Tag: Business

‘Pathetic and Disgraceful’: Lawmakers Blast Coca-Cola, Visa, Airbnb for Supporting Beijing ‘Genocide Olympics’

Coca-Cola, Airbnb, Procter & Gamble, and Visa—U.S. sponsors for the 2022 Beijing Olympics—have proudly declared that they support human rights globally. But that support became less clear when it came to responding to the Chinese regime’s gross rights violations. At a July 27 congressional hearing on corporate sponsorship of the Beijing games, representatives from the…


Spotify Quarterly Revenue Beats on Paid Users, Ad Rebound

STOCKHOLM—Spotify Technology SA beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter revenue on Wednesday, as the music streaming company reported a 20 percent jump in paid subscribers for its premium service driven by demand in Europe and North America. While Europe and North America accounted for more than half of its monthly active users (MAUs), the pandemic…


In Rapid Push Toward Net Zero and ESG, Transition Plans Lag for Energy Workers

Government agencies and companies are accelerating their push toward net zero by 2050 and raising their emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles in their operations.


Dell Halts Sales of High-End Gaming PCs in 6 States Due to Energy Regulations

Dell has stopped shipping certain high-end Alienware-brand gaming computers in six states due to power consumption regulations, according to a report. People looking to buy and ship an Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 Gaming Desktop to California from Dell’s website are met with a message that their orders won’t be finalized. “This product cannot be shipped…


Dell Halts Sales of High-End Gaming PCs In Six States Due to Energy Regulations

Dell has stopped shipping certain high-end Alienware brand gaming computers in six states due to power consumption regulations, according to a report. People looking to buy and ship to California an Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 Gaming Desktop from Dell’s website are met with a message that their orders will not be finalized. “This product…


Democrat Proposal to Change Death Taxes Could Destroy 745,000 Jobs: Study

A Democrat proposal to tax unrealized capital gains when heirs inherit assets—the Sensible Taxation and Equity Promotion (STEP) Act—would have a “significantly negative impact” on the economy, including average annual job losses of 745,000 over ten years, a new study projects. The study (pdf), carried out by the nonpartisan firm Regional Economic Models Inc. (REMI)…


Businesses Need to Ensure Supply Chains Free From Chinese Goods: Former Prime Minister

Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has called on business leaders not to focus on short-term gains, but instead, work towards minimising Beijing’s influence on supply chains. In a speech to Policy Exchange, a right-leaning think tank in the United Kingdom, the former prime minister also conceded that his government was too naïve in its…


Why All Entrepreneurs Should Write

By Nick Wolny Whether you’re an executive, a content creator or a full-blown entrepreneur, you have to communicate with stakeholders and clients alike to move the needle. Too often, entrepreneurs place too much emphasis on social media posts, paid ads or the next shiny new marketing strategy, when in fact good writing alone can be enough to move…


How to Use Ethical Mind Control to Maximize Sales

By Andrew Ryder First impressions last. Especially when you’re getting started in business. It’s your only shot at getting someone’s interest for long enough to read your copy and take the next step before that person clicks away, never to see you again. For most of us, the first impression is usually some social-proof metric: X followers, Y…


5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Negotiations

By Kevin Leyes When we negotiate with potential business partners, we want to get the best value for our money and build a relationship that can bring further profit down the road. With a very careful, calculated balance, we can have the best of both worlds. The longevity of a business can be measured by…