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Past research has shown that children learn more about finances from their parents than any other source. Studies on “financial socialization” have focused on the example parents set for their children, and what mums and dads directly teach their kids about money. However, a new paper says not to neglect the importance of giving kids hands-on practice managing money . See omnystudio.co...

As the very nature of work shifts towards a growing digital and remote working landscape, recruiters are going to have to change their strategies. Here are 5 hiring trends to look for in 2019.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resolutions have been around for (apparently) 4000 years. However, media resolutions are a relatively new, gadget-centric approach to the age-old trend of making promises to yourself at the start of the year. Here are some resolutions families can take in regards to their collective gadget use. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We often claim we want our leaders to be optimistic, encouraging, and kind. But if so, why does there seem to be an emerging trend of leader figures who are negative and vitriolic? As it turns out, rhetoric might be the secret behind our choices in leadership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the US, big brands are looking to deepen customer consumer relationships through exclusive programs for those who commit to shopping with them regularly. But in this digital age, do loyalty programs still work? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bitcoin soaks up most of the hype heaped on cryptocurrencies, leaving its younger and smaller sibling Ethereum in the shadows. But Ethereum is anything but small. Its market capitalisation is roughly US $10 billion, and it has an equally whopping energy footprint. Ethereum mining consumes a quarter to half of what Bitcoin mining does, but that still means that for most of 2018 it was using roughly...

Amy Winehouse, Michael Jackson & Tupac Shakur may have left us a while ago but their music is still heard by millions around the world. And with the rise of holographic technology , soon they will be touring the world again, sort of. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Netflix gears up for the competition onslaught in the years to come, particularly in the form of Disney+, the streaming giant has turned to a CFO who might know a thing or two about the “art of addictiveness”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Penang is the first place in Malaysia to start using facial recognition software alongside AI to help fight crime on the island. If the software recognises a face on the wanted list it will immediately contact the police for further action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When massive shifts happen not just in business and in life, it can be difficult to truly embrace the change. Here’s how to use some emotional intelligence skills to understand change and go with the flow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The age-old status given to one’s willpower in relation to their ability to win in life is quickly fading, as psychologists point out that achieving goals has more to do with how one’s brain is wired instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the smoking ban in eateries being enforced in the new year, we ask what else you’d like to see enforced in 2019? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new year often brings big ambitions, and it can feel like the perfect time to start a business. But some people aren’t cut out for entrepreneurship in the first place - so how do you know if you’re  not ready to start a business ?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the new year approaches, many people are looking for change and that extends to the job hunt as well. Here are a few ways to future-proof your resume . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Year’s resolutions, like many other mainstream trends, are rooted in age-old customs that were then commercialized for big business and bigger bucks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s easy enough to write a list of resolutions every 365 days, but most of us give up halfway through January. We ask you about your strategies to complete your New Year’s resolutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So throughout the year, we’ve been actively searching for stories that you might interesting for you and your business. But what do we at the Biz Bytes team consume when we’re not on air, during our free time to destress? We give you our picks that you need to watch during the New Year’s holiday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In China, a new section of livestreaming is becoming increasingly popular: farming. In the last three years, around 100,000 livestreamers have promoted farm products on Taobao and one livestreamer managed to sell 1 million kilos of oranges in just 13 days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Walmart … yes, that Walmart, has filed a patent for autonomous robot bees. As weird as it sounds, the future of agriculture could rely on autonomous tech, which is probably why Walmart is working ahead of the curve to secure a largely untapped market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The price of hospital bills in the US has almost become a meme, but this could all change as of January 1st when new regulations take effect that require hospitals to post their prices of service online. With Malaysia being one of the top destinations for medical tourism we thought we’d ask whether a similar regulation would be useful here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

You know the saying, never trust anything on the Internet? But just how much of the Internet is fake ? Studies shows that year after year, less than 60% of web traffic is human and a healthy majority of it is bots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many brands have redesigned their logos over the years to suit their consumers’ changing tastes. But there seems to be a common trend amongst brands’ redesigns now called “blanding” , in which a more intricate design is replaced with a simple sans-serif font. Is the minimalist approach a successful attempt at staying contemporary, or is it indicative of a downward spiral fo...

What is the wheel, weaving and projectile weapons all came from a children’s mind in prehistoric days? While the adults were out ensuring the group’s survival, could have our human history with innovation started with toys? That’s the idea behind one archaeologist in Denmark who believes toys are really us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IKEA has launched its Christmas campaign asking us to reflect on everyday behaviour, which is considered normal but that perhaps we all need to reconsider, particularly as the Christmas holidays are now upon us. Using the slogan #DisconnectToConnect , IKEA is betting on a different Christmas encouraging us to disconnect our mobile devices and social media in order to connect with those that we are...

Yes, that's right — underpants you can wear for weeks without washing. But Organic Basics' mission as a company is not to advocate laziness amongst the younger generation, though it might seem the case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.