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Business Begin to Experience Whiplash from Tariffs
Some business owners have expressed concern about tariff turbulence.Inc. - 3d -
For Businesses Chasing Growth, Freelancers Offer the Fastest Route
A new report finds more business owners turning to outside freelancers to control costs and headcounts, while getting experienced help to benefit in-house teams.Inc. - 5d -
McIlroy and DeChambeau stick with usual looks for final round and more from Masters fashion
The final pairing of the tournament stayed simple with their fashion ahead of a final round showdown on Sunday.ESPN - 2d -
How Are Businesses Dealing With Imports Made Too Expensive by Tariffs? By Rejecting Them
Supply chain nightmare: cash-strapped businesses start rejecting imports over tariff surcharges.Inc. - 5d -
US business school network slammed for Russian participation at key event
Ukrainians complain after Moscow institution attends Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business conferenceFinancial Times - 2d -
‘Trump Tax’? Business Owners Are Mulling Tariff Surcharges, and Reminders of Who Is to Blame
Small business owners are increasingly adopting special charges to offset higher costs from tariffs.Inc. - 2d -
Trump tariffs on China will soon bring 'irreversible' damage to many American businesses
Apple's iPhone and other tech got a reprieve from Trump's China tariffs policy, but most businesses will soon face 'irreversible' damage from the trade war.CNBC - 3d -
Inside Greenland: residents say they're not for sale, but they are open for business
President Trump's still talking about buying Greenland, declining to rule out force to acquire the world's largest island. Greenlanders say they're not for sale, but they are open for business.CBS News - 2d -
Amazon emails sellers to gauge how Trump's tariffs are affecting their businesses
Amazon is reaching out to third-party merchants, who account for the majority of products the company sells, to gauge how President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are affecting their businesses.NBC News - 23h -
OpenAI countersues Elon Musk in legal dispute over ChatGPT maker's business ambitions
OpenAI is suing Elon Musk for unfair competition and interfering with its business relationships with investors and customers, escalating a legal battle between the ChatGPT maker and the ...ABC News - 6d -
The pain of doing business under Trump
Buckling to a volatile administration has costs that are only starting to become apparentFinancial Times - 3d -
Founders, This Missing Strategy Will Transform Your Business’s Finance
Maximizing the impact of every dollar starts with the right strategy.Inc. - 4d -
How Hizbollah moved into the rubble business in Beirut
Government deal linked to Shia militant movement shows its continued influence after devastating war with IsraelFinancial Times - 3d -
Why It’s Impossible for Most Small Businesses to Manufacture in the US
American companies that make everything from keychains to mattresses say Chinese manufacturing is superior, and tariffs won’t be enough to shift production to the United States.Wired - 2d -
The C-Suite Imperative: Build a Cyber-Resilient Business
Prevention is not enough; organizations need to plan for recovery as well.Inc. - 1d -
Business Leadership Tip: Listen to Your Mom!
Five ways your customer feedback will ensure your success.Inc. - 1d -
Hostages Still Held in Gaza Cast Shadow Over Passover in Israel
The holiday is usually a celebration of the liberation of ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt. But for many Israelis, the suffering of the captives still in Gaza is tempering the joy.The New York Times - 3d -
The only thing that can stop Rory McIlroy now is his own mind
When Rory McIlroy holed a devilish chip for eagle at the second, igniting a sequence of six threes unparalleled in the history of the Masters, the usual decorum of an Augusta crowd evaporated. ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Southeast Asia water festivals begin, but earthquake recovery blunts Myanmar's celebrations
Several Southeast Asian countries are kicking off their annual water festival holiday, an occasion for merrymaking during what is usually the hottest time of the yearABC News - 3d -
Helicopter in Hudson River crash lacked flight recorders, officials say
As crews continue to search for key parts of the helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River, they won’t find one piece of evidence that is usually critical to investigators.NBC News - 3d -
How This Rock Star Turned His ‘Neurotic Love’ for Porsches Into a Thriving Business
Rob Dickinson of the ’90s group Catherine Wheel started Singer Vehicle Design, where a team modifies Porsche 911s. The starting price is $845,000.Inc. - 5d -
How to Establish a Stable Sales Pipeline Through the Highs and Lows of Business
To break the feast-or-famine cycle, you need a reliable process.Inc. - 4d -
British Steel nationalisation is ‘likely option’, says business secretary
MPs vote in favour of bill giving the government powers to seize control of British SteelFinancial Times - 4d -
UK suspends import tariffs to ease strain for British businesses
Levies cut on 89 products to support domestic companies against Trump’s trade warFinancial Times - 3d -
KKR names ex-US general Petraeus chair of Mideast business
CIA veteran to help spearhead private equity group’s expansion in oil-rich regionFinancial Times - 2d -
‘Bad Business’: Corporate Gloom Rises Over Trump’s Tariffs
Global markets are bouncing back, but a new survey of company chiefs finds that they’re on edge and are looking to cut back on investment.The New York Times - 2d -
U.S. businesses sue to block Trump tariffs, say trade deficits are not an emergency
The Trump administration's argument is undercut by its imposing tariffs on countries the U.S. does not have a trade deficit with, the plaintiffs say.CNBC - 1d -
How Being a Collaborative Leader Can Take Your Business to New Heights
Don’t let ego get in the way of your goals.Inc. - 1d -
'This is so hard': The Chinese small businesses brought to a standstill by Trump's tariffs
Stock is piling up in warehouses as exporters grapple with new levies that total up to 145%, reports the BBC's China correspondent Laura Bicker.BBC News - 1d -
Trump’s Short Circuit on Electronics Tariffs Leaves Business Owners Confused
White House reversals on specific import duties are giving companies whiplash, which may get worse as the administration prepares entirely new tariffs for crucial products.Inc. - 1d -
Bond Market is Upended by Trump’s Tariffs
In the usually steady government bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury has risen to about 4.5 percent from less than 4 percent at the end of last week.The New York Times - 4d -
Marmoush deserves big credit - Pep
Pep Guardiola says he’s been impressed by the way January recruit Omar Marmoush has settled in against the backdrop of a tougher-than-usual season for City.Marmoush was on target in the 5-2 victory ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
OpenAI Releases GPT-4.1, a New Family of Models Designed for Coding
A new nano-size AI model could be a game-changer for small businesses.Inc. - 2d -
China exports skyrocket over 12% in March as trade war drives businesses to frontload shipments
China has set an ambitious growth target of "around 5%" — a goal seen harder to achieve given the prospects of an escalating trade war and weak domestic consumptionCNBC - 2d -
Stock markets rise on signs of Trump tariff retreat; British Steel races to keep furnaces burning – business live
Chinese exports jump as official says ‘the sky won’t fall,’ despite warning from US officials that smartphone and laptop exemption from import tariffs on China will be short-lived. Here’s our story ...The Guardian - 2d -
Protecting Workers From Extreme Heat Isn’t Just Good for Them—It’s Good for Business, Too
Worker safety should always come first. These tactics ensure you’re keeping your employees safe from heat stress.Inc. - 1d -
How Your Story Can Shape or Break the Type of Entrepreneur You Become
The lessons you learn early in life shape how you approach business – for the good or the bad.Inc. - 5d -
This Washington border county is desperate for Canadians
Anti-Trump boycotts are hurting businesses in Whatcom County, where the economy depends on cross-border spending by residents of British Columbia.NBC News - 3d -
Why Elon Musk’s Management Style Is So Innovative—and So Destructive
He dominates the electric car and rocket industries—and his name elicits a reaction from just about everyone in business.Inc. - 3d -
A Devastating Trade Spat With China Shows Few Signs of Abating
The Trump administration is in a standoff with the Chinese government as trade tensions escalate, leaving U.S. businesses in the cross hairsThe New York Times - 3d