Building a Business
How Will the Economy Perform in 2026? These 7 People Will Tell You.
Instead of surveys and government reports, listen to the people closest to capital, consumers and jobs.
By Gene Marks
Predictions
Marketing
How to Use Predictive Analytics for Improved Marketing and Customer Satisfaction
For any business, predictive analytics paves the way for personalized interactions that drive meaningful engagement at every stage.
By Murali Nethi
Building a Business
Charting Your Path to Growth in 2024 Starts Today. Here’s How to Prepare for a Prosperous New Year.
This article includes tips for securing and delivering incremental growth in the face of continued financial apprehension.
Tech
Exploring the Future of Artificial Intelligence — 8 Trends and Predictions for the Next Decade
Here are eight emerging trends and predictions to be aware of regarding the future of AI.
By Nish Parikh
Tech
5 Business Predictions for 2023 Following the Downward Spiral in Tech
The most prominent tech titans announced tens of thousands of layoffs this year. With markets down over 30%, what's next in 2023, and how do we prepare for the recession?
By Mario Peshev
Buying a Franchise
4 Franchise Trends That Will Define 2022
These franchising trends may be changing the industry for the better.
Building a Business
Meet the Elite Team of Superforecasters Who Have Turned Future-Gazing Into a Science
You just might learn a thing or two about how to look into your own crystal ball.
By Liz Brody
Tech
What Will Happen In 2021? Here’s What People In 1921 Predicted.
When you look back to history, you can feel more optimistic about our future.
By Jason Feifer
Marketing
How Modern Marketing Will Change In the Next Few Years
The changing landscape of marketing calls for even more education on the latest trends, and Eric Siu is here to help.
By Eric Siu
Building a Business
‘Innovation’ is Hot, Hot, Hot! Expect More of It in the Small Business Sector in 2019.
Innovation, evolution and regulation, this contributor predicts, will be the three major themes to carry small businesses and startups forward into 2019.
By Ed Cowle
Business Ideas
5 Things Every Retailer — Including You — Should Know Going Into 2019
Next year, 2019, is right around the corner. Is your new business ready for the new technology?
Business News
3 Bold Predictions for Women in Corporate America This Year
While a lot happened in 2017, even more will happen in 2018.
By Ellevate
Building a Business
Brick and Mortar Isn’t Going Away, 3 VCs Recently Declared — Among Other Intriguing Tidbits
Another of the VCs' five insights: Don't fight Amazon. But do bring emotion, soul and delight to your online shopping features. That's something Amazon has zero interest in.
Building a Business
Looking Ahead: 5 Business Trends to Follow for a Successful 2018
Blockchain, artificial intelligence and live social media interactions will all make their mark this year.
Thought Leaders
Good-bye, Fluffy Office Perks, and 3 Other Tech Business Predictions for 2018
Make 2018 your most successful year yet.
By David DeRam
Tech
10 Business and Technology Milestones That Definitely Won’t Happen in 2018
It's fun to think about the future, but let's not get carried away.
Business News
5 Tech Trends to Watch in 2018
Here's what I see on the horizon for tech in 2018.
By Tim Bajarin
Thought Leaders
To Thrive in an Uncertain Future, You Can’t Be Afraid to Tell the Truth
Faith Popcorn has been helping companies see what trends they will come up against for more than 40 years.
By Nina Zipkin
Business News
12 Tech Trends That Will Define 2018
Get ready to step into the future.
By Chris Weller
Business News
Tech That Will (Probably) Die in 2018
These apps, companies, and devices have flown too close to the sun. The tech grim reaper is coming for them, and he is without mercy.
By Rob Marvin
Marketing
3 Trends That Will Shape Your Marketing Efforts in 2018
Think about the power of augmented reality for your business, and how you can encourage customers to immerse themselves in your brand story.
Tech
Top 3 Ways Machine Learning Will Create Jobs
This new technology will only expand the possibilities of what entrepreneurs can do.
Business News
From Expanded Uses of Blockchain to the Mainstreaming of Machine Learning, Here Are 5 Emerging Business Trends to Watch in 2018
Use these insights to plan for the future of your company and strategically identify priorities for the year ahead.
Building a Business
5 Business Trends That Will Take Off in 2017
An example: The "one-size-fits-all" approach went away along with mobile strategies and the B-52s.
Tech
How Chatbots Will Evolve In One Simple Flowchart (Infographic)
Many chatbots will die. The survivors will get better.
Business Branding
What Small Brands Do That Big Names Can’t
When customers want to stand out, small brands can cash in.
By Adam Elder
Building a Business
The Strategies These 3 Beauty Startups Use to Stand Out
It's about rethinking growth.