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Fast Company ·

Polymarket faces a lawsuit in New York with claims it’s operating an illegal gambling platform

The state wants a judge to block the company from operating in the state. New York sued the prediction market Polymarket on Thursday, arguing the platform is an unlicensed gambling operation and…
Entrepreneur ·

Google’s Next AI Data Center Might Be in Outer Space. The First Test Launches Next Week.

Project Suncatcher will send the company's custom chips into orbit to see if they can survive radiation and brutal temperatures.
Inc. ·

Emerging Beauty Brands Can’t Afford Influencer Fees. A New Deal Structure Is Helping Them Drive Sales Anyway

The new creator currency? Trust.
Forbes Business ·

Taylor Swift’s 2028 Grammy Campaign Is About To Begin

Taylor Swift’s “Patient Zero” misses the 2027 Grammy eligibility window, though The Life of a Showgirl and several recent singles remain eligible.
SBA Office of Advocacy ·

SBA Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rules on Industry Size Standards and Revised Size Standards Methodology

What: On September 24, 2026, the Small Business Administration (SBA) extended the public comment periods for two proposed rules on small business size standards that were published on August 20,…
Fast Company ·

Today is Dolly Parton Day: Why fans are celebrating the iconic singer and country star on September 25

Events from California to Tennessee are taking place to celebrate the beloved music star, who passed away in August. The world lost significant sparkle and empathy on August 25 when beloved country…
Entrepreneur ·

Tire Shops Are Losing Workers Due to ‘Backbreaking’ Labor. This Robot Can Swap a Full Set in Under 15 Minutes.

Tire shops can't hang on to workers, so San Francisco startup PitPro Automation installed its first robotic system.
Inc. ·

5 Side Hustle Businesses That Cost Almost Nothing to Start

These side hustle service business ideas can largely be launched with your skills, contacts, internet access, and time.
Forbes Business ·

Manga And More Honored As ‘The People’s Art’ At The Lucas Museum

The Lucas Museum celebrates influential manga and anime works as part of its inaugural exhibitions and programming, platforming pieces that most museums don't collect.
SBA Office of Advocacy ·

Meet Kiley McLeroy

Meet Kiley McLeroy, Policy & Research Analyst PUBLISHED: September 23, 2026 Tell us about your professional background. I originally worked for a conservative non-profit organization (CPAC…
Fast Company ·

The FDA approved the new mFlusiva flu vaccine, but the CDC isn’t recommending it. Here’s why

The CDC’s longstanding process for recommending vaccines is at a standstill. The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new flu vaccine that tested well in older adults. But the federal…
Entrepreneur ·

How Mediocrity Quietly Creeps In — and How to Hold High Standards That Protect Your Profits and Culture

High standards do more than help you win, because they keep the wrong people, projects and habits from quietly draining your company's time, focus and profits.
Inc. ·

This Agency Helped a Foreign Brand Grow 600 Percent in the U.S. It Required More Than a Good Product

New market, new rules: New Ground knows the U.S. playbook.
Forbes Business ·

Cooper Flagg Trading Card Sells For NBA-Record $8.04 Million

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg’s Topps rookie debut patch card sold for $8.04 million early Friday, the highest amount ever for a single NBA player.
SBA Office of Advocacy ·

Critical Condition: The Poor Prognosis for Private Practices

From the COVID-19 pandemic to the advent of telehealth appointments, the healthcare industry has seen its share of change and growth over the past few decades. However, small firms’ share of health…
Fast Company ·

Yeast could be the key to building the first Martian cities

This humble organism can be the alternative to using prohibitively expensive, huge machinery and resources. Building a human civilization on Mars will be orders of magnitude harder than any of the…
Entrepreneur ·

Before You Launch Your Next Business, Ask These 4 Questions

Discover practical strategies for vertical integration, strategic expansion and scaling businesses that work together to increase profitability and long-term value.
Inc. ·

Oracle’s $165 Billion AI Data Center Is Flashing a Warning Sign

Oracle stock fell more than 3 percent after delivering a force majeure notice to Blue Owl Capital’s unit that lets it delay payments.
Forbes Business ·

Michael Jackson’s Biggest Album Reaches A Rare Sales Milestone

Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ reaches a decade as a bestseller as ‘Number Ones,’ ‘Off the Wall’ and ‘Bad’ also rank among America’s top sellers.
SBA Office of Advocacy ·

FAR Council Releases Second Set of Proposed Rules Under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul

What: On September 18, 2026, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Department of War (DoW), General Services Administration (GSA), and…
Fast Company ·

Costco tariff refunds update: Here’s how the warehouse club says it gave back to members so far

In an earnings call on Thursday, CEO Ron Vachris said the retailer has passed refunds on to customers through price reductions on food and non-food items. Costco Wholesale Corporation used its fourth…
Entrepreneur ·

Want Happier Customers? Make Your Employees Happy First.

How internal company culture and physical workspace directly impact the bottom line and long-term loyalty.
Inc. ·

New Harvard Research Says Leaders Are Asking the Wrong Questions About AI. It’s Costing Them a Competitive Advantage

AI can pitch in. It can’t pitch for you.
Forbes Business ·

William H. Macy Dishes On Crime Thriller ‘The Deputy’ And Hopes For A ‘Jurassic Park’ Return

'The Deputy' is now in select theaters and available on digital VOD.
SBA Office of Advocacy ·

EPA Proposes to Repeal Additional Greenhouse Gas Rules for Power Plants

What: On September 17, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule stating that it does not have the authority to regulate emissions from power plants in response to global…
Fast Company ·

A major women’s fashion retailer is closing 120 stores this year as shoppers feel the sting of higher prices

Cato Fashions, a competitor to TJ Maxx and Ross, said it plans to close more locations than expected: ‘We do not expect these marginal stores to improve.’ This year has seen a number of retailers…
Entrepreneur ·

Should Your AI Business Raise VC? For Most Founders, the Honest Answer Is No. Here’s Why.

Most AI founders are chasing venture capital when the retention data says they shouldn't.
Inc. ·

McDonald’s Spent Years Pushing Kiosks. Now It Wants More Humans in the Lobby

The future of fast food may need fewer screens and more smiles.
Forbes Business ·

IHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Unveils 2026 Lineup: Olivia Rodrigo, KATSEYE, Adela And More

Ludacris, Hilary Duff, Jonas Brothers, Charlie Puth, Tomorrow X Together, Alex Warren, Sombr, Teddy Swims, Adéla and more play on the 2026 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour.
SBA Office of Advocacy ·

EPA Repeals Most Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Power Plants

What: On September 17, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule repealing most of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards from fossil fuel-fired electric generating…
Fast Company ·

Why neurospicy minds are construction’s untapped advantage

Wired differently, half the trade has the spatial edge—AI can help with the problematic paperwork. Three years ago I sat for five contractor license exams, including the National Association of State…
Entrepreneur ·

Would You Pay $249 for a Water Pitcher? These Founders Are Betting You Will.

Rorra founders Brian Keller and Charlie Carlisle just launched a plastic-free water pitcher. The first batch already sold out.
Inc. ·

Founders Become the Bottleneck When They Refuse to Let Go

Marcos Redondo says founders should hand off real responsibility before the company forces them to. That gives employees room to grow into leadership and frees the founder to focus on the work only…
Forbes Business ·

Here Are The Four New ‘Doomsday’ Scenes In ‘Avengers Endgame: Encore’

'Avengers: Doomsday' has four new scenes placed in 'Avengers Endgame: Encore' that connect both movies in new ways. Here they are.
SBA Office of Advocacy ·

Advocacy Submits Comments to CMS on Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule

On July 16, 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register seeking comments on the CY 2027 Payment Policies Under…
Fast Company ·

National Quesadilla Day freebies and deals: See a roundup of offers, from Chipotle Mexican Grill to Del Taco

Select retailers and restaurant chains are celebrating everyone’s favorite cheesy delight on Friday, September 25. Working professionals everywhere know the struggle of putting in a hard day’s work,…
Entrepreneur ·

Fake Job Ads Are Everywhere. This Internet Vigilante Has Removed 60,000 of Them.

This 39-year-old job-seeker is hunting down fake job ads and the scammers behind them.
Inc. ·

Why This Founder Stopped Calling Her Team a Family

Her novel approach to culture is designed to improve retention and performance.
Forbes Business ·

Networks Resume Pool Coverage Of Trump Today—After CNN And MS NOW Blocked From Xi’s State Dinner

A judge lifted Trump’s ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from covering the White House overnight Thursday.
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I interviewed someone for a position at my bakery and they left a negative review on Google after I didn't hire them.
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How to keep moving forward without VCs or YCs? I WILL NOT PROMOTE
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Are you using one LLM or an army of agents?
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What helped your small business get more customers ??
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Anyone ever start a company with a friend only to see the friendship deteriorate in favor of the coworking relationship? (I will not promote)
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What’s an employee appreciation gift people actually liked?
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i raised my prices 20% expecting to lose customers and lost almost none
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Divorce derailing my QSR startup and I need some advice on moving forward. I will not promote
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Rich uncle wants to help me to start a business but i don't know what...
r/Entrepreneur · 67 · 98 Starting a Business
Facing burn out after almost 22 years
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Why do people sell startups that are already making decent money?
r/Entrepreneur · 248 · 133 Best Practices
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