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Verizon 5G Internet coming to more ho-ho-homes & businesses
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Starting today Verizon is offering more customers more super fast 5G internet for their homes and businesses. Customers in parts of Dayton, OH and Jacksonville, FL can now sign up for 5G Home Internet or 5G Business Internet, depending on their needs. Both services are ideal for anyone who wants super fast connectivity to stream, game or work flexibly. Super fast 5G for your home or business 5G Home, a new kind of home internet, is truly unlimited broadband service with no data caps. It’s super fast! You can experience max download speeds up to 1 Gbps, with typical download speeds of 300 Mbps.1 It’s also…
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21 quotes for business and management from 2021
open share links close share links “There are times when there is a major disruption that suddenly implies what worked so far is not going to work anymore and you need a new playbook.” MIT Sloan professorRetsef Levi’s insight during an Executive Education webinar was directed at the COVID-19 pandemic, but the operations management expert added that this disruption could be anything from an epidemic to a technology or regulatory change. And 2021 brought a lot of disruption — whether it was shaking up the “normal” 9-5 office schedule, introducing new forms of digital currency into the market, or reprioritizing company values. Here are 20 other quotes and comments that captured the…
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Japan’s small businesses are in trouble
INOUE TOYOSAKU moved to Tokyo in 1913 and became an apprentice to a metalworker. When he struck out on his own a few years later he found profit making scissors for hair salons. The company he founded, Tokosha, now sells its Joewell brand scissors in more than 50 countries, for as much as ¥330,000 ($2,900) a pop. “We make scissors in the Japanese countryside but export to New York, London and Paris,” boasts Inoue Kenji, a grandson of the founder and Tokosha’s current boss. Listen to this story Your browser does not support the <audio> element. Enjoy more audio and podcasts on iOS or Android. Companies such as Tokosha, which…
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How Business Leaders Can Tap Into Their Blue Sky Opportunities
Anita Samojednik is CEO of Paro, a startup disrupting the way companies access on-demand financial expertise getty The pandemic forced the hands of many executives who had previously hesitated to sponsor transformation; many leaders needed a disruptive event like this to prioritize such activities and think outside the box. It’s been surprising to see the speed with which digital transformation has finally taken place, particularly within industries where companies are traditionally more risk averse. As a logical step, businesses are now looking to AI to play a key role in their business model. However, the reality of AI is that only a select few have found a way to effectively operationalize…
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Carbondale media start-up wins $5,000 in Regions Bank Business Plan Competition | SIU
Les O’Dell The Southern A Carbondale start-up business that wants make Southern Illinois into a production hub for online content, film, television, podcasts and other media is the winner of the 2021 Regions Bank Business Plan Competition. Brand Advocacy Group, a tenant in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s business incubator, was announced as the winner of the $5,000 first prize during an innovation and entrepreneurship showcase event Thursday at SIU. The business’ founder, Nathan Colombo, of Carbondale, said the honor gives credibility to the company. “There have been a lot of people who question my motives in this work because they do not understand it,” Colombo said. “I think this is…
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10 small business opportunities for nutritionists
Nutritionists often work in clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, food organizations, public health sectors and NGOs. But, can a nutritionist start a health and wellness business? The answer is ‘Yes’. Studying food science, nutrition and dietetics can open various doors and avenues for you. Adding creativity and innovation to your knowledge about nutrition can help you start a business. If you want to be your own boss with minimal financial investment, then here are 10 great business ideas for you: Become an online nutrition coach Online nutrition coaches work with their clients virtually to improve health and wellness. They prescribe diet plans, manage health conditions through proper nutrition, and guide about…