Brian Contreras
AI and Social Media Reporter at Inc.
Covering AI and social media for @Inc. Formerly @latimes. I have a Ratatouille-type situation in which a critter on my scalp writes tech articles
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1 week ago |
inc.com | Brian Contreras
As the fallout from President Trump’s ongoing tariffs campaign continues to settle over the American economy, it might not seem like a particularly compelling time to launch a new business. But the pressures facing import-driven companies could open doors for domestic entrepreneurs looking to capitalize on the uncertainty, whether in the form of a whole new venture or just lucrative side-hustles. Where to focus those efforts, then?
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1 week ago |
inc.com | Brian Contreras
If you’ve been waiting to sell your business, this could be the year to get the deal done. Analysts expect mergers and acquisitions to pick up, especially given the Trump administration’s promise of deregulation. So if you’re considering selling now, here’s what you need to know. For business owners, 2025 may prove to be a big year for selling out, at least according to the experts.
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1 week ago |
inc.com | Brian Contreras
For private companies that haven’t issued equity, estimating a valuation is rarely straightforward. When Inc. spoke with experts ranging from business valuation professionals to founders who’ve successfully bought or sold companies, the consensus was that valuation is as much an art as a science. Still, that doesn’t mean there’s no roadmap. Here’s how our panel of pros suggests gauging your company’s worth before an exit.
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2 weeks ago |
inc.com | Brian Contreras
Still, the draw of entrepreneurship is, for some, hard to deny. If you’re looking to launch a small business in 2025 despite the shaky macroeconomic environment, the industry research firm IBISWorld offers some data that can help orient your efforts. Looking at the IBISWorld data on consumer goods and services subsectors, Inc. identified some of the most promising growth industries in America, based on their compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over five years.
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2 weeks ago |
inc.com | Brian Contreras
No one knows exactly what will become of President Trump’s tariffs regime—but Mark Cuban has a few ideas. The Shark Tank star and Cost Plus Drugs founder has long been critical of Trump, but he’s been particularly vocal since April 2, the so-called “Liberation Day” on which the re-elected president implemented a wide slate of foreign import duties.
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