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IoT: Unlocking New Business Opportunities
Creating smart, connected products is the pathway to unlocking new business opportunities. The Internet of Things (IoT) explosion makes one wonder if all and each connected product will maintain its position on the market after a year of its launch. So, what's in an IoT product?
By Susan Fourtané 10 years ago in Journal
Run Your Own Newspaper (Part 2)
My excitement at becoming a Media Baron soon turned to fear… what now? Well, the beauty of a takeover means almost everything is in place, the only missing ingredient is your own X-factor. So here are the pieces of the newspaper production puzzle that I inherited and put in place:
By Robert Bayley10 years ago in Journal
Run Your Own Newspaper
I was recently watching a European Champion's League game on TV in my local social club when I got a tap on my shoulder. A guy I'd met, but rarely spoken to, started talking about the local newspaper and how he couldn't run his own business and the newspaper at the same time; the upshot was he asked me to take over the newspaper. 'It's yours if you want it,' he said. After the initial surprise I rapidly became taken with the idea, especially when he talked about advertising revenue paying for the running costs and, if there was enough money left over, paying for my efforts into the bargain.
By Robert Bayley10 years ago in Journal
The Secret of Your Success
Once you've left the relative womb-like safety of tertiary education, it's up to you to struggle through the commercial sector. And they expect results. However, the professional minefield that is corporate life can be successfully negotiated. Frequently, the best advice often comes from the most unlikely sources. So here then, based on the wisdom of fictional characters in popular culture, is our ultimate survival guide.
By Scott Snowden10 years ago in Journal
Modern Ethics
A quick quiz for the challenged. In the complex modern world that we all live in, everyone is regularly confronted with tough moral dilemmas. How do you respond when you find a hundred dollar bill on the sidewalk? What do you do when you get undercharged at a restaurant? When you hear a toddler screaming from inside a burning house, do you try to rescue him even if it means you’ll be late for your Zumba class?
By Brian K. Henry10 years ago in Journal
Want to Live, Travel, and Earn Money Abroad?
To anyone familiar with oft-visited Central American cities, Boquete, Panama is well known as the valley of eternal rainbows and city of flowers. However, what started as a popular destination for retired expats 20 years ago has quickly transformed into a business hub for working professionals and families who want to travel, relocate and earn money overseas.
By Suki Tranqille10 years ago in Journal
Tough Lessons That Can Make You More Successful
For some people, success just seems to come naturally. But conquering your goals is something that takes daily commitment, dedication, and a lot of tough learning. Take a look at some of these lessons that can make you more successful, no matter how difficult they may be to learn.
By Leila Parker10 years ago in Journal
Get Yourself Published on Vocal
The first thing you'll notice is that Vocal takes a very minimalist approach to its interface, which is extremely refreshing in the constant glut of the millions of bells and whistles we are faced with in most interfaces. To start...
By Made in DNA10 years ago in Journal
Habits to Help You Build Wealth
Most of us are concerned about money. Making more, saving more, having more to spend. When focusing on money and how to build our wealth, we might tend to put our energy toward all of the habits directly related to finances: our spending, how much we earn, where we live, etc. These are all crucial considerations to be sure, but there are many important habits to help you build wealth that are not directly tied to your finances. Lifestyle changes can help us learn, be more creative, and be more open to the ideas and potential that can lead to long-term wealth. Habits are the key to building success over time, so make sure you aren’t missing out on these six easy habits that will help you build wealth in the long-run.
By Richard Owens10 years ago in Journal
Evolution of Digital Media
People essentially want to know how they can use the internet to make money, gain fame and influence, or just have their voice heard. The entire evolution of digital media, and every individual technological advancement, is met with the same questions. Sociologically, every new digital platform is viewed through that same lens:
By Jeremy Frommer10 years ago in Journal
