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SoftBank's Son cleaves to guts-led investing in chat with Alibaba's Ma

Reuters: Business News Dec 6, 2019 | 06:24 am

Weeks after his billion-dollar bailout of WeWork, SoftBank Group Corp'sfounder and CEO Masayoshi Son reiterated his belief in an instinct-led investing style, in a discussion with Alibaba Group Holding Inc'sco-founder Jack Ma.

Returning General Motors workers seen boosting U.S. November payrolls

Reuters: Business News Dec 6, 2019 | 06:09 am

U.S. job growth likely accelerated in November as former striking workers returned to General Motors'payrolls, which would confirm that the economy remained on a moderate expansion path despite a prolonged manufacturing slump.

Uber says it received over 3,000 reports of sexual assault in U.S. in 2018

Reuters: Business News Dec 6, 2019 | 05:40 am

Ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies Inc said it received over 3,000 reports of sexual assault related to its 1.3 billion rides in the United States last year, in a report aimed at ensuring drivers and the public it was serious about[…]

Labor group accuses Google of illegally firing workers to stifle unionism

Reuters: Business News Dec 6, 2019 | 04:10 am

The Communications Workers of America union filed a federal labor charge against Alphabet Inc'sGoogle on Thursday, accusing the company of unlawfully firing four employees to deter workers from engaging in union activities.

Chinese defy Hong Kong's protest gloom in hunt for bargain stocks

Reuters: Business News Dec 6, 2019 | 03:33 am

Chinese investors more than doubled their Hong Kong stocks purchases this year, braving market headwinds from violent street protests and the protracted Sino-U.S. trade war, which have battered the Asian financial hub's economy.

Stay Cool! 8 Tips When Marketing to College Students

Small Business Brief Dec 5, 2019 | 15:04 pm

Knowing how to market to college students is important. Studies have proven that colleges benefit their local area’s GDP. If your local college has 10,000 students, that’s 10,000 potential customers. College students are savvy. They know when a company is[…]

5 Tips to Perform Smarter Audience Analytics

Small Business Brief Dec 3, 2019 | 16:47 pm

Is your website intuitive enough? In the world of website views, the use of Google Analytics on your website can separate your site from the pack. Learn to stand out in the digital space. Learn what makes you, more marketable[…]

Experiential Events: 5 Great Examples of Experience Marketing

Small Business Brief Dec 2, 2019 | 18:56 pm

Do you need to find a creative way to market your business? It’s harder and harder to cut through the noise to get your message heard by your customers. One way to cut through that noise is through experiential marketing.[…]

3 Creative Automotive Dealership Marketing Ideas

Small Business Brief Dec 2, 2019 | 01:36 am

Did you know there are around 16,800 car dealerships in the USA? If you’re going to open a car dealership, you need to know how to market yourself. Otherwise, you’re going to be overwhelmed by all of this competition. Read[…]

What is the Best Microscope for Kids and Students? 6 Great Options

Small Business Brief Dec 2, 2019 | 00:03 am

It’s never too early to pique your children’s’ interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). We recommend encouraging your children to explore these academic disciplines. Occupations in the STEM workforce have grown 79% since 1990. Estimates show careers in this field growing by 13%[…]