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In the Spotlight – J. Nicole Baca

Kieran Mcleod
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In the Spotlight – J. Nicole Baca

This week we have chosen to put J. Nicole Baca in the spotlight. We believe that J. Nicole – a highly influential businesswoman and entrepreneur, has the confidence to own who she is as she strives to build her widely successful business ‘J. Nicole Skincare’ from the ground up.

As J. Nicole climbs up the ladder in the billion-dollar skincare industry, promoting her popular selling face serum ‘Overdose,’ her message is powerful and straightforward – J. Nicole is there to help you find the answers.

She has made it her purpose to help the online community answer questions about the ongoing effects problem skin can have on your confidence and your overall well-being. She is also there to educate and empower women in business to help them feel confident about themselves and the choices they make.

We are proud to globally connect you with this impressive woman and to learn all the secrets to starting or growing a successful business and how to maintain healthy skin and to build confidence when doing so. Feeling good about oneself and being productive go hand in hand.

We asked our online forum to put their questions to J.Nicole — So, whether you are still thinking about starting a business or have just started a business or already running an empire — looking and feeling your best is tantamount.

Nicole Skincare’s “Moon Soap”
Nicole Skincare’s “Moon Soap”

Nicole told Business News Ledger: “I have been building my company for many years but launched ‘Overdose’ in 2016. Since then, and I have been helping a lot of women discover themselves along the way.” 

She continued: “I had problem skin growing up, so I needed to be confident when going out in the world. Lack of confidence and success in business do not go hand in hand. So, I created ‘Overdose’ to help fix the problem. I am now sharing this with the world. It’s a steep climb, it is a slow climb, but I am getting there, and you will too!” 

Nicole is a woman who certainly knows her stuff! Here’s what our readers wanted to ask.

Janine from Tampa, Florida asks: 

I have been using Overdose for almost a year now and seen a dramatic improvement in my skin. I recently read that you had problem skin growing up too. How did you know what to do to fix it — where did you start…? How did you start?

Nicole says: 

I was sick of just being a guinea pig for doctors. Every visit, they would try something else and then something else. It was a guessing game. I spent anywhere from 500 to 1,000 per month on my skin, and eventually, my body built an immunity to the treatments. Nothing worked, so I began reading, researching, testing, going to school, and studying. I opened my first medical spa when I was 22 years old. I tested my theories on my own skin and on my customers as well. My people came in to see me weekly, monthly, or bi-monthly. For 20 years, I used my medi-spa as my testing lab. I would make formulas and skincare regimens and prescribe them to my customers. I did an in-depth consultation to really get to the cause of the problem to fix my customer’s skin, and it worked so well that I was booked out for a year solid. I’m so good at it, I can look at someone and get a general idea of what their health is like underneath all that skin. Most of the time, fixing someone’s skin is relatively easy; most of the time, it is too much of something, just like the saying “too much of a good thing is a bad thing.

Samantha from Tucson, Arizona asks:

How did you cope with your problem skin before Overdose? 

Nicole says:

This is tough. The effects of allergies on my skin really had an impact on my quality of life. Testing out prescription drugs internally and externally came with a lot of side effects and risks. Most of the time, I would have to resort to oral steroids such as prednisone to get relief. I ended up taking steroids for over 20 years. Even with using prednisone, it never provided 100% relief. Now, after long-term steroid use, I have to take immune therapy prescriptions. I would resort to a concoction of ingredients that I would compound myself, such as peels, antihistamine, natural oils, emu oil, and Vaseline. Hard water always makes my skin react, and since the PH of water has a lot to do with the defense of your skin, I would coat my face in Vaseline before taking a shower so that the water would not strip my skin of its’ natural oils. After over 20 years of research, I am excited that soon I will be announcing my therapeutic molecule that can treat skin conditions and stop the reaction before it is even recognized by the body. 

Jane from Denver, Colorado asks:

I want to start my own skincare salon; what are the first three things I need to do. 

Nicole says:

A market analysis, a solid business plan, and enough cash in the bank to pay your employees for 6-12 months. 

Emma from Santa Clarita, California asks:

I am thinking of starting my own business, is it tough running a business solo? Do I need staff in the beauty therapy world?  

Nicole says:

The beauty business is a very prosperous solo business. It really depends on what type you are trying to start. In addition to having a business degree or background, a beauty specialty license is crucial in this business, so you can always be the primary income producer and or the back-up person in case a staff member does not show up for work!

Ellie from Stratford in East London asks:

I have had problem skin since I was 13-years old, I am now 24, this has caused me problems in my relationships with men and dating. Though I have built a successful online marketing company, I did it all from the kitchen table. I am still very nervous about people when I have allergies and acne flareups. How can I combat this?  

Nicole says: 

Flareups can occur for many reasons. Finding the root of the problem would be step one in fixing this condition. After the flareup is controlled, you can go back and repair the damage. Skin cells have a cycle of 30 days, sometimes it can be longer depending on the damage. Overdose has an anti-flareup ingredient that is made from hybrid sunflowers. It can diminish flareups from acne and or allergies. This will also be available in prescription in the future. Hydrocortisone or a non-steroid topical such as Elidel also works for flareups as a spot treatment. Once the skin is healed, you can start a good skincare regimen such as the J. Nicole 2-step skincare and get regular facials and or medical laser treatments. That will help the skin look and feel good, so you can get your confidence back! 

Kim from El Paso, Texas asks:

I love your products and use Overdose religiously; do you have any new products coming on the market soon?

Nicole says:

We have over 40 over the counter products coming down our skincare pipeline! The next one coming soon is our cleanser! This multi-tasking cleanser will complete our duo-skin system! You will be able to achieve beautiful skin in only 2 steps! Along with the 2-step skin routine, we will be launching an SPF BB cream and an eye and lip cream. The eye and lip cream will target lines and wrinkles as well as sun damage and reactive skin -specifically actinic keratosis. 

Find out more about J. Nicole’s products at J. Nicole Skincare.

Thijuana Booth discusses Xcellerated Funding and the finance industry

Ian Feldman
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Thijuana Booth discusses Xcellerated Funding and the finance industry

Thijuana Booth is the founder of Xcellerated Business Funding, which is a commercial loan consulting firm. XB Funding has been highly successful for many years and there are several reasons for this success. Indeed, the finance industry can be incredibly tenacious and competitive – only the most efficient and strongest market leaders survive, so it’s a testament to XB Funding that they are still thriving.

Thijuana was able to answer some questions we had about the company, how it remains competitive and some advice for young finance gurus coming through the ranks.

Thijuana, what does Xcellerated Business Funding do?

Answer: Well Xcellerated Business Funding is a subsidiary of Booth Equities Inc.

We are a Commercial Loan consulting firm, based out of Brooklyn New York. We form strategic relationships with Small Business Owners, Developers, Manufactures, Distributors, Attorneys, CPA’s, Entrepreneurs and various other professionals to facilitate the financial needs of the small business owner. We are able to do this because we have a vast network of Direct Preferred Lenders whom we have partnered with to offer the best competitive rates and terms in the industry. We pride ourselves on being the one stop shop for business owners nationwide. We like to view ourselves as the business owner’s financial problem solver. Whatever your issue is Xcellerated Business Funding has a solution to satisfy that need and get you pass that financial hurdle.

How does XB Funding work and how does it differ from other financial agencies?

Answer: Well, we work like most companies. A business owner come to us because they may have been turned down by a traditional banking institution for various reasons such as poor credit. There are times when a business owner is in a very bad situation and require capital fast to make payroll or need a new piece of equipment to grow their business.  Conventional banks are approving less than 30% of the loan requests that come through their doors. Where are the other 70-75% of businesses supposed to go if they are told “sorry we can’t fund you”? What if you are already in business and hit a rough patch due to the downward economy.  Conventional lending will deny someone if they don’t have a certain credit score. We don’t just look at a client’s credit solely to determine if they are creditworthy. We look at their credit and other parameters to determine if they qualify, such as do they have collateral or cash flow. See, with conventional banks they are under certain restraints that private lenders are not, therefore we can do more with the clients they deny. We traditionally are able to fund more than commercial banks as well because of the resources at our disposal. Most of our clients have been denied by the big banks and come to us and we get them funded because we look at the importance of that relationship and want to help the owner get out of that capital crunch they find themselves in. There are tons of business owners out there with low credit scores, but they have assets that have a value to them; they own homes, businesses, inventory and they may have a little cash flow. This is where our creativity shine and we develop a win win situation for the small business owner that get them over that hurdle and leave them financially healthy. What research tell us between 50-80% of businesses fail for lack of access to capital. Xcellerated Business Funding is on a mission to change that.

When you have clients with unique money needs, that are always looking for creative ways to either expand their business or perhaps they simply want operating capital, or entrepreneurs looking to achieve their dream of becoming a CEO’s of their own company, to start ups looking for seed capital. As one of many in this highly competitive field of finance you have to constantly come up with innovative solutions that meet that business owners need as each situation may be very different.

What are the main services you provide?

Answer: We provide a plethora of services to our clientele from Personal/Business Credit repair, Credit build, Commercial Real Estate financing, Business Lines of Credit & Business loans, (Cannabis financing, we finance the land, equipment and CBD/Hemp inventory) Personal & Business Aviation, Account Receivables/Payables, Celebrity Financing for Athletes, Healthcare financing, Hotels & Motels Financing, Bars & Restaurants financing, SBA, Asset Based Lending, and Equipment leasing. We are particularly proud of our start up product for entrepreneurs. We understand that for most start-ups getting capital without requiring revenue, financials, bank statements, or a business plan. We can get entrepreneurs and existing business owners with a good credit score of 680 and above anywhere from $25,000- $150,000 with no docs.  This isn’t all of the services we provide, many more are on our website, XBFunding.com. As I previously indicated we want to be that owner’s one stop financial solution. We take into consideration that this client may have come to us because they were already turned down, so we try not to turn clients away for any reason.  We solve problems that just what we do.

How do you assist businesses with financing their accounts receivables?

Answer: This is another product that is perfect for existing businesses that require cash flow for operating costs or even payroll, start-ups, and businesses that are in bankruptcy.  There are some businesses that must wait on their vendors to pay them for months sometimes. They obviously can’t wait that long to pay staff. So we will sell their invoices to a third party, known as a factoring company. The factoring company will pay the business owner the value of the invoices, and as payment become due on those invoices, the vendors whose invoices were sold pay the factoring company directly. The business owner receives the cash he so desperately need and a win win situation is created.

What have been some of the big challenges XB Funding has encountered throughout its history?

Answer: I would say that Xcellerated had most of its challenges at the beginning. For me personally, it was a learning curve as I did not have a background in finance. My career was in healthcare but I went to training and dedicated myself to learning as much as I could as I continue to do; Also, I aligned myself with the right people who were considered pioneers in this industry. So when you are looking up at your peers and they are winning big on the highest level; that inspired me to push forward and work harder and I aspired to surpass my peers.

Another challenge was finding the right ISO’s to help the company grow. It’s sometimes hard to find talented people to work for a start-up company on a commission basis because they are relied upon for the financial growth of the company at that point, simply put all hands on deck.  As with any business there are growing pains, but there also is light at the end of the tunnel. At one point as a business owner, one day you look up and your business is thriving and on the road to profitability. As a business owner you recognize your dream is now a reality and you are successful. The highest compliment is when your peers are looking up to surpass you. It validates you and gives you a sense of achievement.

What would be your top three tips to young business owners in need of financing?

Answer:

  • Always remain diligent and focused
  • Always stay humble and true to oneself
  • Never let anyone out work you
  • Never let lack of funding deter you, it’s out there, you just have to look for Xcellerated Business Funding if you are told “NO”

Lol, yeah I know its four tips but they are all vital jewels to an aspiring entrepreneur, or any business owner for that matter.

How do you differentiate XB Funding from your main competitors and how does this make your agency a better choice?

Answer: My company was built with certain core values in mind, Inclusion, respect, professionalism, determination and team work. Our mission is to foster as many relationships with residents in communities throughout the nation that will better enrich their lives, businesses and neighbourhoods. We love working with entrepreneurs who have a dream, passion, and vision. Most times they have everything accept access to capital which we can help them with. We can at least make it easier to get them started, which wasn’t a possibility before. Every day I run into hard working individuals who have an exceptional skill that is currently a hobby for them, yet they love what they do. I try to convince them to turn that hobby in to a revenue generating business. I explain to them how Xcellerated will go about assisting them in ascertaining that goal. I feel as though I am winning if I can help them recognize the entrepreneurial leader that resides in them and they progress to success and become pillars in their own communities, what is that old adage? “each one teaches one”.

We go to seminars/conference trainings to constantly learn from leaders in the industry and stay at the forefront of the finance world. We are constantly learning and growing to better serve our clientele. We also do a ton of networking, everyone in the office is out in the field every day meeting and greeting people just to let them know we are there to assist them if need be. We also go out at least twice a month to various business zones in the city to meet business owners intimately by walking door to door just to engage in conversation and inform them of our services. We found in our experiences people still want face to face introductions as it gives them comfort in knowing they aren’t just speaking to a random person over the phone.  We feel that in this business you can’t really facilitate relationships if you are sitting behind a desk all day. This industry is based on developing relationships; and you got to go to the people not wait for them to come to you.

We partake in Meetups, SBA roundtables, and are affiliated with numerous associations where we can connect with our peers/lenders/small business owners.

Citizenship-by-Investment Opportunities Available in Mercobank

Travon Marner
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Citizenship-by-Investment Opportunities Available in Mercobank

The best and fastest way to become a citizen of any country is to invest a huge sum of money in a business that will provide jobs for citizens and as well add value to that country’s economy. The problem for investors has often been the fact that they do not know which business is profitable and which ones are not. This is why MERCO Bank, one of the leading digital asset management and investment bank, has launched a Citizenship-by-Investment program for investors who would want to immigrate with their families and become citizens in select country.

This would be the first program of its kind that grants access to both the European Union and the borderless Schengen Area. Investors who join this program and have successfully invested will be able to gain visa-free access to all twenty-six big English-speaking countries, including the United States.

MERCO Bank, as a renowned investment bank provides investors from anywhere in the world with opportunities to invest in Real Estate, Government Bonds, Development of funds, business creation and management, angel investments, diversified assets and stocks. So, while making money through our Citizenship-by-Investment Program, you will also be qualified to become a citizen in one of the top countries in Europe.

Because MERCO Bank is constantly looking to help our clients achieve only the best, we are providing investors who have the financial capacity, an opportunity to pursue citizenship options which would give them the privilege to travel to over 26 countries without a visa permit.

How do you become part of the Mercobank Citizenship-by-Investment Opportunity?

The first is to have a clear decision of what you want to invest in (we always advise a free consultation with the MERCO Bank personnels). You can select from the list of investment options provided by the Bank, this includes real estate investment options, angel investments, purchasing already existing businesses, and so on. You also need to have a minimum of €150,000 or any other amount you are willing and able to invest. Once you are sure which asset or investment option is right for you, and how much you are going to deposit, then with the help of our advisors, and auditors, we will initiate legal documentation and professing. Depending on the client’s country, the processing period may range from two weeks to four months.

Our investment specialists have strong relationships with various travel firms and consultancies. They provide detailed research and analysis on the funds and assets most appropriate to the varied financial goals of our clients.No specific qualifications are expected from applicants other than holding a clean criminal record and clear source of funds as well as making an investment

Investment Types:

Donations:

Several countries offer citizenship by investment programs to attract much needed foreign direct investment. Certain Governments establish investment funds and allow applicants to financially contribute to these funds in exchange for citizenship. There are no returns generated from these funds and the capital is non-refundable therefore they are known as “Donations”.

Real Estate:

One of the options available to applicants seeking to obtain citizenship by investment is to invest in real estate estate is to obtain a real estate investment visa. Some countries require applicants to invest specifically in Government-approved real estate projects while others do not pose any restrictions.

The type of real estate investments to acquire citizenship encompass hotels shares, villas, apartments, commercial properties, and land.

One of the many advantages of applying for citizenship by real estate investment is that you can also receive utility bills from some asset classes, which complements the power of your citizenship for bank account opening, company set ups, amongst other important transactions.

Angel investment:

Angel investors are wealthy private investors focused on financing small business ventures in exchange for equity, partnership or ownership of a firm. Here, we offer access to clients who can fund existing businesses. Angel investing is usually reserved for established businesses beyond the startup phase. These companies have shown promise for profits, but still need capital to develop products or grow. We selectively monitor businesses and manage most on behalf of our clients.

Financial Asset:

Besides making a donation or a real estate investment to obtain a real estate investment visa, other options for applicants to obtain citizenship or residency via investment is to make an investment in financial assets. The type of financial asset varies depending on the program and could be an investment in Government Bonds; in a local business or a creating a new start-up; or an investment in a locally established and Government approved investment Fund.

The best advantage of applying for citizenship or residency via an investment in investor visa countries on these financial assets is that you can hold the asset for the required period and sell it later on with potential capital gains.

Renting cars in Marrakech from Mohammed Berrada

Ian Feldman
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Renting cars in Marrakech from Mohammed Berrada

If you visit Morocco and decide to drive yourself around, you might well run into Mohammed Berrada. Mohammed operates Bourhim Car, a rental agency in Marrakech (Morocco’s largest city) that also provides private drivers for their customers.

Mohammed, what does your agency do?

Bourhim Car provides rental cars to tourists in Marrakech, Morocco’s biggest city. We also provide private drivers to help people to get around the country.

Do you operate outside of Marrakech?

While our office is in Marrakech, our drivers can take people anywhere in Morocco. Trips to cities like Tangier and Casablanca are particularly popular. We can also deliver cars and pick them up around Morocco.

What do tourists need to know about Moroccan traffic laws?

Driving in Morocco is just like anywhere else in the world (unless you are from somewhere that drives on the left). We stop at red lights and go at green, just like everyone else!

What types of cars do you offer?

We have cars that are suitable for driving around the main cities and on the highways between them, as well as big, tough four-wheel drives that you can take around on back roads and drive through the desert in.

How does the process work?

It’s pretty easy to rent from Bourhim Car – all you need to do is log in, pick the car you want and tell us where and when you want to pick it up and drop it off! We will take care of the rest.

If you want a driver who already knows their way around Morocco we also provide that service. This leaves you free to watch the beautiful desert, mountain or ocean scenery!

Questions To Ask a Wedding Photographer

Ian Feldman
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Questions To Ask a Wedding Photographer

Preparing for a wedding on behalf of a couple can incite a great range of emotions.

From excitement and enthusiasm to stress and panic, organizing the logistics of the big day is a facet that could complicate matters if there are unknown quantities that are at play.

When speaking with the best wedding photographer Sydney during a consultation, there will be a number of queries and questions swirling around that must be addressed.

Ideally this will be a professional that has been personally recommended and arriving with a great range of credentials from their past history.

If you are happy with the selection but still want to arrest some doubts, then it is worthwhile asking them the pertinent questions that matter to you.

 

Have You Taken Photos At Our Venue Previously?

The nature of the venue is fundamental to the project that will be undertaken by a wedding photographer in Sydney. If they have worked on location before, they will have the inside track on best location spots for morning, afternoon or evening photo shoots. They will understand the parking situation and where the bride and groom will prepare. If they have not been to the location before, then it should be  noted by the professional that they will scope out the venue and do their own research.

 

What Is Your Preferred Photography Style?

The style of the wedding photographer in Sydney is something that should have attracted you to their service in the first place. Yet it is important to push on this point, because you might prefer an old, traditional and rustic aesthetic on the photos, or a new, modern and fresh style that will be easily transferable to digital platforms. Check this point off with clarity to ensure that you are accessing a style that fits your tastes.

newly wed kissing

 

Will There Be Additional Costs?

Having a comprehensive quote that covers each and every feature of the service is paramount for a couple who are closely monitoring their budget. A wedding photographer in Sydney should be transparent about this and have an agreement in writing that stipulates what costs are involved. It could also pertain to a limitation on any additional costs, if any at all.

 

What Will Happen During an Emergency Scenario?

Having an experienced hand available during the day can be important when an “emergency” of sorts arises. This could be a dress mishap, wet weather, an illness or something else going array that was not predicted beforehand. A certified wedding photographer in Sydney will need to have contingencies in place should an event out of the ordinary comes to pass.

 

How Will You Deliver The Final Product?

It is vital that a couple understands how their wedding photographer in Sydney will be able to produce the final product. They will have a portfolio of examples on show and a range of packages that illustrates the images in portraits and on digital formats. There will be a matter of time, as these offerings usually take a number of weeks or even months to come to fruition.

 

What Information Do You Require From Us Beforehand?

The final aspect that should be addressed is not for you, but for the wedding photographer in Sydney. By being selfless and empowering the professional to ask their own questions, you will enable them to carry out a more effective procedure on the day. They might ask about times to shoot, locations to shoot, lighting concerns, issues around indoor or outdoor vicinities, experience with events and anything else that they would like to ask. The more information the photographer or their team has leading into the wedding, the better positioned they will be to execute the task.

 

 

Steps To Crafting a Digital Marketing Strategy For Your Business

Ian Feldman
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Steps To Crafting a Digital Marketing Strategy For Your Business

The term “digital marketing strategy” might come across as a neat little insider buzzword for developers and industry experts who are lectured about the merits of these initiatives.

You are told about the importance of SEO; about the necessity of social media; about the currency of online video content; about the requirements of becoming mobile compatible; and about the relevance of leveraging your email client list.

All of this is true, but the context about these strategies matters when standing back and looking at the big picture.

So many companies from domestic and foreign locations will understand what needs to be done, but will fail to recongise why they are undertaking these tasks and where they fit on the business blueprint.

This facet returns us the notion of the strategy: a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.

Just as a chess player considers the ramifications of their initial moves and the reactions of the opposition player (or wider market in this example), crafting a strategy that implements a successful digital marketing agency like SEO Shark endeavour requires a careful and diligent approach.

What does that look like in the real world though?

This discussion will examine the steps for you to take to obtain that blueprint, allowing for clarity in the direction you want your business to head in the online sphere.

Understand Niche Value For Consumers

Before you put pen to paper on a digital marketing strategy, you need to remove yourself from the process and identify why your business exists in the first place. What is the specific niche value that is offered by your brand that cannot be sourced elsewhere? What makes your operation unique and why do you deserve to compete alongside your compatriots to earn the trust and dollars from the community? Answer those core questions first and foremost, because the following steps will expand upon those bullet points.

Develop PPC and SEO Framework

There will be two fundamental theories that a digital marketing strategy must compliment. One is to develop and build upon a pay-per click (PPC) framework that allows the brand to score immediate views and impressions online. The second is to craft a search engine optimisation (SEO) capacity that will earn dividends in the following 3-6 months and beyond. By mixing short-term currency with long-term targets, the business can move forward with confidence.

Aggressively Target Email Client List

There is no need to disperse with your email client list because a digital marketing strategy encompasses non-email techniques. Given the advent of software application tools that maximise viewership, this is a field that should be prioritised and tied in with the campaign at large. Utilise this email list with any news agenda item or new product on the market.

Make Video The Priority

2018 has marked a significant period for businesses looking to make waves with a digital marketing strategy. All of the statistics and studies from peer-reviewed institutional bodies indicates that video content is in a different stratosphere to earning a high click-through rate (CTR) and call to action (CTA) on behalf of the consumer response. Formulate content that is built around video.

The details that are involved with a comprehensive digital marketing strategy can be as dense or as condensed as you wish it to be. The central objective when implementing a plan of this scope is to ensure that the plans are actionable, that it is coherent from top to bottom, and one that allows for growth and flexibility should circumstances change.

The final facet of these initiatives is to earn buy-in from partners and colleagues who will be charged with working through the processes and practices, because they will be doing the hard work on the ground to see this endeavour through.

 

From Intern To Full Timer: 3 Key Pieces Of Advice For Marketing Interns

Velma Romero
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From Intern To Full Timer: 3 Key Pieces Of Advice For Marketing Interns

The current job market is incredibly competitive requiring budding professionals to feel like they’re in a boxing ring having to fight with all the other like-minded students and graduates in their shoes. Because of this, it’s essential to ace your internship help you build networks, discover your career path, and find a full-time job. We’re going to guide you with a few key pieces of advice to help you get the most out of your internship to help you on your professional journey.

1# Network, Network, Network!

Networking is highly important especially when it comes to the workplace. Most jobs nowadays are found through network connections and referrals. That’s why it’s important to socialise, get to know your colleagues, and build relationships in order to help you keep your ears open for a potential role. In your internship, if you get along with your colleagues you may find them wanting to keep you full-time or remembering you when the time comes for a job opening to bring you back to their company.

2# Develop Skills & Educate Yourself

Marketing intern

Take advantage and soak up as much training and learning as you can. The classroom can only offer so much. When it comes to internships, you are given practical training that will help you when you find yourself with a full-time job in that field. During the course of your training, it is important to take notes to make sure you remember what you had learned. Say yes to opportunities to expand your skillset. You can add it to your resume which will therefore entice more companies to want to interview and hire you.

3# Be Daring And Don’t Be Afraid To Ask The Hard Questions

It’s quite normal to be shy especially when you’re starting out in your profession. By simply asking if they are job opportunities, where this internship could potentially lead to in the company, and other hard questions, you could find yourself knabbing a job quicker than if you didn’t ask.

How To Invest During The Post-Pandemic Period

John Hammond
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How To Invest During The Post-Pandemic Period

The pandemic had altered the way shareholders had invested in their stocks. It has led to the accelerated development of trends that had prior to 2020, had been in the works. There has been a rise of investors who are at a younger age than ever before tapping into the market, and this is increasing. As a result, there is a need for shareholders to be smart with their money in order to work with the investing trends post-pandemic.

Accelerated Trends

There has been a speedy increase of trends seen before the pandemic to spring into the current stock market. This includes a rise of trading apps on mobile, the increase in remote working, and a halt to sports betting. Younger and fresher investments and investors has led to the worry for those prior to the pandemic who are used to more traditional types of stocks.

Investing Post-Pandemic

How to invest

Since 2020, the market has risen and fallen due to the circumstances of the U.S. election and rise of COVID. Other factors that have changed the investment world is the development of cryptocurrency. Because of this, more and more young people are starting invest themselves.

Expanded Range

Since the pandemic, there has been an increase in different updates in the investment world leading to investors jumping on a diverse range of stockmarket trends. Because of this, many investors are believing in the idea that they’ll get rich in an instant which is not simply the case. Investing is a much more complicated and long-winded process.

Investing The New Form Of Gambling?

Everyone these days are on the investment train. Because of the unsureness of when to stay or tap out of the market, this has made investing a new form of gambling which begs us to wonder what’s next?

Why American Businesses Seem To Succeed Faster Than Others

Kieran Mcleod
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Why American Businesses Seem To Succeed Faster Than Others

American businesses and startups seem to be all over the news, constantly. It seems that being located within this region of the world means that success comes faster. If you think this sounds true, that’s because it is. America has long been an economic and business superpower, with unlimited resources for funding, learning and marketing. Many businesses start out in the USA, especially in certain areas of it such as Silicon Valley in Palo Alto, California, or Texas, New York, LA and so on. Moving to the USA for business is a good move, and for many reasons too.

English Speaking Country

The English language is regarded as the global business language, as a huge number of people across most countries can speak at least some English. Being able to speak English means you can communicate with different regions for your target audiences, and it can be especially useful for brokering business deals. With America being an English speaking country, it has an advantage in business.

Large Market

American businesses

Because America is developed and is a business hub, it has a large domestic market. Having a huge amount of people ready to be targeted and sold to on your doorstep puts you at an advantage. Countries without a strong domestic market will often struggle to find business.

Rich Country

America is a rich country, with huge amounts of money entering and leaving its markets every single day. This means your business has a higher chance of funding, finding people willing to do business and finding customers willing to spend.

Overall, these 3 reasons are a big part of why America is seen as a business and economic superpower which is a great way to start a business. They are typically the reason why so many businesses find success in America.

Five popular food trends to watch for in 2020

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Five popular food trends to watch for in 2020

Food is becoming increasingly innovative, especially due to globalisation and the introduction of different cultural flavours in this modern day and age.

New dishes are being invented every day that are influenced by cultures all around the world. The ease of transportation has allowed us to try foods that aren’t native to the country we live in. All of these factors have led to more experimentation in cooking and dining.

While trends in cooking vary country to country, here are five of the many trends that are affecting the way we cook, eat, and dine in 2018!

Food technology

Technology is progressing faster than ever and it’s affecting all industries, including food. This isn’t necessarily new – modern technology has transformed the way we buy food and make food, through the introduction of new equipment and ways of packaging.

However, the technology seems to be getting on another level, with the rise of artificial intelligence. More developments in technology are making the future of robots replacing fast food workers more feasible.

Plant-based diets

Move over, meat – vegetables are fast becoming the star of the show. Not only are chefs starting to introduce more vegetable-based dishes, consumers are beginning to move towards adopting a plant-based diet.

Changes in values and demand surrounding consumption are forcing both the food and restaurant industry to become more diverse. More experimentation with vegetable options is expected to continue, as new vegan-based restaurants or food products are established.

Flowers for flavour

We’ve seen flowers on dishes as a purely aesthetic selling point, but it seems like 2018 is going to bring dishes that use flowers for their flavour.

Flowers are being introduced to drinks, with the rise of beverages such as lavender lattes or tea mixes with certain flowers. We’re sure this trend will only increase the visual appeal of such dishes while adding a unique taste!

Aesthetic dishes

As social media becomes more prominent, the importance of visual appeal in a dish is rising. Platforms that are based on visuals are becoming more popular, and people want to get that perfect shot for their next social media post.

In order to get featured on the next viral video or grow a booming following on a social media platform, a restaurant or café needs to think about the aesthetics of their food. But of course, this factor shouldn’t overtake the taste of the food.

In the past, this trend has led to explosively coloured baked goods, over-decorated smoothies, and visually appealing smoothie bowls. We’re excited to see what 2018 brings!

Sustainable practices

Following the growing concern for the environment due to issues such as climate change, sustainability is something stakeholders of the food industry are starting to consider seriously.

Establishing sustainable practices, such as ethical sourcing practices or cutting down on waste in the kitchen, is thus becoming more and more popular.

This trend is reflecting the changing consumer and societal values, as the food industry learns to be more efficient and sustainable with their methods.

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