Business & Innovation

Consumer advocates are taking a strong stance. #Heres #advocacy #groups #buying #toys #holidays

ALISON BEARD: I’m Alison Beard and this is the HBR IdeaCast. Our goal of this show and Harvard Business Review in general is to bring you all the research, insights and advice you need to become a better leader and push your organization forward. A big part of that is learning from practitioners, the people…

Air travel is a stressful event for anyone: long waits at the airport, the ever-present threat of delayed flights and cramped seats can easily make tempers fray. All this worsens during the holidays, when the number of travelers increases. But what can make a flight even worse than the inevitable discomforts are, simply put, the…

Kiro is an AI-powered development environment designed to streamline the software development process by integrating advanced AI agents and a specification-driven approach. Its goal is to improve productivity and code quality for developers and teams working on complex projects. Key Features Specification-driven development: Kiro transforms natural language cues into clear requirements and acceptance criteria, making…

To remain competitive in foreign markets, Indian exporters need the best technology, efficient machinery and optimal cost of production. But the costly nature of importing capital goods often becomes an obstacle for most companies. This is where the Export Promotion Plan for Capital Goods (EPCG) comes in handy. Initiated by the Government of India in…

16 October, 2025 17 min read Share Copy Link Copied Wondering how to start a bar business? It can be an exciting and profitable venture, but it also takes a lot of careful planning and consideration. From choosing the right location to crafting a unique brand identity, there are numerous steps involved in successfully launching…

In this episode, Melinda Emerson welcomes Trae Bodge to talk about her business journey and share strategies for effectively leveraging money. Trae introduces shopping technology tools and offers tips for evaluating deals, while shedding light on concepts such as reducing inflation and dynamic pricing. The conversation also touches on the Threadneedle Alley Foundation, highlighting its…

As any good businessman knows, you need to have legal forms on hand and especially United States District Court forms available at any time when you discover that you have been harmed or are using civil statutes to file civil complaints as a financier or businessman. These are some of the forms I use and…

One bad employee can harm the entire team. #Signs #Youre #Working #Underperformers

ADI IGNATIUS: I’m Adi Ignatius. ALISON BEARD: I’m Alison Beard, and this is the HBR IdeaCast. ADI IGNATIUS: So for all the things we write about, leadership, talent, technology, strategy, the one topic that seems to resonate with our audience above all others is something that’s maybe a bit surprising and that is happiness, how…