HughesNet has lost more than half its subscribers since 2020. Its SEC filings warn of serious financial doubt. And it has quietly struck a deal to send customers to Starlink. …
Nicholas Graham
Nicholas Graham
I’m Nicholas Graham, founder and editor of StepBusiness. After retiring from my career as a business administration instructor, I created this publication to share the business lessons I spent years teaching, analyzing, and exploring through corporate case studies. My goal is to make academic research, historical strategies, and management concepts easier to understand and apply in real-world situations. Through StepBusiness, I focus on providing practical insights for managers, entrepreneurs, and business owners who want to make better decisions. I believe valuable business knowledge should be clear, balanced, and connected to the challenges professionals face every day.
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If you’ve searched for Drs. Foster and Smith recently, you probably ended up on Petco’s website. That’s not a glitch. The company is gone, and has been for several years …
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If you’ve seen headlines about plant closures in Chehalis, Medford, or Salt Lake City, it’s natural to wonder whether Darigold is shutting down. The short answer is no. But the …
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Most businesses that depend on dry ice don’t think much about where it comes from — until supply gets tight. Right now, that supply is under real pressure. Demand is …
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In March 2026, U.S. retail tomato prices jumped roughly 15% in a single month — the highest level in over eight years. By April, some measures showed prices up nearly …
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Cauliflower prices swung by roughly 230% in 2025. That kind of volatility doesn’t just frustrate shoppers — it squeezes restaurant margins, disrupts retailer shelf plans, and forces food manufacturers to …