It’s the return of the Donald! As a small or medium-sized business owner, the return of Donald Trump to the White House is likely to have a significant impact on the small business landscape you’ll need to navigate in the coming years. Whether you’re a steadfast supporter of the president-elect or feel deep unease about … Read more
For the past two years, getting a business loan has been about as pleasant as a root canal performed by an intern. But Federal Reserve just delivered its second rate cut of the year, bringing the federal funds rate down to 4.5-4.75%. For business owners who’ve been waiting on the sidelines, this signals an increasingly … Read more
Last week, Microsoft announced that it is doubling down on its AI ambitions, this time with autonomous AI agents. At its “AI Tour” event in London, the tech giant unveiled plans to empower businesses to create their own custom AI agents, marking a significant step forward in the evolution of enterprise AI. Salesforce, with its … Read more
What is a Personal Brand? (No, It’s Not a Tattoo) Let’s say you wake up tomorrow and you’ve developed superpowers. Are you the Iron Man type – all flash, snark, and billion-dollar tech? Or more of a Captain America – old school values with a modern twist? Or maybe you’re the Phantom –dark and mysterious, … Read more
Elon Musk, the entrepreneur behind SpaceX, Tesla, and X (formerly Twitter), has once again expanded his portfolio of revolutionary ventures with the announcement of the Tesla Robotaxi. The latest project is another example of Musk’s remarkable ability to lead multiple groundbreaking companies simultaneously. His trailblazing project, unveiled at a recent event near Los Angeles, represents … Read more
Hurricane Helene, a storm described as the worst to hit the region, has left a trail of destruction in its wake. The devastation is immense, with homes reduced to rubble, roads impassable, and power lines down across the affected areas. The human toll is equally heartbreaking, with hundreds missing and feared dead. In the face … Read more
It’s no secret that the economy has been a bit of a rollercoaster lately. And the latest news isn’t great: consumer confidence just took a massive dive. This means people are feeling less optimistic about the future, and that can have a ripple effect on businesses. The Conference Board, a leading business research organization, just … Read more
You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Revenue is vanity, profit is sanity, but cash flow is reality.” Cash flow is the lifeblood of a business. It’s more than just a number on a balance sheet; it’s a real-time reflection of a company’s financial health. While revenue and profit are important, cash flow shows whether a … Read more
On September 12, 2024, Jared Isaacman, not your typical astronaut, completed the first private spacewalk, and history was made. Now, you may ask, “Who’s Jared Isaacman… and why are you writing about him? Well, Isaacman’s journey from a basement startup to the edge of space is the perfect embodiment of the Built To Exit strategy. … Read more
You’ve just driven off the lot in the sports car of your dreams. The sleek lines, the roar of the engine, the thrill of the open road – it’s everything you’ve ever wanted. But what makes your sports car truly special? Is it just about how fast it can go from 0 to 60? Sure, … Read more