Problem Solving

Leadership

Not All Problems Are Fixable — Here's How Great Leaders Know What to Solve and What to Learn From

Many leaders default to quick fixes — but some problems can't be solved, only led. Here's how to spot the difference and stop wasting time, energy and trust.

Living

A Customer Ghosted Her on a $1,700 Bill — So She Used This Clever Move to Get Paid

When people act in mysterious and frustrating ways, here's what to do.

News and Trends

How this Technocrat is Automating Accounting's Messiest Problems with AI at Mesh

Engineering and systems infrastructure expert Nandini Ramakrishnan set out to solve as co-founder and CTO of Mesh, a fintech platform using AI to automate error-prone accounting workflows.

Growing a Business

My Dad Won a Restaurant in a Poker Game — But It Was Losing Money. Now It's a Historic Business.

In fact, I would argue that every historic business that's still around is exceptionally good at changing with the times.

Growing a Business

I Built a Business Around a Product That Didn't Sell — All Because Nobody Wanted to Offend Me

Here's how to ask the right questions, to meet a real need.

Leadership

Unlock Your Brain's Problem-Solving Potential With These 3 Neuroscience Hacks

Most people get stuck focusing on problems instead of solutions, keeping their minds trapped in stress mode. This article breaks down a powerful shift that moves you from survival thinking to creative problem-solving with ease.

Growing a Business

The Framework Google Uses to Solve Its Hardest Problems Can Work for Anyone. Here's What to Do.

Really, it's about which problem to solve first.

Starting a Business

These Brothers Started a Business to Solve a Smelly Problem. It Led to $85 Million: 'Massive White Space.'

Christian and Justin Arquilla were both working in finance before they took a chance on BIZ Experiencesship.

Leadership

Fixing Every Problem Isn't Your Job — Here's How to Empower Your Team to Handle Issues Without Your Constant Involvement

Here's how to enable your team to solve problems on their own so you can focus on strategic planning and growth.

Growing a Business

How Getting Featured In The New York Times Led to the Demise of My Brand

We seemed to be rocking it — lots of press, major partnerships. Then we learned a harsh lesson.

Growing a Business

This Serial Founder on Why It's Cheaper Than Ever to Start a Business — and Other Surprising Insights

Brian Lee cofounded companies like LegalZoom and ShoeDazzle — and he believes many beliefs about business these days are nonsense. Sure, it's harder to raise capital. But it's actually cheaper than ever to start a company.

Leadership

Most Problems Fall Into 1 of 3 Layers — Here's How to Effectively Approach Each One

In BIZ Experiencesship, not all problems are created equal. I've found that there are three layers of problems, and each one requires its own type of solution — here's what they are and how to approach each one.

Growing a Business

7 Founders On Their Simple AI Fixes For Common Business Problems

AI can be used to streamline and supplement all kinds of processes that have long frustrated business owners. Here are a few examples.