Economy

Why Small Businesses Are Outsourcing More Work to Freelancers

Time pressure is driving small businesses to hire freelancers, with Fiverr reporting a 260% rise in business hiring and listing 10 commonly outsourced...

Oct 23, 2026 • 5 min read

Banking

Why Change Initiatives Stall: The 52-Point Gap Between Leaders and Employees

A Bain survey found a 52-point gap in confidence about reorganizations, as employee silence and soft refusals can quietly stall change.

Oct 23, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

AI Benchmark Scores Depend on the Tools and Setup Behind the Model

AI benchmark results reflect the model and its tools, prompts and workflow. High scores alone don’t establish general intelligence or predict real-wor...

Oct 22, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Why Small Businesses Hit a Growth Ceiling: Systems, Decisions and Profitable Pricing

As small businesses grow, informal systems and founder bottlenecks can slow progress. Clearer decision making and pricing that includes overhead can h...

Oct 22, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Crash Champions CEO Matt Ebert on Scaling a 650-Location Repair Business

Matt Ebert’s path from one shop to 650 locations highlights the value of trust, disciplined expansion and customer relationships built before a repair...

Oct 20, 2026 • 5 min read

Banking

NDAs Become Standard Terms for Staff in Wealthy Households

Rising demand for household staff is bringing longer NDAs, as wealthy employers seek to protect information about their homes, assets and routines.

Oct 20, 2026 • 5 min read

Markets

Hangry Joe’s CEO Prioritizes Franchise Quality Over Rapid Expansion

Brandon Wilhelm is tightening Hangry Joe’s site and franchisee standards, aiming for 120 to 150 top locations instead of 300 stores.

Oct 20, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

Five Young Founders Share Business Lessons on Trust, Growth and Challenging Old Habits

Five under-30 founders explain how youth can invite doubt while helping them challenge business norms and build companies with purpose.

Oct 20, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

RPM Pickleball Targets $31 Million in Sales With Pro-Focused Paddle

RPM Pickleball says it’s on pace for $31 million in annual sales after selling 35,000 paddles across 100 countries.

Oct 20, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Laundromat Owners Face High Costs and Hands-On Work Behind the Passive-Income Pitch

A roughly $300,000 entry cost and constant operating demands complicate the laundromat boom fueled by social media’s passive-income pitch.

Oct 20, 2026 • 5 min read

Banking

AI Replaced Mark Quinn’s Operations Role, Then Helped Him Find a New One

AI made Quinn’s role at DeepScribe redundant, then helped him connect his experience to a new AI operations job at Pearl.

Oct 20, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Children’s Enrichment Franchises: 2026 Franchise 500 Growth and Investment Costs

Three children’s enrichment brands report 32.8% to 418.2% unit growth, with varied operating models and startup costs.

Oct 20, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Bootstrapping Growth as Venture Capital Concentrates in AI

With Q1 2026 funding concentrated in a handful of AI firms, customer revenue, disciplined pricing and operating efficiency offer another path to scale...

Oct 20, 2026 • 5 min read

Banking

Top U.S. Startup Funding Rounds Highlight AI and Construction Advances

Investors remain active with substantial funding for AI and construction tech startups, led by Modal Labs' $750 million round.

Oct 16, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Crisp & Green Expands Rapidly by Acquiring Competitors’ Locations

Crisp & Green is increasing its footprint by acquiring MAD Greens and Snappy Salads, aiming for 100 locations by 2026.

Oct 16, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

Navigating Travel's Future: Balancing Personal Connections and AI Technology

Travel advisors can thrive in the AI era by blending personalized service with technology, offering unique value in a complex travel landscape.

Oct 16, 2026 • 5 min read

Banking

OpenAI Employee Arrested for Alleged Espionage After Planting Recording Device

A former OpenAI employee was arrested for allegedly planting a recording device in a conference room, raising significant security concerns.

Oct 16, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Americans Continue Sweet Spending Despite Rising Halloween Candy Prices

Despite a significant increase in Halloween candy prices, American consumers are expected to spend heavily, with total spending projected at $13.5 bil...

Oct 16, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Finding Fulfillment Beyond Early Retirement: Lessons on Time, Value, and Happiness

Exploring life beyond an early retirement reveals that true happiness stems from intentional time choices and valuable personal pursuits.

Oct 16, 2026 • 5 min read

Stocks

Navigating Corporate Governance for Successful U.S. Visa Self-Sponsorship

Effective governance is crucial for founders seeking U.S. visa self-sponsorship, ensuring compliance with USCIS requirements and enhancing company app...

Oct 15, 2026 • 5 min read