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SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

From the first batch ever baked with Grandma, chocolate chip cookies are a sugar fix we indulge in, both to celebrate and to console us. Since the invention of the chocolate chip cookie in the 1930s, the baked goodie has maintained its hold over our hearts and waistlines, making cookie icons like Wally Amos, founder of Famous Amos cookies, true purveyors of joy.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Coworking spaces are generally viewed as a more affordable choice for small teams compared to traditional office leases, and a new Coworking Cafe study strongly backs this up. The study examined both coworking subscriptions and traditional office leases in 102 U.S. cities for a team of around 10 employees and found significant cost savings offered by coworking memberships across 97% of those cities.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Getting sued might be every freelancer’s worst nightmare. A decade ago, Reyna Gobel, MBA, MPH, a freelance journalist and speaker, was asked to edit and fact-check an article about 10 celebrities who had declared bankruptcy. The online publication paid her $125, well below Gobel’s normal rate, but she took it on as a favor because she wrote for this media outlet often.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Flexible workspace provider Expansive is set to broaden its Chicago footprint with the launch of its seventh location in the city’s iconic Pru building. This new Chicago location was unveiled in partnership with Riverside Investments and Wanxiang Real Estate Group. The space will occupy the 35th floor of Tower #2, which is a space previously managed by workspace provider IWG under its Regus brand.

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Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Personal branding expert Claire Bahn, founder and CEO of Los Angeles-based boutique strategic communications and marketing outfit Claire Bahn Group , says she got into the field professionally after learning to market herself as an actor and model. “I found that the people who marketed themselves the best were able to get the jobs they were best suited for,” she says.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The U.S. job market showed renewed strength in August, with 142,000 jobs added, easing concerns of an economic slowdown. Workers and businesses alike are now awaiting the Federal Reserve’s impending decision on what’s expected to be the first of a series of interest rate cuts that would impact hiring rates, wage growth, and the broader economy. With hiring revisions for June and July suggesting a less stable job market than initially thought, the Fed will need to weigh how aggressively to cut

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

In this Flashback Friday episode, I’m revisiting my conversation with the prolific and engaging Jon Acuff. When we originally spoke, Jon had just released his book All It Takes Is A Goal , which dives into the framework he uses to turn ideas into reality. This episode provides a timeless look at Jon’s insights on goal setting, mindset, and living up to your potential.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has warned us about some serious things in the past, including social media for youth and gun violence. Now, a less obvious yet widespread threat joins his list: parenting. On August 28, Murthy released an advisory about parents’ mental health and well-being. In the press release, he called for the U.S. to prioritize parents’ mental health and provide stronger support.

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