Almost everyone has a can opener available to open a can but it’s way more convenient if that can comes with a pull tab. So, why do some cans have them and not others? The story goes that in 1959, a humble engineer from Dayton, Ohio, named Ermal “Ernie” Fraze was enjoying a family picnic when he realized that he …
When you want to splurge — really go all-out — what do you purchase? Whether it’s ordering an extra slice of cheese on a burger or upgrading to first class on an international flight, the opportunity to treat oneself is sometimes worth the price. But, at what price? If you had that much money, how far would you go to experience …
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Bret Bonnet, co-founder of the Illinois-based company Quality Logo Products, Inc. was none too pleased when he found out that one of his employees had moved to another state to work remotely without informing the firm. “The state he moved to came after us for a week’s worth of state income tax that we failed to pay …
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For those with the itch, starting a business over the age of 60 is entirely doable. Age can give many advantages, including experience and wisdom 1. Consulting Consulting is a favorite business activity among retired seniors. For starters, consulting is perfect for crafting your own hours and rates. After decades of developing expertise in a …
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A leading statewide advocate is calling for reform after a recent New York State Inspector General report found Black and Hispanic individuals are more likely to face disciplinary action than others incarcerated in New York state. “You can’t reform something that is inherently broken, you have to change it completely,” said Jerome Wright, co-coordinator of …
Most of what you hear about copywriting is a lie. Yes, it can be a great side hustle or even a full-time career, but it’s not the fantasyland many copywriting courses portray it as. I’ve written copy professionally for about 12 years, earning millions from it (yes, I said millions). I’m friends with some of the …
Can You Start Your Own Business for Less Than $1,000? Yes, many business and consumer services can be offered with a very little upfront cost. Even some product-based businesses don’t require much capital. Most successful business owners that start with under $1,000 do so with online business ideas, like VA services, affiliate marketing sites, or …
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Canada’s economy will face a more pronounced slowdown this year than first thought, but it will still be historically “mild and short-lived” compared to previous recessions, according to the latest forecasts from Deloitte. The consultancy and financial services firm said in a report Tuesday that the Canadian economy will hit a “deeper” recession in 2023 than it …
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Germany’s inflation cooled slightly in November, but remained near a record high, suggesting that while cost pressures have eased in Europe’s largest economy they are unlikely to weaken the European Central Bank’s resolve to tame prices. German consumer prices, harmonized to compare with other European Union countries, rose by 11.3% on the year in November, …
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The study from UC Berkeley’s Terner Center for Housing Innovation evaluated 13 cities where property owners seemed most likely to take advantage of SB 9 because of healthy real estate prices and a lot of backyard home construction. But in those cities, a total of 282 applications for SB 9 homes were submitted and only 53 …
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