I Founded a $1.5 Billion Startup for Small Businesses — Here’s the Secret Every Entrepreneur Should Know
Shanaz Hemmati, COO and co-founder of ZenBusiness, reveals what makes leaders and their companies strong.
The ascent of the AI therapist
We’re in the midst of a global mental-health crisis. More than a billion people worldwide suffer from a mental-health condition, according to the World Health Organization. The prevalence of anxiety and depression is growing in many demographics, particularly young people, and suicide is claiming hundreds of thousands of lives globally each year. Given the clear…
Workers Taking Mental Health Leaves Have Increased By 300% Since 2019, According to a New Study
Mental health leaves have increased due to uncertain economic conditions and less stigma around asking for support.
Justice Department sues Uber for allegedly discriminating against people with disabilities
It’s the latest in a long line of criticism — and action — against the company’s treatment of people with physical disabilities.
Thinking of Hiring a Business Coach? Consider These Questions First.
If you’re considering hiring a business coach, you need to ask these questions first to find the best fit.
In the Age of AI, These Skills Will Keep Marketers Essential
AI is reshaping marketing, forcing professionals to abandon task execution and embrace judgment and creativity.
FTC launches inquiry into AI chatbot companions from Meta, OpenAI, and others
The federal consumer regulator seeks to learn about how AI companies evaluate the safety of their chatbots.
We can’t “make American children healthy again” without tackling the gun crisis
Note for readers: This newsletter discusses gun violence, a raw and tragic issue in America. It was already in progress on Wednesday when a school shooting occurred at Evergreen High School in Colorado and Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University. Earlier this week, the Trump administration’s Make America Healthy Again movement…
The Branding Battle Between College and the Trades Is Heating Up. Here’s Why Entrepreneurs and Marketers Should Care.
High-paying careers in aviation, trucking and the trades are real alternatives to college, but perception hasn’t caught up. Branding and PR will decide which story wins.
Congress Makes a Major Push for Franchise Independence With a New Bipartisan Bill
The American Franchise Act would define franchisors and franchisees as independent employers, a change franchise groups say is long overdue.
Elon Musk Lost His World’s Richest Title, But Only for a Few Hours. Here’s Who Took His Spot.
Tesla’s CEO temporarily lost the title to Oracle’s Larry Ellison this week.