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9 Steps to Start a Business as an Ex-Convict Entrepreneur

Success

Be a part of your community and find mentors PEP has seen the value of keeping incarcerated individuals and returned citizens in the community because they hold each other accountable. In 2023, his business had 10 employees, topping $2 million in sales via steel distribution and manufacturing of security gates. That’s huge.

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9 Steps to Start a Business as an Ex-Convict Entrepreneur

Success

Be a part of your community and find mentors PEP has seen the value of keeping incarcerated individuals and returned citizens in the community because they hold each other accountable. In 2023, his business had 10 employees, topping $2 million in sales via steel distribution and manufacturing of security gates. That’s huge.

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The case for (and against) mandatory retirement 

Work Life

In 2021, plane manufacturer Boeing was dealing with myriad challenges. Mandatory retirement ages range from roughly 50 to 70 worldwide, according to the World Bank , with China setting the cap at 50 for women (and 60 for men) and France setting the age at 70 for both genders. Meanwhile, in the U.S.

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An Admin’s Cheat Sheet to Business Terminology

All Things Admin Blog

I supported three actuaries who were developing annuity and insurance products for banks. It is often used in manufacturing, but can be applied to a wide range of industries. When I first started working in the financial markets industry, I was introduced to a whole new vocabulary and set of acronyms. It was the word arrears.

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How to Break Up with Your Business Partner

Success

I worked with my partner since the 1980s at both a big bank and a small business. He is 25 years older, and he was my mentor early in my career. President Company: Taylor Studios , an exhibit design and manufacturing company in Rantoul, Illinois. In 2005, I wanted to start my own firm and asked if he’d like to partner.

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What the Data Says About Remote Work: Industry-Specific Insights and Strategies

Great Place to Work

While industries like health care, retail, or manufacturing all have operational challenges in offering remote work, the data shows that flexibility can have real benefits for employees — and drive higher levels of engagement and retention. Any associate can be a mentor, mentee, or both.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

Success

Female entrepreneurs , CEOs and community leaders who mentor and support young women provide invaluable guidance, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their ambitions. She is a summa cum laude graduate of Jacksonville State University with a bachelor’s in music, a master’s in music and another master’s in manufacturing systems.