The Richest Woman in America: Hetty Green in the Gilded Age By Janet Wallach Reviewed by Julie Sara Porter Hetty Green (1835-1916) is not a well known name now but during the Gilded Age she was considered quite notorious. She was notorious partly because she was a sharp and savvy investment broker, one of …
Affiliate marketing has long existed in various forms, but the Internet has greatly enlarged the industry. The Internet has changed and democratized affiliate marketing – the skills you need are different from traditional affiliate marketing, but ultimately, it is easier to enter the field. If you are a beginner looking for a side-hustle, you might …
In his book, Darwin’s Dangerous Idea, Daniel Dennett maintains that the Copernican Revolution has become an intellectual accessory of every child today, and expresses his hope that in the future Darwin’s conception will share the same condition. The Copernican theory – especially in the context of Galileo’s scientific approach – was as threatening for the …
If you are in any sort of business where you sell a product, you need to know what a niche market is. Essentially, a niche market is which section of the market your product is focused on. The niche market will help determine things like product features, how much the product costs, and the product’s …
Many businesses today could consider themselves an “internet business”. Any business that has an online presence or uses the web to perform vital business functions is essentially a type of internet business. This can mean a business simply utilizes the internet for email communication and hosting a website or it could mean that the business …
Project managers often wear many hats over the course of their careers. There is a lot that goes into project management, such as budgeting, delegating, team building, setting and meeting deadlines, managing communication between the team and the client, etc. If a project manager is lacking in one or more of the essential skills needed …
Technology-related careers are currently some of the most lucrative. Having skills as a web developer will allow you to find work nearly anywhere, as companies and individuals are always looking for somebody to help them build a website. Whether you want to build a website in-house for your company or be the go-to freelancer in …
Grant writing is something that can be mystifying to people and many have no idea how to become a grant writer. Many people who work at non-profits end up grant writing at one point or another so it is a good skill to know, even if you don’t think your job will ever require you …
People have always tried to interpret their dreams, from ancient times to now. Ancient cultures had many different traditions in regard to dream, their interpretation and their significant meaning to their waking life. Many ancient cultures such as the Egyptians, believed that their dreams came from the gods and it is a known fact that …
Medical billing and medical coding are both essential functions in the healthcare world. Medical billers submit claims to insurance companies, process payments, and follow up with claim disputes. Medical coders classify medical procedures, diagnoses, supplies, etc. into different codes in order to both summarize in medical reports and for billing purposes. Online medical billing and …