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Unless you are self-employed, you can be fired anytime. And if that happens, it’s best to be ready. Michelle Munson was laid off. She went on to start Aspera. She sold Aspera to IBM. Now she’s doing Eluvio, another startup. That was a decade ago. Now, with AI, mass lay-offs are inevitable. Very likely, within this decade, AI is going to become savvy in writing code. Instead of being emotional, let’s be strategic about it. Developers need a Plan B. Bootstrapping a startup while holding on to your job is a legitimate and intelligent Plan B. If entrepreneurship is in your dreams, prepare for it. Michelle Munson’s case study is in the 1Mby1M Curriculum. You can join 1Mby1M Basic, and everyday, spend a couple of hours with a successful entrepreneur. Listening to one or two of my in-depth interviews. It’s like having coffee with two experienced entrepreneurs who explain how to put one foot before the other. Education and Inspiration will flow effortlessly.
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The housing minister insisted that the Government would not be easing visa restrictions to bring in foreign builders to meet new homes targets
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It follows Government policy change last week that will help reduce homelessness among refugees
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The Home Office said overseas workers in the UK care sector have been particularly vulnerable to exploitation and work visa abuse
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The Anderson County Coroner’s Office said a man died following an accident involving a cherry picker on Thursday around 1:50 p.m.According to the coroner, a man died after a cherry picker fell on a property on Sunny Lane in Anderson.Officials said the man rented the cherry picker to work on trees. The lift was not anchored properly and fell over while he was on it. The man landed in a creek and did not survive.The coroner identified the victim as 51-year-old Daniel Christopher Brown Sr.The investigation indicates the victim was self-employed trimming trees for an individual homeowner in a local neighborhood and while using a cherry picker to trim some limbs, the cherry picker overturned causing the victim the victim to fall approximately 40-50 feet to the ground, the coroner said.The death has been ruled accidental.
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THEY have long borne a heavy tax burden in Spain, but a new directive that comes into effect next year may leave autonomos (freelancers) smiling. The
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Winning The Drum Awards for Social Purpose in the Social Media For Good category was FCB Canada for the Canadian Down Syndrome Society with a campaign called Inployable. Heres the award-winning case study.
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If passed, I-2124 would allow employees to opt out of paying the payroll tax and receiving benefits under WA Cares
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Spain on Tuesday announced an aid package worth 10.6 billion euros ($11.5 billion) to rebuild regions devastated by its worst floods in a generation that have killed 218 people. The exceptional Mediterranean storm that lashed eastern Spain a week ago triggered surging torrents of muddy water that have left a trail of destruction and an
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Home Secretary Yvette Cooper told how the new Government is seeking to build up a fast track system for asylum claims
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Disability Employment Awareness Month is Celebrating the Value and Talents of People with Disabilities and What They Bring to the Workplace and Economy. by by Courtney Hineman Loveland, Ohio –
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Each week on The Jacksonville Buzz, our host, Chris Budihas, sits down with some of the brightest and most entertaining guests you can find on the First Coast to discuss whats buzzing in the Bold City. Today, Chris talks with Dwayne Sorrell of Chef Ds Touch of Flavor. Short company description: Shops, prepares, present its customers an in home three course dining experience. What Is Your Why (Why Are You In Business)?: To be self employed. Also, to give couples or small parties a pleasurable experience for that special occasion. How did you get started in your field or work?: []