Tony Hawk turned his passion for action sports into a business empire that includes the skateboard company Birdhouse, an apparel line, and a video game franchise. Here are 3 of @tonyhawk’s tips for growing a small business. inc.com/graham-winfrey… 1. Perfect your pitch: Pitching is just one of many skills an entrepreneur needs to succeed, but whether you're pitching investors or strategic partners, a pitch can make or break your growth. inc.com/graham-winfrey…

This morning, @Google is announcing the next steps in its plan to disrupt the world of education, including new certificate programs designed to help people bridge any skill gap and get qualifications in high-paying job fields. No college degree necessary. inc.com/justin-bariso/… The new tools could be a game-changer for a growing number of people who consider the current educational system broken, or for the millions of Americans who are currently unemployed, much due to fallout from the #Covid19 pandemic. inc.com/justin-bariso/…

It’s been a year since #Covid19 changed the world as we know it. It’s easy to let pandemic fatigue get the best of us, so each week we will be sharing action items to boost productivity and help tackle your to do list. This week we are taking on Zoom best practices. ⬇️ Overcome your Zoom burnout. inc.com/lindsay-blakel…

On Monday, the CDC announced long-awaited changes to its guidelines for people who are fully vaccinated against #Covid19, allowing them to gather indoors with other vaccinated individuals. inc.com/brit-morse/cdc… Vaccinated people can be indoors with unvaccinated people from a single household, that is at low risk for contracting a severe case of #Covid19. Vaccinated people can also refrain from quarantining and testing following exposure if asymptomatic. inc.com/brit-morse/cdc…

For Black History Month, we're catching up with notable Black founders who have appeared on our pages to ask, "Who inspires you?" Here’s who inspires Ras Asan, co-founder of @BREAUXCapital. inc.com/teneshia-carr/… “Nipsey Hussle was a big inspiration,” says Asan. “His Mailbox Money mixtape really informed how we thought about @BREAUXCapital at its inception.” inc.com/teneshia-carr/…

Here’s a roundup of some of the best lessons learned over the course of the pandemic on how to make working from home work better. inc.com/lindsay-blakel… 1. Get more intentional about the things you do. Be thoughtful about how and when you create space between you and your work. inc.com/lindsay-blakel…

Biden’s "American Rescue Plan," a new $1.9 trillion #Covid19 relief bill, includes $440 billion for communities and small businesses.
inc.com/diana-ransom/j… The proposal would include direct payments of $1,400 to most Americans, an expansion and extension of unemployment benefits, and renewed aid to state and local governments.
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To celebrate this #VeteransDay, here’s a feature about how Army veteran Frank Diaz started @TinHutBBQ, a food truck business that has become a lifeline to other vets. inc.com/leigh-buchanan… Since @TinHutBBQ's launch 7 years ago, it has employed 65 veterans or veterans' family members, accounting for roughly a quarter of the workforce. Diaz has helped many of those in their struggles with PTSD and addiction.

LIVE NOW: Inc.'s @britnmorse is speaking with @hint founder and CEO @karagoldin. In this #IncRealTalk, learn practices for leading a team, and discover how to overcome both your own self-doubts and the skepticism of others. Watch: on.inc.com/1pykqqu On pivoting during #Covid19: "Because we came from a place of being scrappy and going and getting it done, we were able to react every quickly," says @karagoldin. "The business for this year is up almost 300 percent." Goldin says @hint's DTC business is almost double this year.

Today's virtual Town Hall is starting at 12pm! If you registered for the event, tune in to hear @Inc's @weisul and @USChamber's @NeilBradleyDC discuss the latest news on the $2 trillion stimulus package. Follow this thread for updates. #SmallBizTownHall The paycheck protection program will be available to small businesses under 500 employees. It’s $350 billion in loans designed to help business owners cover payroll for 8 weeks--and the loan can be forgiven. #SmallBizTownHall