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Tech News

How will the TikTok ban bill affect your small business?

The TikTok ban bill has been signed, and many are looking for safe havens to jump to - how will this affect small business?

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Business Marketing

The FTC bans noncompete clauses – now what?

Noncompete clauses were meant to help protect company secrets, but have they really done anything but inconvenience workers?

4 hours ago
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Business News

Las Vegas hotel will pay for EEOC disability discrimination lawsuit

Following up on employee reports of disability discrimination, this Las Vegas hotel is will be following up with big time fees.

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Business Marketing

The intersection between Experience Design & Marketing

The field of marketing has been around the sun and back, whereas experience design is a newer, but growing field. Where do they overlap?

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The life lessons I learned from leaving the entrepreneurial life
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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

AG on Tech Trends

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Opinion Editorials

Post Mortem AI – can the dead die?

Many have been alarmed at the rise of the AI girlfriend, but some are going further, to preserve themselves after death through AI.

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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.

4 days ago
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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?

April 19, 2024
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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.

April 18, 2024

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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 Marketing

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

AG on Entrepreneur Trends

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Business Entrepreneur

Virginia contractor misclassifies employees, will pay $1.2 million

This construction company pays the price for misclassifying those labeled as a contractor and missed out on crucial payments.

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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...

April 18, 2024
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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 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

AG on Business News

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Business News

Disability discrimination leads to EEOC lawsuit for this brewery

Disability discrimination and shortsighted stereotypes have gotten this brewery in trouble for wrongful termination of two employees.

1 day ago
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Business News

Restaurant worker fired for not sharing their tips

This restaurant now owes more than $300k in penalties and backwages for firing a server for protecting the tips owed to them.

1 day ago
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Business News

Sex discrimination case showcases pain of ignoring harassment

Sex discrimination cases can be tough to handle, but ignoring them leads to worse outcomes, as this Red Robin chain learned.

2 days ago
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Business News

Why you’ll receive a list of colleague names & ages if you’re laid off

If you get laid off, is it weird to receive a list of employees who were also laid off—along with their ages? If you’re...

2 days ago

AG Editorials

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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...

2 days ago
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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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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?

April 18, 2024
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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...

April 17, 2024

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