New research from Wharton management professor Lindsey Cameron explores the ways in which on-demand workers create job satisfaction in a workplace without walls. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton How Workers Create Meaning in the Gig Economy
Last weekend, just for fun, I hacked together a simple web application called FirstWord. Not exactly sure how to describe it, but it’s kind of a trainer to make you a better Wordle player. It grades your first word guess (hence the name FirstWord). So, it’s kind of a “word grader”. Wait, what’s Wordle Read more about Why I Built FirstWord, The Unofficial Wordle Trainer[…]
Want to jump straight to the answer? The best invoice factoring company for most people is BlueVine or eCapital Commercial Finance. Unpaid invoices are part of running a business, no matter the size. But for small business owners, it’s an especially frustrating and unfortunate reality. If your business has unpaid invoices and you’re low Read more about Compare The Best Invoice Factoring Companies[…]
Want to jump straight to the answer? The best call center software for most people is Nextiva or RingCentral. Call centers aren’t just for huge corporations anymore. Modern tech makes it possible for any business to set up a call center. Software powers call centers today. That means no expensive hardware. In fact, you Read more about Compare The Best Call Center Software[…]
Want to jump straight to the answer? The best dropshipping company for most people is Oberlo for Shopify or Salehoo. Dropshipping makes it possible to start an ecommerce site without handling the inventory, shipping, or fulfillment. Manufacturers ship products directly to the customer, so you get all the upside with no headaches. This in-depth Read more about Compare The Best Dropshipping Companies[…]
Want to jump straight to the answer? The best web hosting for most people is Bluehost or Hostinger. A WordPress-specific web hosting solution is worth it for better service, performance, and support for WordPress sites. I’ve gone through dozens of available hosts and ranked the eight best options on the market today, including providers Read more about Compare The Best Web Hosting for WordPress[…]
Want to jump straight to the answer? The best business card printing service for most people is Vistaprint or Zazzle. Even in our high-tech, digital world, business cards remain a crucial marketing and networking tool. Whether it is a trade show, networking event, or quick conversation while in line for your morning coffee, a Read more about Compare The Best Business Card Printing Services[…]
Wharton’s Katherine Klein interviews Maoz (Michael) Brown, head of research for the Wharton Social Impact Initiative, about a study revealing some of the problems with measurement in impact investing. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton The Challenge of Measuring Impact Performance
New research co-authored by Wharton’s Michael Schwert argues for state support in climate change remediation for coastal communities. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton How Sea Level Rise Exposure Is Priced into Municipal Bonds
A decade ago, the U.S. Supreme Court changed the rules on how businesses could donate to political campaigns. Since then, hundreds of millions of corporate dollars have been spent on local, state, and federal elections, often without transparency. Many CEOs and boards feel this is the only way they can curry favor with policymakers. Read more about Why Companies Should Stop Political Spending Now[…]