This Week in Business Strategies

Aug. 31, 2020—To better assist shop owners with their business-building tactics, Ratchet+Wrench has compiled of a short list of essential material from some of its favorite sources. Here's a look at a few must-read articles from the past week.

How Silicon Valley Strategies Can Help Any Company Grow (Not Just Tech Startups) — Inc. 

Ryan Hogan built his entertainment startup around one of Silicon Valley's most notorious startup manuals—and it's working.

Now is the Time to Build More Equitable—and Empathetic—Financial Services — Fast Company

The CEO and cofounder of personal finance app Stash says his industry needs to do better by people of color and women. Here's what he's doing to change that.

Avoid Making This Strategic Mistake in a Recession — Harvard Business Review  

Now is not the time for differentiators to try to compete on cost. Here's a better approach to take instead.