The Bitcoin 2022 conference, hosted by Bitcoin Inc. at The Miami Beach Convention Center in Florida in the U.S. in April, was embroiled in controversy as various cases of harassment emerged from the three-day cryptocurrency event. Several women have come forward with claims of sexual and cyber harassment in the aftermath of the conference.
Tech startups and the innovation they bring to various industries have been the center of attention in the business world. However, one sector often goes overlooked: menstrual hygiene products.
In India, many of those who menstruate don’t have access to proper period hygiene products. This has led to a number of problems,
We cannot stress how important sustainability is, and you know it. You’ve read all the reports about how we need to act quickly or risk irreversible damage to our planet’s natural resources. In light of their ecological footprints, companies are implementing new initiatives to help them stay green and environmentally conscious in the workplace and production process.
“After I had my first child, I was struck by how uninformed I was about my body for this postpartum period. A few things kind of made me think, how is it that (the) information is not accessible? To me? Even somebody who, I would say, is an informed consumer?” says Anca Griffiths, the CEO and founder of online health and wellness platform OM Experts.
For many, museums and exhibitions are an escape from reality. However, these places have been experiencing an all-time low visitation rate due to Covid-19. Owing to social distancing norms and closures, going to a museum was just not always possible. To address that, museums took to virtual reality (VR).
2021 was a good year for IPOs. IPOs in the United States raised US$156 billion, recording an 81 percent increase over the prior year. With such an outburst, tech stocks raised US$69 billion alone significantly. Shares of Bumble, a dating app created for women’s interests, closed up 63.5 percent in their IPO in January 2021.
There is no doubt that motherhood is a challenging job. But some moms out there are taking on an even greater challenge—starting their own businesses. From selling natural and toxin-free products for babies to being the best lipstick brand, these mompreneurs are proving that you can have it all. Read on and get inspired by these moms who have not only overcome challenges but also built successful businesses while raising their kids and family.
None of us would have even dreamt of the life we lived over the past couple of years. We experienced several transitions in doing things; we gained new opportunities and lost many of them. When we talk about work, 6-feet cubicles have been reduced to 15-inch displays as the concept of remote work has become mainstream.
While researching for our piece on personal color analysis, I came across the LIPSKIT, a custom lipstick-making tool created by GoPlay Cosmetics. GoPlay Cosmetics is a DIY (do-it-yourself) make-up brand that is looking to prioritize sustainability in the make-up industry without compromising the variety of your lipstick collection.
The Covid-19 pandemic and the isolation that accompanied it has given many of us a healthy appreciation for good company. Over the long periods of self-isolation and quarantine, we have come to the realization that company can also come in many non-human forms, like pets, plants and… Roombas?
Traditionally, the best way to grow a business was to rely on friends and family and build it as you go. That worked for a while; but with the advent of the internet and social media, there are now new, better ways to grow your business. One way is by joining a seed accelerator program. To be a successful founder, you must have access to capital, mentorship and other resources, like a workspace.
The butterfly effect, a part of chaos theory (a branch of mathematics and mechanics that studies random or unpredictable events in complex systems), is a phenomenon wherein a small or seemingly unrelated event sets in motion the trajectory of something significant. It is fascinating to observe this phenomenon, especially in the dynamic realm of businesses.
In the past, starting a business from scratch used to be an arduous process. Now, it is even more difficult to succeed as an entrepreneur, as the complexity and intensity of running a business are rising with time.
These days, vintage fashions have gained amazing popularity as many of our Instagram feeds have kept us up to date (if the pun may be excused). This is probably another living proof that history does have a tendency of repeating itself—especially in the case of mainstream fashion. As most fashion enthusiasts are well aware, trends are cyclical.
Entrepreneurship is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding career paths you can take. It requires long hours, dedication and a lot of hard work—similar to maintaining a relationship with your partner. Understandably, you want to strive for success and take your business to higher levels as soon as possible. Yet, you only have as much energy, time and attention as everybody does.
Recently, personal color analysis has become more widely available to the regular individual instead of just the industry professionals. Personal color analysis refers to a system of classification that takes into account an individual’s complexion, undertones, hair and eye colors, etc.