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Aug 16, 2026

These 10 Minneapolis Companies Are Among the Fastest-Growing in the U.S.
Six Minneapolis-area businesses ranked among the top 500, with a property manager, garlic-dip brand, pharmacy, and cereal maker also near the top.



Inc.com
Aug 16, 2026

These 10 Nashville Companies Are Among the Fastest-Growing in the U.S.
Main Street Health tops the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, while Nashville's other standouts fight wire fraud, help renters find apartments, and create branded photo booths.



Inc.com
Aug 16, 2026

A Real-Life Terminator: AI Store Manager Fires Human Employee
Luna, the AI-powered boss of an innovative San Francisco boutique, made history when she dismissed a chronically tardy worker—but only after a little prompting from her creators.



Inc.com
Aug 16, 2026

These 10 Austin Companies Are Among the Fastest-Growing in the U.S.
The city's highest-ranked businesses span luxury watches, health care AI, mushroom coffee, cybersecurity, and rental-property insurance.



Inc.com
Aug 16, 2026

Harris Teeter Is Closing Stores in 2026: See an Updated List of Doomed Locations
The closures come as the chain's parent company Kroger continues trimming its footprint nationwide.



Inc.com
Aug 16, 2026

How Fast-Growing Companies Keep Their Speed as They Scale
The right systems don't slow growth. They make faster decisions safer.



Inc.com
Aug 16, 2026

AI Is Making Workers More Productive. So Why Aren't Companies Performing Better?
AI saves time. Coordination takes it back.



Inc.com
Aug 16, 2026

The Future of Work Is Distributed. Here's How Companies Can Adapt
Less micromanaging, more trust, better outcomes.



Inc.com
Aug 16, 2026

Transparency Isn't About Telling Employees Everything. It's About This
Great leaders don't share everything. They share what matters.



Inc.com
Aug 16, 2026

Robots Are Here. The Real Challenge Is Getting Workers to Trust Them
Automate the work, not the trust.



Inc.com
Aug 16, 2026

Amazon's Publishing Rules Show the Trust Problem Leaders Are About to Face With Automated Work
: A survey of 7,200 adults reveals a sharp authorship double standard. Leaders can define disclosure rules before team and customer trust breaks down.



Inc.com
Aug 16, 2026

This Quantum Discovery Turns Schrödinger's Cat Into Something Far More Bizarre
Physicists have uncovered new "exotic" quantum states, expanding Schrödinger's famous cat thought experiment beyond simple binaries.



Inc.com
Aug 16, 2026

Business Owners Have a New Security Problem: AI Agents With Keys to Company Secrets
Cybersecurity experts raise the alarm about AI agents and hacking vulnerabilities.



Inc.com
Aug 16, 2026

Sleeping In on Sundays May Feel Good, but New Research Found a Hidden Danger
Sleeping in on weekends might not be as harmless as it seems. New research reveals what happens when you don't stick to a sleep routine.



Inc.com
Aug 16, 2026

3 Things You Should Never Say to Someone Going Through a Hard Time, According to a Psychologist
Asking how you can help may not be helpful.



Inc.com
Aug 16, 2026

A Deal To Buy My Company Imploded A Week Before Closing. Here's What I Did Next
After four collapsed deals, I rebuilt my sale process, vetted buyers harder, and closed stronger than before.



Inc.com
Aug 16, 2026

Short Chatbot Prompts Are a Beginner Habit. Skilled Users Turn Them Into Whole Workflows
AI fluency is personal. Mine went from a one-liner to a whole workflow.



Inc.com
Aug 15, 2026

Selena Gomez Dismisses ‘Baseless' Fraud Claims Over Mental Health Startup
The singer and actor vows to fight a $1.2 million lawsuit by Wondermind investors who claim she ‘falsely represented' her involvement in the wellness venture. Her lawyer calls the allegations ‘completely meritless.'



Inc.com
Aug 15, 2026

PayPal Back in Play as Buyout Talks With Stripe Are Rekindled
The online payments pioneer has resumed negotiations with rival Stripe and a private-equity firm, a month after turning down a $53 billion offer.



Inc.com
Aug 15, 2026

Home Depot's CEO Leave Is a Reminder Every Business Needs a Succession Plan
Plan for the leader you never expected to lose.



Inc.com
Aug 15, 2026

Check Your Carton: FDA Elevates Egg Recall to Highest Level After Salmonella Outbreak
The health agency's most serious designation follows last month's recall of 1.6 million dozen eggs now linked to 98 illnesses in 17 states.



Inc.com
Aug 15, 2026

Want Your Business to Grow? Stop Doing So Much
Busy isn't a growth strategy.



Inc.com
Aug 15, 2026

Burnout, Brain Fog and Poor Sleep? It Could Be Perimenopause
When burnout starts looking suspiciously hormonal.



Inc.com
Aug 15, 2026

How This Founder Grew Her Social Media Following From 16,000 to 5 Million
Want more followers? Start by being more human.



Inc.com
Aug 15, 2026

For Miami Founders Chasing Gulf Capital, 1 Word Matters More Than the Pitch Deck
For Miami founders looking to the Gulf, Jeannette Paulino says capital follows credibility, local respect, and relationships built patiently over time.



Inc.com
Aug 15, 2026

She Stopped Posting Every Day and Discovered Something Surprising About Creator Income
Post less, earn smarter. The creator economy is taking notes.



Inc.com
Aug 15, 2026

The Biggest AI Risk Isn't the Technology. It's How Organizations Manage It
AI is moving fast. Is your governance keeping up?



Inc.com
Aug 15, 2026

The Pandemic Decimated Chicago's Famous Loop. Now, New Business Openings and $673 Million in Investment Are Fueling Its Recovery
A new report finds office vacancies are leveling off and businesses are filling empty storefronts.



Inc.com
Aug 15, 2026

Bank of America Finds a New Generation of Entrepreneurs Is Gaining Ground Fast
Gen Z is rapidly narrowing a once-massive generational gap as younger and lower-income Americans account for a growing share of new business formations.



Inc.com
Aug 15, 2026

A 23-Year-Old Founder Built Radiant World Into a $12 Billion-a-Year Trading Giant. Now the DOJ Is Investigating
Pinkesh Nahar turned Radiant into one of the world's biggest iron-ore traders. Now U.S. authorities are examining its business amid allegations involving falsified trade documents.



Inc.com
Aug 15, 2026

52 Percent of Gen-Z Investors Took Money Meant for Investing and Put It on Sports Bets. New Research Reveals the Financial Cost
Betterment says more than half of Gen-Z investors redirected investment dollars toward sports betting. Research suggests betting is crowding out brokerage investing.



Inc.com
Aug 15, 2026

5 Small Business Ideas You Can Launch for Less Than $5,000
There are plenty of small business ideas with less than $5,000 in startup costs. Just ask the Inc. 5000 CEOs.



Inc.com
Aug 15, 2026

Natural Cycles Keeps Finding New Ways to Work With Wearables That People Already Own
Natural Cycles and Whoop recently teamed up. It's all part of a savvy strategy.



Inc.com
Aug 15, 2026

OpenAI's $6.5 Billion Bet on Jony Ive Reveals the Skill Technology Can't Replace
Silicon Valley's new obsession with "taste" reveals something every leader needs to understand about where competitive advantage is heading. 



Inc.com
Aug 15, 2026

The Brands Winning Trust With Gen Z Aren't More Visible. They're More Consistent
Consumers aren't looking for purpose. Instead, they want proof.



Inc.com
Aug 15, 2026

Page 1 of Google Isn't Enough Anymore. 4 Marketing Lessons Every Small Business Needs Now
Search visibility is shifting from ranking alone to verification, useful content, and human judgment.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Why Beverage Founders and Investors Say Alex Cooper's Unwell Hydration Wasn't Built to Last
Unwell Hydration's collapse shows the limits of celebrity-backed CPG—and why a massive audience doesn't necessarily translate into shelf velocity, experts say.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Flock Safety Says It's Not Big Brother. That's Not the Question Customers Should Be Asking
Trust is nice. Guardrails are better.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

5 Toxic Management Behaviors That Make Good Employees Stop Caring
When talented people disengage, the problem may be sitting one level above them.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

A New Report Finds Businesses Are Measuring AI Value Entirely Wrong. Here's the Better Way
Stop measuring how many jobs AI can replace. It's time to discover your ‘capability yield.'



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

OpenAI's Chief Revenue Officer Is Leaving After 8 Months. She's Just the Latest Executive to Head for the Exit
What is going on at OpenAI? The ongoing exodus of top talent has critics speculating ahead of an expected IPO.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Travelers Voted Delta the Best Airline in the U.S. and Canada Again. Their Responses Explain Why
Travelers rewarded Delta's reliability, service, and innovation with another top ranking.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

A New Study Says Better Decisions Start With Breaking 1 Habit: Choosing What You Chose Before
Researchers found repetition can make familiar choices feel better than equal or superior alternatives. For leaders, that is a warning about sticky workflows.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

The AI Visibility Blind Spot in Healthcare
You can't manage what you can't measure.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Zig Ziglar's Timeless Advice for Leaders Nails the Real Secret to Success
Ziglar's formula for success is simple, but most leaders get It backward.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

JPMorgan Quietly Ended Its Direct Banking Relationship With Polymarket Amid Regulatory Questions
The banking giant reportedly asked Polymarket to find a new lender as regulatory pressure persisted.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Google Removed a Customer's ‘Lord of the Rings' Purchase. It Still Refused Him a Refund
Digital storefronts may call it a purchase, but customers can still lose access, and the law does not guarantee they will get their money back.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Elon Musk's 2025 Payday Was Bigger Than All Other S&P 500 CEOs Combined
A new analysis of CEO-worker pay disparities shows a growing compensation gap.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Elon Musk's 2025 Payday Was Bigger Than That of All Other S&P 500 CEOs Combined
A new analysis of CEO-worker pay disparities shows a growing compensation gap.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Founders Are Using AI to Do the Impossible—But It's Secretly Becoming Their Biggest Nightmare
‘It's like a new full-time job on top of all the jobs we already have,' says one CEO.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

The Unexpected Reason In-Office Workers Are More Likely to Stick to Breastfeeding Goals
Flexibility seems like the answer for new mothers—until you look at the data.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

A Fight Over a Data Center Next to the Nashville Zoo Just Moved to Federal Court
The case involves a country music star and a change.org petition with over 500,000 signatures.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Anthropic Flipped Employees' AI Anxieties on Their Heads With a Brilliant Move All Leaders Can Learn From
Don't fear the AI future. Help your team build it.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

The Company Behind ‘Call Her Daddy' Is Now Worth $500 Million. It's Not Being Valued Like a Creator Brand
Alex Cooper's Unwell has reached a $500 million valuation after securing an investment of an undisclosed amount. The announcement comes on the heels of reports of a toxic work environment.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Stocks Are Breaking Records Through Unusually Calm Trading
Wall Street's fear gauge hovers at levels last seen in January.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

2 Major Recalls, 6 Lawsuits, and a Congressional Inquiry: Taylor Farms Faces Scrutiny on Every Front
The company rejects claims of political influence as regulators, lawmakers, and plaintiffs scrutinize its handling of two major recalls.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Beach Volleyball Already Had Olympic Appeal. Its New Business Model Solves a Different Problem
The AVP is serving up a new playbook for growing beach volleyball.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Tracee Ellis Ross Built Pattern Beauty for an Overlooked Community. Its Latest Expansion Proves Her Right
The secret to Pattern Beauty's growth? Listen first, build second.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

When Writing Code Is No Longer the Issue, What Is?
We now need to build habits, systems, and culture around AI coding.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Why My Fast-Growing Business Turns Down Work
Eventually, successful companies realize that saying no can strengthen the organization.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Why Smart Founders Say No to Big Deals
Not every client is worth taking. LaToshia Norwood explains how successful founders spot the deals that aren't built to last.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Anthropic's Biggest Acquisition Could Be a $6 Billion Bet on Making Claude Run Faster
Decart's optimization technology aims to squeeze more computing power from existing hardware—a potentially enormous prize as AI infrastructure spending soars.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

A New Study Links 2 Midlife Health Habits to Slower Cognitive Decline
To boost mental function in your later years, you may want to focus on two factors now. One of them may surprise you.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

AI Is Closing Some Career Doors
The rise of AI means the entry-level job is no longer a guaranteed career on-ramp, though for a new generation of young builders, that may be an advantage.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Foodborne Illness Is a Greater Risk Than Just the Food
A contamination crisis can infect a company's balance sheet long after the food is gone.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Human Connection Is Your Advantage in the Age of AI
As AI automates more of the work, authentic relationships are a competitive advantage technology can't replicate.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

More Than Half of CEOs Say Local Governments Don't Support Business. That's a New Low
According to Inc. 5000 data, chief executives say local government isn't embodying a business-friendly mindset. Some experts attribute the shift to one key event.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

The FAA's Latest Move Shows Aviation's Next Big Luxury Won't Be Comfort. It Will Be Saving Time
Supersonic travel could soon be upon us, and busy business leaders are poised to pay handsomely for it.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Power Plant Live, 1 of Baltimore's Top Tourist Attractions, Is Making a Bet on a New Addition
The latest venture from Baltimore-based developer the Cordish Companies aims to cash in on this growing market.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Power Plant Live, One of Baltimore's Top Tourist Attractions, Is Making a Bet on a New Addition
The latest venture from Baltimore-based developer the Cordish Companies aims to cash in on this growing market.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Airfares Are Up 26.5 Percent. Companies Will Still Spend a Record $1.71 Trillion on Business Travel in 2026
Even amidst rising costs, companies are still allotting resources to travel. Experts say that the greater risk is staying home.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

We Tested the Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Businesses. Here's How Bitdefender, Norton, and Surfshark Stack Up
To protect your business against data breaches and other threats, consider these cybersecurity software options.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Want to Be More Resilient? Psychologists Say Start Embracing an ‘Uncertainty Orientation' Mindset
Rarely will there be a perfect plan. That's why being willing to be flexible often separates doers from dreamers.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Want to Be More Resilient? Psychologists Say Start Embracing an Uncertainty Orientation Mindset
Rarely will there be a perfect plan. That's why being willing to be flexible often separates doers from dreamers.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Your Business Loan Was Denied. The Most Important Answer Isn't in the Rejection
Banks won't volunteer the reason for a denial, but there's a way to get that information from them, and all it takes is one letter.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

The Leadership Conversation Your Company Can't Afford to Miss Happens at Martha's Vineyard Every Year
AI can change the work. Trust keeps people moving.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Private Colleges Are Losing Their Safest Market Position. The Middle Is Where Demand Dies First
Higher education's squeeze shows why leaders with neither premium power nor low costs can be first to crack when demand turns against them badly.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Some Businesses Say They Don't Use AI. That's Not the Advantage They Think It Is
Thinking customers will be motivated by your anti-AI crusade is a mistake.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

How to Tell If You Have Burnout, According to an HR Director and Certified Coach
Even an expert can miss the signs.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

A Manager Rejected a Top Candidate Over 1 Tool. It Backfired Immediately
Prioritizing specific software knowledge over proven experience is costing companies months of lost productivity.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

A Manager Rejected a Top Candidate Over One Tool. It Backfired Immediately
Prioritizing specific software knowledge over proven experience is a costly hiring trap—and it's costing companies months of lost productivity.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

A New Study Shows 4 Weeks on This Diet Can Start Turning Back Your Biological Clock
Think eating healthier just isn't worth the effort? This study showing improving your diet slows aging in just a month may change your mind. 



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

B2B Buyers Are Trusting Creators Before Sales Teams. That Changes the Marketing Playbook
Your brand page can explain what you do. The people around your brand are what makes buyers believe it.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Entrepreneurs Need a Marketing Audit. These 7 Questions Show What to Fund and What to Cut
A simple checkup can show which campaigns deserve more funding and where sales and marketing are misaligned.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Meet the 10 Fastest-Growing Private Companies From the Philadelphia Area
Of the 2026 Inc. 5000's 138 Philadelphia metro honorees, these 10 had the fastest revenue growth.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Poppi University Is Harder to Get Into Than Harvard. College Ambassador Programs Are Booming
Upstart brands are making moves on campus. They're gaining engagement, sales, and sometimes even future employees.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

The Peptide Gold Rush and Texas's THC Ban Both Prove 1 Thing About Gray-Market Brands
The brands that survive regulation are the ones customers trusted before the rules changed.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

The Peptide Gold Rush and Texas's THC Ban Both Prove One Thing About Gray-Market Brands
The brands that survive regulation are the ones customers trusted before the rules changed.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Theory of Mind Isn't Just for Psychologists. It's a Leadership Tool for Better Decisions
I'm a business professor. My mental-board method can help leaders challenge assumptions, widen their thinking, and make better decisions under real pressure.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Maria Cabral Menezes Raised $1.2 Million for a Clothing Spray That Solves the Bedroom Chair Problem
A former J.P. Morgan and Citadel trader is turning the "chairdrobe" into a startup, with a spray meant to refresh clothes between washes and save time.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Instagram Is Changing Its Logo Again: See the Updated Version Here
Branding experts say changing a logo seen by billions is one of business's riskiest moves.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Beyoncé Now Owns SirDavis Whisky Outright. The Move Comes as Uncle Nearest Has a Potential Buyer—but No Final Deal
LVMH sold its stake in SirDavis to Beyoncé, making her the brand's sole owner. The sale price remains private.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Trump Wants Private Companies to Launch Cyber Attacks. They Just Have to Post a $1 Million Bond First
The White House established a new program that will enlist private companies for offensive cybersecurity.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Selena Gomez's Wondermind Raised $1.2 Million on Founder Reputation. Now Investors Say They Were Misled
A new lawsuit accuses the mental health startup of overstating its leadership, partnerships, and the actress's involvement. Experts say celebrity founders can draw attention to a business—but should not replace due diligence.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Gen Z Confidence at Work Fell 20 Points in a Year. Employers Think They've Already Fixed It, But They're Wrong


Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Gen-Z Confidence at Work Fell 20 Points in a Year. Employers Think They've Already Fixed It, but They're Wrong
Employers are misunderstanding what their younger employees need.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Want Projects Done on Time? Remove These 2 Words From Your Messages
New data finds the language and details in assigning projects to teams is critical to reducing late delivery rates.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Most People Are Looking at AI and SaaS the Wrong Way
Are you an alarmist or an optimist, or somewhere in between?



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

How Exceptional Experience Drives Sustainable Growth
Four ways to incorporate customer service as a strategy in the AI era.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

What P&G's $3.8 Billion Thorne Acquisition Says About Building a Brand Worth Buying
The sale shows that acquirers want proof customers will keep coming back.



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