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Risky business: The trade war and American farmers
Seth Sandronsky Food & BeverageChinese authorities recently announced an end to U.S. agricultural imports following President Trump’s threat to hike tariffs by 10% on $300 billion on Chinese imports, effective Sept. 1. That is bad news for U.S. farmers. What follows is a look at what some industry groups and politicians are doing and saying in response to the situation. "This trade war with China needs to come to an end. It is doing a lot of damage now and we are concerned about the long term," said Gary Wertish, the elected president of the Minnesota Farmers Union.
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SmileDirectClub under fire for flouting federal regulations
Tammy Hinojos Oral & Dental HealthcareYou may have seen ads for SmileDirectClub, a direct-to-consumer business model that sells plastic aligners to members for straightening teeth. At first pass, it may seem like a good idea. Straighten your teeth without so much as one visit to the orthodontist? But not everyone is a fan. The American Dental Association recently sent a complaint letter to the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, citing concerns over aspects of SmileDirectClub’s marketing and direct-to-consumer sales of plastic teeth aligners.
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Celebrating National Breastfeeding Month with companies who are advancing…
Amanda Ghosh Medical & Allied HealthcareThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for six months and breastfeeding in addition to complementary foods for up to one year. After one year, mom and baby can decide how much longer to nurse together. In celebration of the mental, physical, and emotional benefits provided by breastfeeding, August was coined National Breastfeeding Month by the United States Breastfeeding Committee in 2011. This August, we take a look at the most unique and useful breastfeeding innovations on the market.
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Infographic: The cost of downtime
Brian Wallace Science & TechnologyWhen the system stops, so does business. So, it is in your interest to resolve any problem as quickly as possible, and more than that, to prevent downtime in the first place. This is where infrastructure monitoring comes in. Every operating system is unique, and if you have a mixed IT infrastructure, you need a server monitoring service that caters to them all. There are several ways to look after your IT infrastructure. Learn more with this infographic.
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When you’re too keen to make a sale at any cost
Anne Rose RetailIt's happened to me, and maybe it's happened to you. You’re so keen to make a sale that you overrule the warning signs your gut is giving you. I recently fielded a phone call from a distressed woman who needed help planning a honeymoon, but no other travel agents would speak with her. My first thought was, "Are you that much of a pain in the neck that no one will talk with you?" And as fast as that thought entered my head, it fled. Why didn't I listen to myself?
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Insider advice: How to improve your social media marketing
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingPouring over the latest industry reports and third-party studies helps you discover new tips and tricks that can improve your social media marketing. But the most authoritative advice comes from the networks themselves. After all, those companies know every aspect of the algorithm and platform, which means their representatives can share undisputed insights. Without further ado, dive into the latest marketing tips that Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest have shared!
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How technology manufacturing fuels the US-China trade war
Michelle R. Matisons ManufacturingIt’s official: the trade war with China is heating up. On Aug. 5, after President Trump announced increased tariffs on Chinese imports, China devalued the yuan. The New York Times said it was the "worst day of the year" for Wall Street, with the S&P 500 closing down nearly 3%. There’s no consensus on what's happening here. China’s plan to move from cheap to high-value tech goods manufacturing plays a major role in President Trump’s tariff increase on Chinese imports and the no-deal climate between the countries.
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Age discrimination harms everyone, but it’s hard to prove
Patrick Gleeson Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementYou may think you have a realistic understanding of discrimination against older workers, but it's likely you underestimate how widespread age discrimination in employment actually is. For example, "front-facing" jobs in industries that involve in-person contact with customers often go to younger workers whose presence suggests that the company is forward-looking and innovative. Contrary to its reputation for liberal political and social ideas, Silicon Valley is another prominent offender. But it's less well-known that this kind of discrimination exists in nearly every industry in America.
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Infographic: Lifestyle creep and how to avoid it
Safiyyah Bazemore Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementGetting a promotion or raise when you’ve been hard at work on your career is one of the most rewarding feelings. For all the potential good that comes with increased earnings, there’s also danger in upping your spending to match your additional income. This phenomenon, called lifestyle creep, begins to happen more and more until expenses that were once considered to be luxuries or splurges suddenly feel as if they’re necessary. To tell whether you’re in danger of lifestyle creep and to learn more about how to combat its negative effects, see this infographic.
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Making the ‘Snap’ decision to double down on authenticity
Brie Ragland MarketingAuthentic. Transparent. Real. Those are three words we’re not really accustomed to seeing these days, what with fake news, secret backgrounds and hidden motives. Yet, for the savvy businessperson, these same three words could be the ace in the hole when it comes to successful marketing. In a world where everyone is hedging their bets and playing it safe until the odds are more promising, now is the time to double down on authenticity.
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