By Adele Peters August 29, 2022 In the Southern Arizona desert, Tempe Farming usually grows crops like alfalfa and cotton. But last spring, farmer Will Thelander also started growing a crop called guayule. It’s a small desert shrub that can survive without irrigation—and that Bridgestone, the tire manufacturer, plans to use to make rubber … Continue reading Why Bridgestone is investing $42 million in desert shrubs
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Being a good leader means nothing without investing in yourself. Here’s how
By Kathryn Finney June 08, 2022 How do you find “good” people? First, be a good leader. In order to build and lead a great team, you have to be the kind of person that people want to build with. What does that look like? It looks like centering your humanity (yep, those … Continue reading Being a good leader means nothing without investing in yourself. Here’s how
Robinhood bumps extended trading hours in its quest for 24/7 investing
By Connie Lin March 29, 2022 Popular stock trading platform Robinhood Markets revealed Tuesday it’s bumping its extended trading hours, to 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. eastern daylight time (EDT). That gives users six and a half hours beyond normal trading hours; U.S. stock markets open at 9:30 a.m. and close at 4 … Continue reading Robinhood bumps extended trading hours in its quest for 24/7 investing
70% Of SMBs Investing In Social Media Advertising In 2022, Study Shows
70% Of SMBs Investing In Social Media Advertising In 2022, Study Shows by Colin Kirkland , March 18, 2022 New survey findings from Visual Objects –– a portfolio site featuring case studies and client reviews on top creative agencies –– show that 70% of small businesses (SMBs) are focusing and investing in social media advertising … Continue reading 70% Of SMBs Investing In Social Media Advertising In 2022, Study Shows
Warner Music and BlackRock are investing $750 million in female and diverse artists
By Clint Rainey February 24, 2022 Lately, white male arena-rock artists have really been cashing in on their back catalogs as they approach retirement age. But in a surprising pivot, Warner Music Group, the third-largest record label, has partnered with BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, on a new $750 million fund that … Continue reading Warner Music and BlackRock are investing $750 million in female and diverse artists
Keeping Your Customer Focus and Investing in your Agents Through the Rest of the Busy Holiday Season
Laura Krajewski December 3, 2021 There’s something about Christmas lights glimmering on every house and Christmas music playing in every store that makes me want to stay cozy at home, watch It’s a Wonderful Life, and avoid doing work. Is it just me?… I don’t think so. It doesn’t matter what kind of job you … Continue reading Keeping Your Customer Focus and Investing in your Agents Through the Rest of the Busy Holiday Season
What Is Fractional Share Investing?
Eric Rosenberg July 15, 2021 Fractional shares are an investment where you are able to buy less than a full share of stock. For example, as of this writing, one Class A share of Berkshire Hathaway stock goes for $ 311,126.00. Most people couldn’t afford to pay over $ 300,000 for a single share … Continue reading What Is Fractional Share Investing?
When You Should Start Investing and How to Do it Right
Terng Shing Chen April 23, 2021 If you are reading this article, the chances are that you have been contemplating getting into an investment but not sure if you are fit for it. There is no precise answer as to when you should start investing. The right time depends on your finances, how you intend … Continue reading When You Should Start Investing and How to Do it Right
Easiest Ways for Beginners to Start Investing
Jake Eisenberg March 18, 2021 The world of investing can be intimidating for the uninitiated. There are so many things to learn: trading windows, stocks vs. bonds, ETFs, and account management fees, to name a few. With so much to figure out, where should a beginner start? The good news is that investing is becoming … Continue reading Easiest Ways for Beginners to Start Investing
Investing in Your Personal Brand
Jonathan Crossfield January 8, 2021 Writers have understood the importance of cultivating a professional, personal brand for a long time. Publishers know that a recognised name on the cover is far more important to a prospective buyer than the logo on the spine. Therefore, publishers encourage writers to market themselves to prospective readers. One thing … Continue reading Investing in Your Personal Brand