For decades, the main recourse for cash-strapped Americans with less-than-stellar credit has been payday loans and their ilk that charge usury-level interest rates. But several fintech lenders are changing the game. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton How Fintech Serves the ‘Invisible Prime’ Borrower
James Detert, a professor at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, studies acts of courage in the workplace. His most surprising finding? Most people describe everyday actions — not big whistleblower scandals — when they cite courageous (or gutless) acts they’ve seen coworkers and leaders take. Detert shares the proven behaviors of employees Read more about 658: Speak Out Successfully[…]
Firms often run philanthropic campaigns in hopes of increasing customer loyalty and purchases. But does it always work? Recent Wharton research looks at that question in the context of an online taxi-booking platform. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton When Giving Means Losing: Do Charitable Promotions Pay Off?
So odd to get one of my favorite and least favorite sours out of the same wort (recipe). The half with cherries was magical, the half without is bland and listless. In addition to no cherries, this half had BM45 red wine yeast and Wyeast Roeselare in place of 58W3 and dregs from a De Read more about Wine Yeast Sour Red (Again)[…]
Sticking to your guns might signal strength, but is it always the best course of action? In this opinion piece, Wharton dean Geoffrey Garrett reformulates three common leadership truisms. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Three Big Leadership Clichés – and How to Rethink Them
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No social media marketing strategy is complete without Instagram. But there is much more to Instagram than just uploading pictures and videos to your profile. With a standard post, you’re somewhat limited to how much content you can upload in a given day or a week. Let me clarify. Technically, you can post as much Read more about How to Increase Your Sales With Instagram Stories[…]
B_verify, a new blockchain-based system created by a team from Wharton, MIT and Boston College, brings greater transparency to a key part of the global supply chain. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton How a New Technology Can Disrupt the Global Supply Chain
Saying “thank you” can go a long way. For starters, it’s basic manners you learn at an early age. When someone does something for you, you thank them. But it’s also a crucial inbound marketing strategy. According to research, 68% of customers will leave a company if they don’t think it cares about them. That’s why your Read more about How to Nurture Your Leads with Thank You Pages[…]
How are you currently communicating with your customers? If calling, emailing, or submitting a form on your website are the only means for your customers to reach you, you need to get with the times and make some changes. Offering live chat on your website is a better way to provide customer service. According to Read more about How to Know When to Use Chatbots vs Live Chat[…]