Growing a Business

Many generative AI projects will be abandoned after proof of concept — and not because the technology doesn't work, but because the engineering is falling short. Here's how to fix it.

Consumers are bombarded daily by overly complex ecommerce journeys. Now is your chance to beat the competition in your market by giving buyers the simplicity they want.

A strong vision means nothing without a disciplined execution rhythm behind it. The right weekly cadence — focused on pipeline, cash and bottlenecks — creates the visibility and alignment needed to scale multiple businesses without losing control.

Even the most promising ideas run the risk of falling flat if they're not properly positioned for success.

Data shows there's a gap between CEO's AI aspirations and employee's AI reality. To ensure AI mandates stick, executives need to focus on three things.

In 2026, it's virtually impossible to anticipate every potential hazard or curveball the coming year may throw our way. There are a few things you can do instead, though, to make sure you're prepared anyway.

Entrepreneurs talk too much about growth and not enough about maintenance.

Business owners who fail to build a credible personal brand lose trust, miss opportunities and weaken their competitive position in a digital-first economy.

Across 22+ ventures, I've found that aligning business strategy with meaningful causes isn't just a branding choice — it's a powerful driver of loyalty, culture and long-term growth in a values-driven market.

Most entrepreneurs enter a partnership expecting it to last, but when goals change or conflicts emerge, a business breakup can become unavoidable.

A degree gets you in the door, but data-driven career prep keeps you in the room. Don't just graduate; optimize your professional system or risk being "reassigned" by the script.

Continuous advertising doesn't always mean effective advertising.

AI helps reveal the structural gaps in how decisions are made, alignment holds and organizations scale. Here's what to do if it's shown you gaps in your business.

Returns are climbing, placing growing pressure on retailers to protect margins and recover lost value. Here's how ecommerce businesses can process returns more efficiently and get inventory back on the shelf while the demand is still there.

If it's clear that the partner fails to add value, they cannot hold the decision-vote. It's a dangerous red flag as a partner. Here's what you need to do.

From a COO's perspective, operational breakdowns at scale are less about execution and more about how the organization is designed to operate.

Investors don't evaluate companies from scratch; they rely on fast pattern recognition. If your company gets categorized wrong early, it can quietly kill your chances before the real conversation even starts.

Jane Helman's spilled coffee led to a lucrative business idea.

Before you commit to a big ad spend trumpeting your good works, hit pause.

Here are five things I've learned about when and how to rebuild your business to get to the next stage.

How Doug Evans went from a Silicon Valley failure to Shark Tank rockstar with his new startup The Sprouting Company.