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Can AI Trigger The Next Market Crisis?

As startups are especially vulnerable to market crises due to their impact on investor activity, it’s valuable to understand the systemic risks AI-driven trading could introduce in the financial sector.

From “Givers Gain” To “Givers Get Paid”: How Incentivized Networking Builds Stronger Communities

When people stop giving in networking groups, it’s not because they no longer believe in helping others. It’s because the act of giving feels valueless and one-sided.

From Burnout To Balance: The Role of Humanity In Disrupting The Public Relations Industry

In an industry particularly impacted by long hours, heightened stress levels, rigid expectations, and an ever-quickening pace that often leads to burnout, PR professionals are calling for change now more than ever.
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An Interview With Former Canadian MP Kevin Vuong Of Toronto

Kevin Vuong was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) from Spadina-Fort York in Ontario in 2021, becoming the youngest Asian-Canadian in Parliament.

Comparison Is The Silent Killer Of Creative Success

When you compare yourself to someone’s public-facing version of their journey, you’re holding yourself to an illusion and punishing yourself for not measuring up to something that isn’t even fully real.

Your Investor Pitch Dies With Your Shaky Wi-Fi — Here’s How Your Lagging Connection...

Startups that stitch security into day‑one architecture shorten sales cycles, command higher valuations, and reach break‑even sooner.

Mentor Magic: Connecting With The People Who Will Help You Reach Your Goals

As you seek to build your business or cultivate the career of your dreams, the value of mentor relationships cannot be underestimated.
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Key Lessons For Entrepreneurs Looking To Enter The Wearable Market

Success in the wearables market doesn’t come from playing it safe or diluting your focus, argues Harrison Gross of Lucyd Eyewear.

Empowering Your Day: Actionable Balance Strategies For Women Thriving In Work And Business

Making these simple changes to create a more sustainable and enjoyable life where you excel in both your work and your personal life.

Losing Meaning In Your Work? 7 Ways To Turn It Around

Purpose-driven work is valuable work. And it bears repeating that you, personally, deserve to find purpose in your professional life. 

Deception As Fair Play: Applying “Trickeration” To Business Strategy

It is always wise to lead with your legitimate strengths and play hard and fair, with full transparency. There are times and places, however, to leverage a bit of “trickeration.”
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The Teacher-Entrepreneur’s Guide: Building A Six-Figure Online Tutoring Business In 2025

Online tutoring is the golden ticket for teachers in 2025, declares Elliot Phillips, founder of The Teacher Project and bestselling author of "Teaching on Your Own Terms".

It’s About More Than Failing Fast And Failing Often

Fail fast and fail often has its heart in the right place. It just needs the right kind of approach and the right leadership to elevate it to a level of ongoing success.

Small Business Guide To Navigating Diversity After Affirmative Action

Randi B shares 3 tips for small business owners to navigate diversity in the aftermath of affirmative action and DEI.

7 Ways Your Encrypted Messaging App Isn’t Protecting Your Privacy

Co-founder of Session, Kee Jefferys explains why your encrypted messaging app might not be as private as you think.
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How Women Are Transforming FinTech

Founder of International Fintech Business, Julia Raubishke, examines the growing influence of women in the financial technology sector.

Learning Business Success In A Rural Greek Village

George Danis shares some lessons he picked up growing in Greece that have became an integral part of his business model, and are key to the advice he offers to anyone starting out in business today

Encore! Encore! Encore!: 3 Ways Highly Motivated Entrepreneurs Are Reinventing Retirement

Retirement is being reinvented. Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons shares three ways highly motivated entrepreneurs are making the most out of it.
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The Effect Of Mentorship

Mentors offer new leaders the support and insight they need to find their way, optimize opportunities, and thrive.

How To Monetize Streaming: Strategies For Success In The Gaming Industry

By staying authentic, connecting with your target audience, and choosing the proper revenue streams, you can turn your passion for gaming into incredible, consistent profits.

Why Traditional Vision Statements Fall Short… And How To Dig Deeper

How the ‘Vivid Vision’ approach helps businesses overcome the pitfalls of traditional visions and ignite a focused drive toward breakthrough performance.

Supporting Women In The Workforce: Why We Need To Do More

Empowering women, whether starting out, starting over, or striving to stay competitive and relevant is crucial to building strong companies and secure families.

The Executive Dilemma: Will Reducing Responsibilities And Taking A Pay Cut Bring Bliss?

A definite trend is developing among senior leaders stepping back or repositioning into different roles, many with less responsibility and less pay.

AI in 2025: Driving Sustainability, Security, and Growth Across Asia Pacific

As we look ahead, emerging technologies further enhance AI’s capabilities in APAC, enabling businesses to address localized challenges with unprecedented precision.

6 Issues Stifling Gen Z Career Advancement

While there are a litany of issues undermining Gen Z career prospects, there are a few key set of obstacles that must be overcome to bolster this generation’s advancement opportunities:
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3 Reasons Why You Need To Self Publish In 2025

Make 2025 the year you finally stop sitting on your genius and start leveraging it through self publishing. Christina Kaye offers some tips.

AI In The Eye Of The Storm: How Machine Learning Models Are Transforming Hurricane...

To fully realize AI’s potential in hurricane forecasting, researchers are exploring ways to combine AI with traditional NWP for a hybrid approach.
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Empowering Women In The Healthcare Space

Empowering women in healthcare is about much more than representation; it’s about enriching the decision-making process by giving women a voice.

AI Is Finally Making The Paperless Office A Reality — Here’s How Your Business...

AI is finally making the long-promised paperless office a reality. Businesses no longer need to waste time juggling paper and outdated digital tools.

I Hate My Job!

Hate your job? You could look at changing your job, as most people do – or you could think about setting up a business.