Automakers booked surprisingly robust new vehicle sales in 2018. But bumps in the road await them this year, experts say. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton The U.S. Auto Industry in 2019: Twists, Turns and Bumps Ahead
There’s a bunch of steps that go into starting an online store. What tool do you build your store with? What do you name your company and how do you get a domain? Do you dropship or not? How do you deal with taxes? All of these are important decisions. For now, one thing Read more about How to Start an Online Store That Drives Sales in 2019[…]
Ashley Whillans, professor at Harvard Business School, researches time-money trade-offs. She argues more people would be happier if they spent more of their hard-earned money to buy themselves out of negative experiences. Her research shows that paying to outsource housework or to enjoy a shorter commute can have an outsized impact on happiness and Read more about 667: Use Your Money to Buy Happier Time[…]
New Wharton research says that a better way to crowdsource ideas is to avoid the most popular answer to a question and select the “surprisingly popular” one. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Is There Really Wisdom in the Crowd?
In 2019, websites can no longer afford to ignore search engine optimization. Nearly all internet activity starts with search: 93% of all Internet experiences start with a search engine and 39% of ecommerce traffic across the world comes from search. Most businesses have recognized this and adapted accordingly — 61% of companies named SEO Read more about The Best SEO Plugins for WordPress (Review Updated for Winter of 2019)[…]
Because there is so much complexity surrounding Brexit, analysis tends to fall short. In this opinion piece, Wharton dean Geoffrey Garrett offers a concise guide to the situation and predicts more uncertainty ahead. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton An Outsiders’ Guide to Brexit
Rising home prices driven by low supply and higher costs are choking U.S. housing demand, but millennials and affordable markets could offer some respite, say experts. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton The Real Estate Outlook for 2019: Waiting for Millennials?
In order for your website to be live on the Internet, it needs to be hosted. If you’re creating a website for the first time, move “set up hosting” to the top of your to do list, if it’s not already there. Already own and operate a website? Did you rush into a plan Read more about Everything You Need To Know About Web Hosting[…]
Despite the backlash to Gillette’s controversial “toxic masculinity” ad, experts say the brand is tackling social issues in a smart way. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Did Gillette Miss the Mark with Its Toxic Masculinity Ad?
Airbnb executive Chip Conley, whose boss is two decades younger, discusses the benefits of having an intergenerational workforce in his new book. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Wisdom at Work: Why the Modern Elder Is Relevant