#business-practices

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fromFast Company
4 days ago

Private equity has ruined so many more businesses than you realize

Private equity firms frequently prioritize short-term profits, compromising the long-term sustainability of businesses. This creates negative consequences for workers, consumers, and the overall economy.
Business
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Time To Step Up Those Proposals - See Also - Above the Law

Focus on improving pitch strategies over proposal assembly.
Bribery is becoming increasingly tolerated in business contexts.
Inquiry about legal procedures shouldn't lead to arrests.
fromMedium
1 month ago

Reddit Sues Anthropic for Alleged Breach of Contract and Unfair AI Data Use

Reddit is suing Anthropic for allegedly scraping its data to train AI without permission.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

These 3 Fast Food Restaurants Are The Most Religious - Tasting Table

Fast food chains like Chick-fil-A, In-N-Out, and Carl's Jr. show strong ties to Christian culture through their practices and founding beliefs.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Los Angeles business owner blasts 'Baby Shark' on repeat to ward off homeless encampments

A Los Angeles business owner plays 'Baby Shark' on a loop to deter homeless encampments, raising concerns about the treatment of homeless individuals.
Environment
fromeLearning Industry
3 months ago

Celebrating International Mother Earth Day 2025: Transitioning To Zero-Energy Office Buildings

Zero-energy office buildings significantly reduce environmental impact while enhancing company image and employee satisfaction through sustainability efforts.
fromPortland Mercury
3 months ago

I'm Confused By Your Price Increases (1/2)

You claimed price increases were due to unavoidable cost hikes, yet your expanding presence and multiple new locations suggest financial health and stability.
Business
fromHackernoon
3 months ago

Pyramid Schemes, MLM Schemes, and the Tech That Runs Both | HackerNoon

"It is a very dangerous space to be in," said Mark Eiglarsh, a criminal defense lawyer who has handled multi-level marketing cases before. "The onus is on [the software companies] to do everything they can to vet the companies they do business with, so not if, but when, a prosecutor questions them, they say, 'Here are the lengths we took.'"
Marketing tech
#consumer-protection
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago
SF real estate

Mortgage brokerage indignant following kickback accusations

Defendants allegedly violated multiple consumer protection laws through a kickback scheme involving underpriced stock transfers to real estate agents.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

A.G. Andrea Campbell announces new consumer protection regulations to prohibit 'junk fees'

Massachusetts introduces regulations to eliminate hidden junk fees, promoting transparency and helping consumers understand true costs of products and services.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

A.G. Andrea Campbell announces new consumer protection regulations to prohibit 'junk fees'

Massachusetts introduces regulations to eliminate hidden junk fees, promoting transparency and helping consumers understand true costs of products and services.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

People Are Sharing The Older Traditions They Think Will Completely Disappear

The importance of real human interaction in customer service remains appreciated and valued by customers.
European startups
fromEntrepreneur
5 months ago

How to Structure Your Business for Continuous Innovation | Entrepreneur

Innovation in business hinges on the establishment of distinct process maps for measuring and improving operational practices.
Bootstrapping
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Here's What No One Tells You About Launching a Crypto Startup | HackerNoon

Trust is critical for the success of crypto startups, influencing user belief and engagement.
#donald-trump
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
10 months ago

Why Do Trump's Lawyers Do This to Themselves?

Donald Trump's business model heavily relied on lawyers and litigation, fostering a culture of dependency and fear among his legal team.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

The feds opened an investigation into a side hustle company helping pump out AI-generated books, records reveal

FTC investigates Publishing.com for practices related to its sales of AI-generated book courses.
Publishing.com made nearly $50 million in 2022 and charges $1,995 per course.
Business
fromEntrepreneur
7 months ago

Why Streamlining Operations Now Is the Key to Business Success in 2025 | Entrepreneur

Effective inventory management is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency during the busy holiday season.
Law
fromAbove the Law
8 months ago

Hertz Continues To Be Hertz, Threatens Customer With Arrest For Using Too Many Of His 'Unlimited' Miles

Hertz struggles with operational issues post-lawsuit settlement, failing to improve its service despite promises.
Customer complaints about billing practices demonstrate a lack of accountability in Hertz's processes.
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