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The Impact of Tariffs and Trade Wars on Global Businesses
How Automation Can Streamline Your Work-Life Balance

There are literally hundreds of automation tools, and only you will know which works best for you. Take a look at the organization tools you use now and poke around. You'd be surprised how much of today's software has the capability to set alarms, set recurring dates, or complete routine tasks automatically. You don't really know how much time you have until you start eliminating activities that are mundane and can be easily thrown into rotation.  We've provided you with a couple of ideas for free automation tools but there are so many more. Once you've seen what your existing systems can do for you, start branching out to free services, and if you find them useful  - consider their paid alternatives…

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Who Is Cher Wang?

She dreamed of creating cell phones and is actually credited with creating an early model of smartphones in the year 1997. Cher went on to co-found and chair HTC, and VIA Technologies that develops silicon chip technology for cell phones, and is considered to be the most successful woman in business globally. Her net worth is valued at 1.1 Billion U.S. Dollars. (Via Rachel White).

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Setting Bolder Goals in 2020

Have a seat! Our world is SO rushed. Everything we do seems to be at a speed where there's little time for self-reflection. We seldom ask ourselves amidst all of our perceived obligations - "What do I want?" Take the time to pause, sit with yourself and come back to your center and regroup within yourself. What are the things you've always wanted to do? What dreams did you give up on too quickly? What goals did you set last year and not reach? What will ultimately make you the happiest?

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Closing The Wage Gap: What Businesses Should Know About Governor Pritzker's New Law Aimed At Gender Equity

This new law means for employees seeking to earn a fair wage in proportion to their worth and earning potential - they'll earn what they're worth - not just a few dollars up from their last role. Many employees, namely women, are held down under what is commonly known as the "wage gap". 

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Cuba: Women In Business

Part of the reason why travel to Cuba is so expensive now that the travel and trade bans have been modified is that the embargo that was placed in the year 1961, is still very much codified in U.S. legislation. As a result, there are a number of regulatory restrictions in place that are projected to take several more years to dismantle. While these regulations are in place, all business people interested in doing business in Cuba have to carefully side-step the minefield of restrictions – which can be a slight deterrent to commerce.

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