Fibre optics could be the answer to water loss from leaky pipes
Approximately 48.6 billion cubic meters of water are lost around the world every day. According to the International Water Association (IWA), the main culprits for this loss are underground leaks on water mains and service pipes. To monitor leaks in…
14 Top Negotiation Techniques to Enhance Your Sales Skills
Sales, at its heart, is all about negotiation. Whether you’re coaxing a skeptical customer or hashing out a deal with a supplier, negotiation is the force that keeps the wheels of commerce turning. Mastering the art of negotiation is key…
Goals and expectations | Seth’s Blog
[a note to a frustrated friend, just starting out on a long career] There are three reasons that our goals might not be achieved. In order of palatability, they are: Perhaps the goals are too lofty, too based on chance,…
Why brands actually benefit from staying true to their cultural roots
Six years ago I moved from the US to the EU to break from American culture and try something new. But in this short time, I’ve seen Amsterdam, my adopted home, morph into a place that can sometimes feel culturally…
Options To Stay Cool In the Heat
If you buy something through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more. As summer’s heat increases, every small business owner faces the annual challenge of maintaining a comfortable workspace without spiraling energy bills. The swamp…
(Without the bad parts) | Seth’s Blog
That makes it easy. “I’m in favor of unfiltered online commentary (without the misogyny, racism and mob manipulation.)” “I’d like to run a marathon (without getting tired).” “I’m in favor of strict copyright law (except for the endless © trolls…
EU-US data flows sparks privacy fears and business uncertainty
A new deal on data transfers between the EU and US has alarmed businesses and privacy campaigners. The pact, known as the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, was announced on Monday by the European Commission. The EU’s executive body concluded that…
Remarkable pronouncements | Seth’s Blog
The scientific rule of thumb is simple: When you make a bold claim, you need significant research to back it up. Telling us that eating vegetables is healthy can be justified by a fairly simple high school science paper. But…
EU Parliament adopts Chips Act amid tensions with China
On Tuesday, the European Parliament adopted the Chips Act, a landmark law aiming to bolster the bloc’s autonomy and competitiveness in the semiconductor sector. The act has been in the works for over a year now, but recent developments seem…
How Much Does a Bar Manager Make?
If you’ve ever wondered how much a bar manager makes, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re researching how to open a bar and want to understand the costs or are considering a new career, this article explores the intricacies…
Discernment in creativity | Seth’s Blog
The hard part isn’t good ideas. It never has been. The hard part is choosing. Ask GPT for ten subtitles for your book, or sixteen ways to hold a surprise party, and you’ll be delighted at how useful they are….
The Living Dead – How drones and AI could help “the loneliest plant in the world” – We Make Money Not Art
In this age of mass extinction, a growing number of animal and plant species can no longer be found in the wild. They survive exclusively under human care, far away from their original habitat. Encephalartos woodii, Wood’s cycad is one…
Water tech could be the next gold rush for European VCs
While many of us in Europe take it for granted, access to freshwater today, and in the future, is far from guaranteed. Demand is skyrocketing but supply is diminishing. Many of the ways in which water is used are inefficient…
Customer traction is the hard part
A new business is complicated. It involves weaving together suppliers, partners, customers, processes, technology, leases, employees, logos, capital and more. Along the way, it’s easy to get distracted, but focusing on the hard parts is a useful way to move…
Bitcoin Taxation: Minimizing Your Tax Liability
Use of cryptocurrency has been on the rise for the past few years, and Bitcoin is undoubtedly the most popular among them. However, with cryptocurrencies come taxes, and it’s crucial to understand how to pay taxes with Bitcoin and minimize…
‘Companies must stop using Google Analytics,’ warns Swedish watchdog’
In a significant first for Europe, Sweden’s privacy watchdog has fined two companies for transferring personal data to the US via Google Analytics. In addition, it is urging other firms to stop using Google’s web statistics tool. In response to…
How This Will Affect Your Small Business
Some see a new financial order coming where we are moving from an “I own it” (my home, my car, my computer, my software, my data) to “I subscribe, share, or lease it.” Millennials, on an inflation-adjusted basis, make more…
Who is undermining your brand?
There’s a high-end grocer in a very expensive neighborhood of New York–and they focus all of their energy on Italian food. Everything is imported, and they spend a lot of time and money earning the premium they charge for an…
Ferrari Hot Rods The SF90 with Road Legal XX Versions
The new SF90 Stradale-based Ferrari special version unveiled at the Fiorano circuit The SF90 XX Stradale is flanked by the SF90 XX Spider equipped with a retractable hard top Just 799 SF90 XX Stradale and 599 SF90 XX Spider will…
Solar-hybrid car explodes, killing two Italian researchers
Two Italian researchers have died after a solar-powered hybrid car prototype they were test-driving exploded last week near the city of Naples. The vehicle, a rejigged VW Polo, was being developed as part of an EU-funded project to convert old…
Portfolio theory | Seth’s Blog
One show can make Netflix’s year. One stock can make the numbers for an investor. One player can drive a team to victory. The key is, “I’m not sure which one it’s going to be, but it’s going to be…
How to make sure your future employer isn’t greenwashing?
Being green can make a company look good––and who wouldn’t want to work for a business that says it’s doing a stellar job with sustainability? But in a world of greenwashing (or even greencrowding, greenhushing and greenshifting), consumers and workers…
Wedding Website Examples
Wedding websites have become essential for modern couples planning their special day. These platforms offer a unique and personalized touch to the wedding experience, allowing couples to showcase their love story, share important details with guests, and create a central…
When we get to where we’re going
…perhaps we should stop. Unless the going was the point. Source link