The Benefits and Risks of Franchising Your Business
The flexibility, speed-of-growth and payoff possibilities of this sector are more robust than ever, but there are also pitfalls to consider: How to know if becoming a franchisor is the right move.
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Don’t Follow Your Passion to Build Wealth, Do This Instead, Says Scott Galloway
Galloway says the relationship between mastery and passion matters — and can lead to more money.
OpenAI has released a new ChatGPT bot that you can talk to
OpenAI is rolling out an advanced AI chatbot that you can talk to. It’s available today—at least for some. The new chatbot represents OpenAI’s push into a new generation of AI-powered voice assistants in the vein of Siri and Alexa, but with far more capabilities to enable more natural, fluent conversations. It is a step…
How to Transform Public Services With Innovative Digital Solutions
Digital transformation of public services is not merely a trend; it is a necessity. However, getting a contract can be a challenging task for companies. Why do governments sometimes hesitate to invest in digitalization, and how can businesses overcome this challenge? Let’s figure it out.
5 Ways Strong Leaders Navigate Uncertainty with Agility and Empathy
Thanks to myriad geopolitical events, today’s business landscape is fraught with uncertainty and one crisis after the next, rendering traditional strategic planning ineffective.
A Survey Asked Small Business Owners What They Really Care About in the 2024 Election — The Results Were Surprising
Small business organization, National Write Your Congressman (NWYC), released its Q2 2024 Index measuring how business owners feel about Congress, the 2024 presidential election and the direction of the U.S. economy.
How to Reduce Tenant Turnover to Increase Your Rental Revenue — 3 Essential Tips for Landlords
Discover strategies to minimize tenant turnover, including quality tenant screening, property upgrades and convenient online rent collection.
Facebook Issues Apology After Photo of Donald Trump Was Erroneously Labeled ‘Altered’
The public affairs director at Facebook’s parent company Meta, wrote on X the label was “an error.”
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Avoid AI Disasters and Earn Trust — 8 Strategies for Ethical and Responsible AI
AI offers both opportunities and challenges. Ensuring ethical handling of data, fairness, and user privacy is crucial. This includes transparency, bias detection and user consent.