Costco’s Return Policy Was Put to the Test When a Couple Brought in a 5-Year-Old Mattress: ‘I Was So Nervous’
They wheeled in a $500, five-year-old queen mattress with high hopes and no receipt — and TikTok is loving it.
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Elon Musk Calls the Fed ‘Foolish,’ Says Agency ‘Needs’ to Lower Interest Rates
On Monday, the U.S. stock market plummeted after a global selloff and fears of a recession.
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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Sells Nearly Half of Its Apple Stake, Cuts Holdings 3 Quarters in a Row
Apple is still Berkshire Hathaway’s biggest holding.
5 Ways Leaders Can Walk the Sustainability Talk (Without Just Greenwashing)
Authentic leadership in sustainability inspires and engages teams to commit to environmental initiatives.
How to Cultivate an Entrepreneurial Mindset — 5 Key Approaches for Success
Elevating your mindset elevates your business.
Here’s The Crucial Lesson I Learned When Choosing a New CEO for My Business
As a founder, transitioning your business’s operational processes to someone else is crucial. When it was the right time for me to step back, here’s how I chose the right successor.
Google Pulls Gemini AI Olympics Commercial After Backlash
The ad showed a dad using AI to help his daughter write a fan letter to an Olympian.
Stock Market Tumbles After Global Selloff as Investors Panic Over Jobs Report, Economic Indicators
Traders are reportedly betting on an emergency rate cut over the next week.
Not Enough Companies Are Telling Their Origin Stories. That’s a Mistake.
Take it from Steve Jobs and Phil Knight: Sharing your company’s beginnings is a powerful tool for building brand identity.