At some point, every successful business owner is faced with the decision of whether or not to expand. Kristen Scholer and Tim Stenovec talk through some things to consider when it comes to scaling a small business.
Make sure you think about potential increased sale vs. cost of expansion. Do your market research and be sure to account for fluctuations in the business cycle and local economy. Then, make sure you have the financing and staff to meet the company's growing needs as it expands.
Plus, we highlight Shweta Pranav Patil, owner of Shweta Engineers, as an entrepreunur featured in Goldman Sachs' 10,000 women program.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said Thursday that the majority of iPhones sold in the U.S. in the current fiscal quarter will be sourced from India, while iPads and other devices will come from Vietnam as the company works to avoid the impact of President Trump’s tariffs on its business. Apple’s earnings for the first three months of the year topped Wall Street’s expectations thanks to high demand for its iPhones, and the company said tariffs had a limited effect on the fiscal second quarter’s results. Cook added that for the current quarter, assuming things don’t change, Apple expects to see $900 million added to its costs as a result of the tariffs.
Visa is hoping to hand your credit card to an artificial intelligence “agent” that can find and buy clothes, groceries, airplane tickets and other items on your behalf.
Skift Editor-In-Chief Sarah Kopit discusses how summer travel plans remain uncertain for most as many international travelers are leery to travel abroad. Watch!
