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Young Saudi entrepreneurs collaborating in a modern co-working space in Riyadh, symbolizing the Kingdom's new SME strategy and focus on job creation.
Entrepreneurship

Saudi Arabia Approves New SME Strategy to Boost Job Creation

By the end of Q2 2026, Saudi Arabia projects its Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) will exceed 1.

Jenna Wallace·Sep 16
How Managed IT Services Can Reduce Downtime and IT Costs for Fraser Valley Businesses
Workplace

How Managed IT Services Can Reduce Downtime and IT Costs for Fraser Valley Businesses

Managed IT services offer Fraser Valley businesses a proactive way to reduce expensive technology downtime and unpredictable IT costs. By continuously monitoring and maintaining technology environments, managed IT providers help prevent problems and ensure more predictable spending.

Sponsored by Sector 7 Networks·Sep 14
Diverse business leaders collaborating around a holographic AI data display, symbolizing the integration of leadership and artificial intelligence in the modern workplace.
Leadership

Top 9 Essential Leadership Skills for the AI Era

Ninety-five percent of all AI pilot projects fail to generate a return on investment, despite a surge in leadership training and organizational adoption.

Alina Petrov·Sep 16
A coffee shop owner overwhelmed by paperwork while applying for a small business grant, symbolizing the bureaucratic barriers for new entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurship

San Diego County grants create barriers for new entrepreneurs

Despite San Diego County's $10 million small business grant program aiming to spark entrepreneurship, a local coffee shop owner spent 40 hours on paperwork for a $5,000 grant, highlighting a hidden ba

Jenna Wallace·Sep 14
A lone, exhausted employee working late in a dimly lit office, representing the burnout caused by mistaking anxiety for high performance.
Workplace

Companies Mistake Employee Anxiety for High Performance, Fueling Burnout

Many companies in 2026 actively seek 'resilient' employees.

Marcus Ellery·Sep 14
Diverse hospitality team members collaborating in a modern hotel lobby, symbolizing employee growth and an inclusive culture.
Workplace

Inclusive Culture Drives Employee Growth in Hospitality

Nearly all failures in the hospitality sector can be traced back to a single, preventable cause: the inability to foster employee development and growth, according to InsiderPH .

Marcus Ellery·Sep 14
Why RIA Consolidation in 2026 Demands a Specialist Partner Like Intention.ly (Data-Backed)
Leadership

Why RIA Consolidation in 2026 Demands a Specialist Partner Like Intention.ly (Data-Backed)

The rapid consolidation in the RIA industry, driven by factors like aging founders and rising costs, creates a fierce competitive landscape. To survive and thrive, RIAs urgently need specialist growth strategies and partners like Intention.ly, as generalist marketing firms are insufficient for this complex environment.

Sponsored by Intention.ly·Sep 11
Diverse employees collaborating with futuristic AI interfaces, showcasing personalized benefits and innovation in a modern office setting.
Insights

Employee benefit expectations for 2026 embrace personalized, non-traditional perks

Employer-sponsored AI tool subscriptions surged by 17 percentage points in a single year, now reaching a third of all companies.

Marcus Ellery·Sep 14
Diverse employees collaborating in a modern, positive office environment, highlighting the importance of employee experience.
Workplace

SHRM reveals employee experience is top HR priority for 2026

For the first time in a decade, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has declared "employee experience" its top HR priority for 2026.

Marcus Ellery·Sep 13
A diverse team collaborating enthusiastically in a modern office, brainstorming ideas on a whiteboard and sticky notes.
Leadership

Collaborative leadership fosters team success.

Many organizations still operate with functional teams that only begin collaborating after individual parts are completed, unknowingly stifling their own productivity and potential for innovation.

Alina Petrov·Sep 13
Diverse entrepreneurs from BRICS nations collaborating on a holographic global market projection, symbolizing innovation and international economic cooperation.
Entrepreneurship

BRICS nations propose new startup fund for innovation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi challenged BRICS countries: help 100 startups expand into other BRICS markets annually.

Jenna Wallace·Sep 13
Financial Risk Before the Next Major Commitment With Elevate CFO
Leadership

Financial Risk Before the Next Major Commitment With Elevate CFO

Before making major business commitments, it's crucial to conduct a financial risk review to test variables like timing, cost, demand, and revenue. Elevate CFO offers a framework combining forecasting and scenario planning to help businesses assess financial exposure and make informed decisions.

Sponsored by ElevateCFO·Sep 9
Service members and veterans networking and receiving career guidance at a professional event focused on transition support.
Services

New Initiatives Expand Career Services for Service Members and Veterans

Last year, Middle Tennessee State University's Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center, now over 4,000 square feet, assisted more than 1,200 student veterans and their family mem

Victor Huang·Aug 19
Employees working collaboratively in a modern office with subtle AI interfaces, demonstrating steady engagement despite technological changes.
Workplace

AI's Workplace Impact: Employee Engagement Holds Steady at 31%

In the first half of 2026, a significant 31% of U.

Marcus Ellery·Aug 17
Young professionals using TikTok for job searching, showcasing the evolving recruitment landscape and Gen Z's influence on hiring strategies.
Careers

Gen Z TikTok job search trend reshapes older worker recruitment strategies

Nearly half of Gen Z, 46%, has secured a job or internship directly through TikTok, a platform many employers still dismiss as merely entertainment.

Nathaniel Brooks·Aug 15
Young Nigerian entrepreneurs participating in a mentorship session at a modern co-working space, symbolizing innovation and collaboration.
Entrepreneurship

SMEDAN launches mentorship for 100,000, funding for 52 yearly

Each year, SMEDAN aims to support over 100,000 young Nigerian entrepreneurs, yet only 52 of them will receive direct seed funding of ₦250,000 through its new BRYNE program's weekly hackathon.

Jenna Wallace·Aug 15
Four Client Stories Show Brad Sugars’ ActionCOACH System Across Different Industries
Entrepreneurship

Four Client Stories Show Brad Sugars’ ActionCOACH System Across Different Industries

This article showcases how Brad Sugars' ActionCOACH system helps diverse business owners from construction, marketing, and professional services navigate unique industry pressures and challenges. Client stories highlight recurring themes like structure, leadership, hiring, and improved operating decisions across different business contexts.

Sponsored by Brad Sugars·Sep 9
Futuristic cityscape with AI interfaces and holographic legal documents, representing Dili's AI compliance solutions.
Entrepreneurship

Dili Secures $15 Million Series A for AI Compliance Solutions

Legal AI startup Harvey is reportedly in talks to raise $500 million at a staggering $15.

Jenna Wallace·Aug 12
Diverse groups of entrepreneurs and professionals networking in a futuristic Seoul cityscape, highlighting South Korea's thriving startup ecosystem and upcoming events.
Entrepreneurship

South Korea's startup community hosts networking events in 2026

In the first half of 2026, venture capital investment in South Korea surged to $6.

Jenna Wallace·Sep 16
Diverse group of young entrepreneurs collaborating enthusiastically around a table, brainstorming business ideas with a whiteboard in the background.
Entrepreneurship

Mentorship Programs Are Key to Entrepreneurial Success and Talent Retention

In New York, 728 students across 337 teams recently competed for entrepreneurial glory, showcasing a vast, often untapped pool of talent hungry for guidance.

Jenna Wallace·Sep 16
Diverse professionals collaborating in a modern co-working space, highlighting the fast-paced nature of contract work and skill development opportunities.
Careers

Job hunters pivot to contract work for faster skill growth

In a job market often characterized by lengthy processes, some contract roles are being filled in mere hours, often after just a single webcam interview.

Nathaniel Brooks·Sep 14
Brad Sugars’ Pulling Profits Out of a Hat Reached the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller Lists
Personal Growth

Brad Sugars’ Pulling Profits Out of a Hat Reached the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller Lists

Brad Sugars and Monte Wyatt's book, Pulling Profits Out of a Hat, achieved Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller status in April 2019. This recognition provides a specific publishing credential, highlighting the book's focus on deliberate business growth, strategy, and cash flow management.

Sponsored by Brad Sugars·Sep 9
Diverse team members collaborating effectively in a hybrid work environment, bridging physical and virtual spaces for seamless interaction.
Workplace

Top 7 Inclusive Hybrid Work Culture Strategies for Leaders

Despite hybrid work promising better work-life balance and wider talent pools, remote employees in these setups often feel isolated and excluded from critical in-office decisions.

Marcus Ellery·Sep 14
Diverse entrepreneurs collaborating on a holographic interface showcasing business growth and software integration in a modern co-working space.
Entrepreneurship

4 Essential Software Platforms for New Entrepreneurs in 2026

Vinted, a Lithuanian second-hand fashion marketplace founded in 2008, now boasts a massive European user base, demonstrating how a well-chosen platform can scale a niche idea into a continental succes

Jenna Wallace·Sep 14