Learn More: USCC Foundation Hurricane Recovery Grant Program Closes Nov. 17
Good Company

Launch Pad

Experts and innovators on the tech, trends and tough challenges you need to be preparing for in the near future.

Working Late? You’re Not Alone

You’re short on time and busy putting out fires. Sign up for our newsletter, Midnight Oil, and find out what you need to know to adapt and thrive tomorrow.

Sign Up
Latest—

How Startups Capitalized on Two Key Pandemic Trends to Fuel Growth

Executives from the home-sharing site, delivery disruptor and local services app on reaping sales gains and new customers by monetizing the rise in remote work and online grocery shopping.

Brands Tap Purpose-Led Business Strategies to Drive Loyalty

Execs and founders from established brands and emerging players like STATE Bags and Girlfriend Collective discuss leveraging impact initiatives to build long-term customer relationships.

How 3 Startups Are Accelerating Business in 2022

PetPlate, Vejii and Buyk are positioning themselves to leverage emerging consumer trends in sustainable food to ultra-fast delivery that they say will drive their businesses in the year ahead.

Retail Tech Innovations Aimed at Pandemic-Changed Shoppers

While big retailers are taking the lead in testing drones, driverless vans and other innovations, the goal of the startups behind the tech is to become essential for businesses of all sizes.

Future Consumer Trends for Business

Trend forecasters predict how consumer attitudes and expectations are shifting — and how companies can prepare to drive business throughout the year.

Slow Fashion Trend Creates Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

A movement that started as a backlash to disposable fast fashion has expanded to include made-to-order and made-in-the-U.S. manufacturing.

5 Consumer Trends to Know in 2022

The pace of change triggered by the pandemic isn’t slowing down, retail leaders say. Survival depends on knowing what customers want, and reacting quickly.

Fitness-Meets-Wellness Franchise Businesses Grow During Pandemic

From infrared sauna studios to stretching labs, boutique wellness venues are finding success catering to consumers’ rising interest in self-care.

3 Facebook & Instagram Tools for Customer Communication

Communication functions on the social networks allow small businesses to nurture their communities while crowdsourcing ideas and content, said entrepreneurs during a Facebook panel discussion.

Pop-Up Store Experiences That Blend Physical, Digital Worlds Woo Pandemic-Changed Shoppers

Technology turns temporary installations into data-rich, ‘hyper-customized’ environments where brands can reach customers directly, bypassing traditional retail channels.