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By now, the $11 billion self-help industry is most definitely not small stuff. Yet when you strip it down, there's very little new information. But if it’s all pretty much the same stuff, what if we could distill it into bullet form ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the rubble of COVID-19’s economic devastation, new business ideas can be rebuilt. Here is a selection of products that may do well amongst post-pandemic consumers . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Side hustles aren’t exclusive to the pandemic, but lots of people have started mini-ventures during this time of crisis to either supplement their income or out of pure necessity. With online platforms and multiple new, affordable ways to kickstart a microbusiness, it seems like t hese side hustles might be pivotal in helping people and businesses survive the pandemic . See omnystudio.com/li...

What would Coronavirus experts do during the holidays , or over a long weekend? Do they think it's safe to fly, rent an Airbnb, swim in a pool, or dine outside? Their responses varied greatly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at 3 small businesses in the USA that survived through COVID-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over in the US many schools are starting the year remotely with a “hybrid” model, and even those that plan to reopen in person are offering remote options. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A quarter of Malaysian firms have accelerated their digital transformation plans as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, while 60% have slowed down, according to the Workday Digital Agility Index. What’s stopping that 60%? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As more companies move into different content verticals to keep their brands progressive and diversified, The New York Times has acquired Serial Productions - the studio behind the immensely popular ‘Serial’ podcasts. The move is part of The Times’ ongoing creative and strategic alliance with This American Life. It also puts the media giant in the same pool as other content creat...

Over the last few decades, industries everywhere have begun to adopt subscription business models. Netflix subscriptions have replaced DVD collections, and Spotify has taken the place of CD shelves. This is the subscription economy — and the sector is growing fast. From gaming to education, we look at service-focused industries that are embracing subscription business models . See omnystudio...

The prospect of a paid version of Twitter — free from trackers, annoying ads and irritating algorithms which meddle with the clean chronology of the timeline — has been a holy grail for certain Twitter addicts since (basically) forever. And the wait could soon be over, if CEO Jack Dorsey has his way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many businesses, the coronavirus is the toughest problem they’ve ever had to face.   Customers are under lockdown, stores are closed, cashflow has all but dried up and staff are on furlough, there’s little wonder then, that many businesses wonder how they’re going to survive.   Despite all of these harsh realities, there are some companies that are finding ways to f...

What does the devastation wrought by Covid-19 tell us about the underlying pathologies of our own culture and time? It is hard to escape one common factor in multiple outbreaks. Again and again, clusters of infection have been associated with those whose work is low-paid, insecure and contingent . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently The Perak Health Department investigated an incident in which a woman is believed to have violated the home quarantine order by going out and dining at a restaurant.   The woman was later identified as having tested positive for Covid-19 in her second test after 13 days of quarantine.   With the news that the general public will be mandated to wear facemasks from August 1st - wh...

It’s safe to say that without virtual commerce, many companies and brands would have had to permanently shut their doors due to the pandemic. With everything from events, conferences, and annual shopping sprees going completely virtual, businesses are finding new ways to capitalize on the online market… and possibly reach more customers than they ever did before.  See omnystudio....

Events and conferences have always been important for businesses; attendees can network and grow their brand, and marketers can play to an essentially captive audience. However, as we move further into the digital space, how can we achieve the same effect during a digital/virtual event ?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you have found yourself on the receiving end of webinars, you've most likely experienced the full gamut of the user experience. They can range from confusing and boring to super interactive and engaging. Offering an engaging webinar that exceeds expectations is more than a notion. In addition to having great content, we share some strategies . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

With everything going on in the entertainment scene, it’s hard to imagine a single content creator thriving during this time. But that’s exactly what’s happening with Netflix. The streaming giant has done exceptionally well this last quarter - with a bigger captive audience and more content than any single individual could consume, the 20’s are primed to be Netflix’s...

Corporate America is downsizing its real estate footprint as companies allow more employees to work from home, a growing threat to the bottom line of owners of traditional office buildings and a sign that companies are looking for ways to cut costs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As COVID-19 has emptied out many commercial spaces, world leaders are looking at half-full office buildings and seeing a potential solution to the housing crisis . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the introduction of Snap’s “ Snap Mini ” applications that live in the Snapchat app, meditation and social media are being brought together in a surprising way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Telling an employee that you have to dismiss them has never been an easy task, and with the COVID-19 pandemic causing shockwaves throughout the global economy, many companies large and small have had to lay off people by the hundreds or thousands.   Some of these letters have been made public , and some clearly stand out as being better than others.   See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

With so many being laid off in the wake of the pandemic, while perhaps easier to justify, it can be even more challenging to think about how to move forward. If you have been laid off or are facing a job transition, consider taking the following actions to get yourself on the right path forward and in the right state of mind.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been 221 years since the discovery of the Rosetta Stone—a key tool for deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs. To celebrate the anniversary, Google this week launched Fabricius, a new Arts & Culture tool that lets anyone play classical linguist . The feature uses machine learning to translate 4,000-year-old symbols into modern language via three "dedicated gateways:" learn, play, work. Se...

As the government mulls making the wearing of face masks in public places mandatory, some are for it while others offer a more cautious view as the country continues in its fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netflix has acknowledged Disney, Warner Media, and NBC Universal among its main global competitors, but in a recent letter to shareholders, it reserved its praise only for TikTok. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.