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  • How-to
    2 months ago
    by Amabaie
    +27 +3

    Why we learnt to write the way we do

    Workplace writing cannot succeed with a one-size-fits-all approach. Yet most of us enter the workforce having learned exactly that: the essay. Why do we use this approach and how does it limit successful communication? An essay is the perfect writing tool for an education setting. The simple beginning, middle and end pattern helps students tackle the challenging task of assignment writing. And the predictable structure allows teachers to mark dozens of essays more efficiently. But surely more complex writing tasks call for different tools in our writing toolbox? Here are 4 features of essay writing that can slow us down

  • How-to
    2 months ago
    by Kavitha92
    How-to
    +2 +1

    A Comprehensive Guide to TAN Application: Understanding Tax Deduction at Source

    Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) is a system implemented by tax authorities worldwide to ensure the collection of taxes at the source of income. In India, the Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN) plays a crucial role in this process. This article provides a comprehensive guide to TAN application, helping businesses and individuals navigate the intricacies of TDS.

  • How-to
    2 months ago
    by Kavitha92
    How-to
    +2 +1

    Navigating Employment: A Guide to ESI Registration for Businesses

    In the dynamic landscape of employment, ensuring the well-being of employees is not just a moral obligation but a legal imperative. The Employee's State Insurance (ESI) scheme in India is a robust social security measure designed to provide financial and medical benefits to employees. ESI registration is a pivotal step for businesses, laying the foundation for a secure and healthy working environment. This guide unravels the intricacies of ESI registration, helping businesses comprehend its significance and navigate the registration process seamlessly.

  • How-to
    2 months ago
    by Kavitha92
    How-to
    +2 +1

    Unlocking Global Trade: Acquiring an IEC Code

    "Unlocking Global Trade: Acquiring an IEC Code" serves as a gateway to exploring the essential role of Import Export Code (IEC) in facilitating international trade. In an increasingly interconnected world, businesses seeking to expand beyond domestic borders encounter numerous regulatory hurdles. However, obtaining an IEC code presents a fundamental solution, empowering enterprises to engage seamlessly in cross-border commerce. This introduction sets the stage for delving into the significance, benefits, and process of acquiring an IEC code, illuminating its pivotal role in unlocking opportunities for global trade and economic growth.

  • How-to
    2 months ago
    by Kavitha92
    How-to
    +2 +1

    "Empowering Agriculture: Farmer Producer Company Registration"

    "Empowering Agriculture: Farmer Producer Company Registration" encapsulates the process and significance of establishing Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs). This description would delve into the benefits and procedures involved in registering such entities, highlighting their role in empowering farmers by fostering collective action, enhancing market access, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Additionally, it would emphasize how FPC registration facilitates formalization, access to credit, and participation in value chains, ultimately contributing to the socio-economic development of rural communities and the agricultural sector.

  • How-to
    2 months ago
    by Kavitha92
    How-to
    +2 +1

    LLP Registration in Coimbatore

    "LLP Registration in Coimbatore" offers entrepreneurs and businesses in the region a streamlined pathway to formalize their ventures through Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) registration. This process involves establishing a legal entity that combines the benefits of a partnership with limited liability protection, enhancing credibility and ease of doing business. With Coimbatore's burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystem, LLP registration provides businesses with flexibility in management, tax advantages, and reduced compliance requirements, fostering growth and sustainability in the vibrant local economy.

  • Analysis
    1 month ago
    by sjvn
    +25 +2

    Killing VMware

    Ever since Broadcom completed its acquisition of VMWare last November, customers have been navigating the fallout — and they're not happy.

  • Current Event
    11 years ago
    by ladyliberty
    +4 +1

    Cherry Is Shutting Down Its On-Demand Car Wash Service

    Cherry, a startup that has been described as "Uber for car washes," is shutting down its service as of today, according to a statement from the company. Cherry says that it plans to "pursue an exciting opportunity that emerged while running Cherry."

  • Current Event
    11 years ago
    by Nelson
    +4 +3

    Apple Wins Strategically Important Micro SIM Patent

    In April of this year we first reported on Apple's patent application for a Micro SIM connector. The timing of Apple's new micro SIM connector patent couldn't have been more perfect in light of the battle between Nokia and Apple over the design of future miniature SIM cards for mobile devices.

  • Analysis
    11 years ago
    by Splitfish
    +6 +3

    The pros and cons of newspaper paywalls

    A comment about a Bloomberg story on the New York Times paywall started a debate about the positive and negative effects of paywalls that included some media industry luminaries such as the former CEO of Dow Jones and the former publisher of the Wall Street Journal.

  • Current Event
    11 years ago
    by cone
    +5 +3

    Netflix blames Christmas Eve outage on Amazon

    Subscribers affected in Canada, U.S. and Latin America

  • Expression
    11 years ago
    by Splitfish
    +2 +1

    The Gift Of Online Privacy

    Every month I see several birth announcements on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. I know exactly what moment the baby was born, what they looked like in sonogram photos, what their first food was, their favorite animal, who their siblings are, where they traveled on vacation, etc.

  • Analysis
    11 years ago
    by Robinson91
    +4 +1

    Apple stock analysts grow more bearish on rising Samsung threat, iPad mini sales and China challenges

    A band of Apple Inc. most bullish fans on Wall Street are growing increasingly bearish over concerns that holiday iPhone sales have been weak and that the company needs new breakthrough products to fend off rivals Google Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co.

  • Analysis
    11 years ago
    by wisemax
    +4 +3

    RIM Pricing Power With Carriers Slips as Sales Decline

    Research In Motion Ltd.’s pricing power with carriers shows signs of slipping after the BlackBerry maker was forced to cut subscriber service fees as demand for its smartphones in emerging markets slows.

  • Expression
    11 years ago
    by colombo56
    +5 +3

    Santa sells smokes

    The Guardian reported last October that a new edition of Clement C Moore's 1823 poem A Visit from St. Nicholas, which is widely attributed with popularizing the modern image of Santa Claus, has censored all references to the visitor's pi...

  • Current Event
    11 years ago
    by ladyliberty
    +7 +1

    LG announces new Google TV sets for CES 2013

    The Google TV platform continues to struggle, but manufacturers like LG might be able to save it. The Korean manufacturer has just announced a new series of 3D-enabled HDTVs with Google TV integrated, and they are looking good!

  • Analysis
    11 years ago
    by zritic
    +3 +1

    Why Does Canada Have a Maple Syrup Cartel?

    Over a one-year period during 2011 and 2012, some 6 million gallons of maple syrup – about $18 million worth – was stolen from the “strategic maple syrup reserve” controlled by the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers (FPAQ).

  • Analysis
    11 years ago
    by mariogi
    +6 +1

    Is Customer Service Dead?

    Following a debacle at Amazon, I can't help but wonder where customer support at tech companies has gone.

  • Current Event
    11 years ago
    by whitefalcon
    +6 +1

    Taxi app Hailo is raising $30M to take on Uber in NYC

    Watch out Uber, the cab hailing app Hailo is hot on your heels in New York City.

  • Analysis
    11 years ago
    by drummer
    +16 +11

    Slavery's Global Comeback

    Buying and selling people into forced labor is bigger than ever. What "human trafficking" really means.