Author: Steve Smith

I am Senior Editor of Business d'Or and lead reports on workplace, career and leadership topics. Prior to joining Business d'Or, I spent more than 5 years writing articles on workplace issues, corporate leadership, leadership and governance for The Washington Post. I graduated from the University of Georgia, majoring in history and journalism.

Motivation

A degree of self-motivation is the key to university success

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Adrian Chiles, in his article (English students spend a fortune to go to university. Shouldn’t that buy them more teaching and less partying?, 29 March), praises the French university system and contrasts it with the UK, where students are free to do as they please. The author of this letter explains that, 60 years ago, his history teacher told him that he would not be pursuing them to hand in essays on time because he understood that they wanted to go to university, which made them self-motivated. This attitude resulted in the author doing nothing for a year and a…

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Top Businesses

Top tips for retail and tourism-led small businesses to leverage increased consumer demand over the Easter weekend

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According to recent data from Statistics SA, the retail trade sector in South Africa saw an increase of over 7% in April 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. This surge in consumer demand was driven by general dealers and the clothing, footwear, and leather goods sectors. With this year being the second Easter long weekend unrestricted by lockdown laws and public gathering limitations since 2019, small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the retail sector can leverage this seasonal hype to increase sales. Here are some strategic steps that small businesses can take to make the most of…

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Blockchain & NFT

Understanding The Cycles Of Hype And Value In NFTs

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Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have exploded in popularity over the past year, with people buying and selling digital artwork and other unique items for millions of dollars. However, the world of NFTs is not immune to the cycles of hype and value that have become common in other areas of the cryptocurrency world. Understanding these cycles can help you make informed decisions about investing in NFTs. The Hype Cycle The hype cycle is a well-known phenomenon in the tech world, where a new product or technology is introduced to the market and generates a lot of buzz and excitement. This hype…

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Dining

Elephant in The Dining Room: A Startup Makes a Meatball From Extinct Mammoth

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An Australian company, Vow, has unveiled a lab-grown meatball made from the genetic sequence of a long-extinct mammoth in a science museum in Amsterdam. Cultivated meat, also known as cultured or cell-based meat, is produced from animal cells, without the need to kill livestock. Advocates say it is not only better for the environment but also for animals. Vow used publicly available genetic information from the mammoth and filled in the missing parts with genetic data from its closest living relative, the African elephant, and then inserted it into a sheep cell. While more than 100 companies worldwide are working…

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Millionaires

Can Bitcoin Repeat Its Winning Run as Signuptoken.com Targets 1M Millionaires?

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Bitcoin, the world’s first decentralized digital currency, has had a tumultuous history since its creation in 2009. It has seen meteoric rises and catastrophic crashes, making it one of the most volatile assets in the financial market. However, in recent years, Bitcoin has regained its status as a mainstream investment option, with more and more investors flocking to buy the digital currency. One platform that aims to capitalize on the growing popularity of Bitcoin is Signuptoken.com, a cryptocurrency exchange that allows investors to buy and sell Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The platform has set a goal of creating one million…

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Watches

Second Opinions It’s Time To Rethink Military-Inspired Watches

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Commander Frank Kauzlarich, who served in the Navy during World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam. Although he did not know his grandfather well, the author collects objects related to his grandfather’s service, such as lighters with his command’s insignia, belt buckles, and postcards. He has even dreamed of traveling to Japan to explore where his grandfather once lived. Unfortunately, the author does not know what happened to his grandfather’s watches, but he imagines that he may have worn an early Rolex Submariner or a “Dirty Dozen” military watch. For the author, finding his grandfather’s watch would be a…

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Games

BAFTA Games Awards: ‘God of War Ragnarok’ Wins Six Honors, But ‘Vampire Survivors’ Named Best Game

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The BAFTA Games Awards 2023 ceremony held on Thursday in London saw Sony’s game God of War Ragnorok lead the awards with six wins. The sequel to the 2019 Game of the Year, God of War Ragnorok, based on Norse mythology, won the prestigious Game of the Year award, which is the only award voted for by the public. The game had received a record-breaking 14 nominations. Along with Game of the Year, the game also won performance honors for Christopher Judge and Laya DeLeon Hayes. The ceremony was held in London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall and was livestreamed on Twitch.…

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