In pursuit of the well-trimmed lawn
Few things say Americana like a well-trimmed lawn. Yet the modern lawn is a modern invention. Throughout most of history, trimmed yards were a luxury for…
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From farming to mapping the world: Meet Gladys West
Catch a road trip movie from the 70s or 80s and you might see folks juggling with maps or else asking for directions. These days? There’s an app for that….
Demographics of social media sites explained
Who uses what social media? You might want to know if you are selling a product, or even just blogging. Facebook. Statista reports that there are nearly 3…
Shark Tank host Daymond John’s keys for success
Tune into Shark Tank and you’ll hear advice from Daymond John, the founder of clothing brand FUBU, who has amassed a fortune stretching into the hundreds…
An old-fashioned railroad stock certificate
What are stock buybacks and why do companies use them? If you happen to read the Wall Street Journal or other finance journalism, you’ve probably seen…
Put purpose first to produce the most profits
Put purpose first to produce the highest profits It’s easy to fixate on making money when running a business. And at times, doing so is the right move….
Building an effective hybrid work culture
Looking to attract the best talent? Want to stop employees from leaving? If so, consider hybrid and remote work options. GoodHire conducted a survey that…
Onboarding boosts productivity, effectiveness
Keeping employees on staff can prove difficult. Effective onboarding, however, may increase retention by more than 80 percent while boosting new hire…
Why is Microsoft buying up game developers?
Microsoft has acquired a lot of companies over the years. Not so surprising, given that the company has a market cap north of $2 trillion and is active in…
Why Ford stopped accepting orders for Maverick pickup trucks
Looking to buy a Ford Maverick pickup truck? If you don’t already have an order in, you might have to wait until 2023. During the first few days in…