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Jeremy Todd and Philip Butler MIT Alumni and Dragonfly Co-Founders Receive Funding from L Catterton
Founded in 2019, Dragonfly has garnered significant attention since its inception – in 2020, Dragonfly raised $29 million in new funding. Dragonfly specializes in acquiring and scaling standout e-commerce brands, priding itself on identifying unique brands that truly enrich people’s lives. Now, the company has received a proprietary investment from the Flagship Buyout Fund of…
Continue ReadingFactors That Affect Your Relationship With Employees
For new businesses or startups, one of the biggest challenges early-on is the development of a proper rapport with employees. Being a good boss takes a lot of social skills, and it’s normal to be a little intimidated or worried about starting out on the right foot! Here are some things to be aware of.…
Continue ReadingPriorities You Need to Set at Your Business
As a business owner, you know that your business is unique and that you have some priorities that are only important to your company in particular. However, you should also know that there are other priorities that pretty much every business has in common. Understanding the priorities for your business will help you to structure…
Continue ReadingWhat Your Business Needs for Better Security
Business security has always been a complicated thing, and in the modern world, technology has made it even more complicated to keep your business secure. Taking care of your business requires you to have security as a priority that you keep track of and improve upon. As you gain more security measures you will consistently…
Continue ReadingHow to Increase Your Chances of Getting a Job
The job market can be a difficult thing to navigate, especially when you really need a new job. Whether you are looking for a pay increase, to change industries, or to simply move on to something better, it’s important that you do what you can to stand out in your job applications and interviews. If…
Continue ReadingMeet Ajay Nahata – An Expert on the Science of Terahertz Optoelectronics
Ajay Nahata’s current research interests include terahertz optoelectronics, plasmonics, metamaterials, nanophotonics, nanofabrication, nonlinear optics, and ultrafast optics. Ajay’s education includes a B.S. degree in electrical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Columbia University, New York. His Ph.D. focused on the use of ultrafast near-infrared…
Continue ReadingAn Interview with Chris Jackman – Lawyer and Founder of The Jackman Law Firm
Chris Jackman is an accomplished Texas lawyer who was born and raised in Dallas. He holds degrees from Texas A&M, The University of Wisconsin, and Creighton University. He is married and lives with his wife and their two dogs in Dallas, Texas. After working briefly for a law firm right out of law school, Chris…
Continue ReadingCritical Things You Need to Know About Running a Website
A website is a crucial part of doing business in today’s digital age. Whether you are a blogger, store owner, professional service provider, or anything else, having a website behind you to showcase your work and make finding clients and customers easier is essential. But running a website is about far more than just getting…
Continue ReadingHow to Manage a Blackout in the Workplace
Whether caused by an accident, a storm, an electrical surge, or a tripped breaker, a blackout at work is never a good thing. Blackouts can elicit panic, cause accidents, and reduce productivity. It is important to be prepared for a blackout. You will need a backup plan that will allow for employee and customer safety,…
Continue ReadingHow to Get Your Employees to Give Their Best Performance
Your business depends on employees who contribute their knowledge and skills to produce quality work. But if some workers are not performing at their best, the entire business can suffer. Although it can be challenging to keep employees motivated and engaged, it can be done. Help Them Set Goals Setting goals can help employees concentrate…
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