Human Resources
Why Every CEO Needs to Follow This Critical Concept as They Plan for 2026
Lead your company into 2026 with clarity, purpose and this roadmap that serves your business and your life.
Design
Building a Business
‘Immediately Profitable’: Former Lululemon Executives Turned Their ‘Side Project’ Into an 8-Figure Brand Worn By Olympians — and You’ll Probably See It This Summer
Laura Low Ah Kee and Shannon Savage couldn't find the product they needed to fit their active lifestyles, so they created it.
By Amanda Breen
Tech
Why Your Beautiful Product Is Failing While ‘Ugly’ Competitors Thrive
Here's why users say they want beauty but always choose the ugly product that actually works.
Marketing
Good Product Design Is More Than Aesthetics — How to Balance Pretty With Practical to Attract More Investors
Here's how startup founders can leverage design thinking to create impactful products, align with customer needs and stand out in competitive markets.
By Rob Grazioli
Building a Business
He Immigrated to the U.S. and Started a Business. It’s ‘Not the Sexiest’ But Sells Over 6,000 Units Daily — Up to $25,000 Apiece — Anyway.
When 16-year-old Amir Loloi emigrated from Iran, he didn't intend to stay in the U.S. forever. Then those plans changed.
By Amanda Breen
Building a Business
This Couple Wanted to Make an Everyday Household Product ‘Unquestionably Better.’ Now Their Business Sees Over $200 Million Annual Revenue: ‘Obliterated Our Goals.’
Scott and Missy Tannen, co-founders of luxury bedding brand Boll & Branch, weren't impressed with the products on the market — so they created their own.
By Amanda Breen
Side Hustle
They Met By Chance and Learned Their Grandparents Had Been Business Partners. It Led to a Side Hustle Surpassing $1 Million in Year 1 and 2 Multimillion-Dollar Brands.
"Fate" introduced entrepreneurs Aaron Luo and Carmen Chen Wu. Now, they have big plans to scale their businesses.
By Amanda Breen
Tech
Transform Your Marketing Visuals, Transform Your Business with Luminar Neo—Just $149.97
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Business News
Canva Says Massive Subscription Price Increase Is Due to New AI Features
Canva hiked fees on some subscriptions by 300%.
By Sherin Shibu
Tech
Unlock Simplified, Pro-grade Design Capabilities with Ashampoo 3D CAD Professional 11
It's an intuitive, versatile tool for architects, interior designers, and DIYers.
Side Hustle
This Former Model Used Her Personal Savings to Start a Thrifty Side Hustle — Then Taylor Swift Became a Repeat Patron: ‘People Really Responded’
Christy Dawn, founder of her namesake regenerative fashion brand, says she's always been on a mission "to create beauty in everything I do."
By Amanda Breen
Tech
Learn to Use AI to Create Stunning Art and Content
This AI Skills bundle is just $30 for a limited time.
Building a Business
He Started an ‘Accidental’ Business at 25 With Just $2,000 — Then Gave His Product to the Pope: ‘Anyone Can Be an Entrepreneur’
Michael Aram, founder of the namesake luxury home and jewelry brand, learned the art of metalworking in India — and used it to launch a global brand.
By Amanda Breen
Building a Business
Consumers May Love Your Brand’s Mission But That’s Not Why They Buy from You — Here’s What You Should Focus On Instead
Don't fall into this strategic trap.
By Kim Kavin
Tech
Keep Inspiration in Reach with Nix Color Sensor, Now $60 for One Week Only
Scan any surface and get a detailed report of the color you're looking for.
Building a Business
Train Your Design Team with This Adobe Creative Cloud Course Bundle, Only $24.97
Study Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and more.
Side Hustle
I Made Over $400,000 From a Side Hustle on Top of My 6-Figure Salary Last Year. I Love Diversified Income — and This Game-Changing Money-Saver.
When Chisom Okwulehie learned she wouldn't receive a merit-based pay bump during the pandemic, she took matters into her own hands.
By Amanda Breen
Building a Business
Does Your Brand Look too Corporate, or Dated? See How These Brands Leveled Up Their Design.
We live in a time when brands are more visible and visual than ever. Here, six founders explain how they created brand design that stands out.
Tech
Create Visually Appealing Social Posts, Ad Banners and More With a Creatrio Pro Lifetime Subscription, on Sale for $49.99
With more than 2,000 templates to work from, no design experience is necessary.
Side Hustle
He Started a Side Hustle in His Parents’ Basement and Won Big on Richard Branson’s TV Show. The Business Saw Over $650 Million in Annual Revenue Last Year.
Shawn Nelson, founder and CEO of furniture manufacturer Lovesac, thought it would be "funny to make a giant beanbag chair."
By Amanda Breen
Marketing
Jumpstart Your Next Creative Project with the Nix Mini 2 Color Sensor
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Tech
Study Generative AI Art and Design With This $30 Bundle
You'll learn how to leverage AI art to secure ideal content for your business without having to outsource it.
Tech
5 Tech Tools That’ll Wow Your Inner Circle in 2024
These items help you hit deadlines while being easy on the eyes.
Tech
Get This AI Photo Editing Bundle for Only $150 Through December 25th
Leverage the power of the award-winning Luminar Neo at a great price for life (regularly $752).
Business Branding
Your Brand Will Flop If It Doesn’t Stand Out. Try the Contrarian Design Strategy That Worked for These 6 Founders.
From chocolate bars to pet care, you may recognize these brands when you see them — and their founders made deliberate decisions to make that happen. Here, they explain how they zeroed in on aesthetics that stand out.
Entrepreneurs
Save $40 on This Top DIY Tool Through November 9
Get the Nix Mini 2 Color-Matching Sensor for just $60.
Business Plan
How to Format Your Business Plan
A handy checklist to make sure all the information is properly organized and easy to read.
By Eric Butow