Should the Attorney General be Worried About Data Privacy?

 

Attorney General Maura Healey is focusing on consumer privacy in a major way. The AG is concerned about consumers putting their personal information online, and she wants to be certain they are protected.

50 Cent in Hot Water for Doing His Job

There’s no doubt that “rapper” is a unique job description, fraught with contrary rules and weird social norms. But there are a few aspects of the genre that transcend. One of these: be seen with fat stacks of cash.

New Ways To Build Your Brand in 2016

 

Your personal brand is how people describe and see you. Simply put, it is what makes you unique. Taking the time to build your brand will help improve your career. There are a number of things you can do in order to build your brand this month. Below is a list of tips that will help:

How Big Data Can Help Beat Cancer

Before he was assassinated, President Kennedy set the nation on what would soon be called a “moonshot.” The goal was to land an American on the surface of the moon before the decade was out. The program captured the imagination of the world, and brought many “space age” technological advances to the consumer public, everything from Tang to Velcro to advances in communications to countless other things this generation takes for granted.

Transform an Empty Lot into a Viable Investment

Depending on the location of the empty lot, there are plenty of ways to transform it into a practical
investment opporunity. Real estate investments are one of the strongest forms of building passive income when utilized in the form of rental income. Rental income may require the investor to make sure the property is well-kept, but the income flows month after month without any extra work by the investor.

4 Trends in Luxury Housing

Today's upscale home buyer can afford the luxury, and that is exactly what many of them want.

The Importance of Internal Communications

Communication is all around us, primarily because we live in a digital age with everyone connected in some way via their tablets, cell phones, or computers. The majority of people are signed up for at least one social media account, and because of this digital takeover, communication has evolved to the point where little actually takes place face to face. Instead, we communicate via text or social media channels. But in the business world, is this effective? What about internal communication within businesses and companies? Has it evolved with the times, and is it still important? The answer is yes, internal communications are important, and here’s why.

Charity PR - How Christians Are Cashing In

As the economy improves, so, too, does the communal pot of gold for various local, national and international charities. But who’s getting the most bump in this upward trend? Turns out, some of the most traditional nonprofits are seeing the best returns. Total donations to Christian ministries were up five percent though they still haven’t topped pre-recession levels.

If You Love Risk, You Need Big Data...

A recent article in Forbes called big data a “smoke detector” for risk. So, what do the most successful risk takers in business understand about the benefits of big data? Check this out...

Natural disasters might sound like risks that only property insurance companies have to worry about. But fires, floods, tsunamis, tornadoes and other natural disasters can create huge supply chain issues as well. These challenges can play havoc on major retailers, but they can also hurt small, locally owned and sourced businesses too.

5 Most Iconic Buildings in South Florida

Iconic buildings depict a city's character, heart, and soul. Extraordinary design draws the public eye. It's also a source of residential pride. South Florida engineers are masterful creators, able to construct the seemingly impossible. Here are five examples of engineering genius that fared well on the Florida market.

Big Data is Not Done Transforming Healthcare

 

From the very beginning of the Big Data revolution, the healthcare industry was very interested. From doctor-patient interaction, to staffing, to predictions and budgeting, Big Data can be a lifesaver for the healthcare industry. And, to date, it has been.

What Are the First Steps for a Real Estate Developer After He Wins a Project?

 

Real estate developers are a vital part of the real estate industry. There are many different people who have been able to have success in this area. In the New York City area, a high quality real estate developer can have a great career with high earnings and influence in the area. However, one of the most important things to understand is what to do after winning a project. Here are several steps that any real estate developer should take in this situation.

Colas Now at War Over Diet Drinks

In April of this year, the group U.S. Right to Know sent letters to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requesting they ban diet soda companies from using the word “diet” in their name or advertising. They did so by citing various reports showing that contrary to what many people have believed for decades, artificial sweeteners cause people to gain weight rather than lose it.

The Best Ways to be Bold When Branding

Here are a few ways to be brave and creative when you're branding:

UAW Struggles to Fix Contract Standoff

Union members are growing increasingly frustrated after a proposed labor agreement between the United Auto Workers (UAW) and automaker Fiat Chrysler went up in smoke. According to various media reports UAW President Dennis Williams and Fiat Chrysler VP Norwood Jewell recently told local union leaders that negotiations would continue. While union leaders are, at least at present, not talking about a strike, they have yet to take that option off the table.

Monsanto Growing its Big Data Business

One of the most successful and vilified businesses on the planet just fully embraced big data. On the heels of a falling valuation due to a missed chance to buy Syngenta AG, Monsanto is promising investors A New Hope on the horizon. No, they are not searching for farm boys on distant planets, they are putting their eggs in the Big Data basket.

4 Reasons To Stop Drinking Coffee Today

Coffee is a fairly normal part of the morning for many people across the country. Whether it's a few cups as you're getting ready for the day, or a travel mug full for your commute to the office, coffee can cause more harm than good. Crazy, right? But it's true. And here's why!

General Motors Pays Their Dues

The past few years have been rough for GM. Coming out of a massive auto sales slump, the automaker was forced to go begging to D.C. for a bailout. Just as they started to get the ship righted, another massive scandal exploded across the headlines. GM cars were killing drivers. The culprit?

You Don’t Need a Yoda to be Successful

 

Everybody tells you, if you want to be successful, you need to find a guru. Nonsense. Now, there’s nothing wrong with having a mentor or, better still, multiple mentors. But you don’t need to have one All Knowing Guru to teach you everything about what to do and when to do it. Most of the things you need to know and will have to decide will always be up to you. You’re either up to the challenge or not. If you depend on one guy to make all those decisions for you, you’re not a CEO … you’re an employee … or an acolyte.

Investing in Commercial Real Estate in New York 2015

 

New York City has always been a major lure for people looking for that special brand of excitement only Manhattan can deliver. Yet beyond the artists and actors who still flock to this city there are also plenty of real estate investors who feel this town has an attraction like no other. Will all this though, is investing in commercial real estate a sound idea in 2015? Can investors feel confidence after all the dramatic swings in the market since 2008?