Does it matter what degree grade you get?
Universities are being warned they could be penalised in teaching quality rankings for handing out too many top degree grades.
But if the proportion of students getting first-class degrees has doubled since the late 1990s, does it make any difference …
The Trade War’s Latest Casualties: China’s Coddled Cats and Dogs
SHANGHAI — Olivia Ren never expected a trade war between the United States and China to affect Dada.
Dada is Ms. Ren’s beloved golden retriever, and she pays heavily in Shanghai for an imported American brand of pet food called …
K-beauty: The rise of Korean make-up in the West
For thousands of years the fashion conscious have used make-up to get their look just right, and keep up with fast-moving trends. Now, the global beauty industry is experiencing a revolution driven by South Korea. Say hello to K-beauty.
Young …
Kenyan crypto-currency pioneer: ‘I make my money from Bitcoin and tasty roast meat’
The towering vista of Mount Kenya provides an unlikely backdrop to a tech-savvy Kenyan restaurant that has embraced crypto-currencies as a form of payment.
Betty’s Place specialises in “nyama choma”, a lip-smacking goat meat barbeque that is a firm favourite …
How to Open a Company in the USA
The U.S. economy is the largest in the world by a wide. So it’s easy to see why so many foreign companies want to open their business in USA. But, did you know that you don’t need to be an
…12 Books for Goal-Oriented Entrepreneurs
Goals are what drive us and keep us moving forward. When you are goal-oriented and motivated, you hit the ground running each day, focused on your ambitions.
However, like all of us, you probably have times when you feel stuck. …
7 Reasons Your Small Business or Freelancing Career Isn’t Making Enough Money
In a recent post, I answered a question from a small-business owner not generating enough sales. But what if you have sales and are still not making enough money? Here’s another comment I received:
…I left corporate work in
In the Middle of a Career, and Finding a New One
After her husband, Eddy, died in 2011, Laura Callens found that her life was in limbo. Her work as a school admissions director wasn’t fulfilling. And she lived in Rochester, where companies like Eastman Kodak and Xerox have shed thousands …
Small businesses can find post-Florence help online
Small businesses affected by the storm can find a comprehensive list of resources and guidance at sbtdc.org/hurricaneflorence.
The N.C. Department of Commerce and the Small Business Technology Development Center have partnered with state and federal organizations to compile resources …