Business Operations & Logistics
Why Smart Entrepreneurs Let AI Do the Heavy Business Lifting
How modern entrepreneurs are using AI to save time, boost sales and win customer loyalty — without breaking the bank.
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Business Ideas
These Are the Top Innovations Paving the Way for Clean Energy By 2030
The UN's 2030 goals depends on maintaining the momentum of research, development and innovation in the field of clean energy. Here is how three industry leaders — Tesla, ICL Group and First Solar — are setting the standard in clean energy with their groundbreaking innovations and paving the way into the future.
Building a Business
5 Trends Small Business Owners Need to Watch in 2025
Future-proof your small business with insights into 2025's top trends — from leveraging AI to embracing sustainability and adapting to a rapidly changing market.
By June Yuan
Thought Leaders
The Holiday Return Surge Ruins Our Planet — Make These Small Changes to Create a More Sustainable (and Profitable) Business.
As the holiday season winds down, retailers are bracing for an inevitable surge in product returns. Optimizing the returns process can lead to both business growth and sustainable action, transforming waste into a net new value stream.
By Emily Hosie
Sustainability
How Global Business Leaders Can Build a Sustainable Supply Chain
Businesses can build sustainable supply chains by leveraging technology to reduce environmental impact, optimize resources and track emissions while balancing operational efficiency and sustainability goals.
By Kerry Chen
Brick & Mortar
Why Real Estate Professionals Should Prioritize Social Responsibility
Integrating social responsibility into real estate can foster community change, build trust and drive long-term business success.
By Ugo Arinzeh
Building a Business
I Turned Down a $7 Million Deal After a Shocking Conversation With the Investor. My ‘No’ Led to a Surprise Email and $100 Million Exit.
Sarah Dusek, co-founder and CEO of travel company Few and Far, learned an important lesson when venture capital negotiations fell apart.
By Amanda Breen
Building a Business
Is Your Team Thriving or Just Surviving? 5 Long-Term Strategies to Build and Sustain High-Performing Teams
These five components create the foundation for ongoing success and growth.
Business Ideas
5 Eco-Friendly Fashion Startups to Watch in Europe
With these companies, the spotlight is on sustainability.
Business Operations & Logistics
3 Ways Data Can Drive Sustainable Decision-Making
Sustainability is key to business success, and data can get you there.
Side Hustle
These Sisters Started a Side Hustle After a ‘Light Bulb Moment’ Led to a ‘Versatile’ Product. Now It’s Done Over $45 Million in Sales.
Co-founders Lauren Stephens and Kaki McGrath, along with their mother Bonnie Dudley, turned everyday-wear brand Dudley Stephens into a multimillion-dollar success.
By Amanda Breen
Building a Business
Beyond the Buzzword — How Sustainable Business Practices Can Drive Global Success
By integrating sustainable strategies, businesses can differentiate themselves and unlock new opportunities for success.
By Wei Hsu
Human Resources
How The Best Entrepreneurs Use Technology to Build a Sustainable Work Culture
Sustainability requires meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Side Hustle
The Side Hustle She Started in a High School Locker Room Hit Multimillion-Dollar Revenue — and Taylor Swift Is a Fan: ‘Invest in Yourself’
Elena Bonvicini, now 25, was inspired to start her side hustle during a 2016 visit to her grandparents in Wisconsin.
By Amanda Breen
Buying a Franchise
An Iconic McDonald’s Treat Is About to Get a Makeover — Here’s What to Expect
The company is changing the packaging of one popular treat to meet consumer demands around sustainability.
Sustainability
Why Businesses Must Lead the Charge in Advancing the Circular Economy
Businesses must adopt innovative practices aligned with national policies, actively participate in setting industry standards and foster cross-sector collaboration.
By Kerry Chen
Side Hustle
This Former Model Used Her Personal Savings to Start a Thrifty Side Hustle — Then Taylor Swift Became a Repeat Patron: ‘People Really Responded’
Christy Dawn, founder of her namesake regenerative fashion brand, says she's always been on a mission "to create beauty in everything I do."
By Amanda Breen
Business Accounting
How to Implement Ethical AI Practices in Your Company
AI's speed, accuracy and cost-effectiveness are fundamentally reshaping financial workflows, but how can you ensure that it adheres both to your business's ethical principles and to best data security and integrity standards?
Sustainability
9 Smart Technologies Revolutionizing Renewable Energy Today
The integration of smart technology and renewable energy is revolutionizing energy efficiency, reliability and sustainability.
Building a Business
Turn Trash Into Treasure — How Businesses Can Build Consumer Trust in the Booming Secondhand Market
These three measures are vital for overcoming the challenges that impede growth in the secondhand market.
By Kerry Chen
Thought Leaders
5 Ways Leaders Can Walk the Sustainability Talk (Without Just Greenwashing)
Authentic leadership in sustainability inspires and engages teams to commit to environmental initiatives.
Sustainability
Going Green Can Save You Money and Attract Top Talent — 3 Essential Ways to Become More Eco-Friendly
I've always believed sustainability is all about finding solutions with a meaningful long-term impact and how we can work together towards a better tomorrow. Here are three essential ways your SMB can integrate sustainability throughout the business.
By Eric Yu
Business News
Amazon Is Making a Major Change to Its Packaging: ‘Easier to Work With’
Opening an Amazon box is about to look a lot different.
By Sherin Shibu
Sustainability
Why You Need a Contribution Mindset to Thrive in 2024 and Beyond
How to set yourself and your business up for long-term success.
Sustainability
6 Ways to Profitably Integrate Eco-Friendly Practices into Your Business
Sustainability efforts can improve operational efficiency, increase customer demand and boost profitability. Here, we highlight six easy ways entrepreneurs and small businesses can capture the financial benefits of sustainability.
Building a Business
How an Annoying Backbreaking Chore Sparked the Idea for This Entrepreneur’s Thriving Business
Find out how City Tree Delivery in Chicago brings the holiday spirit directly to urban doorsteps.
Building a Business
This CEO Says Prioritizing Purpose Over Profit Is Key to Consistent Growth and Sustainable Profit — Here’s Why.
It's time you ask yourself as a leader if the business you are running is focused only on monetary gains or fulfills a larger purpose. This CEO explains the benefits of building a purpose-focused business that leads you toward consistent and sustainable profit.