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The new Google is destroying small businesses' reputations

businessinsider.com 8/10 10:22P estewart@insider.com (Emily Stew
Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BI Damian Mansell was stunned to see what Google was saying about his nascent business. When he searched for reviews of The Plastics Shed — the online building-plastics supplier he incorporated at the start of 2025 —...

They ran tea shops and podcasts. Now they're in the arms trade.

businessinsider.com 8/5 10:11P mloh@businessinsider.com (Matthe
Toru Tokushige, CEO of Terra Drone. Noriko Hayashi for BI In early May 2025, Toru Tokushige was alone in his Tokyo office when the general came knocking. It was the Golden Week, Japan's biggest holiday, and everyone else was on vacation. Manabu...

Niche brands are finding online reach through Sam's Club

businessinsider.com 8/2 11:23P dreuter@businessinsider.com (Dom
Sam s Club is using its scale to bring local businesses to members across the US. Dominick Reuter Sam's Club is using its regular curation to include upscale regional brands Now Sam's Club is using its scale to connect local favorites with...

Reviews are ruining your life

businessinsider.com 8/1 10:34P estewart@insider.com (Emily Stew
Getty Images; iStock; Tyler Le/BI James Hardaway has a reputation among his friends and family for being a reviews guy . Before making a big purchase, he'll check Wirecutter and Consumer Reports, do a drive-by of Reddit , and see what's being said...

I drove the Slate truck. Its toy-like looks hide a surprisingly serious pickup.

businessinsider.com 7/29 11:31P bshimkus@insider.com (Ben Shimku
Slate thinks America needs a lower-cost truck. I expected it might feel cheap and crashy — but it didn t. Ben Shimkus/Business Insider Only a few people have actually driven Slate's truck. I became one of the latest drivers on Tuesday. It feels...

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