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In the Court of Public Opinion
Ibanga Isine, and I first crossed each other's paths while I volunteered for a United Nations Association. The task of email travelling before I secured a meeting with the multi-award-winning journalist and human rights activist became insignificant detail during our first conversation. We talked about the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping that dominated the international media at the time and the state of politics in Nigeria, amongst other things. Through our talks, I quickly understood the responsibility to tell a true and right story and the irresponsibility of reckless words.
By Bridgett Leslie6 years ago in Journal
How to Pursue Passion, Purpose, and Profits
When you think about the entrepreneurs, bloggers, and brands you love, what comes to mind? Do you immediately think of passion, drive, and excitement? That's what I think about when I think of Rachel Hollis, Ashley Renne, and the Apple brand.
By Katrina Julia6 years ago in Journal
Data Analytics - Pulse of Successful Business
“Information is the oil of the 21st century, and analytics is the combustion engine.”—Peter Sondergaard Data is an integral part of any business, be it any industry segment, size, or geography. Of course, not all businesses understand and realize the importance of data. The key to business success lies in perceiving the true value of data, and the wonderful results that a well thought-of data analytical strategy can offer. Data analytics, as popularly known, is the mechanism by which organizations can be more data centric, offer a competitive edge, overcome market challenges, and garner detailed, focused analytics. Data analytics acts as a catalyst in shifting the business purview from a reactive decision process to a proactive one. Before we move onto understanding why data analytics is an indispensable ingredient to any enterprise's success, let us understand the basics of data analytics, and its importance.
By Ankit Kumar6 years ago in Journal
Why Is Customer Data Crucial for Business Growth?
A couple of decades ago, customers were hard-pressed for choices pertaining to the market. With their demands being limited, and each company holding the roost in a particular sector, delving into customer data and analysis was not given much thought.
By Evan Morris6 years ago in Journal
4 Important Duties of a Union Carpenter
Carpenters unions are basically trade unions, which provide employee benefits, legal services, and intensive training to every kind of carpenters, such as interior carpenters, floor coverers, and millwrights. The carpenters' unions have agreements with employers for ensuring benefits, creating wage minimums, and raising wages for the carpenters. Unions also ensure job safety and job security for the carpenters local 322. Both male as well as female carpenters can become members of the carpenters unions.
By Robin William6 years ago in Journal
How to Start a Rental Property Business
Ever thinking about starting a rental property business? The first thing you must consider is that it is not easy. If you want to start a rental property business, you must have dedication, hard work, and strategic plans to be able to succeed. Actually, every business needs all these requirements regardless of what industry you are in.
By Harrison Elderling6 years ago in Journal
Court Reporter: How Do I Become a Court Reporter?
The role of a court reporter is a crucial one. Trials, hearings, depositions, and other legal meetings are documented to maintain complete and accurate legal records of the proceedings. Court reporters are the ones responsible for creating this written record. Content in the written record may be used in further legal proceedings, may inform court orders that are issued, or may be used in an appeal or even another lawsuit. All courts maintain thorough documentation of all legal proceedings, which has spurred a high demand for court reporters. Court reporters may also be responsible for using the technology that provides closed captioning for individuals who are deaf so that they can follow proceedings.
By Carlos Fox6 years ago in Journal
5 Great Business Trends for the Future of Shopping
Retail, like many other industries, has always seemed to be one that fosters great changes as the years go by. Customer preferences and tastes tend to evolve, which can make it difficult for businesses to keep up. The next thing you know, you're left behind and you're failing to fulfill your customers' wants and needs. As a result, you start to lose customers to your competitors who are keeping up with the ever-changing shopping trends. Perhaps this is the biggest nightmare for most business owners, so you likely want to do your best to avoid such a bad outcome. To do so, you need to become familiar with the latest trends that will redefine retail in the future.
By Robert Cordray6 years ago in Journal
5 Helpful Tips for Brands on Instagram from Social Media Agency Founder Calli Cholodenko of Something Social
I sat down with Calli Cholodenko, an LA-native, fellow USC Trojan, and founder of social media agency Something Social to get some insights on how brands can better leverage Instagram. Here are the 5 key takeaways I learned from our conversation.
By Laura Odegard6 years ago in Journal
Best Ways to Find Remote Work for Mums
Why are work-at-home jobs suitable for mums? Work-at-home jobs are one of the best things that have sprung today. Imagine being able to make money without leaving the comforts of your own home. There is no need to stress yourself with the commute to and from work. One can save a lot of time when working from home. All you will need is a stable internet connection, a laptop and you are good to go.
By Keran Mourning6 years ago in Journal
5 Things You Can Expect from Car Park Line Marking Services
Car park line marking services are very important, especially for parking lots in places like restaurants, shopping malls, airports and railway stations, and amusement parks. The car park line marking service is an essential aspect of such areas. Parking areas should use high-grade traffic paint while painting the proper markings, which makes it a lot more organized and helps give better direction. In cases of parking lots that do not have any line marks, the vehicle owners may just park their vehicles in a haphazard way. This, as a result, makes it different for vehicle owners to leave the parking lot because some vehicles tend to get stuck in between.
By Molly Crowe6 years ago in Journal
