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In today's fast-changing market, businesses face a lot of challenges, from technological changes to shifting consumer preferences to rising global competition. For these reasons and many more, nearly 20% of small businesses will fail in the first year, with more businesses doomed to fail in subsequent years, data from the...

A significant portion of Americans do not possess substantial savings. According to the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances, the median balance in Americans' transaction accounts, encompassing checking, savings, and money market accounts, stands at $8,000. The financial landscape is markedly different for the wealthiest Americans. While it is anticipated...

A comprehensive analysis of 20,000 metal objects from Bronze Age Europe suggests that human economic behavior has remained remarkably consistent over the past 3,500 years. This research challenges the traditional view that elite control dominated Bronze Age economies and instead proposes that market economy principles were in play much earlier...

Helios Technologies has concluded an investigation and determined that Josef Matosevic breached company policy and exhibited behavior contrary to the company’s values and Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. This included a consensual personal relationship with an employee. The investigation found no financial misconduct or issues with the company’s financial...

Anxiety often carries a negative connotation, but according to therapist Tami Kiekhaefer, LCSW, it doesn't have to be an obstacle in professional settings. "Anxiety is a natural emotion communicating to your mind to stop and pay attention," she explains. For business leaders, this heightened state of alertness can serve as...

Smart technology provider BRAVAS has unveiled significant findings from a recent industry-wide survey, shedding light on the challenges faced by architects and luxury home builders in integrating smart technology and automation solutions in custom properties. Conducted online in early June, the survey reached over 3,000 architects and luxury home builders...

Qatar Airways is developing a new first-class cabin, though it may take longer to launch than initially expected. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, CEO of Qatar Airways, provided an update, stating that he would soon review a prototype of the new top-tier seat. Earlier this year, Al-Meer had expressed optimism, indicating that...

Leaders set the standard by their behaviour and by the behaviour they accept in those they lead. In times of change and uncertainty, those leadership standards are tested.  For leaders wanting to ensure they pass that test, here are five key tips to action. Lead by example Improving the culture...

Who Is Building Nuclear Reactors? As of July 2024, the total capacity of nuclear reactors under construction worldwide exceeded 62 gigawatts. Notably, China led the way with approximately 26 gigawatts of capacity, followed by India with 5.4 gigawatts. The global count of nuclear reactors under construction in 2024 stood at...

Vodafone Business, in collaboration with RingCentral, Inc., has launched a cloud-based unified communications-as-a-service (UCaaS) platform. This comprehensive solution integrates voice calls, video conferencing, and instant messaging across 20 countries, with plans to expand to over 30 markets by early 2025. Additionally, Vodafone Business is enhancing its Unified Communications (UC) offerings...