Author: admin
Profile Articles Activity I am a Professor of Information, courtesy of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, at the University of Washington (UW). My area of expertise is Human Computer Interaction (HCI) with an emphasis on mobile and accessible computing. I am a co-founder of the cross-campus DUB group and the MHCI+D degree. I am also the director of his ACE Lab and an associate director and former founding co-director of the CREATE Research Center. My PhD student is majoring in information science and computer science. My research aims to scientifically understand people's interactions and experiences with computers and…
By Neil Hare New online tools are democratizing legal services for small businesses.Getty During the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw businesses that hired legal counsel be the first to receive Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds only to have the funds forgiven after many gray areas, potential audits, and fraud liability. Now, new online tools are democratizing legal services, allowing businesses of all sizes, from startups to sole proprietors to small-town retailers, to get the legal help they need. When do I need legal advice? There are many times when you should get legal advice, but especially when starting a business. For…
Infosys envisions digital public infrastructure to be the foundation for democratizing, scaling, and making digital services for e-government, health, and education available to everyone, anytime. His 2025 ambitions for the technology company include him empowering 80 million lives through his “Tech for Good” programs in e-government, healthcare and education. “We will continue to work with stakeholders in society to help them harness the power of technology in their daily lives,” said Mohammed Rafee Tarafdar, his CTO at Infosys. tells Sudhir Chowdhary. excerpt:How does Infosys view the role of technology as a catalyst for social development?Our platforms for e-government, healthcare, and…
1. Write a strong summary Start your business plan with an executive summary. This should provide an overview of your business, including your company name, location, mission statement, and any planned products or services. Although it comes first, it may be easier to write this part last. For startups seeking investment, the executive summary is especially important as it is your first opportunity to grab investors' attention and generate interest in your business. It should be clear, concise, and compelling, emphasizing why your business is destined for success. 2. Please enter your company profile A company description provides readers, including…
Claire grew up in Springboro and said she had a “traditional upbringing.” She graduated from Springboro High School and was active in her church youth group. She met Brycen there when she was 11 and he 12.“We became friends right away,” Claire said. “We started dating when we were 17.”Claire left home to attend a small college in Michigan, but found herself homesick and returned to her hometown to attend the former Ohio Institute of Photography.“I was the last graduate in 2009,” Claire said.Brycen, on the other hand, grew up in Fairborn in a military family. He has always loved…
vinegarScientific advances To paraphrase Max Planck, we go through one funeral at a time. The Nobel Prize-winning physicist argued that new ideas are only accepted in his field once the proponents of the old have died out. With a little embellishment, he would have been describing the gloom of science as well. Economics progresses through one crisis at a time. The Great Depression provided fertile ground for the theories of John Maynard Keynes, the Great Inflation of the 1970s popularized Milton Friedman's monetarist ideas, and the 2007-2009 global financial crisis boosted interest in credit and banking.Sure enough, the recovery from…
Cyberattacks against large corporations are certainly newsworthy. But hackers often target small and medium-sized businesses with data breaches and other cyberattacks. Cybersecurity incidents can cripple a business and erode customer trust, and recovering from these attacks can be costly. To prevent such devastating outcomes, it's important for businesses of all sizes to take cybersecurity precautions.Like many core business functions, cybersecurity has a cost. But how much of your company's cyber defenses should you budget for? We explore best practices for cybersecurity budget planning, outline the costs of a cyber attack, and introduce the different types of cyber incidents to watch…
So you think it's a great idea to start a new e-commerce business. Or maybe you've already set it up and are wondering what you should do now to make it successful. No matter your situation, there are things you can do to make sure your e-commerce store doesn't disappear under a sea of websites and disappear unnoticed.Starting a business, whether it's a traditional business or an online e-commerce business, can be difficult. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 20% of small businesses go bankrupt in their first year, and about 50% go out of business…
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A new study from Wallethub, a personal finance company, reports that New York State ranks 38th as the best state to start a business. Utah ranks as the top state in this study. According to Wallethub, the individual rankings that make up #38 are: New York overall ranking: 38th 47th – Increase in average number of small businesses #47 – Office space affordability 37th place – Labor costs Fifth – Human Capital Availability 40th – Length of average weekly working hours (in hours) 36th – Cost of Living 25th – Industry Diversity Bob Duffy of the…
The challenges of running a business aren't necessarily just hiring employees or keeping customers happy. Sometimes the struggle is a little more personal. Many business owners sacrifice quality time with their families, hobbies, and social lives to build their companies. Stress from absenteeism and overwork can accumulate. According to a study conducted by Small Biz Silverinning, 75 percent of small business owners have mental health concerns, and 56 percent have been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, or a stress-related illness. . Learning how to deal with stress can be as important to long-term business success as learning how to make a…