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A little over a year into running her cleaning business, Cool Aunt Cleaners, Anna-Marie Ortiz has learned a lot about the resilience and adaptability needed to succeed as a small business owner. Matt Wolcott | CNBC Make ItOrtiz started the business in July 2023 with her last $2,000 in savings. Despite the failure, running the shop gave Ortiz lasting insights she was able to apply to her cleaning business. To drum up business, Ortiz put up flyers and handed out business cards in targeted neighborhoods. Looking aheadOrtiz has ambitious plans to expand Cool Aunt Cleaners beyond Portland and turn it into a "seven-figure business."

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☆ We spent $374 to take a ferry across Lake Michigan with our car. The journey was nice, but I'll do things differently next time.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Jessica Steinhoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

My family and I spent about $750 to take a roundtrip ferry across Lake Michigan. We took our car on the ferry, which accounted for the majority of our expenses. The trip was relaxing, but next time, I'll rent a car at our destination. The trip wasn't stress-free, but the views made up for itThe beautiful views were the best part of the trip. Next time we take the ferry, though, we'll borrow someone else's car at our destination or rent one at the terminal.

Persons: —, Jessica Steinhoff, could've Organizations: Service, Express, Lake Express, Bell's Brewery, Milwaukee Brewing Co, Chicago Locations: Lake Michigan, Chicago, Wisconsin, Michigan, Milwaukee, Muskegon , Michigan

☆ Shake Shack CEO talks expansion goals as shares climb after earnings beat: 'Now's our opportunity'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

My goal is to bring Shake Shack to the world," Lynch said. "I don't think there is a competitor for Shake Shack. We talk about ourselves as being a part of the fine casual movement; leading the fine casual movement." Nearing ten years on the market, Shake Shack started business in New York City as part of Danny Meyer's restaurant empire. "Now's our opportunity to leverage all of that and start opening up new markets and bringing Shake Shack to a lot more countries."

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☆ Willie Nelson talks about grief, legalizing marijuana and that Beyoncé collaboration
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Andrew Kirell | Andrew Kirell Is A News Editor With Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Willie Nelson is no stranger to confronting his mortality. (“When I listened back to my dad’s vocal on it, I just started bawling,” Micah Nelson said in the album’s accompanying essay.) He expressed joy about working with Micah Nelson, 34, who played a key role in making the album. He then launched into rollicking versions of the classics “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” and “On the Road Again.”“We’re feeling hopeful,” Annie Nelson said on the call. “He doesn’t want to make Bob Dylan sad,” Annie Nelson chimed in.

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☆ Harris vs. Trump: Auto insiders weigh in on both candidates, top issues
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

Electric vehicles, trade, tariffs, China, emissions regulations and labor are among the top issues automakers are monitoring, according to industry executives and policy experts. Harris vs. TrumpOfficials expect a Harris victory to be a continuation, but not a copy, of the past four years under Biden. Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as he visits a campaign office in Hamtramck, Michigan, U.S. October 18, 2024. Republicans, led by Trump, have largely condemned EVs, saying that they are being forced upon consumers and that they will ruin the U.S. automotive industry. LaborOf the many issues regarding the automotive industry, officials who spoke to CNBC were nearly unanimous regarding labor: They're concerned a Harris win would continue to mean increased power for organized labor.

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☆ I visited Tatte Bakery & Café. The fast-casual chain is so incredible that states without it should be jealous.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Alice Levitt | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I've been to Tatte Bakery & Café a few times and recently visited a location in Reston, Virginia. The chain has 40 cafés throughout Massachusetts and the greater DC area. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email.

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☆ ‘You lost this vote’: Arab Americans in Dearborn struggle in an election where they don’t feel heard
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Mirna-Alsharif-Byline-Jm.Jpg | Mirna Alsharif | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

Farhat said the Democratic Party “has missed several key opportunities” to reassure Arab American voters concerned about Gaza. Interior Department under the Biden administration, at ArabCon in Dearborn, Mich., on Sept. 13. Palestinian American organizer Linda Sarsour at ArabCon in Dearborn, Mich., on Sept. 13. The Iraq War, now widely criticized, left 200,000 civilians dead, haunting the many refugees who sought safety in Dearborn. Imam Sayed Saleh Qazwini of MECCA at ArabCon in Dearborn, Mich., on Sept. 13.

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☆ What the rising popularity of Yemeni coffee shops say about third places
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | Monica Haider | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Times Square will be home to two other chains, MOKAFÉ and Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co. But Yemeni coffee houses have taken up both those trends and boomed. Where did Yemeni coffee shops come from? We own the coffee farms in Yemen, we grew up with the coffee, we loved coffee,” Alhasbani said. “Several Yemeni entrepreneurs are opening coffee houses of their own, each with its own sort of style and atmosphere.”The coffee chains have big ambitions beyond Dearborn.

Persons: Ahmed, Ahmed Moustafa, Bhavishya, ”, Sally Howell, Howell, ” Ibrahim Alhasbani, “, Ibrahim Alhasbani, Carlos Osorio, ” Alhasbani, Alhasbani, “ There’s, Hovig Tchalian, don’t, ” Howell, Haraz, Yemen it’s, ‘, ” Moustafa Organizations: New, New York CNN, Carmine, Times, Yemeni, Co, University of Michigan – Dearborn, Qahwah, CNN, Entrepreneurship, USC Marshall School of Business, New York City Locations: New York, Detroit, SoHo, Manhattan, Qahwah, Ethiopia, Yemen, Dearborn, Yemen's, Mich, Michigan, Dallas, Dearborn , Michigan, United States, Downtown Dearborn, Canada, Qahwah House’s, Soho, Brooklyn, Queens

☆ Popular Restaurants Can Get Killed by a Michelin Star, Food Awards
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

He then looked at the diverging fortunes of those restaurants that went on to receive a Michelin star — a signifier of excellence in the industry. By 2019, Sands found that restaurants given a Michelin star were more likely to shutter. The publicity created around an award such as a Michelin star drives interest. But he pointed out that even if they ultimately failed, the Michelin restaurants that closed in Sands' research generally had a pretty good run. In many ways, "what to do about growth" is a classic question in any business, including restaurants and hospitality.

Persons: Daniel Sands, Sands, Darren Tristano, Joe Carroll, Anselm, haven't, Carroll doesn't, Danny Meyer, Ryan Sutton, It's, John Gordon, Carroll, Semilla, Emily Stewart Organizations: University College London's School of Management, Michelin, The New York Times, New York Times, New, Square, LO Times, Business Locations: York, New York, Brooklyn, Sands, San Diego, , New York, Philadelphia, Manhattan

We've tested several for our guide to the best espresso machines, and the Jura Z10 ranks as the best super-automatic espresso machine. The Jura Z10 stands alone in the sea of sub-par automatic espresso machines on the market — though not without a few shortcomings of its own. Read on for our thoughts on the Jura Z10 espresso machine. Owen Burke/Business InsiderIn the end, no fully automatic espresso machine we've tried competes with a quality semi-automatic machine and a perfectly dialed burr grinder. But if convenience is your primary concern and you have the budget for it, the Jura Z10 is the best automatic espresso machine on the market.

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Planning the local stops now can be as labor-intensive for campaign staff as putting on a full event, the sources said. The limitations on local stops is the new reality as both candidates race across battleground states in what polling has shown to be a contest that hangs within the margin of error. “In order to maintain operational security, the U.S. Secret Service does not discuss the specific means and methods used to conduct its protective operations. However, in this increased threat environment, the Secret Service is constantly adjusting our protective posture to ensure the highest levels of protection at all times and in all places,” U.S. Secret Service spokesperson Special Agent Matt Young said in a statement to NBC News. The McDonald's was closed for normal business, and the cars that went through the drive-thru were pre-selected and screened by Secret Service in advance.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump’s, they’ve, ”, Harris, typify, Matt Young, ‘, Trump, Sen, JD Vance, Ohio, ” Vance, That’s, Vance, he’ll, Joe Biden, Charlemagne Tha God Organizations: Secret Service, Trump, Secret, NBC News, Service, bodega, Fox Locations: U.S, Butler , Pennsylvania, Harlem, Pennsylvania, Williamsport , Pennsylvania, Michigan, Detroit

Below, I walk through my experience with Atlas Coffee Club and how it helped expand my coffee palate. If your coffee routine has been stuck in a rut, Atlas Coffee Club promises to shake things up with coffee beans from around the world. I brewed Atlas coffee beans from different regions, including India, Guatemala and more. If you’re a coffee novice like me, still trying to refine your palate or learning something new about coffee, try Atlas Coffee Club. I used my years of commerce expertise and my knowledge of coffee and beverages to for this review of Atlas Coffee Club.

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☆ A retired Florida cop moved to Thailand with his wife and dog. He says his new life is cheaper, safer, and less stressful.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

A month after retiring from his 26-year career in law enforcement, Fred Jones moved from Florida to Thailand. Fred Jones and his wife left Florida and moved to Chiang Mai, Thailand, last year. Fred Jones. Fred Jones. Fred Jones.

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☆ Sam's Club CEO wants you to feel like you're shopping in the future
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Sam's Club CEO Chris Nicholas tells BI he wants shoppers to have all three. The Grapevine Sam's Club is literally bristling with tech, not just in the form of the hulking blue AI-powered gateways. Sam's Club has also been a test-bed for retail concepts that eventually find their way into Walmart's 4,600 US stores and beyond. He, too, previously served as Sam's Club CEO. "My hope is that Sam's Club, when you shop, feels like what it's like to shop in the future.

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☆ Airport introduces time limit on hugs
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Maureen O'Hare | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. CNN —In travel news this week: the Chinese pets earning “snack money” in cafés, a European capital that’s had enough of “drunk” tourists, and the New Zealand airport that’s curtailing caresses. Dunedin Airport CEO Daniel De Bono weighed in on the topic in an interview with New Zealand’s RNZ radio. Tradition is also important in this century-old “masterpiece café” cafe in Tokyo which discourages socializing and forbids mobile phones. In case you missed itThis airport landing is so difficult only 50 pilots can do it.

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☆ ‘Nothing less than a miracle’: How one California woman snagged Italy’s new digital nomad visa
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Julia Buckley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

But although the Italian government’s digital nomad visa launched in April 2024, so far there have been few accounts of people securing one. Italy’s digital nomad visa scheme was first announced in 2022 and launched in April 2024. Apart from anything else, she had a full-time job in San Francisco at the time. Although the website warned of a minimum four-month wait time, she saw an available slot at the San Francisco consulate for 10 days later. Despite her travails to get the visa, Waite says it was worth it.

Persons: we’ll, Stanley Tucci, It’s, Chelsea Waite, —, Tuscany Chelsea Waite Waite, Waite, Bel, “, I’d, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Giuliano Benzin, ”, it’d, ” Waite, Lisa Mei, she’d, ‘ We’ll, Waite – —, ” Chelsea Waite, Milan –, Milan, I’ve, She’s, she’s “, Simona Sirio, — Waite, don’t Organizations: CNN, intel, Getty, San, Milan Cathedral, Duomo, London, Milan, –, Dante Locations: Italy, Italian, lunchbreak, California, San Francisco, Milan, Tuscany, Florence, United States, Galleria Vittorio, Lake Como, London, Como, Greece, Lombardy

☆ Interior designers share 6 of the best and 4 of the worst ways to use extra space in your home
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Alyssa Towns Swantkoski | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Interior designers told Business Insider the best and worst ways to use extra space in your home. Business Insider asked interior designers for tips on the best and worst ways to take advantage of extra space in your home. "Having all that extra space means you should be able to space out your wardrobe." "Bookshelves can add extra storage space by incorporating lower cabinets, and we utilize baskets as hidden storage on a bookshelf," Brandolino said. On the other hand, defining extra space with permanent features can lower the resale valueBuilt-in cabinetry is not very versatile.

Persons: —, Mark Cutler, Cutler Schulze, Culter, Betty Brandolino, Brandolino, Amanda Oninski, Oninski, Brenna Morgan, Morgan, Charli, Hantman, Ying Reeves, Reeves, Renee Croome, I've, Andra DelMonico, Trendey, they're, DelMonico, Heather McKeown, McKeown Organizations: Service, Business, Re, Sky Designs Locations: cabinetry

Below, I share more about my experience using espresso machines from Nespresso, De’Longhi and Breville during a two-month testing period. SKIP AHEAD Get to know the machines | How I tested the espresso machines | Set up | Usage | Cleanup | Final verdict | Why trust NBC Select? (Nespresso machines are not compatible with any other brands’ pods.) Coffee options: espresso, double espresso, gran lungo, coffee, XL | Coffee compatibility: Nespresso pods | Type of grinder: none (it uses pre-ground coffee pods) | Included accessories: none | Machine size: 8.6 x 14 x 10.4 in. Coffee options: espresso, coffee, americano | Coffee compatibility: whole beans, ground coffee | Built-in grinder: yes | Included accessories: coffee scoop, cleaning kit, water hardness test | Machine size: 9.25 x 17 x 14 in.

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“I noticed that my family had already created a very welcoming environment for the Latino community, the Mexican community, the immigrant community,” said Café Ollín co-owner Jonathan Perez, whose parents opened the restaurant. NBC NewsThe restaurant has hosted queer singles’ nights, LGBTQ+ paint and sips and drag shows, providing a safe community space for all who enter. “I think it was still very much taboo and especially, in the Hispanic community, the Mexican community,” he said. Mole chicken served with rice, beans and tortillas at the Ollín restaurant. Perez said it’s all about having your family of chance, and your family of choice.

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☆ Pets in China are earning ‘snack money’ in cafes as their owners send them to work
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Cnn Staff | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

A dog cafe in Fuzhou, in southeastern China. In recent months, cafe owners and pet owners alike have been posting recruitment ads and CVs on Xiaohongshu, China’s answer to Instagram. “We offer a snack per day, and a 30% discount for pet owner’s friends!”CNN reached out to some of the cafe owners for comment. She’s been on the lookout for a job for her 2-year-old tuxedo cat, Zhang Bu’er, which means “not stupid” in Chinese. Xin posted her cat’s CV on Xiaohongshu on September 8, hoping to find him employment at a cat cafe, but hasn’t had any luck yet.

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☆ My family of 6 spent full days at Disney for $2,677 and Universal for $1,190. The latter was better in some huge ways.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Daryl Austin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

My family of six spent $2,677 for a day at Disneyland and $1,990 for a day at Universal Studios. AdvertisementBoth parks provide great entertainment, but Universal has one show Disney can't compete with"WaterWorld" blew our family away. Our Universal line-skipping passes had a steeper price tag at $600 compared to the $180 we paid for Disney's equivalent service. Even so, our Universal tickets still cost about $200 less than the Disney ones. We enjoyed Disney and Universal for different reasons, but the latter was better for my familyMy family had a great time at Universal.

Persons: —, Daryl Austin, Minnie, Winnie, Harry Potter Organizations: Universal Studios, Universal, Service, Universal Studios Hollywood, Disney, Tiana's, Cafe Orleans, Nintendo, Lightning, nab Locations: California

☆ Don't expect as many Starbucks deals this year under its new CEO
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Starbucks is reversing a push into frequent promos on drinks and snacks, The Wall Street Journal said. It's part of CEO Brian Niccol's effort to reestablish the brand's upscale, premium vibe, it added. Narasimhan said on an earnings call earlier this year that 60% of the company's sales were from the nearly 34 million Starbucks Rewards members. Multiple baristas previously told BI that the size and frequency of rewards deals were getting out of hand. In curbing its discounts, Starbucks is bucking a wider retail trend that has seen companies such as McDonald's, PepsiCo, and Walmart cut prices.

Persons: Brian Niccol's, —, Laxman Narasimhan, Narasimhan, Sara Senatore Organizations: Starbucks, Street Journal, Service, Business, PepsiCo, Walmart, Global Research

In this 2004 photo, then-District Attorney Kamala Harris waits for a proceeding to convene in San Francisco. The long-standing problem of racial inequities in the criminal justice system is among the issues that prompted Harris to become a prosecutor in the first place. “I grew up knowing about the disparities, inequities, and unfairness in the criminal justice system,” Harris said during a 2019 town hall hosted by MSNBC. And I am proud of the work that I did.”As a prosecutor, Harris adopted what she called a “smart on crime” approach to law enforcement. Her cautious stance on the issue frustrated many advocates of criminal justice reform, including those who expressed support for Harris on other issues.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Democratic Sen, Dianne Feinstein, Harris, ”, Paul Chinn, ” Harris, “, Michael Brown, George Floyd, –, Sen, JD Vance, Harris ’, Brendon Woods, —, ” Woods, Tim Walz, CNN’s Dana, Will Lanzoni, James Singer, Walz, truancy, Ayman Haddadin, Alice, Haddadin, Connor Haddadin, Alice Haddadin, Brown, Damian Dovarganes, Bryce Peterson, “ You’re, they’re, Kevin McCarty, hasn’t, ” McCarty, Tom Tait, ” Tait, McCarty Organizations: CNN, Democratic, San Francisco Chronicle, California Department of Justice, California’s, Minnesota Gov, MSNBC, San Francisco’s Commonwealth Club, truancy, Orange, Orange County District, Department of Justice, Golden State, John Jay College of Criminal, Legislative Black Caucus, Los Angeles Times, Anaheim Police Department, Senate Locations: San Francisco, California, Ferguson , Missouri, Minneapolis, Oakland , California, Minnesota, Savannah , Georgia, United States, Orange County, Los Angeles, Los, Golden, Sacramento, Anaheim, Floyd

☆ Starbucks store workers want their new CEO to take action on these 4 issues
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol has been in his new role for about a month. Employees at Starbucks stores say they're eager to see what changes he makes. Business Insider has spoken to 10 Starbucks store workers — whom the company calls "partners" — since the chain announced Niccol would become CEO. "It's no longer the third place," one Starbucks store manager in Florida previously told BI. Starbucks should hire more workers to shorten wait timesShifts at Starbucks stores are often short-staffed, multiple partners have told BI.

Persons: Brian Niccol, —, Niccol, Laxman Narasimhan, Howard Schultz, Kevin Johnson, I've, Narasimhan, there's Organizations: Employees, Service, Starbucks, SEC, Partners Locations: U.S, Florida, North America, North Carolina, South Dakota

☆ Google's CEO explains what the company looks for in entry-level job applicants
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Job seekers often face a tougher tech job market; firms are demanding more entry-level roles. AdvertisementLanding a job in techOf course, it's little surprise that most candidates would take the job, given that it's a prestigious company. Tech veteran David Jolles previously told BI that he'd moved to the Atlanta area after about four decades in Silicon Valley. He previously told BI that, little surprise, people who want to nail a job interview should make sure they're prepared. Beyond that, he said, job candidates should have stories ready about topics like a successful project they completed or a career highlight.

Persons: Sundar Pichai, Pichai, —, David Rubenstein, It's, it's, Jason Henninger, Heller, David Jolles, he'd, Jolles, Nolan Church, they're Organizations: Google, Service, Business, Tech Locations: Area, Atlanta, Silicon Valley, It's

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