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☆ Entrepreneurs say investing in brick-and-mortar locations is a crucial part of business. Here's how much 3 founders spend each month and why they believe it's worth it.
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Alexandra York | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

For example, the US Census Bureau estimates that more than 80% of retail sales across the US are from in-person transactions. What's more, Insider talked to other founders who said investing in physical locations was part of their long-term business plan. Earlier this year, he signed his first lease for a 600-square-foot Florida office space for just over $600 a month. He credits the success of his business in part with bringing people together in a united office space. He said the office space eased the connection among employees and attracted high-performing employees.

☆ How the cloud-software startup Gusto won over investors and small businesses by breaking away from the pack
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Melia Russell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Still, tools for small businesses is a huge market — one that a tech industry that has focused on the more lucrative enterprise market has largely ignored. According to the Small Business Administration, there are 32 million small businesses in the US employing about 61 million people, nearly half of the country's private workforce. As companies grow and chase larger enterprises as customers, they lose sight of the discrete needs of small businesses, she said. The startup hopped on pandemic-era workplace trends, adding products for small businesses to apply for government loans and for employees to access their wages between paychecks. GustoGusto has ruthlessly prioritized areas like payroll and tax-filing that small businesses need to run.

☆ Jobs will be harder to find at Walmart this holiday season. Here's why, and here's how you can get one.
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Áine Cain | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

That number marks a decrease from the 150,000 workers Walmart sought to hire for holiday 2021. This year, the company has slashed its holiday hiring goal – to a little over a quarter of the workforce that it's aimed to bring on in past years. In its announcements, Walmart directed prospective workers to its jobs portal, which lists roles by type and location. For prospective workers looking to stand out from the crowd, a customer-centric attitude is one thing that can bolster an applicant's chances. "We are looking for associates who are passionate about serving customers and helping our customers create special moments this holiday season," Walmart spokesperson Anne Hatfield told Insider.

☆ How security questionnaire startup SecurityPal raised $21 million from investors like Craft Ventures and a GP at Andreessen Horowitz without a pitch deck
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( Stephanie Palazzolo | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

SecurityPal helps companies complete security questionnaires using automation and human analysts. The startup raised a $21 million Series A round from Craft and a16z investors without a pitch deck. Hamal is the founder and CEO of SecurityPal, a security questionnaire startup that recently raised $21 million in Series A funding from Craft Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz general partner Martin Casado, and other angel investors. SecurityPal aids companies in filling out security questionnaires using a combination of automation and human security analysts. Hamal told Insider that the round came together from inbound investor interest and without the use of a pitch deck.

☆ Patreon was in talks to onboard MrBeast in a deal that could have been worth millions but never came to pass
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Patreon was in talks with Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson earlier this year, Insider has learned. The deal, which would see the YouTuber creating subscription content, was worth millions but never materialized. The company was in talks with Jimmy Donaldson, known to his millions of followers as MrBeast, for a deal that would see the marquee YouTuber creating subscription content, two former employees told Insider. News of the negotiations arrives as Patreon announced cuts to its creator partnerships team, which works to onboard and support creators. While a deal with MrBeast never materialized, other deals that Patreon closed appear to have fallen spectacularly short of expectations.

☆ Leaked documents show Patreon's deals with top TikTokers fell far short of expectations, as it cuts down its creator partnerships team
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Leaked documents suggest Patreon's $1 million deals with TikTokers Larray and Lil Huddy fell short of expectations. Patreon's deals to onboard creators like TikTok megastars Larray and Lil Huddy appear to have fallen far short of expectations, according to company documents obtained by Insider. Creator deals that fell flatAcerbic comedy creator Larri "Larray" Merritt launched in December his Patreon page, where he hosts a platform-exclusive talk show called "The Hot Seat." The total value for Merrit and Hudson's Patreon deals was $1.325 million apiece, according to slides from a company presentation obtained by Insider. "There is no one-size-fits-all answer to creation or membership, and our strategy is ever-evolving," Satterwhite told Insider.

☆ GoStudent, a $3 billion edtech startup backed by SoftBank and Coatue, is laying off a tenth of its staff
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-16 | by ( Riddhi Kanetkar | Tasmin Lockwood | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

GoStudent, Europe's first edtech unicorn, is laying off 200 employees — around 10% of its workforce. The Vienna-based startup is backed by investing giants like SoftBank, Coatue, and Tencent. It joins 23 other edtech companies that have let staffers go amid the global economic downturn. GoStudent, an edtech unicorn backed by some of the world's biggest tech investors, is laying off a tenth of its workforce, the company's CEO said. Japan's SoftBank, Chinese tech investor Tencent, and New York hedge fund Coatue have all backed GoStudent, which is valued at 3 billion euros (around $3 billion).

☆ Satellite phones, a safe house in the mountains, and cash reserves: How one Ukrainian tech company's extensive war-prep plan enabled it to grow amid the Russian invasion and even aid the fight
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-31 | by ( Sage Lazzaro | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Petruk said his prep enabled the company to continue growing amid the war and even aid the fight. Anticipating the invasion, Petruk had spent several months stocking resources and readying backup communication systems for his team. He also recommended employees start working from the western part of Ukraine, where the company stocked food and reserved cash. Some members of the WeSoftYou team pose with their new Starlink internet-service equipment. Some Ukrainian companies lost all their clients upon the invasion, Petruk said.

☆ How to create a trans-inclusive workplace and support employees
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-19 | by ( Alexandra York | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

James Barnes, who's known as "The Trans Coach," trains employers on creating an inclusive workplace. Insider spoke with Barnes about the importance of addressing these issues, his training techniques, and how entrepreneurs can build an inclusive workplace. Once a robust healthcare plan is established, companies should create clear resource pages for employees to fully understand their options. But if a small business lacks the financial resources to provide healthcare plans, founders should still create transition-related support policies. Dan BakerInvest in inclusion year-roundIt's important that companies invest in inclusive policies for LGBTQ and other marginalized employees year-round, he said.

Persons: James Barnes, who's, Barnes, he's, Dan Baker Organizations: Comcast, Talent, Service, Realtors, Zendesk, Pride Locations: Wall, Silicon

☆ I'm a virtual assistant making 6 figures a year. Here's how I found clients and scaled up to start my own company.
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-01 | by ( Layne Van Vranken | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Falyn Golub is a virtual assistant and the founder of boutique VA company The Invisible Assistant. I didn't know that a virtual assistant was even a job when I decided to start working from home in 2016. Over the past five years, I've created my own virtual assistant business, and it's become an incredible career for me. This isn't an industry-specific career because the need for a virtual assistant can be applied to just about any industry. Are you a virtual assistant who wants to share your story?

☆ How a nonprofit business school helps companies overcome challenges to building a robust governance strategy
▼ + stars: | 2022-07-08 | by ( Erica Sweeney | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

That's where the INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre steps in. "We address the latest trends, topics, and challenges in corporate governance not only from the academic perspective but also practitioner, a practice-based perspective from real-life experience," she added. Here's an overview of how an effective corporate governance strategy benefits companies, the challenges organizations face in building a strategy alone, and how ICGC steps in to help. There's growing pressure and scrutiny on boards and companies' corporate governance strategies from internal and external stakeholders, Tatar added. ICGC partners with the European Confederation of Directors Associations, the Ukrainian Corporate Governance Academy, the Hellenic Corporate Governance Council, and the Corporate Governance Hub.

☆ I make 6 figures a year as a freelance virtual assistant. Here are 3 things that help me work smarter and faster.
▼ + stars: | 2022-07-05 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Hannah Dixon is a freelance virtual assistant and coach who juggles a lot of different projects. When I was starting out as a freelance virtual assistant, I juggled a lot of clients with very different projects and very different deadlines. An online Mastermind group is a collection of people who are working toward similar goals but bring different expertise to the table. I joined my first Mastermind group about a year and a half into my freelance career. Are you a successful virtual assistant with a story to tell?

In the event of bankruptcy, crypto customers with custodially held assets are typically last in line to receive payment. Consider a custodial walletThere are two key types of crypto wallets: custodial wallets and non-custodial wallets. You can set up multiple crypto wallets, so one solution would be to open non-custodial custodial wallets in addition to your exchange's custodial wallet. Pros and cons of custodial walletsAs mentioned earlier, custodial wallets are managed by a third party (e.g., a crypto exchange). You could even set up multiple crypto wallets to lower the risks associated with custody (e.g., hacks and theft).

☆ Thinking about quitting? Here are 5 ways to decide if job-hopping is right for you.
▼ + stars: | 2022-06-23 | by ( Catherine Henderson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

There are lots of factors that go into career decisions, and the choice is different for everyone. Insider spoke to career experts about how to decide if you should find a new job. Insider spoke to career coaches about five ways to decide if changing jobs is right for you. The best option might not be the easiestWhen it comes to making career decisions, we often choose the easiest path. Oftentimes, people approach career decisions with fear, worried about being unemployed or unqualified.

☆ Don't be scammed by fake job listings
▼ + stars: | 2022-05-19 | by ( Rebecca Knight | Rachel Durose | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Amid the rise of the remote work era, fake job listings have increased. As employees seek remote positions, the number of fake listings has increased, and job scams are getting more sophisticated, including using social media, online outreach, and online job boards to lure in job seekers, the BBB report found. LinkedIn, the site with the second most job scams, accounted for 7% of the listings,Here's how job seekers can avoid falling victim to a fake posting. Investigate the listing, and don't be afraid to reach outThe first step to avoiding fake job listings is knowing where to look for jobs. Job seekers are also able to report suspicious job postings to the website where it was posted.

☆ I'm a 32-year-old HR professional making $81,000 a year. Job-hopping was the only way to make what I'm worth.
▼ + stars: | 2022-03-19 | by ( Emeka Ochiagha | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

HR specialist, $19.25 an hourI got my first full-time job at a manufacturing company, working as an HR assistant. HR generalist, $52,000 a yearI found a new HR position at a different manufacturing company as an administrator. This was my first salaried job, making $42,000 a year. In my fourth year, management promoted me to HR generalist with a salary increase to $52,000 a year. They hired a new HR manager four years younger than me, with three fewer years' experience and no college degree.

☆ I just tried to buy altcoins in the UK and it was a nightmare. Here's how I ended up with $10 locked in an eToro account — and why I think it's a sign that crypto needs a bear market.
▼ + stars: | 2022-01-31 | by ( Kari Mcmahon | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

The crypto market has dominated headlines as the currency generated stellar returns. Since I was buying crypto in the UK, the process is slightly different than in the US. "eToro Wallet acts as the gateway between the eToro investment platform and the blockchain," said an eToro spokesperson in an email. Crypto needs a bear marketSo with $9.94 of hard-earned cash still sitting in my eToro account, I am left with a bitter taste in my mouth. Some of the most well-regarded crypto products in today's market, such as the FTX exchange and solana, were built in the last crypto winter.

☆ Fall in love with a job you don't even like, in 3 steps
▼ + stars: | 2021-09-06 | by ( David G. Allan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

There are also factors connected to job happiness that we have little control over, such as your boss. But we don’t usually decide who our boss is, and they can suddenly change (for good or bad). And — in my own, less scientific, more DIY way — here are exercises I’ve been practicing to get into better work happiness shape. And the third lists things you’d like to be able to do in your job that you currently don’t — even if they have nothing to do with what you’re paid to do. Beyond whatever the job itself accomplishes, there is also meaning and purpose with what you do with your wages.

Persons: CNN —, Henry David Thoreau, ”, Amy Wrzesniewski, Jane E . Dutton, It’s, I’ve, you’re, Michael, Jamie, Collin, Fiona, Saeed, ” Wrzesniewski, “, ’ ”, “ That’s, Onboarding, You’re Organizations: CNN, Conference Board, Yale University, University of Michigan, Stanford Graduate School of Business, Harvard Business School

☆ Cunoaște ideile de startup ce se dezvoltă în acceleratorul de afaceri Upcelerator by Dreamups
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-17 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +7 min

Cunoaște ideile de startup ce se dezvoltă în acceleratorul de afaceri Upcelerator by DreamupsPeste 30 de participanți și participante lucrează la ideile lor de afacere de mai bine de opt săptămâni, conectându-se din diferite colțuri ale lumii. Tinerii și tinerele participă complet online în acceleratorul de startup-uri tech, Upcelerator, unde timp de patru luni dezvoltă propria afacere scalabilă și cu impact. Beneficiarii programului primesc suportul necesar din partea a 40 mentori internaționali și locali și lucrează în continuu la dezvoltarea ideii pe platforma de e-learning Upfactory dezvoltată de Dreamups. Participanții vor putea partaja videoclipuri de la orice evenimente curente și să discute despre experiențele și opiniile lor. Balog Szabolcs, Fina Sebastian, Ioana Grozav, Yulia Serbinovich – România, Moldova#Serviciu online pentru planificarea călătoriei, susținut de o platformă socială.

Persons: Wanderer, Sebastian, Ioana, Svetlana, Marina, Ionut Baranga, Ionut Neagu, PlusUs, Dan Danilescu, Nina Petica, STEEPER, Andriy, Nikita, . AlexChef, Cristina Tofan, Alexandru, Ana, Andrei Ceban, Valentin, MentorsHub, Vadim Casap, Dorin Pușcaș, Come2Casa, Diana Matiescu, Ana Dodi, Diana, Acell, Cristian, Catalina Popescu, Ogunranti, Moses Organizations: NOORMAN, JOBYFIT, Fox, Aero, Inga, Upcelerator, Orange Systems Locations: Chișinău, Moldova, România, Cahul, București, Luxemburg, Ucraina, Londra, Bobeica, Irlanda, Italia, Stuttgart, Germania, Chisinau, Ondo, Nigeria

☆ 4 strategies a 28-year-old used to grow her net worth by $92,000 in a year
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-16 | by ( Liz Knueven | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

A millennial who saved $92,000 in a year used four strategies to save and invest more. She took advantage of her 401(k) and HSA to save on taxes and grow her balance. Conpoint, an Austin, Texas-based blogger and tech worker who uses a pseudonymous last name online, is working toward financial independence. Planning to leave full-time work in seven years, she primarily uses four strategies to save, grow her investment accounts, and stay on track to retire at 35. She uses an HSA to take advantage of tax breaksA health savings account can help with more than immediate health costs — and Conpoint uses that to her advantage.

O serie de participanți din diferite domenii, precum profesori, programatori, studenți, contabili, marketeri au fost parte a hackathonului online: „Inovație pentru munca la distanță”. Pentru a cunoaște și înțelege misiunea echipei, valorile și cultura corporativă. „Alături de tine” - o platformă online care va uni diaspora cu persoanele în etate rămase în Republica Moldova, prin comandarea și livrarea produselor și serviciilor de primă necesitate. Echipa „Smart Mama” - o platformă online pentru mame pentru a găsi lucru la distanță, care va asigura training și suport în angajare. Hackathonul „Catalyst” este organizat de Dreamups, partener general Orange Moldova și face parte din programul Tekwill Ambassadors 2021 realizată cu sprijinul Agenției Statelor Unite pentru Dezvoltare Internațională (USAID) și Suediei în cadrul Proiectului ”Tekwill” implementat de ATIC.

Persons: moldoveancă, Elena Oprea, Christoph Sollich, Mircea, Vitalie, Ana Madan, Dima, Dmitri Voloșin, Adrian Pleșca, Vadim Postică, Iulia Condrea, Mihai, Elena Donici, Adrian, Irina, Tudor Darie, Fagura Organizations: Business, Orange, Orange Moldova, Demo, Orange Systems, Agenției, Agenției Statelor Unite Locations: Chișinău, Germania, Victoria, Țările de Jos, România, Olesea, Republica Moldova, Agenției Statelor, Suediei

☆ Ethos scores a $2 billion valuation after raising a $200 million to disrupt life insurance
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-13 | by ( Victor Chatenay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

US-based insurtech Ethos achieved a $2 billion valuation following a $200-million Series D round. Get a daily newsletter packed with financial services data, insights, and analysis from the Insider Intelligence team. Founded in 2016, Ethos offers both term and whole life insurance underwritten by partner carriers . It can take weeks for consumers to access life insurance coverage due to back and forth with incumbents, often including a doctor's visit and blood tests. And booking such exams got harder last year as doctors were called to the pandemic fight, making life insurance applications all the more arduous.

Persons: insurtech, Jay, Robert Downey Jr, Will Smith, insurtechs Organizations: Intelligence, Insider Intelligence, Banking, Insider Inc, Service, Ethos

☆ How Zoom's chief people officer handled unprecedented growth during the pandemic
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-11 | by ( Aman Kidwai | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Oldham brought in a new chief diversity officer who helped reshape the company's equity efforts. Over the past year, Zoom added new leadership in cybersecurity, engineering and product, and a chief diversity officer. These workers were tasked with handling the initial bursts of demand, as well as a sharp shift to remote work. YouTubeFor newer employees, Oldham put a heavy emphasis on their digital onboarding program. Zoom announced the hiring of chief diversity officer Damien Hooper-Campbell in late May 2020.

☆ The IRS saved 25,000 hours of work by adopting new technology to automate code testing and releases
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-16 | by ( Rosalie Chan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The IT firm Citizant has been working with the IRS to use technology to speed up its processes. Citizant says it has helped the IRS save 25,000 hours by using DevOps technology. Citizant helped the IRS start adopting DevOps practices with CloudBees CI and Red Hat's OpenShift. Much of the IRS's technology runs on mainframe computers from the 1980s and Citizant's teams have helped the agency automate updates and code releases for those mainframes. In total, Citizant estimates that it has saved the IRS over 25,000 hours on manual work for testing, analyzing, and releasing the code used to process taxes and administer the Internal Revenue Code, Kumar says.

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