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Wilmer @Wilmer - 7 months ago
I was laid off from Lyft and it was a relief. Here's exactly how I used my severance to land some...
This former Lyft employee was laid off and invested her severance package into career coaching, starting a food business, and self-care.
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Webster @Webster - over 5 years ago
Masayoshi Son: Genius or insane? Maybe neither
There are two schools of thought on 61-year-old SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son. To quote from the 1990s animated cartoon theme song for "Pinky and the Brain": One is a genius, the other's insane.Son is one of the world's wealthiest men, with a net worth of more than $20 ...continued
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Kari @Kari - over 5 years ago
Racketeers Turning Nigerian Hospitals Into 'Market for Fake Documents'
Nigeria: Racketeers Turning Nigerian Hospitals Into 'Market for Fake Documents'Nigeria's Premium Times says an illegal medical certificate business is thriving at medical institutions across the country.According to the publication, the back-door racket has become so rout...continued
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Elody @Elody - about 1 year ago
Trucking giant Yellow declares bankruptcy after nearly 100 years in business
Yellow, one of the country's largest less-than-truckload carriers, has roughly 30,000 employees.
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Torey @Torey - about 5 years ago
WeWork May Lay Off Thousands
WeWork May Lay Off ThousandsMr. Claure said that he would share his plans for the company’s future at an all-employees meeting that was originally scheduled for Tuesday but will now take place on Friday.The layoffs represent the human cost of a remarkable reversal in WeWo...continued
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Webster @Webster - over 3 years ago
Daily Crunch: With Wickr purchase, AWS enters the encrypted messaging business
Hello friends and welcome to Daily Crunch, bringing you the most important startup, tech and venture capital news in a single package.
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Rex @Rex - over 5 years ago
Tesla pitches a solar rental program to boost its renewable energy business
Tesla pitches a solar rental program to boost its renewable energy business – TechCrunchTesla is pitching customers on a new rental offering for solar power as a way to revive the flagging fortunes of its renewable energy business.Once among the largest installers of rene...continued
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Moises @Moises - over 2 years ago
New Saudi Rules on Pilgrimages Upend a Rite for New York Muslims
The hajj, a holy trip to Mecca that Muslims are encouraged to take once in their lives, used to be big business. Then the rules changed.
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Kristina @Kristina - over 5 years ago
Google for Small Business is an easy portal to pull more businesses into its ecosystem
Google for Small Business is an easy portal to pull more businesses into its ecosystemGoogle today launched a new suite of tools for small business customers called Google for Small Business. In celebration of of International Small Business Day, Google invited a few jou...continued
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Myles @Myles - almost 3 years ago
Business Updates: China’s SenseTime Delays Hong Kong I.P.O. Amid Sanctions
SenseTime is one of a number of Chinese companies that has drawn condemnation for helping Beijing develop its fast-growing surveillance systems.
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Zackery @Zackery - about 1 year ago
[WATCH NOW] Create a culture of ownership to drive business growth
At a recent virtual event, experts discussed how business leaders can create a culture of ownership where employees feel valued and heard.
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Giles @Giles - about 3 years ago
What airplane business class will look like in 2025
It may feel like 2025 is a long way away, but for airlines' luxurious new business class seats -- which can take years to design and install -- it's right around the corner.
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Jimmy @Jimmy - about 2 months ago
Francis Ford Coppola borrowed over $100 million against his wine business to fund 'Megalopolis.' ...
Francis Ford Coppola self-funded his new epic "Megalopolis" by leveraging his wine business. He may not recoup his investment at the box office.
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Adelia @Adelia - over 4 years ago
Markets are swinging wildly. Here's what you need to know
London (CNN Business) A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business' Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here .Investors could be forgiven for having whiplash after the events of the past week.What's happening: Following the worst ...continued
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Webster @Webster - about 3 years ago
Logistics startup Stord raises $90M in Kleiner Perkins-led round, becomes a unicorn and acquires ...
When Kleiner Perkins led Stord’s $12.4 million Series A in 2019, its founders were in their early 20s and so passionate about their startup that they each dropped out of their respective schools to focus on growing the business. Fast-forward two years and Sto…
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Ariel @Ariel - over 5 years ago
Trump defends his latest China tariffs with an eye on the 2020 election
President Donald Trump had 2020 on his mind Friday morning as he justified his latest tariffs on Chinese goods. div > div.group > p:first-child"> The Trump ...continued
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Marie @Marie - over 3 years ago
Day two: Don’t miss today’s pitch-off at TC Early Stage 2021: Marketing and Fundraising
And just like that, it’s Day Two of TC Early Stage 2021: Marketing and Fundraising! Yesterday not only flew by in a blur — it was also certifiably off the hook. We hope you came away with new information, actionable advice that you can implement in your busin…
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Hank @Hank - over 5 years ago
Las Vegas Is Ready For An NBA Team, But Is The NBA Ready For Vegas?
Las Vegas Is Ready For An NBA Team, But Is The NBA Ready For Vegas?LAS VEGAS – Brett Lashbrook is a tough guy to read. Boasting a parma-smile, seemingly inexhaustible supplies of energy, and the ability to speak in hyperbolic but still somehow feasible sentences, he’s the...continued
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Maida @Maida - 12 months ago
GM wants you to know that it’s also unhappy with the slow pace of its EV business
GM is slashing costs on its robotaxi business, Cruise, while also tackling a slowdown in its EV business and investor concerns about increased labor costs. In short, the biggest automaker in North America is dealing with a lot.
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Patrick @Patrick - over 5 years ago
Amazon mistakenly told some sellers that it's now blocking ads with 'religious content'
Amazon employees have been mistakenly taking down ads with religious content, causing some small sellers to take a direct hit on their sales.Multiple sellers have seen their product ads get suspended in recent months for having language about religion, CNBC has learned. T...continued
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Alvah @Alvah - over 5 years ago
Intel pauses modem IP auction to give unnamed buyer exclusive access
Intel pauses modem IP auction to give unnamed buyer exclusive accessFollowing its abrupt exit from the 5G smartphone modem business in April, Intel said that it was exploring the sale of related patents and intellectual property to potential buyers — a process that led to...continued
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Dayton @Dayton - about 2 years ago
What the Movie 'Sliding Doors' Taught Me About Business
We need to learn to catch problems before they start in order to change our business trajectory for the better.
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Angus @Angus - over 4 years ago
Remitly raises $85M at a $1.5B valuation, says money transfer business has surged
Remittances — when people send money internationally to family and friends, or as a payment — has long been one of the most important levers for getting funds to people in developing economies.However, the persistent spread of the coronavirus is having a tough impact on t...continued
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Alvah @Alvah - about 3 years ago
Beauty Pie, an online buyers’ club, picks up $100M to boost its beauty and wellness business
The beauty industry is worth some $500 million annually, and the Covid-19 pandemic has led to a sharp rise in the proportion of sales being carried out online. Today, a London-based beauty startup is announcing a major round of funding in hopes of reaping the…
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Ariel @Ariel - about 3 years ago
Dogs Make Everything Better, Including Your Business
Raising a dog brings unimaginable joy to your life. It can also enhance your business.
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