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Business Marketing

Could being fake on social media be the secret to X success?

When trying to present your work on social media, it feels frustrating to reposters win - but maybe there's a page to take from...

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Business News

How and when to apply to be on a Board of Directors

(BUSINESS) What do you need to think about and explore if you want to apply for a Board of Directors? Here's a quick rundown...

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Opinion Editorials

Lessons in Leadership from Ted Lasso and Jacinda Ardern

Great leadership comes in many forms and often from unexpected places. What does authentic leadership really mean?

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Business Entrepreneur

The life lessons I learned from leaving the entrepreneurial life

It's a long and winding road in life as an entrepreneur, from building from the ground up to sustaining success. Joy comes in the...

February 2, 2024
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Business Marketing

The intersection between Experience Design & Marketing
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Opinion Editorials

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

‘Quiet quitting’ is a nefarious phrase describing normal boundaries
your data is being tracked even when you opt out

Business Entrepreneur

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

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Tech News

Tesla recalls the Cybertruck and other vindication

Many Tesla employees found themselves unexpectedly unemployed, and the Cybertruck recalls have led many to vindication, but also a warning.

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Tech News

What is Airchat and why is everyone fawning over it?

Airchat, an app built around sharing voice notes to connect in the name of authenticity, but how is it different from the Clubhouses past?

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Tech News

Why facial recognition technology shouldn’t be trusted

Facial recognition as a security measure that is fairly dystopian concept to the modern man. Here's why it's not a reliable source.

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Tech News

Malvertising scams: staying safe browsing Google advertisements

The most popular search engine continues to struggle with scammy advertisements - here's what you need to know to stay safe from malvertising.

April 15, 2024

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Business Marketing

This case against Starbucks reminds us to brush up on ADA compliance

When you run your own business, there are obvious ADA compliance violations, and some less so - here's a good reason to brush up.

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Business Marketing

Can you manage a digital PR strategy on your own?
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Business Marketing

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

Did you know influencer marketing is actually centuries old?
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Business Marketing

Mortuary workers denied overtime pay despite working the hours

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Business Entrepreneur

Keeping your promise on shipping times is key as a small business

As a small business, it's imperative that customer satisfaction be a main priority. One way to do this is keep your word on shipping...

5 days ago
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Business Entrepreneur

Musk University is coming to Austin, faces competition

Elon Musk has brought forward his plans to build up his school and Musk University, but faces unexpected competition from other universities.

April 16, 2024
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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.

April 12, 2024
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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...

April 8, 2024

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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...

November 9, 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

Do employees have a right to sit? Gov’t weighs in

This hotel failed to offer a reasonable ADA accommodation to an employee upon citation of their company policy, and lost to the EEOC.

1 day ago
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Business News

Could a four day workweek be adopted nationwide?

The four day workweek is gaining momentum around the world, including in the US - is it possible a 32 hour week will be...

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Business News

Powersport shop settles sex discrimination lawsuit for $75k

A notoriously masculine dominated industry, this powersport shop is facing a hefty settlement for unjust sex discrimination in the office.

4 days ago
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Business News

OSHA cites FL contractor for heat-related death of 26-yo worker

As the summer rolls around again, employers should stand to be prepared to protect their employees from heat to avoid tragedies.

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Opinion Editorials

Why English majors are the future of the AI revolution

This year, AI went mainstream, and English is suddenly the hottest programming language, so why are colleges nixing English departments?

5 days ago
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Opinion Editorials

Amazon’s Just Walk Out is actually still pulling people power, not AI

Implementing anything new will never be free of risks or hiccups, as Amazon's Just Walk Out program proves how much you can get away...

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Opinion Editorials

How to keep the momentum when your business is growing

Once the groundwork is laid for your business, you want to avoid plateauing if you can. Here are some tips to keep it going.

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Opinion Editorials

How to find a job you love in the midst of a job search you hate

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