AT&T slapped a “5GE” label on select phones, and now Apple’s doing the same — except it isn’t actually 5G. It’s a clever bit of sleight of hand, and it’s already drawing mockery from rivals and customers alike. Deceptive marketing might buy you a short-term edge, but here’s what it really costs your business once people catch on.

Apple just admitted what it dreaded — iPhone sales fell 15 percent, dragging the whole company’s numbers down with them. If a brand this dominant isn’t immune to a major setback, no business is. Here’s what Apple’s stumble can teach you about facing your own setbacks, without losing your confidence or your footing along the way.

Microsoft tried to build its own browser engine to power Edge — and it didn’t work. So instead, the software giant is scrapping its own tech and building on the technology behind Google Chrome. It’s a quiet story, but it makes a loud point about the temptation to reinvent the wheel. Here’s how to avoid falling into that trap yourself.

You Only Live Once — and that’s exactly why you should stop sitting on that business idea. You don’t need a mountain of cash, an exhaustive business plan, or a storefront to get started. Most of what’s holding you back is imaginary. Here are four simple steps to turn YOLO into an actual, functioning business.

Blockbuster. Sears. MySpace. K-Mart. The list of once-dominant brands that collapsed because leadership missed what was right in front of them keeps growing. These blind spots aren’t new, and they’re not going away — even with more information available than ever before. Here are the three most common leadership blind spots quietly harming businesses today, and how to spot them in yours.

You’ve heard it before, probably from a parent, coach, or friend — stop comparing yourself to others. It’s good advice, and yet almost everyone falls into the trap anyway. Comparison doesn’t just sting; it can quietly stand between you and real success. Here’s why it happens, and some practical ways to break the habit for good.

Happy employees aren’t just nice to have — they’re the difference between a thriving business and one that’s constantly fighting itself. When your team feels genuinely appreciated, they show up differently: more loyal, more accountable, more willing to go the extra mile. Beyond a paycheck and benefits, here are some real ways to show your employees you actually care.

Ever notice your decisions get worse as the day wears on? There’s a name for that, and it’s not just in your head. Researchers found judges granted parole to 70 percent of prisoners who appeared in the morning — and just 10 percent by mid-afternoon. Decision fatigue is real, and it’s probably costing your business more than you think. Here’s how to fight back.

Joining a startup sounds thrilling until you’re staring down a smaller paycheck, a job description that keeps expanding, and hours that never seem to end. But the risk comes with real upside too — experience, connections, and the chance at a genuinely huge payoff. Before you sign on, here’s an honest look at both sides of startup life.

Starting a business in retirement can be a rewarding way to put your skills back to work — but it comes with financial stakes you can’t afford to ignore. Before you chase that new venture, you need a realistic look at your debts, your savings, and your long-term plan. Here’s the advice every retiree should consider before taking the leap.