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Sometimes a simple gift can inspire someone to create something amazing. That was the case for Tinker Hatfield, an architect for Nike who went on to create one of the most iconic sneakers of our time. So what was the gift that led to this great inspiration? It all starts...

During times of financial strain, be it from the effects of the pandemic, high inflation rates, or low sales, the top of every CFO’s list is lowering costs. Although that’s an important goal, CFOs should focus on more strategic efforts, especially optimizing their product or service portfolios. Only then can...

In the world of F&B, nothing replaces experience. Baix & Co., an independent restaurant and F&B operations consultancy, collaborates with businesses to deliver highly personalized, authentic food experiences. From managing operations to crafting a next-level strategy for restaurant owners. Peter Baics, Founder of the UK-registered operation, uses his two decades...

Temu (pronounced tee-moo) is a relatively new online marketplace based in Boston. It was launched in September 2022, and in a short period of time, it has gained a significant following. The e-commerce platform is known for its affordable, high-quality merchandise that aim to meet the diverse needs of its...

It's not too late to start preparing your investments for the future. Whether you're just beginning to invest or have been investing for years, there are several steps you can take right now to get your finances in order for 2023. From reevaluating underperforming investments to diversifying your portfolio and...

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have an exciting opportunity to foster a sustainable business from the ground up. They can communicate with their customers on a personal level, giving them a unique ability to create loyalty by sharing how well they make progress on their goals and align with company...

As another year comes to an end, we find ourselves as a nation in a bedeviling quagmire economically heading into 2023. To date, as both Consumer & CEO Confidence measured by the Conference Board continue to fall the US is likely to be already in a recession, or headed into...

All of us have biases, they are part of being human, We develop attitudes toward people, groups, things, places, and experiences. These attitudes become biases when we show prejudice for specific individuals or groups based on incomplete or inaccurate information. What happens is we see superficial cues like race, color,...

It still stands today that when it comes to career success, it’s not about what you know, but who you know. This occurs as a function of influence, which provides a symbiotic exchange of value by leveraging the resources you have on hand. Learning to create influence networks as a...

Here’s a hard truth: Employee collaboration and networking should be done in-person. That’s not to say remote collaboration tools aren’t valuable or don’t have a place – they do.  But when it comes to building trusting relationships and elevating employee engagement, there is no substitute for events that bring your...