Tag: business
From Writing 'No Scrubs' To Building An Empire: Kandi Burruss' Business Masterclass
It’s been more than 30 years since Atlanta's Kandi Burruss arrived on the entertainment scene.
The Invi$ible Hand Feeding America
"Eating less is terrible for business. They're worried about these obesity drugs!" Dr. Marion Nestle is a nutritionist and public health advocate. She has dedicated her career to examine the links between food, health, business and politics.
How 23andMe Went From $6B Valuation to Penny Stock
DNA-testing company 23AndMe and its founder, Anne Wojcicki, aimed to revolutionize healthcare, bringing genetic tests to homes with just a tube of spit.
How To Promote Yourself (1914) by Wallace D. Wattles
"How to Promote Yourself”, also known as “Making the Man Who Can”, by Wallace D. Wattles, is considered the preface to the business metaphysics book “The Science of Getting Rich”.
How People Profit Off Pineapple Scraps
Nearly half of every pineapple you eat ends up in the trash. But now, companies across the globe are turning the inedible parts of the fruit into textiles, plates, soap, and more.
Maggie Lena Walker
Maggie Lena Walker was grand secretary of the Independent Order of St. Luke, an organization dedicated to the social and financial advancement of African Americans.
Why Sea Sponges Are So Expensive
You can pick up a synthetic sponge for just a few dollars. But a natural sea sponge, hand-harvested from the Mediterranean seafloor, could set you back $30. Harvesting these sponges is dangerous, and the risks don’t guarantee big rewards.
Why Tiny Cactus Bugs In Red Food Dye Are A $35 Billion Industry
Cochineals are tiny bugs that live on prickly pear cactuses. The acid in their guts makes a red dye used in textiles, cosmetics, and foods like M&Ms and Yoplait yogurt. Indigenous people across Latin America traded it for thousands of years. It can be...
How To Spot A Pyramid Scheme
Learn the techniques and tricks that pyramid schemes use to recruit new members and how to avoid being fooled yourself.
Why People Risk Their Lives To Make Millions Of Bangles In India
Bangles are a staple accessory for women across South Asia. But making them involves standing in stifling heat, inhaling glass particles, all while handling dangerous melted glass that’s as thin as water.
These companies with no CEO are thriving
Get to know the different kinds of co-ops, how they work, and how they differ from traditional companies.
8 Mind-Blowing Websites You Probably Didn't Know Existed
In this video, you'll find out 8 useful websites you probably didn't know existed. If you're a creator, educator, designer, developer, entrepreneur, or student, you're going to love these websites and tools!