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Business Entrepreneur

What to do when it’s hard to sell your business (niche or not)

There are many hurdles that can arrive when you are trying to sell your business - here are some tips to meet yours and...

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Opinion Editorials

3 ways to improve your virtual communication skills

Your text, email, and IM messages may be received differently depending on your communication style and who you're communicating with.

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Opinion Editorials

Finding your career passion when you’re feeling lost

(EDITORIAL) Global Pandemic or not, people struggle to search for job opportunities, their careers, and to find their passion.

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Opinion Editorials

How to stand out against the competition in today’s job market

Are you trying to figure out how you can stand out to recruiters and hiring managers in this job market? Look no further than...

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The life lessons I learned from leaving the entrepreneurial life
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Business Marketing

The intersection between Experience Design & Marketing
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Opinion Editorials

‘Quiet quitting’ is a nefarious phrase describing normal boundaries
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Business Entrepreneur

How a $36 customer service move won long-term loyalty

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This AI Chat bot is perfect for your site, no setup or training required

When you're a business with a full plate, being able to divvy up your to-do's is a huge help, and adding a AI chat...

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Tech News

Will AI text-to-art generators really rid designers of work opportunities?

AI text-to-art generators are popping up all over, including Meta and Discord. Will these programs soon affect designer's jobs?

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Tech News

What 10 jobs does ChatGPT say it will eliminate?

ChatGPT itself has its own insights for what jobs it could replace or augment in the future - how can you prepare yourself or...

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Tech News

Why mass tech layoffs don’t necessarily indicate a recession

Yes, layoffs are surmounting all around those in the tech industry, and though many foresee this as a recession indicator, it isn't.

September 22, 2023

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Business Marketing

Is a resume by ChatGPT worth charging for, or too good to be true?

One TikToker is going viral promoting a "nonworkaholic" philosophy and advocating for selling a ChatGPT-written resume or language translation.

September 18, 2023
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Business Marketing

How to boost sales with the ‘Blemish Effect’
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Business Marketing

The power of nostalgia: Casa Bonita’s grand re-opening
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Business Marketing

Why more businesses are upgrading with luxury experiences
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Business Marketing

What is search forecasting and how can it help your business?

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Business Entrepreneur

Teachers, the whole tech industry needs you, not just EdTech

It may feel like edtech is the best or only place for teachers to pivot to, but don't sell your skillsets short, the tech...

4 days ago
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Business Entrepreneur

How to Work Through Conflicts in a Family Business

Creating a family business comes with a lot of positives, as well as a lot of challenges. Here's how to handle those conflicts as...

September 22, 2023
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Business Entrepreneur

Prevailing over imposter syndrome as a young entrepreneur

Entering the entrepreneurial space early often leads to rising feelings of imposter syndrome - here's how you can get ahead of it.

September 20, 2023
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Business Entrepreneur

Freelancing made simple thanks to this all-encompassing tool, Indy

Whether you're well established or just starting out, this freelancing tool Indy promises to make it so anyone can run their own business.

September 19, 2023

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Business Marketing

Study: How do we feel about paying for our social media?

With Snapchat being among the latest to offer a paid option, the question has arose: who's willing to pay for their social media and...

August 18, 2023
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Business Entrepreneur

Meet Chatwise, the social media app that gives its creators equity
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Social Media

Reddit user? Here’s a Tweetdeck-esque browser app for you
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Social Media

Meta Oversight Board calls for less ambiguous nudity guidelines
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Social Media

Loophole allowed anyone to bypass Facebook 2FA, Meta confirms

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Business News

How does your company’s layoff policy compare to the rest?

Companies left and right are taking part in the layoff movement. How does your company stack up against the rest?

2 days ago
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Business News

Age discrimination lawsuit proving a roller coaster for this theme park

EEOC alleges the Ohio theme park, Cedar Point, discriminated against older workers by not offering subsidized housing to employees over 30.

3 days ago
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Business News

People are NOT over remote work, just ask the workers themselves

Quit saying people are over remote work. Only CEOs and golden retriever extroverts are itching to go back into the office!

4 days ago
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Business News

Why asking for SAT scores can be a fast track to age discrimination

Some job candidates have reported being asked for their SAT/ACT scores - this practice could be an insult at best, and age discrimination at...

September 19, 2023

AG Editorials

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Opinion Editorials

Embracing vulnerability in management in the face of mistakes

It's hard to admit when you've stepped in it from a management perspective, but it comes with an important lesson to take to heart.

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Opinion Editorials

Corporate weed is getting beat down – here’s why it’s fair

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Opinion Editorials

What I wish I knew about finances in my 20s that I know now

They say money makes the world go round. So, let's discuss how to be smart with finances before it's too late.

September 22, 2023
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Opinion Editorials

Work smarter, not harder: How to become a top performer

People at the top of their game work less, but with more focus - replicate their good habits to get ahead. Work smarter, not...

September 21, 2023

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