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James Dyson: The Ever-Tinkering Engineer

Success

The plant where the Ballbarrows were manufactured used a giant fan to catch and filter the errant epoxy paint used on the carts, but other factories—such as timber factories—used enormous cyclones to do the same. With a ball instead of wheel, the barrow was easier to move and could turn on a dime. They were too afraid.”

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An Admin’s Cheat Sheet to Business Terminology

All Things Admin Blog

GAAP – Generally Accepted Accounting Principles: These are a set of guidelines and standards that govern how financial statements are prepared and presented. It typically outlines the rules, policies, and expectations governing the use of the service. Scalable – The ability to change in size.

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The case for (and against) mandatory retirement 

Work Life

In 2021, plane manufacturer Boeing was dealing with myriad challenges. It’s a sentiment Congress has supported since 1967, when the government body prohibited mandatory retirement for anyone over age 40 with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. The most important thing is to be aware of tradeoffs,” says Ho.

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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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MindFreedom’s Shield Program: Working to Free People from Psychiatric Incarceration and Forced Treatment

Mad in America

As Rob Wipond writes in Your Consent is Not Required: The Rise in Psychiatric Detentions, Forced Treatment, and Abusive Guardianships : “Today, good statistics are hard to come by—federal, state, and provincial governments don’t gather them, don’t gather them in full, or don’t share them publicly.

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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.