#business start up

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CLOSING THE GAP BETWEEN FAILURE AND SUCCESS

Success is in the Planning In the dynamic realm of entrepreneurship, statistics can be both daunting and inspiring. According to the Chamber of Commerce, a staggering 595,000 businesses in the United States face closure each year. Yet, on the flip side, 627,000 new ventures emerge annually, embodying the spirit of resilience and ambition. Delving deeper into the narrative, Forbes reveals a…

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7 Tips on How to Transition out of the Service Industry and into Business Ownership

Is it Possible to Escape the Service Industry? Working in the service industry can be physically and psychologically grueling. The long hours, low wages, and demanding customers can take a toll on anyone. It’s disheartening to realize that all your hard work is ultimately benefiting someone else’s pocket rather than your own. If you’re ready to break free from this cycle and start your own…

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Whoever conceived and animated this moment, I hope they're doing well and thriving. This is S-rank romance stuff here.

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Zero to One

A while ago, I was given the gift of this bestseller book, Zero to One by Peter Thiel. The unopened book was sitting on my shelf for too long, before I decided recently to dive into its knowledge. I needed to switch off from my mobile phone, laptop and tablet, so this book was a perfect escape. I love learning from the best and gaining fresh perspectives on business and self-development. I…

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life of regret

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long way home

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The Flexible Work Tango: Striking a Balance Between Freedom and Self-Care

Welcome to the world of flexible work, where the dance floor is your home office, the music is your schedule, and you’re the DJ! It’s a world where you can cha-cha around your family commitments, tango with your tasks, and occasionally, do the hustle with deadlines. But, as with any good dance, the key is in finding the right rhythm and not stepping on your own toes. The Flexibility Foxtrot The…

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In the past, people in the Animal Crossing community would make fun of Tom Nook as a sleazy landlord. Since then, he's really rehabilitated his image as this 'heart of gold' businessman (he's the one who puts bells and furniture in trees for you to find! he adopted orphans! he donates to charity!), but New Horizons genuinely paints the most devious version of him.

He's successfully privatized settler colonialism: you pay HIM to move to a "deserted island" (which apparently the oceans in the AC world are just full of) and start a colony that he is directly invested in. At best he's running a weird vacation package scam (you arrive on the island with no money and in debt for "using his services"). At worst, he's using you to set up company towns. For god's sake, he literally has his own fake currency that he forces you to use to pay off your debt. But don't worry, he's repackaged it in a way that definitely doesn't sound like an MLM scam: the Nook Mileage Program!

You're no longer just his tenant or his temporary part-timer, you're his business lackey. The entire tutorial section of the game has you spending actual weeks running around completing tasks and doing hard labor to set up his colony. You're even tasked with preparing his properties and finding buyers for them. No, you aren't a tenant anymore. You work for the landlord. You are directly responsible for finding tenants for him. And he doesn't even fucking pay you. Not for setting up town hall and museum, or his nephew's shop –– which is the ONLY store on the entire island that sells necessities –– or bringing KK Slider to town, or helping populate his town. Not a single cent. No, actually, you have to pay HIM to BUY infrastructure like bridges and stairs and park benches. And all the while, he's telling you're the "resident representative"; you get to call the shots! That the reward is the community's progress. That what you're doing is in everyone's best interest (but most importantly, his).

Since NH's release, people have done a lot of legwork to say that Tom Nook isn't a capitalist while the game shows him at his very worst. He owns the only general store in town. You're forced to use a phone that he modified and branded as his own. Buy Nook-branded furniture and merchandise at the self-serve kiosk in the town hall, a governmental building! There's no conflict of interest here!

But hey, if you're tired of being the landlord/business mogul's goon, you can also find work as a deluxe resort home designer for a company that also pays you in their special company currency that can only be used to buy their products instead of a real salary! Because that's what the Animal Crossing franchise needs! More vacation homes!!!

[rocketbirdie]

so close yet so far

[nobossinc]

Selling Baked Goods Online

UNLEASHING SWEET SUCCESS In the delightful world of baking, a sweet revolution is underway — the shift from traditional brick-and-mortar operations to the limitless expanse of the online marketplace. With no need for a physical storefront, perishable inventory, or the weighty burden of expensive overhead costs, selling baked goods online has emerged as a game-changer for passionate bakers. In…

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Federal regulators on Tuesday [April 23, 2024] enacted a nationwide ban on new noncompete agreements, which keep millions of Americans — from minimum-wage earners to CEOs — from switching jobs within their industries.

The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday afternoon voted 3-to-2 to approve the new rule, which will ban noncompetes for all workers when the regulations take effect in 120 days [So, the ban starts in early September, 2024!]. For senior executives, existing noncompetes can remain in force. For all other employees, existing noncompetes are not enforceable.

[That's right: if you're currently under a noncompete agreement, it's completely invalid as of September 2024! You're free!!]

The antitrust and consumer protection agency heard from thousands of people who said they had been harmed by noncompetes, illustrating how the agreements are "robbing people of their economic liberty," FTC Chair Lina Khan said. 

The FTC commissioners voted along party lines, with its two Republicans arguing the agency lacked the jurisdiction to enact the rule and that such moves should be made in Congress...

Why it matters

The new rule could impact tens of millions of workers, said Heidi Shierholz, a labor economist and president of the Economic Policy Institute, a left-leaning think tank. 

"For nonunion workers, the only leverage they have is their ability to quit their job," Shierholz told CBS MoneyWatch. "Noncompetes don't just stop you from taking a job — they stop you from starting your own business."

Since proposing the new rule, the FTC has received more than 26,000 public comments on the regulations. The final rule adopted "would generally prevent most employers from using noncompete clauses," the FTC said in a statement.

The agency's action comes more than two years after President Biden directed the agency to "curtail the unfair use" of noncompetes, under which employees effectively sign away future work opportunities in their industry as a condition of keeping their current job. The president's executive order urged the FTC to target such labor restrictions and others that improperly constrain employees from seeking work.

"The freedom to change jobs is core to economic liberty and to a competitive, thriving economy," Khan said in a statement making the case for axing noncompetes. "Noncompetes block workers from freely switching jobs, depriving them of higher wages and better working conditions, and depriving businesses of a talent pool that they need to build and expand."

Real-life consequences

In laying out its rationale for banishing noncompetes from the labor landscape, the FTC offered real-life examples of how the agreements can hurt workers.

In one case, a single father earned about $11 an hour as a security guard for a Florida firm, but resigned a few weeks after taking the job when his child care fell through. Months later, he took a job as a security guard at a bank, making nearly $15 an hour. But the bank terminated his employment after receiving a letter from the man's prior employer stating he had signed a two-year noncompete.

In another example, a factory manager at a textile company saw his paycheck dry up after the 2008 financial crisis. A rival textile company offered him a better job and a big raise, but his noncompete blocked him from taking it, according to the FTC. A subsequent legal battle took three years, wiping out his savings. 

-via CBS Moneywatch, April 24, 2024

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Note:

A lot of people think that noncompete agreements are only a white-collar issue, but they absolutely affect blue-collar workers too, as you can see from the security guard anecdote.

In fact, one in six food and service workers are bound by noncompete agreements. That's right - one in six food workers can't leave Burger King to work for Wendy's [hypothetical example], in the name of "trade secrets." (x, x, x)

Noncompete agreements also restrict workers in industries from tech and video games to neighborhood yoga studios. "The White House estimates that tens of millions of workers are subject to noncompete agreements, even in states like California where they're banned." (x, x, x)

The FTC estimates that the ban will lead to "the creation of 8,500 new businesses annually, an average annual pay increase of $524 for workers, lower health care costs, and as many as 29,000 more patents each year for the next decade." (x)

Clearer explanation of noncompete agreements below the cut.

Noncompete agreements can restrict workers from leaving for a better job or starting their own business.

Noncompetes often effectively coerce workers into staying in jobs they want to leave, and even force them to leave a profession or relocate.

Noncompetes can prevent workers from accepting higher-paying jobs, and even curtail the pay of workers not subject to them directly.

Of the more than 26,000 comments received by the FTC, more than 25,000 supported banning noncompetes. 

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Damian and the Dumpster baby.

Damian was doing patrols, with a bit of a minor rescuing and feeding the strays animals until he heard a noise from a dumpster.

Tonight was going to be a storm coming, and he rather check up on the strays, feed them, fixing any of the secure hiding places he put out for them for rain occasionally, and try to smuggle 1 or 6 into the barn again without Father knowing. Alfred can keep a secret sometimes.

Jumping on the edge of the dumpster to see a plastic bag tied up on the pile of trash with something squirming inside, alive obviously. Oh if this another group of puppies, he going to find the culprit himself and break their kneecaps and arms this time.

Easily untying the plastic bag and opening to reveal.. a little baby.

Not a kitten or a puppy, a living breathing human baby, cut and tied umbilical and a pale with a unique birth mark in a shape of a lichtenberg from his tiny hand fading to his chest.

This..

This was out of Damian's comfort line.

He had dealt with saving animals, people, children, hell even toddlers. He never dealt with a baby before much less a newborn.

He could panic later as he hear the sounds of a storm brewing. Carefully picking up the baby by the back of the head and and by the body, using his cape to as a blanket to cover the obvious nudity of the baby. Climbing onto his Red Robin theme Doom Buggy.

Taking care of a baby is no different then taking care of a baby animal, right?

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He got caught after 5 month and a half by Alfred during feeding Danyal time, while scolded him about hiding the baby instead of coming to him.

He had a good reason to though, last time he told Alfred about the last newest addition, Bruce sended the Jafar the Ligor to a sanctuary. He still felt betrayed by that.(even though now Jafar is happily spending his days with the other mixed big cat breed but still)

He done a good enough job taking care of Danyal, even though he had to secretly look up baby stuff, medicine, clothes, a soft bedded cot and diapers.(the smell was much less worse then the sewer) he considered himself a great care-taker.(even though in the back of his mind, he feared that he might had unlocked that genetic adopt-bat bait traits that Dick warned him about)

Damian had gotten.. a bit attached, considering the idea of putting danyal in orphanage or a foster care wasn't ideal afterall the corrupted ones that Father and him had broken through over the years left a bad gut feeling if he had actually gone through with his plan. Danyal was one of his babies, only not covered in fur, scales, or a shell.

And he didn't do everything all on his own, Cass was the only who figured it out, kept it a secret and help out.. then steph found out... and Jason, Tim and Duke unfortunately found out after Cass and steph snuck danyal in the manor for a nice bath.

Only reason Dick didn't found out because everyone know he can't keep a secret away from Bruce's ear for long after found out Jason's new girlfriend was the new therapist in Gotham, and telling Bruce would feed his adopt-holic again and he end up having baby fever. (Tim didn't tell him what that word meant but he did look it up in a baby care guide book for new parents. And EW)

They were going to wait it out til Danyal was at least toddler age before sneaking him in the manor to gatekeep gaslight girlboss Father into thinking he already adopted him. (Steph's words, not his)

New post <-

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Starting a New Business: A Guide

Starting a new business is a big undertaking, but it can also be an incredibly rewarding experience. If you’re thinking about starting your own business, there are a few things you need to do to get started. Writing it down and making it plain... First, you need to come up with a great idea. What kind of business do you want to start? What problem are you trying to solve? The most important…

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Today's Business News: Insights into India’s Business.

India, the world’s sixth-largest economy and a fast-rising market, is an appealing location for both investors and entrepreneurs. It is critical to stay up to date on the newest changes and trends in the Indian business sector. We will present you with today business news in English, as well as insights into Indian business.

The Indian Economy Is Set to Expand in 2023

According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), India’s GDP would develop by 6.1% in 2022. making it the worlds above average growing major economy. This increase can be ascribed to the country’s immunisation effort. Which has helped prevent the spread of COVID-19, as well as the government's emphasis on infrastructural development and economic reforms.

The Indian Startup Environment Continues to Grow

India’s startup environment is thriving, with the country ranked third in the world in terms of the number of unicorns. Indian entrepreneurs received a $24 billion in investment in 2022, up from $11.8 billion in 2020. Its expansion is being fuelled by a number of factors, including a vast pool of talented labour. A favourable regulatory framework, and easy access to money.

The Indian e-commerce market is expanding rapidly.

In recent years, the Indian e-commerce business has grown dramatically. With the COVID-19 epidemic boosting this trend as more customers turned to internet buying. The Indian e-commerce sector is predicted to reach $200 billion by 2026, up from $64 billion in 2020. Its expansion is being driven by reasons such as expanding internet penetration. Increased smartphone usage, and the availability of low-cost data plans.

The Indian government advocates for self-sufficiency.

The Indian government has been advocating for a self-sufficient India, also known as “Atmanirbhar Bharat”. With the goal of increasing indigenous production and decreasing reliance on imports. As part of this endeavour, the government has implemented a variety of policies, including production-linked incentives (PLIs) and import taxes. In addition, the government has fostered the development of local supply chains and the use of digital technology.

Indian IT Industry Maintains Global Leadership

The Indian IT sector remains a worldwide leader, accounting for around 55% of the global outsourcing market. The sector is predicted to increase by 2.4% in 2023, creating $245 billion in sales. A significant reservoir of competent labour, a supportive regulatory framework. And the adoption of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing are driving this expansion.

The Indian Real Estate Market Recovers

The Indian real estate sector has recovered significantly after a period of sluggish expansion owing to the COVID-19 epidemic. Residential sales in the top eight Indian cities climbed by 29% in 2021 compared to the previous year. Low borrowing rates, affordable housing initiatives, and the increased need for bigger houses due to remote working are driving this rise.

The Indian Automobile Industry Is Moving Towards Electric Cars

The Indian automobile sector is facing tremendous change as it transitions to electric vehicles (EVs). The government has set a 30% EV adoption target by 2030. And several major manufacturers have already declared intentions to develop EV models in India. Factors like as increased environmental concerns, government incentives, and falling battery prices are driving this trend.

For more information regarding Indian business, visit the Insperon Journal.

1.      Conclusion: - Today’s business news provides insights into India’s business, which is expected to grow by leaps and bounds in 2023. The Indian startup environment is thriving, the e-commerce business is expanding rapidly, and the government is striving towards a self-sufficient India. The IT sector remains a worldwide leader, and all of these reasons point to a bright future for the Indian economy.

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Geriatric Care Management Business?Want to Start one?

Want to Start a new geriatric care management business?  A care management business can be started by an RN, a social worker, someone in the health field, or anyone with dreams to become an entrepreneur. But what skills do you need? Your entrepreneurial care management dream must spring from the intersection of three streams: your passion, your competence, and market opportunity. To start a…