Dorm Living
Looking for affordable housing? Head back to college. In search of reasonable rent members of the working class in San Francisco including waiters, teachers and artists are moving into dorm rooms.
United’s Bonus Plan
United is overhauling its bonus program but not all employees are on board. Under the new incentive program employees will no longer receive small, annual bonuses. Instead that money will be replaced with things such as a vacation, a new car and for one person a prize of one hundred thousand dollars.
read moreVero: The Anti-Facebook
There’s a new social media site on the market and it’s gaining a lot of friends. Vero is an app originally released in 2015 that is now seeing a surge in popularity. Now it’s being billed as the anti-Facebook and that reason alone is attracting more users.
read moreCostco Car Sales
Costco says its sale of cars is thriving and it’s all because of a perk it offers that most other car dealerships don’t; fixed prices. The cars are sold through partnerships with more than three thousand dealerships across the country. Learn more now.
read moreLying On The Job
Applying for a job? Honesty is the best policy. 75% of hiring managers have caught people lying on their resume or padding it to make a better impression. Learn more and see examples of lies that have cost people jobs now.
read moreAirBnb Plus
One of the biggest complaints about booking a place to stay through AirBnb is that you’re not quite sure what you’re getting with the roof over your head. AirBnb is introducing a new service; all in an effort to make your stay a little more comfortable.
read moreThe World of Wine
For some countries wine is part of the culture; but here in America we’re still acquiring a taste for it. I recently spoke with Napa Valley Winemaker, Robert Foley, about the growing popularity of wine in America… and how we’ll catch up with Europe.
read moreThe Candy Business
They say the candy business isn’t as sweet as it used to be, but thanks to social media we’re getting another taste. Over the past year or so, a change in diet trends and a search for healthier snacks has left the candy business a little less than full.
read moreBritish Retailers
The future is grim for U.S. retailers, and things aren’t looking so bright across the pond either. After a slow December, economists and retailers were hoping sales numbers in Britain would bounce back, but experts say the real problem is how people are shopping.
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