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The Syracuse Rideshare Delivery Logs (Pt. 1)
Syracuse, New York. Home to roughly 900,000 human lives as of 2019. Home. That is, in my case, the starting line. I don't intend to stay, as few people do when they get older and realize how much more there is just over the horizon. "Salt City," they used to call it, for its historical significance as a salt mining town amidst the industrial revolution, with the Erie Canal and railway networks lain here weaving the modern State of New York together.
By William Grendel7 years ago in Journal
5 Ways to Build Your Brand on Instagram Through Content Creation
At the beginning of 2019 the message to startups is clear: the best way to build your brand on any social media platform is through content marketing. When it comes to Instagram in particular, just look at brands like Glossier and Madewell; both have built their empires on the platform, amassing over a million followers and generating millions more in sales—all from creating the right kind of content.
By Instasize App7 years ago in Journal
How to Beat Trustpilot and Ensure Your Business' Reviews Come out on Top
Trustpilot is annoying to say the least, if you get negative reviews, even if they are unfair, you have almost no hope of having them removed. Trustpilot do not care about evidence, they don't care if the customer is being unreasonable or if they were threatening or abusive towards your staff.
By No One’s Daughter7 years ago in Journal
Severance Packages: Common Questions CA Employees Ask
What is a severance package? A severance package, or severance agreement, is offered to employees when they are laid off or terminated by their employer. These package offers include essential benefits and payments that vary depending on the length and position the employee had with the previous company. The standard severance pay includes a week's salary for every year the employee has worked. An executive position would typically receive more.
By Zack Monroe7 years ago in Journal
What If?
I meet with so many people who lament, “I am following the best practices for my industry, but my business is floundering.” Really? Best practice is a term that drives me crazy. Best practices are a point in time. They are not the Gospel. They are not written in stone. They aren’t a forever thing. If it doesn’t work for you then it isn’t a best practice, is it?
By Frank Zaccari7 years ago in Journal
Why I Chose a Creative Path
Damn. Where do I start? At what point should I start? I just want to say first of all that pursuing a creative career is so damn hard, hella hard. WTF, why is it so hard, hard? Everyone and their moms appreciate art, a well written article and good design, but damn, why is it so tough for artists, creatives, writers, and designers to make a good steady living? I just feel like it’s a never ending battle, until... of course, you meet that one person that will give you a shot. See your potential, see the possibilities of growth if they decide to give you that shot.
By Erica Pascual7 years ago in Journal
Are You Willing to Change to Build a High Performing Culture?
Congratulations! You are having success. Things are starting to look positive. It is time to celebrate right? WRONG! If you have figured out some steps to success so has your competition. In many cases they have been monitoring you. Watching you do the heavy lifting so they can use your model. What are you going to do to keep your advantage?
By Frank Zaccari7 years ago in Journal
What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, or so they say. However, what they don't teach you in school is how many mistakes you are bound to make when you enter into the real world. They prepare you for the next class, then the next, with little to no knowledge on what comes after you finish school. To be completely honest, not everyone is even cut out for continuing their education. Some of us launch straight into a job field after we graduate high school, ultimately skipping a post secondary education. Though some of the students in question achieve their own goals just as well as the next person, most jobs with favorable benefits and pay require a college degree.
By Lillian Rose7 years ago in Journal
Your Business Must Be Unique (Especially Online)
Since I was 16 years old, I've searched the internet in hopes of finding a breakthrough idea that can become my dream career. I remember reading a blog about how people make money talking about anything they have a passion for. I also read about creating Shopify stores with various niches to choose from. It all sounded awesome and since then I've wanted to create a successful online business. A little after I turned 20 years old, I decided to dropout of college to pursue my dream business. I got a job and raised money to start my online Shopify store, which has cost me a lot of money. Though it is not succeeding, it has taught me a lot about online businesses. I know my mistakes now and I now know how to succeed online (I will talk more about my actual online successes in future stories, this one is more about what to avoid).
By Victor Moncada7 years ago in Journal
