Mark Cuban’s pep talk

INC. THIS MORNING Mark Cuban’s pep talk Note: Kevin J. Ryan, staff writer at Inc., is stepping in for Sophie while she is away from the computer today. Good morning, This week, Mark Cuban gave business owners some much-needed encouragement. “Running a small biz is never easy, but we chose this life,” he said during his keynote at the SBA’s National Small Business Week Virtual Summit on Monday. The Shark Tank star and Dallas Mavericks’ owner went on to offer tips on communication, sales, and other aspects of entrepreneurial life--advice that applies during the pandemic and beyond. Read Inc.’s story on [the four things Cuban says every entrepreneur must do]( to thrive right now. JOIN US: Being a business owner means having to innovate constantly and navigate change. So Inc. , in partnership with Capital One Business, wants to help you figure out Your Next Move. Join us for a discussion with Michael Preysman, founder and CEO of Everlane, a leading retail brand that’s providing radical transparency within the supply chain. Preysman will share how Everlane’s commitment to creating ethical products that last has led the company to have 90 percent of its apparel made of recycled materials. Hear him talk about how the company stuck to its sustainability initiatives, navigated the pandemic, and developed its vision for the future of the fashion industry. - Wednesday, September 15, 2021, 12 p.m. ET - [Reserve your free spot.]( HERE'S WHAT ELSE I'M READING TODAY: One of the hottest new employee benefits: [financial wellness programs](. --Inc. Facebook’s [new sunglasses]( mix cool with creepy. --The Wall Street Journal A Japanese firm [banned its employees from smoking at home](. Would American companies be able to control their remote employees to that extent? --Inc. Ford is rolling out a [fascinating customer strategy]( involving booze. --Inc. A trade group representing 2,000 companies sent a letter to President Biden Monday asking for clarification about [the new vaccine requirements](. --The New York Times ONE MORE THING: Meet the [10 fastest-growing private companies]( in Los Angeles. --Inc. --Kevin Ryan Staff writer, Inc. How are we doing? Send Sophie ideas and feedback at [sdownes@inc.com](mailto:sdownes@inc.com?subject=Inc.%20This%20Morning%20Feedback), and on [Twitter](. Join the visionaries who choose Inc. as their trusted source for the most accurate reporting on business. [Join Inc. Unlimited today.]( [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](