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Can teaching employees poker skills help businesses thrive?
Jo Living says the skills required at a poker table can help employees in any business close deals and land promotions, and she's betting big on it.CBS News - 23h -
Contractor says skilled worker shortage hurt his business
At construction sites across the country, finding skilled workers is a constant struggle for contractors. Skyler Henry has more.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Two young sisters use baking skills to build a business and inspire others
Sisters Zyaire and Char'Les Hawkins used their baking skills to build a business called Little Sistas Treats. Their entrepreneurship and positive attitudes are inspiring others as they spread their ...CBS News - 6d -
Nick Offerman uses woodworking skills to help young people
Actor Nick Offerman, known for playing master woodworker Ron Swanson on "Parks and Recreation," is a director of the nonprofit "Would Works." The program teaches carpentry skills to young people ...CBS News - 2h -
Economic Blackout: Does Paying in Cash Really Help Small Businesses?
A large consumer boycott aims to hit back at big businesses and banks. But many small companies have moved away from cash.Inc. - 4d -
Meta’s New Business AI Will Help You Sell Stuff to Customers
The program from Meta is designed to pursue sales according to your own playbook, even letting would-be buyers know about discounts or sales.Inc. - 23h -
Canadiens Held Annual Skills Contest
The skills competition was the one thing that never got old in the All-Star weekend, at least for me. Since the event was scrapped this season to make way for the 4 Nations Face-Off, seeing the ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
Navy seeks new generation of skilled workers to ramp up submarine production
While the president is cutting jobs, a search is on for a new generation of workers to build nuclear submarines. The Navy has ordered 29 nuclear subs, and the company that makes them has school ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
EU nations compete to keep skilled young workers - but will they win the battle?
EU nations hope that tax benefits might encourage young, skilled workers to stay, but will they work?BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Doge versus business
Fair competition, regulatory certainty, industry subsidies and financial security are all under attackFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
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The coffee business keeping NBA star Jimmy Butler busy off the court
Jimmy Butler's 14-year career with the NBA has brought him to some of the country's biggest cities. Now, he's heading to San Francisco as one of the newest members of the Golden State Warriors. But ...CBS News - 4d -
Is Russia Open for Business — and at What Cost?
Investors seem open to the prospect of peace talks, but Western companies face a dilemma just three years after many retreated from the country.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Businesses Are Betting on a Tax Cut Extension
The federal budget debate has big implications for the economy. Despite questions about the math, investors expect an extension of the 2017 tax cuts.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Business secretary apologises for solicitor claim
Jonathan Reynolds denies "misrepresenting" his legal career after saying he worked as a solicitor.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Donald Trump Is Backed by the Business Elite
Behind closed doors, many top executives voice support for the new administration.The New York Times - 2d -
What the End of the Penny Means for Business
It’s time to reconsider your pricing strategy.Inc. - 6h -
Steve Jobs Pointed Out 1 Sign to Quickly Spot Someone With Bad Leadership Skills
Embrace one of Steve Jobs’ best practices to avoid bad leadership.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
Are noise-cancelling headphones impairing our hearing skills? Some audiologists are beginning to worry
Some specialists suspect that constantly filtering out background noise may have unintended consequences. They are prized for making the commute more bearable and shielding against the din of daily ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
'The knowledge economy is on the way out.' These are the skills workers will need in the age of AI, says LinkedIn
Skills such as creativity, curiosity, courage, compassion and communication will be key as AI continues to disrupt workforces, said LinkedIn's Aneesh Raman.CNBC - Feb. 26 -
WATCH: Clemson gymnast goes viral for landing 1st Biles skill in NCAA gymnastics history
ABC News' Janai Norman spoke with Clemson gymnast Brie Clark about the historic moment of becoming the first NCAA gymnast to land one of Olympic legend Simone Biles signature moves.ABC News - 3d -
Billionaire entrepreneur: This No. 1 skill sets me apart—it’s the real way to do 'almost anything’ successfully
Ron Shaich became a billionaire by building restaurant chains like Panera Bread and Cava. He says the key to his success lies in one simple skill.CNBC - 1d -
Lammy hosts UK-Japanese private business roundtable
Meeting comes as Britain seeks to strengthen economic ties ahead of Tokyo trip next weekFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
The Top 6 Hidden Fees Fleecing Small Businesses
Beware of “free” financial services. They’re often accompanied by other hard-to-spot add ons or markups. By one estimate, small businesses were overcharged by $153 billion.Inc. - Feb. 25 -
Musk business entanglements loom over CFPB siege
Elon Musk’s plans to add payment services to X, his social media platform, are looming large over the Trump administration’s push to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), The ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Small Business Owners Express a More Uncertain Outlook
The National Federation of Independent Business report for January recorded its third highest level of uncertainty, as its index leaped 14 points due to worries about taxes, trade wars, and untamed ...Inc. - Feb. 26 -
5 Deal Killers When Selling Your Business
Selling to a private equity firm can be a lucrative outcome, but only if you have your ducks in a row.Inc. - 6d -
Indian economy and business: your questions answered
In today’s newsletter: unemployment, education, AI policy and moreFinancial Times - 5d -
Deal to buy Prince Andrew's business unravels
A financial lifeline for Prince Andrew from the sale of Pitch@Palace seems unlikely to go ahead.BBC News - 4d -
Syrian businesses left with unwanted goods as economy stalls
A deluge of cheap imports has undercut stocks accumulated under the protectionist Assad regimeFinancial Times - 3d -
Gene Hackman’s business partner remembers actor as a prankster
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gene Hackman was many things, most notably an award-winning actor, but what many don’t know is that Hackman loved a good prank.NBC News - 3d -
Small Business Owners Are Getting More Pessimistic.
Following a post-election surge in optimism, worries about inflation and labor continue to be a drag on sentiment.Inc. - 2d -
Trump Tariffs Rattle Border Businesses as They Hike Prices
Uncertainty and the threat of further disruption prompt big changes and plenty of worries at small companies that depend on cross-border business.Inc. - 1d -
How Trump's tariffs on Canada will impact businesses
The U.S.'s trade partnership with Canada has long been a key driving force for several border states' economies. Canada imposed a retaliatory tariff on U.S. goods on Tuesday. CBS News national ...CBS News - 18h -
'Unfinished business' - Mings redemption has Villa dreaming
From the "biggest mistake" to an "incredible" performance against Club Brugge - Tyrone Mings helps Aston Villa take a huge step towards the Champions League quarter-finals.BBC News - 20h -
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Tariffs on Mexico strike at the heart of small businesses in Texas
Small, independent businesses make up 70% of the restaurants in Texas. As tariffs on Mexico go into effect, they are among the first to shoulder the burden..ABC News - 18h -
Help is coming in the AI copyright wars
Artificial intelligence companies must decide how to pay for the human-generated content they needFinancial Times - 6d -
Two business leaders in Turkey are questioned after they criticize the government
Prosecutors have questioned two Turkish business leaders after they delivered a scathing criticism of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s governmentABC News - Feb. 19
