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DC Business Leaders Welcome Return-to-Office Policy Under Trump
A plan by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to reduce the US federal workforce through a new task force has met with resistance from Washington, DC, business and government leaders who worry it would gut the local economy. But there’s one prong of the...
Black Entrepreneurship Reshapes Economic Landscape Amid Growing Support
The landscape of American entrepreneurship is experiencing a remarkable transformation, driven by a surge in Black-owned businesses and supported by innovative initiatives. This shift represents more than a temporary trend; it marks a fundamental change in how...
Freelancing In Hard Times
2024 has been a difficult 12 months for freelancers – many say the toughest year they’ve known. Client budgets seem ever tighter, meaning there’s less money around to outsource work. And with both agencies and in-house teams making lay-offs and freezing new hires,...
Study: Most DoorDash Drivers Prefer Contractor Status
A DoorDash Inc.-funded study in Pennsylvania found that most participating couriers said they prefer to remain independent contractors after the company began offering extra payments in lieu of benefits normally reserved for salaried employees. Under a pilot...
15 Ways To Make Money On Fiverr
Are you looking to make some extra income or leave your 9-to-5 and work from home? Fiverr is an online marketplace for freelancers and clients that could be the perfect platform to turn your skills into cash. Here are the best Fiverr jobs to help you maximize your...
How AI Is Reshaping The Future Of Work Across Industries
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a vision of the future; it is the driving force of the present, fundamentally transforming industries and redefining how we work, live, and innovate. AI itself has evolved from being a differentiating value proposition to an...
Atlanta: Top 10 For US Veteran Job Opportunities
Metro Atlanta is one of the top markets for service men and women to find jobs after they leave the military, according to Hire Heroes USA, a nonprofit supporting U.S. veterans and their families. The organization ranked Atlanta as the sixth-best veteran job...
Generations Working Together
Nearly 100 readers responded to our Real Issues survey email (let us know at operations@lbmjournal.com if you’d like to be on the list). The question: Our business challenge is bridging the gap between the Baby Boomers and Gen Zs. The Baby Boomers are nearing...
