In his new book The Illusion of Control, Jon Danielsson is about our love-hate relationship with finance. For an economy to grow, banks need to accept the right amount of risk. The problem is, no one knows what that level…

Small business owners often feel swamped with menial tasks. Although, many of these tasks are essential for success in the business world, and most take less than an hour to complete. For example, it’s essential to apply for an Employer…

Although remote work has risen over the years, the average cost of flights has remained relatively consistent since 2019. Savvy travelers know that the cheapest days of the week to fly are Tuesdays and Wednesdays, as they are typically the…

There are several features associated with credit cards that are valuable incentives for new applicants. For those people who already have a credit card, there could also be offers or rewards that they could be using. If you want to…

Digital nomad visas are spiking due to workers being freed from having to work in the office. Such visas pave the way for remote workers to work and live legally in a certain country over time periods spanning from one…

Steve Jobs was known a a tough taskmaster, but he also could be very encouraging. Is encouragement beneficial? A 2018 study from Drexel University concluded that “facile encouragement” isn’t useful. The problem with simply telling someone that they can do…

In 2012, I got my dream job at Google, but it turned out to be difficult. I worked 14-hour days in between a long commute. A break due to unplanned surgery put me behind in my work and forced me…

A great cover letter can be beneficial by making a good impression on hiring decision-makers. The goal should be to connect with the reader and find a common link. While the resume presents an overview of your skills and employment…

Twitter has agreed to meet Elon Musk’s request to see its full data stream. Musk has raised questions about false accounts and spambots on the social media site. Twitter has claimed they represent less than 5% of users, but Musk…

There are many advantages to operating a virtual business, such as less expensive overhead costs and more flexibility in your working hours. However, challenges also exist and one of the major issues that shouldn’t be overlooked is communication. A few…