"Walmart and Amazon have some of the most loyal customers, according to a recent study by Morning Consult." Jessica Tyler (photo, left) has the details.
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5 Ways Your Small Business Can Save Time With AI
". . . Here are five ways your small business can — and should — save time with AI."
The Hot College Gig: Online Brand Promoter
"Paying college students to push products is nothing new for companies. The exuberant undergraduate wearing a Nike cap and giving out samples is as common on American campuses as football fans tailgating at homecoming," writes Claire Ballentine (photo, left) in an article at NYTimes.com. "But now, like so much in the advertising world, the big action is […]
Where Are the Contrarian Leaders?
Elliot Begoun (photo, left) reports on the topic at SmartBrief.com.
No One Wants to Work for You, and These Three Words Are Why
"It’s one of the most common expressions found in job descriptions and postings, but it might be sending the wrong message," writes Christian Bonilla (photo, left) in a post at FastCompany.com.
5 Virtual Stock Market Games That Help You Learn How to Invest
"Dipping your toe in stock markets for the first time is intimidating, even for those of us who consider ourselves financially savvy. But other than paying a financial specialist for advice, what other options are available?" asks Megan Ellis (photo, left) in a piece at MakeUseOf.com. "Luckily, there are a variety of stock market games […]
How to Figure Out If You’re in the Wrong Job
"Ever have to psych yourself up to go to work? If that’s the case more often than not, your job might not align with your personal motives, says Carter Cast, author of The Right (and Wrong) Stuff: How Brilliant Careers are Made and Unmade."
Pricing Lessons from Working with 30+ Seed and Series A B2B Startups
"Though he’s nearly seen it all, Tyler Gaffney [photo, left] still gets surprised when early-stage B2B startups tell him how they’ve determined their pricing. The common thread? Many tend to make pricing decisions largely in a vacuum and dangerously removed from a broader go-to-market strategy. This is a natural approach, because early-stage companies often lack […]
California Ruling Puts Pressure on Uber, Lyft, and Other Gig Economy Employers
"The California Supreme Court just changed the game in a big way for gig economy companies and the people who work for them."
5 Tips to Ensure Your Remote Employees Are Productive
According to Ari Zoldan (photo, left), "In a lot of ways, remote workers have helped companies expand their reach and bring on employees who have excellent skill sets but geographic restrictions. At the same time, working in remote teams presents its own challenges. It can be hard to organize meetings, stay on top of due […]