Q: Hi Steve: Like so many small businesses, we have had to completely alter things and shift online. But honestly, we’re not ready. Here’s where we need help: How the heck do we get noticed online this holiday season? – Becca A: Of course, the coronavirus pandemic has wrought havoc […]
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You need to learn to embrace uncertainty if you strive to be a great innovator
So you’re interested in entrepreneurship? Then join our online event, TNW2020, where you’ll hear how the most successful founders kickstarted and grew their companies. Madam C.J. Walker, born Sarah Breedlove, was America’s first female self-made millionaire. She pioneered a line of hair care and beauty products for people of color […]
London Designers Embrace Film, Set Their Own Rules
LONDON — This was a London season of mixed emotions and many question marks. With new government restrictions forbidding social gatherings of more than six people, most of the city’s designers embraced the film format for the first time, with just a handful of one-on-one appointments hosted on the side. […]
To be a great innovator, learn to embrace and thrive in uncertainty
Innovators are comfortable dealing with uncertainty. Gremlin/E+ via Getty Images Madam C.J. Walker, born Sarah Breedlove, was America’s first female self-made millionaire. She pioneered a line of hair care and beauty products for people of color early in the 20th century, and the recent Netflix series “Self Made” details the […]
83% of companies ready to embrace new work conditions after coronavirus
The work-related changes brought on by the coronavirus are looking more and more permanent. Mercer, a human resources consulting firm, found that a majority of companies it surveyed are planning to continue offering employees “flexibility” around how and where their workers perform their duties after the crisis is over. Some […]
Trump to campaign in battleground states as Democrats embrace Joe Biden, Kamala Harris at DNC
WASHINGTON – As Joe Biden and the Democrats convene virtually this week, President Donald Trump plans to get in some words edgewise. Trump will campaign in four battleground states – Wisconsin, Minnesota, Arizona, and Pennsylvania – as Democratic delegates meet online to nominate Biden and running mate Sen. Kamala Harris during the Democratic National […]
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti Promises “Big Step Forward” In LAPD Reform; Cops Pledge To “Embrace Changes” Over “Prior Missteps”
Click here to read the full article. “Today, we take a big step forward …to ensure equity and justice and fairness for every Angeleno by creating the Community Safety Partnership bureau in the Los Angeles Police Department,” said Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti in a somber update on the metropolis’ […]
Brands Must Embrace the Novice Consumer + Experience Matters Online
Click here to read the full article. The footwear industry has struggled with a sales slump during the pandemic, but the outdoor market has performed well — even seeing substantial growth as the weather has improved. Today, FN hosted several industry experts in its latest virtual roundtable discussion, presented by […]
Now Is the Time to Embrace Bold Messaging, Branding Experts Say
Click here to read the full article. After experiencing a drop in sales earlier this year, footwear companies are trying to capitalize on the new wave of shoppers returning to stores, both online and in store. To do so, businesses need to connect with consumers who are expecting different things […]
E-Commerce Fraud Is on the Rise, Leaving Retailers Vulnerable as They Embrace Selling Online
Click here to read the full article. The surge in online purchases has also resulted in a greater need for e-commerce fraud prevention, according to a number of industry experts. With many retailers and brands selling online for the first time, or dealing with unprecedented volumes of online orders, they […]