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Personal Branding Blog — November 26, 2016 In America, if you don’t have a business card, you’re a nobody. And nobody likes to be a nobody. I’ve been using that catchy phrase for years because I want people to remember the importance of having a business card—especially when in transition. Why so? Because more than ever, those in transition absolutely have to connect and communicate with as many people as possible. The more lottery tickets you buy, the more chances you have to win … Employed people higher than a certain level get company business cards as a matter of practice. But whom do you represent when in transition? Yourself! Therefore, a personal business card of your own is one of the most important—and yet somehow among the most overlooked—pieces of marketing collateral. As the American Express ad used to say, “Don’t leave home without it.” That certainly applies in this case. And hasn’t it been embarrassing for you—and ineffectual looking—when someone hands you a business...

Welcome back Jessica Robinson October 8, 2021 Every business leader has unique strategies and leadership styles with the common goal of advancing their organization to new horizons. In line with their leadership styles, they devise frameworks of ideas for up scaling employee engagement, employee retention and performance management. The ultimate objective is of course to guide an organization to higher profitability that is a realistic measure of the success of a business. Speaking of leadership styles, some leaders and managers are inclined to a micromanagement style of leadership . On the other hand, some managers have a knack for managing their teams from the purview of macro-management. By all means, the latter approach helps a business become more profitable and efficient than the former one. To elaborate, this blog sheds light on the key advantages of having a management style inspired by macro-management. However, before we move to the merits of macro-management, it is esse...

Nguyễn Thị Lệ, chairwoman of the People’s Council, speaks at the opening session of the two-day People’s Council meeting on Monday in HCM City. Photo hcmcpv.org.vn HCM CITY — HCM City authorities have announced that the country’s pandemic hotspot has contained its largest-ever COVID outbreak and is ready to reopen the economy, Nguyễn Thị Lệ, chairwoman of the municipal People’s Council, said at a meeting on Monday. Speaking at the opening session of the third People’s Council meeting, Lệ said: “Today I officially announce all 21 districts and Thủ Đức city have been able to control the outbreak, and are ready to enter the ‘new normal’ phase of the reopening.” Lệ attributed the pandemic prevention achievements to the combined efforts of both the people and city government. The achievements, however, have come at a high cost as the city has not met its economic targets, she said, referring to the socio-economic situation in the first nine months. “Prolonged l...

Moscow  — Russian President Vladimir Putin told his country’s employers on Wednesday that they would have to shut down again for a week from the end of October — the most dramatic step by his government in months aimed at stemming the country’s surging coronavirus epidemic. During a meeting with senior officials, Putin backed a proposal to mandate “non-working” days from October 30 until November 7.  Workers will be paid during the shutdown, Putin said, as he ordered an expansion of COVID-19 testing to try and more efficiently identify virus cases. “Our main task now is to protect the lives of citizens and, as far as possible, minimize the spread of coronavirus infection,” Putin said. He announced the new measure shortly after Russia announced yet another record number of daily  coronavirus deaths , and a day after the Kremlin accepted, for the first time, a “share of responsibility” for the country’s lackluster vaccination campaign.  Only about 32% of Russia’s...

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính chairs the meeting on Sunday. —VNA/VNS Photo  HÀ NỘI — The COVID-19 pandemic has been basically brought under control nationwide five months since the outbreak of the fourth wave ravaged the country, said Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính at an online meeting on Sunday. The meeting was held between the Government leader and authorities of 63 localities to review COVID-19 prevention and control measures and discuss socio-economic recovery in the future. PM Chính said the Government on October 11 issued Resolution No 128 on the adoption of provisional guidelines on safe and flexible living with COVID-19. Following the resolution, many provinces and cities have relaxed social distancing and gradually moved to live safely and flexibly with COVID-19. He stressed that COVID-19 prevention and control must be implemented consistently across the country. Based on the outcomes of the meeting, the Government and the National Steering Commi...

Love animals? There are so many different businesses you can start that allow you to work around dogs, cats and various other pets. You already know the basics — dog walking, training services, grooming, etc. But there are some more unusual pet business ideas out there as well. Below are unique pet related businesses you could consider starting. Unusual Pet Business Ideas Organic Treat Maker More and more, pet owners are concerning themselves with the ingredients of their pet food and treats. By baking and selling organic treats for pets, you can gain the attention of pet owners who are concerned about things like health and the environment. Obedience Expert You already know about dog trainers. But if you have the know-how, you can actually carve out a slightly different niche — as an obedience expert. You can work not only with dogs to develop good habits, but also work with their owners to maintain those habits. Yard Cleaner Anyone with a dog knows the difficulty of clea...

E-commerce giant Flipkart had a very successful ‘The Big Billion Days’ (TBBD) festive sale event this year amid the pandemic. The event, which concluded recently, was conducted on a massive scale. It brought lakhs of sellers, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and kiranas closer to consumers this festive season. There was over 55 per cent growth in new sellers this TBBD, compared to 2020. The first week of online festive sales, when various e-commerce firms participated, saw 23 per cent year-over-year sales growth in 2021. This means goods worth $4.6 billion (Rs 32,000 crore) have been sold online from brands and sellers during the festive sales, according to the latest report released by RedSeer Consulting. RedSeer says has been seen that Flipkart Group emerged as the leader during the festive sales with an impressive 64 per cent market share. Flipkart competes with players such as Amazon, Reliance’s JioMart and Tata CLiQ, Tata Group’s e-commerce platform, which are also...

October 18, 2021 LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan business groups on Monday urged President Joe Biden to reconsider a plan to require most workers to get vaccinated or regularly tested for COVID-19 but said, if it is enacted, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer should ensure related state rules are no stricter. The Michigan Chamber of Commerce and six local chambers raised a host of concerns and questions over the pending federal mandate, which will apply to employers with at least 100 employees. They cited the cost, the logistical challenge of checking workers’ vaccination status and test results at a time human resources or other staffing is limited, and said the 100-employee threshold is arbitrary. The organizations also asked how employees will be counted, whether the unvaccinated will be able to work while awaiting weekly test results and how long companies will have to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s rule. Rich Studley, president and CEO of the Michigan C...

Shop local: It’s a virtuous mantra for so many who want to support the small businesses that give Long Island’s Main Streets a sense of community. But these mom-and-pops are grappling with a slew of hurdles: Supply and labor shortages, expensive rents, and the high cost of running a business amid a pandemic. It can be a constant challenge just to stay open for business. Adam Haber thinks he has a solution. He is a principal of Long Beach-based Trellus: Same Day Local Delivery Service, a new enterprise whose seamless technology focuses on same-day delivery for the region’s small businesses. The company, which launched in January 2021, claims its gig-drivers now make between 50 and 150 deliveries a day, usually within two hours. Haber co-founded the company, along with Brian Berkery and JR Jensen. The three have invested “several hundred thousand dollars as partners” in the company, Haber said, and are in the process of raising a $2 million seed round. With Trellus, the co-founders a...

Social media is an essential tool for many different businesses. But for some, knowledge of social media is an absolutely integral part of running a business. If you really GET social media, here are some potential small business ideas you can use to build a business around your social media expertise. Social Media Business Ideas Social Media Consultant Use your knowledge of social media to help other businesses. As a consultant , you would help other businesses evaluate their social media plans and determine a strategy to use going forward. Social Media Manager Or you could go even farther than that and actually manage the social media accounts for different business clients so they don’t have to manage those functions in house. Social Media Marketer You might also have other accounts on social media that you can use to market products and services for other brands, either on an ongoing or per-post basis. Social Media Merchant You can also use social media to actually sell ...

You don’t have to be an adult to start your own business. In fact, there are many different business opportunities that teens can use to get their entrepreneurial journeys started. Here are 50 business opportunities for teens. Business Ideas for Teens For students that excel in certain subjects, you can offer assistance to other students that need help in that area by starting a business as an academic tutor. SAT/College Prep Tutor Or you can get even more specific about your tutoring services and focus specifically on helping students and college applicants prepare for the SATs or other standardized tests. Child Care Babysitting and child care services are popular ways for young people to make some extra money. You can accept jobs that don’t conflict with your school schedule or other activities. Handmade Shop Owner If you have any art or craft skills, you can open your own shop selling handmade goods to people online on sites like Etsy. Craft Fair Vendor Or you could sell ...

Over the past several years, the handmade or homemade crafts community has grown from a tiny niche to a full-fledged industry. Craft websites like Etsy have led the way for allowing makers of all types to sell and market their products to a global audience online. But Etsy is only one of the  places to sell handmade crafts  online. Below is a list of 25 websites where you can sell and market your handmade or homemade crafts and find new homes for them. Homemade Crafts According to a research by the Association For Creative Industries,  the total size of the US creative industry was worth $43.9 billion in 2017. The growth from the previous survey, which was carried out in 2011, was an impressive 45 percent. The market size is growing even more as more individuals sell their creations on craft websites around the world. People who create handmade crafts are no longer limited to local flea markets and shops. Places to Sell Handmade and Homemade Crafts On...