In January 2023, Australian soldiers used drones to search for a missing woman. The drones helped them reach areas that might have been too challenging for a human to enter. For the past few years, the drone economy has been booming. Global investments in the industry amount to US$1.15 billion, with China leading the market.
Starting a new business can be an exciting and challenging endeavor, with securing funding being one of the biggest obstacles. Traditional funding options, such as venture capital and angel investing, can be time-consuming, especially for new and untested businesses. In such cases, self-funding, or “bootstrapping”, might be a viable option.
Every other news article these days is about layoffs in one company or another. According to the layoff tracking platform, Layoffs.Fyi, just one month into 2023, 57,601 employees have been laid off from across 185 tech companies worldwide.
Getting a business off the ground is a challenging and complex process that requires dedication, resources and a market-fit product. However, many entrepreneurs often neglect the legal aspects of their endeavor, which can lead to costly and lengthy proceedings and even shutdowns.
The work-life balance is becoming increasingly important to many employees, and a comprehensive and generous vacation policy plays a crucial role in achieving this balance. Vacation time gives employees the chance to recharge, pursue personal interests and reap numerous benefits, such as increased job satisfaction, reduced stress and improved overall well-being
Giving your employees a raise is a significant way to show your employees that you value their work and compensate them appropriately for their contributions. Failing to acknowledge the work of your employees can be costly for startups. A OnePoll survey of 2,000 workers found that almost half of American workers (46%) have quit a job due to feeling unrecognized
Further to the introduction of the proposed Hong Kong’s new Foreign-Source Income Exemption (FSIE) regime as discussed in our article A Challenge to Hong Kong’s Long-Established Offshore Tax System in October 2022, the relevant legislation has been enacted and became effective on January 1, 2023.
A popular adage suggests, money makes the world go round. People are always looking to do better financially so that their lives can be more secure. To make that happen, some seek out the advice of millionaires—the ones who have been there, done that.
2022 was a tough year for the majority of education technology (EdTech) in India, with the “Tracxn Geo Annual Report: India Tech 2022” reporting a 39 per cent decrease in funding during the January-November period compared to 2021. To overcome this, many businesses, including industry-leading players like BYJU’S, Unacademy and Vedantu, had to resort to job cuts.
Instagram is more than just a fun way to share photos and videos with your friends—it’s also a powerful marketing tool that can be tailored to suit the needs of your business. With around 1.2 billion monthly active users worldwide, Instagram is the fourth most popular photo and video-sharing social networking service and the perfect place to advertise services or products.
On January 19, 2023, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation in a surprise move, citing that she just “no longer had enough in the tank” to carry on. This news followed a slew of gender-related headlines—expectedly. Media houses seemed to enjoy their “I told you so” moment, with the BBC posting an archaic and sexist headline: “Jacinda Ardern resigns: Can women really have it all?”
Business owners often struggle with boosting website traffic, lowering their bounce rate and converting followers into paying customers. However, many are unaware of the great potential offered by YouTube. Since its launch in 2005, YouTube has established itself as a world-renowned platform for modern media. As per Alexa’s global ranking, YouTube is the second most trafficked website in the world.
Do you find yourself struggling to maintain a positive and productive attitude at work? Are you becoming increasingly irritable or disengaged from constantly feeling overwhelmed and stressed? If so, you’re not alone. Many people experience this state of mind, and some turn on their “goblin mode” to cope with it. The term “goblin mode” gained popularity in February 2022
With the rise of social media platforms, like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, businesses have gained new opportunities to reach their potential customers. It’s important to note that Instagram and YouTube are not just for entertainment; they can be used as powerful tools for marketing and creating brand awareness. Many individuals already use YouTube, TikTok and more to earn money.
According to the 2021 U.S. Workplace Bullying survey, 30% of employees have direct experience being bullied at work. The typical office bully constantly puts you down, ignores your opinions and blames you for things you had nothing to do with. Some bullies are better at concealing their behaviors than others, and some might even gaslight you into thinking that you are making a big deal out of nothing.
At the start of January 2023, a drunk man in an Air India flight’s business class urinated over a 72-year-old woman sitting beside him. The man, Shankar Mishra, was the Vice President of the financial services company Wells Fargo (he was fired following the incident). In itself, the incident is disgusting.