Building a Business
7 AI Tools to Build a One-Person Business in One Weekend (No Staff, No Code)
Smart systems to help solopreneurs scale fast.
By Ben Angel
News and Trends
Business News
Honda’s $9 Billion EV Pivot Just Delivered a First for the Company. And It Wasn’t Good.
The Japanese automaker scrapped its 2040 all-electric target and is now betting on the gas-hybrid technology it once abandoned.
Building a Business
They Built a $50 Million Business Before GLP-1s Became Mainstream. Now They’re Eyeing This New Health Frontier
Josh and Katy Whalen built Joi + Blokes around hormones and preventative wellness. The founders are betting fertility could be next.
By Jon Bier
Buying a Franchise
A 7-Eleven in the California Boonies Just Sold for $12 Million — The Most Expensive in California History
The Madera store opened in late April. Weeks later, it sold for the highest price ever paid for a 7-Eleven in California.
Business News
One-Third of All Entry-Level Hires in This Job Quit Within Their First Year — Here’s Why
BambooHR CFO Justin Judd says this is how to keep junior talent.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
A Survey Exposed the Worst Parkers. Guess Which Car Brand Came in First?
Travel bloggers across Europe recorded which car brands parked outside the lines or illegally. Mercedes topped the list.
Business News
Companies Only Have 3-5 Months to Outpace AI-Driven Cyberattacks Before They Become ‘the New Norm,’ Warns Top Tech Executive
Palo Alto Networks' tech chief in concerned businesses are losing time as hackers exploit software vulnerabilities with AI models.
Business News
Tech Sector Layoffs Are Rampant — But These Senior-Level Jobs Are Still Safe From AI
Despite recent downsizing, tech companies are still hiring—they're just looking for a very different kind of engineer.
Business News
She Praised AI in Her Graduation Speech — And The Crowd’s Reaction Caught Her Off Guard: ‘What Happened?’
The crowd’s response reflects wider anxiety that AI will replace human jobs, especially among young people entering a tough labor market.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
AI Is Killing Entry-Level Jobs. This CEO of a $28B Company’s Message to Grads? ‘Don’t Worry About It’
Otis CEO Judy Marks thinks new college graduates have a unique advantage.
By Sherin Shibu
Buying a Franchise
He Ran a Furniture Business for 20 Years. Now He and His Son Are Taking On Smoothie King and Jamba.
Daniel Boone spent two decades selling couches before deciding his next venture had to focus on health. His son Ethan joined him.
Business News
Young Americans Think It’s a Terrible Time to Find a Job. Older Americans Disagree. What’s Going On?
A new Gallup poll finds 43 percent of Americans aged 15-34 think it's a good time to find a job, compared to 64 percent of those 55 and over.
Business News
Walmart, Target and Dollar General Are Pouring Billions of Dollars Into One Surprising Aspect of Their Businesses
These major retailers are investing heavily in the future of shopping.
By Sherin Shibu
Buying a Franchise
Dunkin’ and Buffalo Wild Wings Owner Files for $20 Billion IPO — It Could Be One of the Biggest Restaurant Offerings Ever
Inspire Brands, which has more than 33,300 restaurants worldwide, confidentially filed for an initial public offering.
Business News
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Has a Surprising Message for Graduates Worried AI Will Take Their Jobs
Huang delivered a somewhat contrarian commencement speech at Carnegie Mellon University.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Kevin Hart’s $650 Million Media Empire Is Shrinking — Here’s What Went Wrong
Executive turnover and a reliance on Hart's presence turned the comedian's media company into a cautionary tale for entrepreneurs.
Business News
These Americans Thought They Could Retire. Then They Checked Their Bank Accounts.
Rising costs are forcing more retirees back to work, with nearly half of them citing financial need as their primary reason.
Business News
Apple’s Liquid Glass Design Backfired on Most Macs — Here’s What’s Changing
The company's Liquid Glass interface looks great on iPhones—but it doesn't translate well to the LCD screens most Mac users have.
Business News
Tinder Quietly Restarted Its Internship Program — And What Happened Next Stunned Leadership: ‘The Craziest Thing’
Match Group, which owns Tinder and several other dating sites, previously canceled its internship program to cut costs.
By Sherin Shibu
Buying a Franchise
McDonald’s New Extra Value Menu Is Beating Expectations — And Franchisees Are Seeing the Value
The fast-food giant maintained its market share and outperformed competitors in Q1, thanks to its laser focus on affordability.
Business News
This AI Startup Thinks Most Companies Get Retention Completely Wrong — Here’s Its Unusual Solution
Lovable CEO Anton Osika said that employees “get more valuable” the longer they remain at the company.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Kevin O’Leary Wants to Build a $100 Billion AI Data Center in Utah. Locals Say It Could Drain the Great Salt Lake.
The Shark Tank investor promises 10,000 jobs. Residents are concerned about water usage, emissions and toxic dust.
Business News
This $2 Billion Company Cut Employee 401(k) Benefits to Pay for AI. It Won’t Be the Last.
TTEC suspended its 401(k) employer match for 16,000 workers and explicitly tied the decision to AI investments.
Business News
Poppi’s Co-Founder Became a Megamillionaire by Rejecting Work-Life Balance: ‘It’s OK to Live in Chaos’
Allison Ellsworth took calls from the hospital after giving birth and breastfed on Zooms. Now she's worth over $100 million.
Building a Business
Why Most Entrepreneurs Are Using AI Wrong — and Staying Overworked
I'll demo the one AI tool I'd open instead — plus the seven prompts and daily "agent room" that will grow your business while you're offline.
By Ben Angel
Business News
Want to AI-Proof Your Career? NYU Stern Professor Scott Galloway Says These Are the Top Skills to Master
Galloway says that these skills will be most valuable in the years to come.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Google Is Testing a New Rule That Could Transform Job Interviews
This new Google hiring experiment gives candidates a tech advantage in interviews.
By Sherin Shibu