US Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tom Donohue speaks at US Chamber of Commerce in Washington. The top spender on federal lobbying plans to push for a full agenda this year that includes free trade, data privacy and immigration overhaul. (MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Noting the “extraordinary time” of political turmoil and impeachment running alongside the 2020 campaigns, U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Tom Donohue nevertheless said his group, the top spender on federal lobbying, would push for a full agenda this year that includes free trade, data privacy and immigration overhaul.
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Rethinking Business Strategy in the Age of AI - Harvard Business School Working Knowledge
John Foley was irritated with his local gym. He was constantly getting elbowed out of his favorite spin classes as other cyclists snapped up spots in sessions led by the most popular instructors.
Foley transformed a traditional business—the gym—into an $8 billion digital offering that pulled in more than $700 million in revenue during the last fiscal year. Foley credits the magic of today's technology, including software, data, and communication networks, for the basis of Peloton's success.
Which Type Of Crowdfunding Is Best For Your Small Business?
Before we dive deeper, let me explain why crowdfunding is so important to small businesses and startups right now.
If you're sold on the idea of raising funds this way, realize that you have a few options. Surely, one will speak to you more loudly than the others.
Another option when it comes to crowdfunding involves giving investors equity in your business. Yes, it's a little like seeking angel investment or venture capital, though a bit easier if you're willing to put in the marketing effort to spread the word about your campaign.
25 business technology trends for 2020 | CIO Dive
As tech leaders plan for 2020 and beyond, keep a close eye on interoperability and making technology purchasing decisions that can remain flexible in the long-term.
The New Year arrived with turmoil and uncertainty. The U.S. government put companies on high alert about potential retaliation from geopolitical tension with Iran in the form of cyber aggression.
It's a textbook example of a "turn" Gartner admonished companies to look out for in the year ahead.
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PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMER & BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR CURTIS MARTIN TO BE HONORED IN APRIL BY
"We are pleased to recognize Curtis Martin with our highest individual honor," says CAPS Board President Joanne Campbell Schiefer. "Curtis has been a role model for young people since his football playing days and now his Curtis Martin Foundation provides financial resources, jobs and hands-on support to single mothers, youth charities, and individuals with disabilities."
"My mother is the strongest individual I know," say Martin who himself is married and father of two young girls. “By the time I was five years old, my dad left the house and Mom worked two and sometimes three jobs to support us. When I was in high school, she told me I had to be involved in some after-class activity whether it was sports, the glee club or the band. She wanted to be as certain as possible that I was not in our unsafe Pittsburgh neighborhood longer than necessary.
Why Open Book Management Creates Better Businesses and Stronger Teams
At one time, Mike was passionate about every aspect of entrepreneurship. He thrived off of the energy behind the growth and success of something built up from nothing.
But after years of grinding away and despite bringing high revenue, the turnover rate was high, employee morale low, and any love he once had for his company was quickly draining away. It's not that Mike was happy with the state of his company's culture. He just didn't know there was a legitimate alternative.
Burglar caught on camera falling through ceiling of business he was burglarizing | WTKR.com
SONORA, Calif.- A bold burglar made a clumsy escape after busting through the ceiling of a California business.
"They spent a lot of time doing it. We don't see this too often," said Sonora Police Chief Turu Vanderwiel.
"At times like this is when it becomes very helpful for solving investigations," Vanderwiel told KTXL.
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They told KTXL the suspects caused thousands of dollars' worth of damage to the store and left a mess behind.
Microsoft's surging cloud business Azure should terrify Amazon: analyst
The steamroller known as the Microsoft Azure Express looks ready to run over Amazon Web Services (AWS) in 2020 and perhaps, beyond.
Closely watched tech analyst Dan Ives at Wedbush Securities told clients Thursday he is seeing stronger than expected deal activity for Microsoft's Azure cloud business. In many cases, Microsoft is winning business from the long dominant AWS.
"Enterprise customers and partners we have spoken to over the past few weeks indicate a clear acceleration of larger and more strategic enterprise cloud deals as Redmond is poised to win the majority of the next phase of cloud deployments versus the likes of Amazon and Bezos," Ives said in a new note .
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