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Why Your Business Needs Digital Transformation
The Newest Technology Change in Business There is a new technology that is changing the way businesses operate and interact with customers. This new technology is called digital transformation, and it is the process of placing digital technology in every area of a business to change the way that the company manages its operations and handles its customer value. This type of transformation is usually different for every company and some companies have no choice but to give up methods and business procedures they’ve had for years to make room for these new digital practices. The reason they are willing to do this is because of how important the new digital and technical changes are for every small and large business as this world becomes more involved with technology and all it offers.
By Kevin6 years ago in Journal
Talking Brook: 'Yaron Brook Show: WeWork Fiasco & Silicon Valley Culture'
Dr. Yaron Brook may have a PhD in finance, but he works like a chemist. One day, he’s waxing poetic about the beauties of an opera. A few days later, he’s discussing the beauty of markets with the same passion and thorough delivery as in the previous episode. This experimentation with different branches (aesthetics and politics and economics, respectively) allows him to convey a message of rationality and substance. Here, he explores the inner-workings of one of the nation’s most treasured regions: Silicon Valley.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Journal
A Beginner’s Guide to Google My Business
Running a business can mean many things. It can mean a massive time commitment. It can mean dedicating yourself to constant research. It can also mean investing in products that can streamline your day-to-day activities.
By Claire Peters6 years ago in Journal
How to Get Book Reviews
Don't be confused by thinking that writing is art. Books are a product, and people who sell other products want consumers to buy their product and not yours.
By Walter Rhein6 years ago in Journal
Reaching for the Stars
Getting recognised in 2019 is slightly tough, wouldn't you say? And, unless you've swallowed a bath bomb or discovered the next big meme, you probably aren't going to stand out to anyone but your own family. Honestly, that's a bit sad. And, like most, I've often dreamt of making a name for myself. But, I'm a writer, so those ludicrous chances went from one in a hundred, to a straight flat zero in seconds.
By Jord Tury6 years ago in Journal
The New Prostitution
A lot of people love the idea of being able to work from home, to work when you want, to have no boss breathing down your neck 40+ hours a week. The freedom to live life the way you want, to travel, to have lunch with friends, to be there when the kids get home from school. All this after working your super easy job in your pajamas.
By Jennifer Black Young6 years ago in Journal
7 Ways to Run an Eco-Friendly Office That Employees Love
Most companies don’t take responsibility for the harm they’re causing to the environment, and therefore they aren’t taking any measures despite the fact that the business world is responsible for a big part of all pollution in this world.
By Tiffany Harper6 years ago in Journal
How to Be Responsible When Working for Yourself
Working for yourself has many different benefits that you don't get working a typical 9-to-5 job. However, you need to understand that you'll be facing different challenges when you are working for yourself, rather than working for a company. Incorporate all of this information into your practices when you start working for yourself.
By Kari Oakley6 years ago in Journal
3 Words for Success
Every day seems like the same routine, and the same can be good if it leads you down the path of greatness. Lately, I noticed a pattern to my day. I would write a few articles, promote my work, and then at night, I would read. The more my habit formed, the more I realized it was the key to being successful, for me. And then the idea came to share what I do to keep focused, organized, and the three keys to becoming a better writer.
By Lilian Vale6 years ago in Journal
Kickstart Your Career with a Coding Bootcamp!
Kickstart your career with a coding bootcamp! The field of computer science has been growing rapidly since its inception over fifty years ago. Education in computer science has evolved alongside it to match today's numerous challenges and advantages. In the last twenty years however, the demand for employment has increased by an order of magnitude. This has allowed more accessible educational opportunities to take advantage of this rapidly growing field, ranging from online classes to advanced college courses. Recently, however, there has been an influx of rapid learning environments to quickly bring someone up to speed with the latest technological trends, and prepare them for the field in a matter of weeks, instead of years. This exciting opportunity is known as a "coding bootcamp." As the name implies, a coding bootcamp is a rapid-paced, no punches held, intense course that can be completed in a matter of a few months, and quickly give someone the employability necessary to take on many advanced careers in the field of computer science. In addition, oftentimes coding bootcamps are significantly less expensive than traditional colleges. Let's take a look at four careers a coding bootcamp can prepare you for:
By Kevin Gardner6 years ago in Journal
Is Smashwords Losing Steam, Part Three
Lulu.com was founded after Bob Young had an unsatisfying traditional publishing experience with his book Under the Radar, which was based on his success as the co-founder of Red Hat. Bob was determined to establish a more effective and profitable route to publishing. This remains a core tenet of Lulu.com's mission—making content creation and consumption a simpler and more rewarding experience for people around the world.
By Aaron Dennis6 years ago in Journal
Reject
In the past three years, I have been a temporary employee working for about three different temp agencies since I moved to Philadelphia from California. Some people like working as a temp because you only work in three month—sometimes, two day—increments, and it's always something different every time. And to be honest, I have a lot of experience now in various positions where I could technically put on my resume.
By Melissa K Rodriguez6 years ago in Journal