Education and Career

To speed up adoption of blockchain technology, Crypto start-up Ripple is donating $50 million to 17 universities across the globe, under its new initiative, named University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI). The cryptocurrency giant hopes that its initiative will help support academic research, and innovation in blockchain, cryptocurrency ,and digital payments....

The relationship between a brand and its third-party sellers is a vital one: Distributors, retailers, dealerships, and e-commerce platforms are the faces that greet consumers. They bridge the gap between creator and customer, and in that privileged role, they become the conduits for a brand’s values, features, and aesthetics. Because...

And if you live in Orlando, Honolulu, Chicago, Seattle, or Portland, you are in a great luck: They are the top five best cities for a staycation in the United States, according to a new analysis by WalletHub. The personal finance website took a look at affordable options for entertainment...

It’s now likely that Italy's new government is ready for the EU summit in Brussels on the 28th and 29th June, but the rhetoric already gets the full attention from the financial markets. Ahead of the summit, the coming weeks will bring several proposals where the intention is to increase...

Well, this should come as no surprise, Harvard University came in first in a well-regarded annual ranking of 1,000 of the world’s universities by the Center for World University (CWUR) Rankings. The list for 2018-2019 is topped by Harvard, followed by Stanford, MIT, Cambridge, and Oxford. The University of California,...

Whether you’re a fledgling startup or an industry giant, ask yourself these key questions about what your brand represents — and where you want to go.  It doesn’t matter if you’re launching a startup, at the helm of a family-run small business, or working for an established corporation — hitting...

Outranking your competition and improving user experience make SEO an essential element to increase your profits. However, online competition is fierce, employing effective SEO tactics can be challenging. Search engine optimization is an ever-changing discipline that needs to incorporate Google guidelines and a quality user experience. The latest mobile-first index...

The 9-to-5 grind has become less desirable. Many people are leaving the cubicle to become a CEO of their own startup. This makes e-commerce very desirable. Having a successful e-commerce website lets you work on your own terms with more free time to pursue other passions. E-commerce business is also...

When CEOs and senior executives consider new job offers, executive compensation negotiations often focus on the base salary.  Yet an equal and often greater portion of your cash compensation may come from your bonus.  There is often far greater latitude and room for negotiation over bonuses. This article discusses the...

Over the years, the scenario in business organizations has changed regarding the owner attitude towards the employees. As this fact is more and more realized, the business organizations now admit that there is a need to make much more efforts than just hiring the employees. It is more important to...