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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin “I believe a home should tell a story— where you’ve been, who you love, what really matters to you,” said Nate Berkus, the celebrity home designer and co-host of “The Nate and Jeremiah Home Project” on HGTV, told me in a telephone interview. “The Nate Home by Nate Berkus product line helps you tell your story with beautiful fabrics, superior design, and timeless style.” Unlike his peers, Berkus said he wasn’t itching to design a home collection. He’d been there and done that already with Target TGT Corp. in 2012 with The Nate Berkus Collection, which was sold exclusively at Target stores and Target.com. The signature home collection featured 150 different items, including bedding, bath, accessories, lighting, rugs and window treatments for $5.99 to $149.99. Nate Home by Nate Berkus is also gently priced. The line launched yesterday at mDesign Home Decor, Target, Kohl’s, Amazon AMZN , Belk and Bed Bath & Beyond … [Read more...] about Everything You Need To Know About Nate Berkus’ New Home Collection

PHUKET: Just months ahead of the 10-year anniversary of the devastating tsunami that left hundreds of orphans in its wake, the the Home & Life orphanage is raising funds for capital improvements. ‘An Enchanted Evening’, to take place at the five-star Centara Grand Beach Resort on November 1, will be an unforgettable experience of art, entertainment, fine wine and gourmet dining prepared by five of Phuket’s top chefs, with all proceeds going to the orphanage, says Larry Amsden. “One of the highlights will probably be the auctions – both live and silent. You’ve got some items donated by the designers of Iniala, internationally renowned foreign designers. There will be 10 or 12 resort vouchers and airplane rides around Phuket, courtesy of Airpark general manager Pat James and the Phuket Gazette ,” Mr Amsden says. “The auction alone is going to be well worthwhile for people to come along. As you know, in a live auction people can pick up real bargains. And at the end of the … [Read more...] about An Enchanted Evening’ for Phuket and for the Home & Life Orphanage

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin For over a decade, reality television star Lisa Vanderpump has brought a memorable sense of elegance and style into our homes. From her nine seasons on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills to her ongoing reign with Vanderpump Rules , Lisa has effectively utilized her notoriety to now be able to create the projects that matter most to her today. “I’ve got to a stage in my life where everything has to be a passion project,” Lisa, 62, tells me over tea at her vibrant “Villa Rosa” home in Beverly Hills. “I’ve done so many different things that now I find that I am motivated by something that excites me. I love design. My design partner [ Nick Alain ] is here now. We have two new big projects coming up. We’re designing two new restaurants that have a deadline and nothing is as motivating as a deadline. I’ve just opened Paris Casino in Las Vegas, which we presented to them and they fell in love with our visuals. … [Read more...] about Lisa Vanderpump On Being Her Own Boss, Reality Television Today And Her Expanding Business World

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Boyan Ivanov is the cofounder and Chief Executive Officer at StorPool‬ since November 2011. An economic downturn can be a difficult time for any company. During a downturn, consumers tend to spend less money, resulting in downward pressure on prices, sales cycles getting longer and fiercer competition. All these developments can lead to a decrease in revenue and profitability as well as a higher risk of going out of business for many companies. However, with the right strategies in place, a company cannot only survive but flourish during such a period. Here are 10 tips that can help a company stay afloat and come out stronger on the other side. 1. Optimize your operations and P&L. One of the first things a company should do during an economic downturn is to take a hard look at its income statement and consider optimizing its operations. This can include reducing some expenses or freezing business lines … [Read more...] about Navigating Economic Turbulence: 10 Strategies For Business Success In A Downturn

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Cofounder and CEO of Nylas . The past year has been full of business challenges, layoffs and budget cuts as we may be heading into a recession. While companies continue to think about the ways they can cut costs, business leaders have an opportunity to dive deep into their business and operations and identify the root causes that lead to inefficiencies and overspending. Often, business leaders focus only on where and how they can cut costs. But the problem with that strategy is that it’s solely a quick fix to a larger problem. In order to cut costs in a meaningful way that can have a long-term positive impact, leaders must look at three core problems impacting their workforce: context switching, disparate data and accumulated technical debt. While there are many ways to fix those three areas based on legacy systems, another way to explore solving them is by using APIs to enhance the developer experience. … [Read more...] about Three Core Operational Inefficiencies Impacting Businesses

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin From the southwest corner of Nigeria, a pioneering social enterprise called Durian is lifting rural women out of poverty to become economically self-sufficient and confident of their value in building a more sustainable world. Training women to turn local waste into sustainable livelihoods is breaking through cultural norms that have historically relegated Nigerian women to powerless second-class citizens. In doing so, Durian is building a vibrant circular economy with measurable results for thousands of women, as well as their families and entire communities. Economic independence sustains communities Located in Imafon, a rural community in Ondo state, Nigeria, Durian operates training sites and crop and livestock farms where women produce food, learn how to make crafts and furniture from bamboo and wood, turn fabric waste into fashions, create skin care items from cocoa pod husks, and process food from cassava … [Read more...] about Sustainable Business Innovation From Rural Women In Nigeria

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The cannabis industry - both domestic and international in scope, and comprised of two substantial subsectors: marijuana and hemp - started last year off strong. Namely, with a splash of high-profile M&A activity in January and February. There was tremendous promise for growing the market. As we entered second quarter of 2022, the hope for a fruitful Q2 faded. By Q3, it was full-fledged retreat, with many of the industry investment conferences refusing to even consider seminar presentations or panels regarding workouts, receiverships or other proactive measures designed to protect or mitigate the poor economic conditions surrounding the industry and many of its operators. There was a concerted effort to “keep it positive” after the industry had been called “recession proof” and designated as an “essential business,” while enjoying record high sales numbers and revenues. Things were good — until reality set in. I … [Read more...] about 2022 Cannabis In Review And 2023 Opportunity Outlook

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Oleh Svet, Chief Delivery Officer at Computools . The restaurant sector was among the most impacted during the Covid-19 pandemic as it faced strict social distance requirements, lengthy lockdowns and strict hygiene measures. These challenges, however, also forced owners to switch to digital solutions faster, speeding up what could have been a much longer process toward digitalization. Digitalization and process automation have helped many restaurants not only emerge from the crisis but also to step into a new development phase in post-crisis times. In fact, automation has been shown to help restaurants save money, reduce storage costs and deliver the freshest and highest quality food. In this article, I'll look at how four digital technologies can help improve the way the hospitality industry does business and what those in the industry should know about implementation. Online Menus Previously, … [Read more...] about How Hospitality Tech Is Changing The Restaurant Business

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin It’s not surprising that compliance with worker classification laws is a bigger deal in the freelance revolution. Why? Well, three factors drive this development. First, the globalization of work, and the impact of new work and collaboration technologies that make it possible to work from anywhere. As readers may know, 51 countries now have active and ongoing programs inviting “digital nomads” to sojourn in their country. The second driver: countries need tax dollars, and proper classification is essential to tax collection. For example, Argentina annually exports almost 5 billion dollars in tech expertise through the work of over 200,000 freelancers living in Argentina but “gigging” for US companies. Third, advances in technology are beginning to make available new solutions offering indemnification quickly and more cost effectively, and gives companies more visibility over their freelancers and a better experience for … [Read more...] about As More Freelancers Work Across Borders, Expect More Emphasis On Worker Classification And Tax Collection

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Andrew Scivally, CEO, ELB Learning - helping organizations create better learning experiences for their employees and customers. Acquisitions can be a powerful way for a company to grow. In fact, all kinds of acquisition records were broken in 2021. And there is a good reason for that. Purchasing another business gives you new resources, opportunities and ideas. You can work with a new team of talented experts to expand to a whole new client base, refresh your brand and show forward momentum. Clearly, there are many reasons to pursue acquisitions, particularly when you find a company that compliments your own company’s strengths. Unfortunately, even with all of the benefits of acquiring a business, the Harvard Business Review reported that between 70% and 90% (registration required) of acquisitions were failures in 2011. There are a variety of complicated reasons for this fact, but I think many of the … [Read more...] about Four Key Indicators To Look For When Acquiring Companies