He Started a Side Hustle Selling a Product With ‘Great Margins’ — Then Grew It to 2,200 Franchises That Make Money ‘From Day One’
Kona Ice founder Tony Lamb has since gone on to start two more powerhouse brands.
The Download: seafloor science and military chatbots
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Inexpensive seafloor-hopping submersibles could stoke deep-sea science—and mining Last week, two oblong neon submersibles started to descend nearly 6,000 meters into the Pacific Ocean. Throughout the rest of May, they will…
How I Helped a Local Service Business Generate $5.1 Million in 6 Months — Without Spending Big on Ads
Discover how a centralized SEO strategy, smart systems and local optimization helped scale a multi-location service business — without relying on a massive ad budget.
Labubu could make $1 billion this year
The plush monster toy Labubu has already generated more than $650 million in 2025 for Pop Mart.
Google launches its own ‘MagSafe’ with PixelSnap
Google is launching its own set of magnetic accessories for Pixel 10 including chargers and stands.
The Secret to Building Corporate-Startup Partnerships That Actually Work
When treated as true collaborations, not just transactions, corporate-startup partnerships can unlock enormous value. Here’s how to make them work.
Losing Customers Daily? These 5 Fixes Could Save Your Business
Pricing has become one of the most critical levers for increasing sales, protecting margins and staying relevant. Data-driven, adaptable strategies can turn pricing into a key driver of sustainable growth.
Sony is increasing the price of the PlayStation 5 as new tariffs take hold
Sony is hiking the price of PlayStation 5 consoles in the U.S. this week, citing a “challenging economic environment.”
Anthropic bundles Claude Code into enterprise plans
The integration positions Anthropic to better compete with command-line tools from Google and GitHub, both of which included enterprise integrations on launch.
The Leadership Trait No One Talks About, But Every Business Needs
In uncertain times, the most effective leaders aren’t the loudest or most charismatic — they’re the ones who consistently show up, stay grounded and lead with intention.
From a Stuffed Giraffe to $3.7 Trillion Lost — Here are 5 Steps to Better Customer Service
A stuffed giraffe’s Ritz-Carlton adventure shows that true client loyalty comes from culture-driven service, not one-off gestures.