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Tensions rise in the Strait, as both U.S. and Iran exchange ultimatums
As traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to a trickle compared with travel prior to the start of the U.S./Israel-Iran conflict, President Donald Trump has continued not only to offer…
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The Hidden Trap of Success: Why Solving Problems Won’t Grow Your Business
Successful entrepreneurs build companies by solving problems. But now, the instincts that built your company may be the very thing slowing its growth. In the early years, that instinct is an advantage.…
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Stock market continues volatility, as investors remain on edge over oil prices
The stock market continued its hyper-gyrations following the outbreak of military conflict in the Middle East, as losses from the first impulsive sell-off were quickly wiped out with gains later in the…
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The Social Media Metric Smart CEOs Are Finally Prioritizing
This article began with a simple question from one of my clients during a recent strategy session. He looked at his social media reports—thousands of potential impressions, growing follower counts, strong reach…
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More Than a Celebration: Why International Women’s Day Is an Economic Powerhouse
Every March, the world pauses to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8 and Women’s History Month throughout the United States. Companies host panels, social media fills with inspirational quotes, and leaders…
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Today’s Successful Leaders Prioritize Stories over Structure
When Sojourner Truth stood up in a crowded hall in Akron, Ohio, in 1851, there was no script and no carefully rehearsed set of talking points. There was no PowerPoint then, but…
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Why Great Marketers Struggle in Multi-Market Roles
Every year, growing companies – from multinationals to fast-scaling SMBs – promote their strongest local marketers into multi-market roles. On paper, the move makes perfect sense. These executives know consumers deeply, execute…
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Tech stocks rebound from early year roller coaster ride
Following years of outsized gains, the world’s largest tech stocks took a beating to begin the year, only to rebound after fears of artificial intelligence disruption eased. In early February, the world’s…
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Trump heralds’ economy, global leadership, in longest ever State of the Union
President Donald Trump’s second State of the Union address of his second term set a record for length, blowing away not only his own long address of last year, but the previous…
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4 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Office
Office upgrades sneak up on people. One year the place feels fresh, then suddenly the walls, floors, and layout feel stuck in another decade. As an owner, you juggle payroll, clients, and…
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Material Choices That Quietly Raise Prototype Costs
Many businesses rely on structured development processes, yet even mature operations encounter budget creep during prototyping. Leaders often overlook how material choices that quietly raise prototype costs influence capital allocation, iteration timelines,…
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Trump tariffs costing U.S. households 1k per year more, as Supreme Court weighs in
The Supreme Court handed down a 6-3 decision last week, ruling that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) by imposing significant, broad-based tariffs on…
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Business Leadership Skills That Build Companies Worth Passing On
Running a trades or services business takes more than technical skill. The difference between a job and a business you can eventually step back from comes down to leadership. Not the fancy…
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Leadership That Still Works When Everything Keeps Changing
Many business owners and leaders feel that leadership has become harder than ever. Markets change fast. Teams expect more clarity. Customers shift without warning. Technology moves quicker than plans. In this environment…
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Reducing Disposal Costs in Automotive Businesses
Increasing overhead costs, stricter environmental laws, and narrower service profit margins remain challenges for both independent repair shops and multi-bay facilities. Managing disposal costs in automotive businesses is now a core part…
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Framework for U.S.—India trade deal taking shape
Not to be outdone in the wake of the blockbuster trade deal announced between India and the European Union, President Donald Trump revealed the framework of Washington’s own trade deal with India,…
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Leadership That Scales: How I Built a System-Driven Company Instead of a Founder-Dependent One
Leadership is often described as vision, motivation, or charisma. In reality, leadership in a growing business is much more practical. It is the ability to replace effort with systems, intuition with data,…
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The Benefits of Shipping Container Offices
Many small and medium-sized business owners want more space, but they do not want a long build timeline or a budget that keeps shifting. That’s why shipping container offices keep gaining attention…
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Landmark trade deal between EU and India resets global landscape
While trade tensions between the U.S. and its global partners continue to play out, India and the European Union have reached their own blockbuster trade deal, in what many are heralding as…
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How AI advancements featured big in the Super Bowl
With artificial intelligence dominating the news cycle in the past year—from the AI chip wars waging in Big Tech, to the implementation of AI tools across every work landscapes, to the debate…
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Unexpected jump in GDP buoys overall economy, Fed remains unchanged
Despite the volatile economic landscape, fueled by market and tariff uncertainty, lingering inflation and an evolving job landscape, U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) experienced an unexpected third-quarter jump, reaching approximately $31.1 trillion…
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How Weather Impacts Chocolate Delivery Success
Chocolate delights customers, but the weather often decides whether a delivery arrives in perfect condition or as a disappointing mess. Temperature swings, humidity, and seasonal extremes all play a role in how…
