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Dec 19 2024BUSINESS

Salesforce Unveils Powerful AI Agents: The Future of Work is Here

Salesforce has rolled out Agentforce 2. 0, an advanced AI platform designed to help businesses tackle complex tasks autonomously. Unlike older AI assistants, Agentforce 2. 0 allows AI agents to think deeply, access relevant data, and complete multi-step tasks without human help. This is all thanks to the new Atlas Reasoning Engine, which uses advanced reasoning metho...

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Dec 17 2024BUSINESS

Stars in the Skin Game: The Rise of Starface Pimple Patches

Have you ever seen someone wearing a bright yellow, star-shaped patch on their face and thought it was a new fashion trend? Think again! This is the age of pimple patches, where treating breakouts is out in the open. These small stickers are blowing up on social media, with TikTok alone having over 500 million videos mentioning "best pimple patches. " One brand leadi...

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Dec 12 2024BUSINESS

Alaska Airlines’ International Cargo Expansion: A New Profit Frontier

Alaska Airlines has set its sights on the international cargo market, announcing plans to redeploy Hawaiian Airlines' widebody jets for nonstop routes from Seattle to Asia and Anchorage, Alaska. This strategic move, following the recent merger with Hawaiian Airlines, aims to boost the company's cargo business substantially. Industry experts forecast that this expansi...

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Dec 12 2024BUSINESS

Formic Adds Key Figures to Boost Sales and Legal Structure

Formic, a company specializing in robotic automation for U. S. manufacturers, has welcomed two new leaders to their team. Joel Onyshuk joins as the Vice President of Sales, aiming to expand the company's reach and revenue. He brings experience from growing startups to big acquisitions. Meanwhile, Todd Plotner steps in as the first General Counsel, bringing 25 years o...

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Nov 25 2024SPORTS

UFC Thrives During COVID, Eyes Bright Future

The COVID-19 pandemic was a nightmare for many businesses, but it turned out to be a game-changer for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). When other sports and entertainment options disappeared, the UFC stepped into the spotlight. Fans flocked to pay-per-view events, and ticket sales exploded. According to UFC CEO Dana White, their fan base grew by an incredibl...

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Nov 21 2024BUSINESS

Marriott CEO: Business is Strong, Layoffs Are a Shift

Marriott International's CEO, Anthony Capuano, recently shared some good news. Despite laying off over 800 corporate workers, he believes the company's business is solid. The hotel chain's growth is looking up, with a 3% increase in worldwide revenue per available room (RevPar) in the third quarter. This happened even though RevPar in China, one of their biggest mark...

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Nov 06 2024BUSINESS

La Grange: A Booming Hub of Small Businesses and Community Collaboration

Last week, the La Grange Business Association held its annual meetup at Plymouth Place Auditorium to discuss the role of entrepreneurship in community growth. Stephanie Posey, the LGBA board president, highlighted the profound impact of local businesses on the economy and community. "Entrepreneurs are the heart of La Grange, " she stressed. La Grange Village Presid...

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Oct 27 2024BUSINESS

How to Build an Innovative Company: Jon McNeill's Simple Steps

Jon McNeill, the former president of Tesla and Lyft, shared his insights on innovative thinking during the World Business Forum in New York City. He introduced the idea of "innovation by subtraction, " which emphasizes simplifying goals and processes to achieve massive success. McNeill highlighted Tesla's experience in 2017 when the company faced bankruptcy and aimed...

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Oct 25 2024BUSINESS

Three Books That Changed My Money Mindset

Growing up, my parents would daydream about winning the lottery. But I wondered, what if there was a better way to get rich? Fast forward to today, I'm running my own business and making over $10, 000 a month in passive income. How did I do it? Three books played a huge role. First, "Change Your Questions, Change Your Life" by Marilee Adams taught me about two types...

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Oct 24 2024BUSINESS

Dallas Mom Turns Pumpkin Decorating into a Holiday Goldmine

Meet Heather Torres, a 41-year-old stay-at-home mom from Dallas, Texas. She's got a talent for transforming porches intoFall festive masterpieces. This all started back in 2020 when neighbors admired her own home's decor and asked if she could do the same for theirs. Fast forward to now, and Heather's side hustle has become a huge success. She's decorated over 1, 000...

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