Author: EconLearner
Working in retail is the best way to start your skills as a budding entrepreneur,getty According to one Banking Bank Survey April 2023, 39% of US adults has a side hustle, and about 28% say they expect to always need one to get by. Before I started my six-figure business as a financial coach, I worked part-time for $15/hour at two local clothing boutiques. I also started my own retail business which taught me critical skills that most new entrepreneurs miss out on trying to learn in their own businesses. Here are three critical business skills I learned on the…
The chief strategist with Sevco Securitysecurity industry entrepreneur, board consultant, investor and author. getty Between the constant attack from costly ransomware and other attacks, cyber security is more important than ever for businesses. A company can implement appropriate security controls and meet regulatory mandates, but breaches still happen—and when they do, cybersecurity can be a vital tool in helping a business recover quickly. However, it also becomes more expensive, complicated and difficult to obtain. According to Fitch Ratings, cyber security is the the fastest growing segment of the US property/casualty insurance market. However, claims and payouts have soared along with…
The first letter of your first name can affect your career and where you live.getty New research suggests that the first letter of your first name can influence your life choices. From career paths to residential preferences, individuals gravitate slightly toward cities and occupations that align with the first letter of their names. Previous studies this phenomenon had been hinted at. For example, people named Dennis were overrepresented among dentists listed on the American Dental Association website. Likewise, those named Lauren or Lawrence accounted for a larger percentage of lawyers, according to the American Bar Association database. Individuals named George…
Henry Kissinger will be remembered for many things, including his pragmatic approach to diplomacy. … [+] (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)Getty Images Last year, I had the opportunity to attend a conference at Ditchley Park, a manor house in Oxfordshire, England, which has recently been identified as the setting for the Foreign Secretary’s residence in Netflix’s ‘The Diplomat’. During my stay, I was assigned to “Henry Kissinger’s room”—a space that once housed the distinguished diplomat as he discussed the intricacies of nuclear deterrence with former Secretary of State Dean Acheson in 1963. Pausing to read a framed letter he wrote…
In this article we delve into six smart city niches that present good opportunities for innovators … [+] startup projects.getty As cities around the world evolve into complex ecosystems, the demand for smart urban solutions is escalating. Early-stage startups are uniquely positioned to drive innovation in key areas vital to the development of smart cities. Let’s delve into six smart city areas that present good opportunities for innovative startup projects: 1. IoT enabled urban infrastructure At the heart of smart cities is the complex web of interconnected devices known as the Internet of Things (IoT). This technology is at the…
UNITED STATES – NOVEMBER 20: President Joe Biden addresses the crowd on the South Lawn of the White … [+] House on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. Biden emailed at least 800,000 borrowers this week congratulating them on student loan forgiveness. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images President Biden emailed more than 800,000 borrowers this week, congratulating them on student loan forgiveness and inviting them to share their story. “Congratulations – your student loan has been forgiven because of the actions my administration took to make sure you get the relief you’ve earned and deserve,”…
How to solve today’s Wordle.SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Not only is it Thor Day, it’s also the last day of November. How crazy is that? We are only one month away from 2023. Somehow, this year has gone by in the blink of an eye. I’m not sure how to feel about this. It’s also Worlde #894, which means we’re only a few days away from Wordle #900. Then Christmas, then New Years. Yesterday was Wordle Wednesday and I gave you this logic puzzle: If all Grumkins are Cloogies, all Blumprots are Dabbledoggers, no Puffpops are Blumprots, and all…
Here’s how to stay motivated at work even when you’re ready to quit.getty You’re itching for a change, but deep down, you know that landing a better job won’t happen overnight. So now you’re feeling a bit stuck because your current job feels more like a chore than a career and the to-do lists are longer than the patience you have left. Every day, you find yourself fighting the urge to say, “I’ve given up,” but you know you have to hang on until another job comes along. If you just sighed because that describes how you feel every week,…
The three major auto manufacturers and the UAW ended their labor dispute, but the … [+] the controversy is not likely to go away.Getty Images The UAW has announced that the six-week labor dispute between the Big Three automakers has officially ended with a notice on their website on November 20, 2023. The deal was met with big sighs of relief, but only after disruptive, power-based moves by both parties led to an estimated $10.4 billion in financial net losses. Stakeholders on both sides should be under no illusions that this labor agreement will bring long-term peace between the UAW…
This is the story of how I went from broke to financially free within a year! I tell the story of how this wasn’t an easy journey for me, …