell Online. This Dealer Found a Way
Five-figure watches, one very entertaining livestream.



Inc.com
Sep 26, 2026

Stuck on an Idea? Pixar Has a Surprisingly Simple Solution
Your brain could use a change of scenery.



Inc.com
Sep 26, 2026

Rebel Girls CEO Jes Wolfe Was Climbing a Mountain When Her Father Died. She Kept Going
When the plan falls apart, keep putting one foot forward.



Inc.com
Sep 26, 2026

The New Era of Global Business Travel Is All About Talent, AI, and ROI
Think global. Travel smarter. Grow faster.



Inc.com
Sep 26, 2026

Sensori's Creator-Funded Strategy Is Challenging the VC Playbook
Your audience could be your next investor.



Inc.com
Sep 26, 2026

California's Grape Glut Was Already Dire. Then Canada's Boycott Cost U.S. Wineries $522 Million
California wineries have lost an estimated $522 million in export value as Canada's boycott compounds falling demand, excess inventory, and mounting pressure on family-owned vineyards.



Inc.com
Sep 26, 2026

Dave's Hot Chicken Has More Than 300 Locations. 1 Franchisee Just Filed for Chapter 11
A Pennsylvania operator filed for Chapter 11 as the fast-growing chain pushes ahead with expansion. Restaurant experts say debt and market saturation can strain even popular franchises.



Inc.com
Sep 26, 2026

McDonald's Has a New Growth Strategy. Business Leaders Should Pay Attention
McDonald's has a new recipe for growth: tech, efficiency, and people.



Inc.com
Sep 26, 2026

Illinois Just Passed a Tough New AI Law. Even Small Businesses Should Pay Attention
The AI rulebook is being written state by state.



Inc.com
Sep 26, 2026

Should You Worry About Others (or AI) Stealing Your Ideas? Here's the Brutal Truth
Here's what writing in public for over a decade has taught me.



Inc.com
Sep 26, 2026

5 Startup Ideas for Founders Who'd Rather Be Outside Than Behind a Screen
Dreaming of working outside instead of sitting in an office all day? These five startup ideas offer fresh air and real business potential.



Inc.com
Sep 26, 2026

Bill Gates Warns AI Could ‘Cause a Billion Deaths.' Preventing It Requires These Groups to Work Together
‘No one thinks self-regulation is enough,' Gates said.



Inc.com
Sep 26, 2026

Fiverr Says Brands Are Scrambling for a Search Skill Most Marketers Still Lack
Brands are chasing a new kind of visibility, and there aren't enough experts to go around.



Inc.com
Sep 26, 2026

Brené Brown's 3 Leadership Trades for a Future Nobody Can Predict
The more powerful AI becomes, the more valuable human leadership becomes.



Inc.com
Sep 26, 2026

My Employee Improves, Then Backslides. I'm Sick of Repeating the Same Conversation
Inc.'s Ethics columnist tackles a frustrating leadership problem.



Inc.com
Sep 26, 2026

Building a Brand Around a Feeling Comes Down to 4 Practical Decisions
Ronald McDonald House New England offers lessons for turning an emotional promise into action.



Inc.com
Sep 26, 2026

Your AI Agent May Be an Automation With a More Expensive Label
One concrete question reveals whether the product chooses its own path or simply runs predefined instructions.



Inc.com
Sep 26, 2026

This Brand Sold 3 Months of Inventory in 48 Hours. It Wasn't Ready for the Next Part
Going viral is only a win if the supply chain can keep up.



Inc.com
Sep 26, 2026

Walmart Embraces New Digital Shelf Labels, Not Dynamic Pricing: ‘We Won't Do It,' CEO Vows
DSLs will be in every store and Sam's Club by year's end, but John Furner says AI will never tweak prices based on each shopper's personal data, including income and purchase history.



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

Halloween Spending Will Hit a Record $13.5 Billion, Despite Scary Candy Prices
A new survey says shoppers are spending more than ever on the holiday, but they're getting a lot less bang for their buck in the candy aisle.



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

The Job Search Is Crushing Workers' Confidence. The Worst Part Isn't Rejection
For today's job seekers, the most damaging part of looking for work may not be rejection, but months of silence that erode confidence, financial security, and hope.



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

RTO Won't Cure Employee Loneliness. New Research Says Managers Must Do This Instead
A new study shows neither remote or in-peson work determines whether employees suffer loneliness, indicating the claim that RTO can help solve the problem "just isn't true."



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

Elizabeth Holmes Will Leave Prison in 2027. Here's Where She's Going Next
Three years after reporting to federal prison, the Theranos founder convicted of cheating investors in a notorious blood-testing scam will move to a halfway house near Austin next summer. Her sentence, however, continues to run until 2030.



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

CISA Scaled Back 6 Free Cybersecurity Programs. Here's What Experts Say Gets Lost
Experts say the agency's new, streamlined questionnaire can't replicate the hands-on expertise, or the free third-party validation, that smaller organizations relied on most.



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

Mark Zuckerberg Tried to Channel Steve Jobs When He Announced a New Muse Device. It Didn't Go Well
The Muse Charm oozes cuteness. It has a tiny screen, camera, and microphones. But will it succeed?



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

Starbucks Is Closing 250 Stores. The Real Problem Is the Promise It Broke
Starbucks built its premium brand on human connection, then redesigned its stores for transactions.



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

This Baltimore Airport Restaurant Says It Was Promised a 10-Year Lease. Now It's Suing to Stay Open
Customers have sent more than 1,000 letters to Maryland's governor asking him to intervene.



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

Founders Who Sound Perfect Are Making a Leadership Mistake Their Teams Notice Immediately
Polished talking points can hide shallow mastery. Learn the three human skills that help founders stay present, think clearly, and earn attention.



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

Letterboxd Has 30 Million Users. Now A24, Sony, and The New York Times Want In
Tiny is exploring a sale of its controlling stake in the movie platform, whose devoted community, subscriptions, and advertising business could push its valuation above $300 million.



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

Netflix's Kids Strategy Reveals What Most Businesses Get Wrong About Their Customer
Netflix is expanding its kids and family business beyond streaming, offering entrepreneurs a lesson in how to think differently about customers, products and growth.



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

Electrolyte Brands Should Be ‘Shaking in Their Boots' Over Costco's New Rival
The beloved big box store takes on Liquid I.V. and LMNT by focusing on one key benchmark.



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

This Bar Owner Is Working 4 Jobs and Owes $50,000. Her Survival Plan Sparked a Customer Revolt
Facing mounting bills and personal liability, Last Ditch's remaining founder changed its mask policy and ignited an extraordinary community dispute.



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

Amazon Cut 30,000 Corporate Jobs. Now It's Trying to Lure Some of Those Workers Back
Recruiter emails show Amazon actively courting former employees, including some it laid off, for open AI and cloud roles under a program named after an AWS vice president.



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

Hospital and Insurers Are Fighting a Nearly $1 Billion Bot War. Patients Are Paying the Price
Blue Cross Blue Shield says that AI has added $942 million in health care costs. But insurance companies are using AI, too.



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

It's a ‘Horrible Dystopic Future.' Hospitals and Insurers Are Fighting a Nearly $1 Billion Bot War
Blue Cross Blue Shield says that AI has added $942 million in health care costs. But insurance companies are using AI, too.



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

3 Beauty Brands Released Nearly Identical-Looking Products and Turned It Into a Viral Opportunity
Fenty Skin, Huda Beauty and Glow Recipe released products with nearly identical packaging and functionality. It could've been a disaster, but they turned it into an opportunity.



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

4 Rare Leadership Habits That Make People Want to Follow You
The best leaders don't rely on authority to get people to follow. Their everyday actions earn trust, respect, and commitment.



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

Andrew Huberman Says This Eye-Movement Trick Can Help You Fall Back Asleep. Sleep Experts Are Skeptical
The neuroscientist says moving your closed eyes can help you drift off after waking at night. Researchers say it may promote relaxation, but the proposed mechanism is unproven.



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

Emerging Beauty Brands Can't Afford Influencer Fees. A New Deal Structure Is Helping Them Drive Sales Anyway
The new creator currency? Trust.



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

5 Side Hustle Businesses That Cost Almost Nothing to Start
These side hustle service business ideas can largely be launched with your skills, contacts, internet access, and time.



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

This Agency Helped a Foreign Brand Grow 600 Percent in the U.S. It Required More Than a Good Product
New market, new rules: New Ground knows the U.S. playbook.



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

Oracle's $165 Billion AI Data Center Is Flashing a Warning Sign
Oracle stock fell more than 3 percent after delivering a force majeure notice to Blue Owl Capital's unit that lets it delay payments.



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

New Harvard Research Says Leaders Are Asking the Wrong Questions About AI. It's Costing Them a Competitive Advantage
AI can pitch in. It can't pitch for you.



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

McDonald's Spent Years Pushing Kiosks. Now It Wants More Humans in the Lobby
The future of fast food may need fewer screens and more smiles.



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

Founders Become the Bottleneck When They Refuse to Let Go
Marcos Redondo says founders should hand off real responsibility before the company forces them to. That gives employees room to grow into leadership and frees the founder to focus on the work only they can do.



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

Why This Founder Stopped Calling Her Team a Family
Her novel approach to culture is designed to improve retention and performance.



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

Gap Just Signed a Boy Band. It's Betting Musicians Can Do What Discounts Couldn't
Forget markdowns. Gap wants something harder to buy: fandom.



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

Gap Just Signed a Boy Band. It's Betting the Musicians Can Do What Discounts Couldn't
Forget markdowns. Gap wants something harder to buy: fandom.



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

Better Sleep, Better Health: a New Study Shows Getting More REM Sleep is Linked to Lower Risk of 83 Different Diseases
A 95,000-person shows getting more REM sleep lowers the risk of dozens of diseases. So does getting more deep sleep.



Inc.com
Sep 25, 2026

Apple Just Built a 600-Seat Music Venue in a Major City. Its Strategy Isn't About Selling Tickets
To compete with Spotify, Apple is opening a state-of-the-art music hall, complete with the ability to record artists with Spatial Audio.



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