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Five LinkedIn Tips for Entrepreneurs
Reach and exposure are key factors for any entrepreneur looking to scale their business or their brand and social media has become the defacto way to go about it. While Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are all viable and acceptable channels for this growth, a lot of people overlook LinkedIn. I meet a lot of entrepreneurs who overlook the value that LinkedIn can bring to their business and their brand.
By dana blouin8 years ago in Journal
Sweatshops: Shedding Light
I stood in the middle of thousands of local workers in a plastic bag factory in the Democratic Republic of Congo. My initial thoughts reflected sympathetic feelings, “hot, uncomfortable, disappointing.” I could not help but notice the satisfaction on a young boy’s face as he reached for his baguette bread, a little bag of peanuts, and a bottle of Coca Cola — a typical yet satisfying midday snack for a Congolese, a privilege/luxury that many are deprived of when unable to work in factories such as the one in which I stood.
By Roshni Shukla8 years ago in Journal
The Form 1040 Tax Return: Differentiating Between Income that is Taxable and Income that is Tax Exempt
People sometimes receive money from a variety of sources during any given tax year, and are oftentimes confused as to which inflows are taxable, and which are not. While most income is taxable, there are some sources of funds that are not considered income as such, and you may not have to include income from these sources on your tax return as taxable income.
By Milton G. Boothe8 years ago in Journal
Art and Accessibility
The starving artist is a term I could assume most people would be familiar with. And, for the most part, I think it would be safe to say most people pair the two together when thinking about artISTS, and not art. I've always wondered why that is.
By Ryan Mahoney8 years ago in Journal
From Lawyer to Professional Photographer: Orange County Native Wins International Photography Contest
YORBA LINDA, CALIFORNIA — Several years ago, K.C. Crow gave up her high-paying job as an attorney to become a lifestyle photographer. Instead of trying cases, she now captures the special moments of adorable toddlers— and she wouldn’t have it any other way.
By Nikki Gaskins Campbell8 years ago in Journal
Product Design vs Services
Keeping in mind the layout of the Business Model Canvas, Key Activities are strategically positioned to the left, next to the list of Key Partners and close to the associated Cost Structure. Channels are listed to the right of the Value Proposition, next to Customer Relationships and Customer Segments.
By Fabia Scali-Warner8 years ago in Journal
Must-Have Products for Your Office
We spend around a third of our days in the office, and yet, our desks always seem to be an afterthought to our lifestyle. This doesn't make sense. After all, we spend hundreds just whiling away hours at night clubs — why shouldn't we splurge on improving the overall time we spend at our desks, too?
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Journal
