Business News
What Every Entrepreneur Should Know About B2C E-Commerce
by Jake Anderson, The relationship between a business and its customers is always evolving. In the past, consumers had to visit brick-and-mortar establishments to buy products and services. But the internet now allows people to conduct these types of transactions remotely from their desktop computers and mobile devices – anytime and anywhere. In fact, over […]
Creative News
How to Talk About Price or Budget Using Price Bracketing
How do you talk about the price of your services? What is price bracketing? Why should you say a price before you show a price? In this video, Chris Do talks about the importance of why should say a price before you waste any time creating a proposal.
Building Community, Fostering Creativity: A Collaborative Workspace for Interior Designers
by Michael J. Berens, Collaborative or co-working spaces provide a supportive environment where self-employed individuals can gather with other professionals and have access to the amenities of a commercial office setting. They have been a part of tech culture for some years now, but have not really caught on as yet with the A&D community. […]
Is Now a Good Time to Become a Designer or Creative Professional?
I get asked all the time, “Is it a good time to become a designer or creative professional?” The exploding need for content in the new “Creative Economy” has made pursuing a career as a creative professional a smart bet. The documented ‘Rise of the Creative Class’ in the workforce has positively affected the prospects […]
Ralph Lauren Loosens Up
At its 50th anniversary Central Park extravaganza, the American mega-brand proved it could loosen up and credibly live outside the strict confines of its preppy vision as it fights to regain relevance with consumers. BY LAUREN SHERMAN NEW YORK, United States — It’s true what they say: it was spectacular. For his 50th anniversary celebration, Ralph Lauren spared […]
Introvert News
Introverts Practice A More Mindful Way Of Living
by Rachel Ginder, I used to think I “suffered” from “old soul syndrome.” I was self-diagnosed, but the condition was easy to identify once I was aware of the “symptoms.” If you’re wondering if you are likewise “afflicted,” the signs include the following: the need to be home by 10 p.m., even on weekends, or […]
Wellness News
The Unrecognized Consequences of Sleep Loss
by Lan Jiang, Sleep is intertwined with countless aspects of our lives, ranging from our productivity to our emotional state to our physical health. Yet while many acknowledge that sleep is essential to leading healthy lives, the exact health benefits of proper sleep hygiene are not as widely known. However, recent research is providing us with more […]
Travel News
Why Does Travel Enhance the Educational Experience?
by Dallas Dorrall Students tend to underestimate the importance of traveling while still in school. This is a tremendous learning experience that sub-consciously helps to increase their education. Remember the saying “education isn’t limited to the four walls of the classroom”? Exactly. The person who said that was espousing the benefits of traveling. Learning when […]
