The UK trade deal was apparently the tasty egg roll before the main course of lower Chinese tariffs. A delightful order for this dividend grower, ready to feast on the “Peking duck” of trade agreements. China is one of the biggest buyers of US crops, importing tens of billions of…

Karen Cashion is President & CEO of Tech Alpharetta, located in Alpharetta, Georgia. Many factors contribute to the ultimate success or failure of a startup. I’ve observed that quite a few of these factors depend on the founders themselves. Founder experience, determination (grit) and financial resources play a significant role.…

Mala Ramakrishnan, Founder and Managing Partner at Progressive Ventures, fueling the next wave of AI innovation, out of Silicon Valley. Google recently invested $32 billion in Wiz, a Cloud Security Platform. This acquisition underscores the immense value of securing the cloud layer of the tech stack. Each layer of infrastructure—networks,…

U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports continue to squeeze supply chains, beauty brands are finding themselves caught in the crossfire. For Black consumers who drive more than $9 billion in beauty product spending annually these tariffs are having a major impact. Many of the beauty brands they shop with rely on…

Walmart – the nation’s largest private employer – warned of possible price hikes on Thursday given the uncertainty in the tariff environment.  “We will do our best to keep our prices as low as possible but given the magnitude of the tariffs, even at the reduced levels announced this week,…

The U.S. economy shrank 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025—its first contraction in over three years—following 2.4% growth in Q4 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). While some analysts still debate whether a formal recession is looming, the economic slowdown is palpable for entrepreneurs and…

Social Security beneficiaries will see their payments arrive a little later than normal this month due to a quirk in the safety net program’s payment calendar. The Social Security Administration (SSA) determines most recipients’ payment dates based on their birthdates. Beneficiaries born between the 1st and 10th of the month are paid…

When you’re putting yourself out there, building your personal brand, and attracting a following, soon you’ll be recognised in the street and your inbox will overflow. But is this what you really want? Everyone faces the spotlight differently. Some people thrive with every gushing email and selfie request. Others feel…

Sudhir Chaturvedi is president and executive board member of LTIMindtree. When did the word “sales” become taboo? Regardless of whether you’re offering a product or service, the essence of every business is rooted in effective sales. Yet, we often shy away from the term, opting for titles like business development…

Companies that focus on transparency often talk about their “open door policy” – a kind of all-access pass for employees and team members. For curious team members, guidance can be a great service – but at what cost? Execs and managers who are “always available” are making a mistake that’s…