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Success
Why dressing like a CEO no matter your job level will prime you for career success
Ladders - Allana Akhtar
Studies suggest that employees who want to make an impression might just need a closet makeover. Think of dressing up as one of your keys to career …
Technology
We finally know why the Instagram founders really quit
The Verge - Casey Newton
When your boss goes one hamburger button too far Last year, in an effort to give shape to The Interface’s coverage area, I posted a public list of questions that I hoped to investigate over time. I saved
Startups
Mutiny at HQ Trivia fails to oust CEO
TechCrunch - Josh Constine
This week’s banishment of host Scott Rogowsky was merely a symptom of the ongoing struggle to decide who will lead HQ Trivia. According to multiple sources, more than half of the startup’s staff signed
Lifestyle (UK)
Copywriter, 27, who saved $500,000 in eight years reveals the '4% rule' that was key to her success - while still enjoying
dailymail.co.uk - Matilda Rudd and Sophie Haslett
A young copywriter has revealed some of the simple saving tactics that helped her and her husband save a staggering $500,000 in just eight …
Technology
Accenture announces intent to buy French cloud consulting firm
TechCrunch - Ron Miller
As Google Cloud Next opened today in San Francisco, Accenture announced its intent to acquire Cirruseo, a French cloud consulting firm that specializes in Google Cloud intelligence services. The companies
Startups
Should you hire an in-house designer or a contractor?
TechCrunch - Katherine Gustafson
Editor’s note: This post is a part of our latest initiative to demystify design and find the best brand designers and agencies in the world who work with early-stage companies — nominate a talented brand
Australian Universities
From working in business to starting one: how Nathaniel and Julian built their own startups
uq.edu.au
This is the story of how two entrepreneurs tested their idea on the market through Startup Academy. Julian Stein (Fiffy Solutions) and Nathaniel …
Employment
9 work-from-home executive jobs that pay $100,000 or more
CNBC - Courtney Connley
More flexibility and freedom doesn't have to come at the expense of your paycheck or job title. In fact, job search site FlexJobs found that the …
Data Protection Trends: What GDPR And Other Regulations Mean For 2019 And Beyond
Forbes - Ari Levenfeld
As we journey through the opening months of 2019, the effects of 2018 on privacy continue to play a significant role. This is perhaps most apparent in the introduction of new laws and regulations to provide
A $12 Trillion Race Is on for the Financial Services Industry. Here's How to Win It.
Entrepreneur - Michael Carter
The financial services industry has a huge opportunity (and challenge) to face in the next ten years. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. According to Orion Advisor Services,
4 Ways to Grow Your Business Fast (Without Rushing)
Entrepreneur - Boe Hartman
For growth that lasts, you need to be willing to slow down -- even when your finances are telling you to hurry up! Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Go for speed. Build out
Why is it so hard to design a decent office space?
Quartz
If you’re reading this at work, there’s a good chance that you’re sitting at an open desk or communal table. (Hey, is that guy reading over your shoulder? Hi!) And if you’ve been in the workplace awhile,
The Four Most Effective Forms of Content Marketing
hackernoon.com
Steven HansenBlockedUnblockFollowFollowing Feb 1 If you’re looking into implementing a content marketing strategy, then you may be wondering just what …
Microsoft 365 gets new compliance and data privacy features
VentureBeat - Kyle Wiggers
Microsoft is introducing new ways for companies to protect and manage their data within Microsoft 365. The Seattle company today announced the Microsoft 365 compliance center, a “dedicated workspace” which
Stepping Up: Serial Entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk
Entrepreneur - Aby Sam Thomas
In his first Middle East appearance, the VaynerX Chairman makes his presence felt at the 2018 Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival by not sugarcoating the realities of startup life. You're reading Entrepreneur
How to Achieve 'Zero' Burnout: Build a business and a Life That Won't Kill You
Entrepreneur - Gemma Went
Brian Moran's book about 'doing more in three months than others do in a year' is a great starting point, this contributor says. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. We entrepreneurs
How to Make a Killer Explainer Video for Your Business
Inc Magazine - By Sean Wise
An explainer video is a short (under three minutes) video that acts as part elevator pitch, part infomercial, and part introduction. Companies use it to quickly introduce themselves, engage early adopters,
The new Google My Business app helps SMBs list their businesses on Google Search and Maps
Android Authority - Abhishek Baxi
Google has launched a completely new and redesigned Google My Business app that helps small and medium businesses to keep their presence up-to-date on Google Search and Google Maps. The free app offers
Billionaire Warren Buffett: This is the 'one easy way' to increase your worth by 'at least' 50 percent
CNBC - Catherine Clifford
Legendary investor and billionaire Warren Buffett has a tip for young people: Focus on learning how to write and speak clearly. "The one easy way to …
Here's How the World's Most In-Demand Freelancers Always Get Work--And Get Paid Top Dollar
Inc Magazine - By Amanda Pressner Kreuser
That side hustle has become many people's main hustle--and as a result, the freelancer market is heavily saturated. There are pretty much always tons of freelancers available to take on work -- which theory
How This Entrepreneur Turned His Passion for Photography Into a Successful Business
Entrepreneur - David Meltzer
Grady Brannan, renowned photographer and inspirational artist, provides insights on how his photography hobby evolved into a business, as well as a journey full of new learning experiences. Opinions expressed
‘We don’t pay influencers on reach’: How Kellogg’s is combating influencer fraud
Digiday - Seb Joseph
Kellogg’s is no longer paying influencers solely based on their reach because it has no way of knowing whether that engagement is real or …
My design process: a step by step overview
uxdesign.cc
Paritosh PundirBlockedUnblockFollowFollowing Nov 12, 2018 Every designer has their own way of doing things and I would highly encourage you to modify …
Anonos BigPrivacy, the First GDPR Certified Technology, is Presenting at The European Big Data Forum About Maximising Legal
Business Insider - PRESS RELEASE PR Newswire
VIENNA, Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Anonos (www.anonos.com), announced today that it is presenting at The European Big Data Value Forum ("EBDV") in Vienna Austria. Anonos' certified BigPrivacy technology
How To Streamline Your Logo Design Process On A Budget
Forbes - Jia Wertz
Creating a logo for your business is much like picking a name for your child. Unless you have had the perfect idea in mind for quite some time, it can be a very daunting task. On one hand, your logo has
In the future, companies won’t hire remote employees. They’ll hire remote teams
Quartz
In Silicon Valley—the 50-mile peninsula between San Jose and San Francisco—there are both more software engineers than anywhere else in the world and not nearly enough of them to meet the Bay Area’s insatiable
The Types of Team Members You Need to Hire at Each Stage of Your Business
Entrepreneur - Heather Doshay
Your team needs to scale with your company. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. More than 100 million startups are created worldwide every year, and failure rates are high. course,
How to Calculate the True Monetary Value of Your Time
Entrepreneur - Nathan Resnick
As an entrepreneur, your time is precious. To protect it, you must know exactly what it's worth. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Do you know the value of your time? Ken creator
Enough About Agile Firms -- We Need Agile People
Forbes - Jan Bruce
Agile is the buzzword of the moment. Every day we read about the necessity of developing agile organizations—but shouldn’t we be talking about agile people? Agile teams and organizations stress speed,