How to future-proof your business

INC. THIS MORNING How to future-proof your business Good morning, The past year has taught us a lot about the importance--and difficulty--of future-proofing a business. Very few people could have predicted the world’s shift to remote work, or the immeasurable waves of Zoom fatigue that followed. Even almost four months into 2021, it’s nearly impossible to project much of anything about the rest of this year. Yet many indefatigable small businesses have survived, and even thrived, up to this point, largely due to their preparation for the unknown. Those skills are on prominent display at the 2021 Inc. Vision Summit, which started yesterday and continues today, where entrepreneurial thought leaders gathered virtually to share their best answers to the most pressing questions for business owners now. Register now if you haven’t already, and read on for some of our coverage of the biggest ideas in future-proofing your own business: For a glimpse at the post-pandemic office, take a look at these detailed design plans from WeWork’s chief product and experience officer. Here’s the blueprint for a smarter, better future for cities, according to two founders who are experts in urban design and development. HERE'S WHAT ELSE I'M READING TODAY: These are the boring benefits your employees actually want. --Inc. Fighting misogyny in the workplace: Tips from female leaders for getting ahead and making a mark. --Inc. The Small Business Administration is set to triple Economic Injury Disaster Loan amounts for small businesses and nonprofits hurt by Covid-19. --CNBC Today, execs from Facebook, Twitter and Google will be asked by a House committee about how disinformation spreads on their platforms. --New York TImes On this week’s Founders Project podcast: Why Credit Karma founder Ken Lin never aimed for an IPO. --Inc. ONE MORE THING: Kind Snacks grew faster than ever during a recession. Here’s how. --Inc. --Cameron Albert-Deitch Reporter, Inc. How are we doing? Send me ideas and feedback at calbertdeitch@inc.com, and sign up for daily text messages from me. Become an Inc. Unlimited subscriber. Click here to forward to a friend. This email was sent by: Mansueto Ventures 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007, Unsubscribe • Update Profile • View in Browser • Privacy Policy