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SWABS, STAT

Inside the Maine factory racing to supply America with virus test swabs

Is This the Future of U.S. Elections?

The pandemic has added momentum—and urgency—to efforts to expand voting by mail

Goodbye, Retirement

The coronavirus and the economic crisis leave many with one fallback: Social Security

How Do You Make More Masks Yesterday?

3M meets the crisis it’s been preparing for

Transitioning to EV is the way to go - If we'll do it is another question entirely

Pakistan has been proactive in forming an EV policy and has gotten much acclaim for it. But does the government have plans beyond just saving the environment, and will they be able to pull it off?

Where the women at?

On KLF manels, and why financial inclusion for women matters Think of this as the Profit female reporters’ manifesto on calling out corporate fluff

Turnaround at AkzoNobel Pakistan in the making?

After three years of tepid revenue and profit growth, the global paints giant's Pakistani subsidiary is beginning to see significantly increased profitability

SIALKOT IS PREPARING FOR take-off

As more Pakistanis are able to afford to fly, Air Sial's founders hope to make their home city one of the major hubs of aviation in the country

Despite growing competition, Adamjee Insurance remains the dominant player

How Pakistan’s oldest company has managed to retains its market share even as newer companies continue to lure customers

As Thar power plants come online, Engro's profits soar

The conglomerate’s net income is up 30% in 2019, investments continue in telecom infrastructure sharing and petrochemicals business

What If Whatever It Takes Is Not Enough?

Countries must overcome nationalist impulses and mistrust to coordinate a global response to the virus

ONE MAN'S COUP ATTEMPT IS ANOTHER'S YOUTHFUL INDISCRETION

Nayib Bukele’s reforms have impressed the U.S. and international investors. Opponents say El Salvador’s president is a dictator in the making

Now, Even Masks Can't Cross Borders

Some nations restrict exports to ensure they have enough at home

Meet The Resistance

Renowned researcher David Ho is leading a team of aggressive young scientists racing to beat the coronavirus

Texas Blues

The state may see its growth rate halved this year by the combination of plunging oil prices and the coronavirus pandemic

The (Shaky) Plans to Narrow the Testing Gap

Silicon Valley is working on Covid-19 diagnostic tools. There’s still a ways to go

What's happenning in Italy is a prognosis for the world?

Letter from Rome

Business has to live with social distancing to save lives. But what if the money shuts down, too?

The Great Coronavirus Crash has been frightening in its speed and breadth.

Behind The Oil War

The Russians may have started the price war, but the Saudis were waiting for the opportunity to jump in

What's in a Name? WHEN THE BRAND IS YOU

After transforming the beauty industry and then leaving her namesake company, Bobbi Brown is leveraging her experience to create more new brands.

THE WAY TO SELL YOURSELF

Our opening sentence is our most important. And too many of us are getting it wrong.

Tap Your Network IT'S WHO YOU KNOW

When I lost my job, I felt like I lost everything. But I hadn’t. Here’s how I built a network that helped me rebound even stronger—and build a multimillion-dollar podcast business.

Location, Location, Location FOUNDERS, GO HOME

To attract the best investors and employees, startup founders once had to move to the coasts. But more and more, they’re returning to their roots to build their businesses.

JOINING FORCES TO GROW

After running her sign-and-awning business for 18 years, Nikki Taheri decided to turn the operation into a FastSigns franchise.

FROM FLYING HIGH TO PIZZA PIE

Former Air Force intelligence analyst Stephanie Moseley became a Marco’s Pizza franchisee. And yes, those jobs do have something in common.

Finding Investors FIRST, GET INVESTORS— THEN, MAKE THE PRODUCT?

When she set out to launch the new paint brand Clare, Nicole Gibbons was told to build first and raise money later. But to really create the startup she wanted, she’d have to go in reverse.

Customer Service STOP DOING WHAT PEOPLE HATE

That’s the philosophy Jesse Cole used to build the Savannah Bananas, an unusually popular (and weird) baseball team. And it can work for any business.

Brand Name SAME WORD, NEW OPPORTUNITY

It’s easy to fear changes to your brand. It’s harder (but more fulfilling!) to embrace them. That’s why Edible Arrangements finally embraced a new definition of edibles.

THE END OF OWNERSHIP

Two years ago, Joymode was hot off a big funding round, and carving out a spot for itself in the booming sharing economy. But the startup is now backed into a corner and wondering: Is there such a thing as oversharing?

Scandinavian Minimalist

VIKING RIVER CRUISES By dimming the glitz and emphasizing culture, the company reinvigorated an industry.