Business

  • Accidental Inventions including microwave ovens, teflon, and velcro.

    Accidental Inventions That We Use Every Day

    Sometimes, the best things happen when you least expect them. While one might think that behind the things that we use every day, there were months, or even years of meticulous planning and experimentation, some of the most revolutionary inventions…

  • Popular Brands That Were Originally Designed for Professionals, including Yeti, Carhartt, and Rolex

    Rolex, Carhartt, and Other Trendy Brands Originally Designed for Professionals

    Unbeknownst to many consumers, quite a few popular brands used in everyday life started as specialty suppliers for professional industries. These brands crafted their products with high-quality materials and robust designs to meet the rigorous demands of specific professions. Over…

  • 10 Major Mistakes People Make Starting a Small Business

    The path to bringing your small business dreams into reality requires proper planning every step of the way. If it were easy to start a business without a strategy, everyone would do it. Far too many ambitious entrepreneurs quickly become…

  • Old worn work glove holding adjustable wrench with Made in USA text. Another image with boxes that say Made in America on a conveyer belt

    Ways Companies Trick You Into Thinking Your Product Is Made In America

    Conscious consumers are increasingly prioritizing American-made products. Whether they want to pour back into the local economy, ensure a certain level of quality, or show pride in their country, purchasing products made in America isn’t always as easy as it…

  • Dec 6, 2019 San Jose / CA / USA - Sears store having its store closing sale; several Sears stores are scheduled to close in the next months as result of the company's reorganization efforts

    Devastating Photos of Dying Sears and Kmart Stores

    Not long ago, the slow-motion decay of Sears and Kmart would have been unthinkable. But the chains have been shuttering stores for years. Michael Lisicky, a retail historian, has been tracking what he calls the stores’ “endless” decline. “I never…

  • An image of a couple of Peloton vans placed next to an image of the outside of a Kohl's building.

    People and Businesses That Barely Survived 2023

    Life loves to throw curveballs. Sometimes those unexpected twists and turns can end up being life-defining, career-ruining, business-crushing moments that require hitting the reset button. We’ll take a closer look at some of the most notable businesses and people that…