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I read 'The 4-Hour Workweek' and it's helping me work less and find more time in my day for living. Here are my 4 biggest takeaways.
Tim Ferriss isn't just trying to sell books with a snappy title: He really does lay out helpful tip…
Alli Hoff Kosik
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I was laid off from Meta and now I post on TikTok about being unemployed to help motivate others
"A coworker had sent me several texts. Immediately, I knew something was wrong — there was no reaso…
Marguerite Ward
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I'm a digital nomad who built my business to $1.5 million in revenue last year working from countries like Colombia and Argentina. Here's what to know about running a company while traveling abroad.
Cody May says traveling to Latin America changed his mindset on business and life. Here's his advic…
Alexandra York
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A freelancer earned more than $1 million writing Amazon product descriptions via Fiverr. Here's how he built his business.
Levi Newman built a business writing descriptions for Amazon sellers. Here's how he built his start…
Alexandra York
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If your boss is asking you to do more at work for the same pay, watch out you're being 'quiet hired'
Some employers have instituted hiring freezes and job cuts amid recession fears. Remaining employee…
Rebecca Knight
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Here's why it's always a good time to start a business, despite inflation, layoffs, and a possible recession
Americans created 10.5 million businesses in the past two years, and that momentum is expected to c…
Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins
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I'm a millennial advertising CEO and my Gen Z employees have taught me to lead with emotion first
Being in charge of an all-women team of mostly Gen Zers has helped me learn what the younger genera…
Jordan Hart
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A virtual therapist follows this daily routine to run her six-figure therapy practice and coaching business
Last year, her mental-health company, Sit With Kelly, booked $350,000 in revenue — which comprised …
Alexandra York
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How a job seeker trained ChatGPT to write 20 cover letters: 'The more I use it, the better it actually gets'
Yary Rivera got a job interview from a ChatGPT cover letter: "I think it's great, and I don't belie…
Juliana Kaplan
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I got a 'useless' fashion-psychology degree — and now work with brands like Maybelline and Depop. Here's how I used it to land my dream career.
Shakaila Forbes-Bell studied for a master's in fashion psychology and was told she'd end up working…
Lola Christina Alao
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Our cleaning business made $558,000 in sales last year. Here's how we got started without having to clean a house ourselves.
Anthony and Jhanilka Hartzog started their cleaning business as a side hustle. Now they teach aspir…
Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins
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I'm a female construction manager. I've had men comment on my looks and tell me I belong in the kitchen — but I still love my career.
Construction manager Lindsey Peruto is often the only woman on-site. She says: "Rather than letting…
Melissa Petro
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I made $1,000 in 30 days as a virtual assistant. Here's how I built a VA agency that books $20,000 a month in revenue while balancing a full-time job.
Annalisa Abell started a virtual-assistant company in 2019 while holding a full-time job. Now she's…
Alexandra York
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We're seeking nominations for HR leaders in 2023 who are redefining work, jobs, and careers
Know an HR leader who's helping employees and their employers thrive? Submit them for Insider's 202…
Shana Lebowitz
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I'm a student athlete and influencer. I'm still getting used to it — here's how I prevent social media from taking over my life.
Emily Cole posted about her runs and nutrition for fun. Now she has more than 180,000 TikTok follow…
Jen Glantz
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Post pandemic, more organizations are moving towards e-recruitment, says a survey by HirePro
Post-pandemic, at junior, middle and senior levels, 85-90% of the recruitment is either partially, …
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The founder behind ChatGPT once gave a lecture on how to launch a startup. It's still required viewing 9 years later.
To create a successful startup, you need to have a great idea, product, team, and execution, Sam Al…
Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins
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I started my company with $40 and grew it to $4 million in revenue. Here are the best business investments I made and what entrepreneurs should avoid.
Tori Dunlap, the founder of the financial-advice platform Her First $100K, says outsourcing is one …
Alexandra York
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All about 'flex': 4-day workweek not yet feasible in India, but companies look at flexible options
A trial in Microsoft Japan found that a 4-day workweek made employee productivity go up by almost 4…
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These 6 CEOs are taking pay cuts to prevent more layoffs and fight tough times as industrywide reductions persist
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Bethany Biron
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I'm a shy introvert who read 'How to Win Friends and Influence People.' Here are 3 ways it made me more likeable and a better salesperson.
An entrepreneur said these main points from "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carne…
Jen Glantz
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The millennial boss' guide to managing Gen Z, based on 5 stereotypes of the younger generation
Generic advice like "Just show up and crush it every day," is not going to work for managing Gen Z.…
Juliana Kaplan,Rebecca Knight
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I'm one of 2 honey sommeliers in the US — here's how I ended up tasting this sweet but surprisingly complex substance for a career
Marina Marchese is one of two certified honey sommeliers in the US. She told Insider how she landed…
Lakshmi Varanasi
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I worked as a paralegal by day and had a secret side hustle as a stripper by night. I felt like Clark Kent living a double life.
Raven Inferno, a 27-year-old paralegal, was secretly moonlighting as a stripper at night so she cou…
Jyoti Mann
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I'm a virtual therapist who booked $350,000 in revenue last year. Here's how I built my business with patients, coaching clients, and social media.
Kelly McKenna, who started her business in February 2021, shares how therapists can diversify their…