Entenmann’s Brings Back Classic Packaging After Rampant Customer Complaints | Small Biz Trends

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Entenmann’s, a baked goods company based in New Jersey, has brought back their iconic “window packaging” after receiving customer complaints about a change in their packaging design. The company had switched to a new packaging design that did not feature the clear window, according to a Fox report, which allowed customers to see the product inside.

Entenmann’s, which is owned by Bimbo Bakeries USA, had made the change to the packaging in order to reduce plastic waste. However, the new design was met with criticism from customers who claimed that the lack of a window made it difficult to see what was inside the package.

How to Minimize Your Startup Costs | Business.com

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Here are several ways to save money when you’re first starting out.

Startup history abounds with stories of entrepreneurs who made it big on shoestring budgets. Spanx founder Sara Blakely began her shapewear business in the 1990s with just $5,000 in savings, and Nike co-founder Phil Knight famously paid just $35 to the graphic designer who came up with the company’s iconic swoosh logo. Many big business owners became successful by keeping costs low and staying frugal.

Today, there are more ways than ever to save money as a new entrepreneur. Here are five strategies for startups to keep their finances healthy as they grow.

I used two of the year’s oddest tech gadgets so you don’t have to | Digital Trends

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If you’re intent on not keeping your true wireless earbuds in a normal charging case, and want to hide them inside a different gadget, now is your time. The Huawei Watch Buds is a smartwatch with a pair of true wireless headphones inside, and the Nokia 5710 XpressAudio is a 4G phone that stores a pair of earbuds in the back.

It’s a bizarre niche that I’m surprised contains two products. I’ve used them, so it’s my duty to report that both are a bit silly — and I don’t want to use any more of them, thank you very much. However, for the few people out there thinking they want to buy one, this is what they’re like. For everyone else, you get to marvel at two of the oddest tech products seen in a while.

Unveiling The Mystery Of Effective Selling | Duct Tape Marketing

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In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview David Newman. He’s the founder of the Do It! MBA mentoring program and the host of The Selling Show, a top-rated business podcast. He is the author of the business bestseller Do It! Marketing, and his new book, Do It! Selling, where David helps professional services sellers land better clients, bigger deals, and higher fees.

Key Takeaway:

Successful selling requires reframing sales as an invitation, and a conversation with an approach to authenticity, curiosity, and service. David Newman joins me to talk about the frameworks needed to generate more effective selling. This requires developing skills of being strategically dumb and perpetually curious, digging deeper into the problem. David emphasizes the importance of focusing on the prospect’s needs and cultivating a mindset of curiosity.

Effective Management Techniques to Reduce Employee Turnover | The Startup Magazine

March 10, 2023March 8, 2023 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Perhaps it won’t be wrong to say these staggering numbers are a wake-up call for organizations to take employee retention seriously. Otherwise, they will (sooner or later) experience the resource drain, high overhead costs & low employee productivity.

Now, the question is- how can organizations address these issues and reduce employee turnover for a more stable and positive work environment?

That’s the question we’ll be answering in this article. We’ll explore the latest and most effective management techniques and strategies managers can use to retain their best employees and build a stronger, more engaged workforce. So, let’s get started.

Foxconn: iPhone maker sees revenue slump as demand weakens | BBC News

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Apple’s biggest supplier Foxconn says its revenue last month fell by 11.65% compared to the same period in 2022 due to weaker demand for electronics.

However, February revenue was more than $13bn (£10.8bn), the second highest figure on record for the month.

Foxconn added that operations at the world’s biggest iPhone factory in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou are recovering from Covid disruptions.

Also over the weekend the firm said it was exploring opportunities in India.

Relativity scrubs first Terran 1 launch attempt | TechCrunch

March 9, 2023March 8, 2023 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Relativity Space called off the first launch attempt of the Terran 1 rocket a little over a half hour before the close of the launch window, joining every other space company in history in not launching their vehicle on the first attempt.

The company has a backup launch window tomorrow, though it’s unclear if they’ll attempt the launch again. (Update: Shortly after concluding the launch livestream, the company said on Twitter that the next launch attempt will be “a few days from now.”) Relativity ended their livestream without disclosing further details as to the cause of the scrub. (Update 2: Relativity later said the launch was called off due to exceeding criteria limits for the thermal conditions of propellant on the second stage.)

Why the Floppy Disk Just Won’t Die | WIRED

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WHEN MARK NECAISE got down to his last four floppy disks at a rodeo in Mississippi in February, he started to worry.

Necaise travels to horse shows around the state, offering custom embroidery on jackets and vests: “All of the winners would get a jacket and we’d put the name of the farm or the name of the horse or whatever on it,” he says.

Five years ago, he paid $18,000 for a second-hand machine, manufactured in 2004 by the Japanese embroidery equipment specialist Tajima. The only way to transfer the designs from his computer to the machine was via floppy disk.

Internet Enraged Over Video Claiming Landlords Deserve Tips | Entrepreneur

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There’s nothing more uncomfortable than checking out of a to-go restaurant or store and being prompted by the establishment’s payment systems to tip — even if it’s on a $3 coffee.

While some may argue that tipping in the service industry should be commonplace and standard protocol, nearly all agree that some people’s expectations are being taken too far.

This seems to be the case in a now-viral TikTok by two creators performing a skit saying landlords should be tipped for being “on-call” and helping with routine keep-up around tenants’ units.

How to Cut Costs as a Small Business Owner | Getentrepreneurial.com

March 8, 2023March 6, 2023 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

As a small business owner, it’s important to be mindful of your spending. Cutting costs is one way to help ensure the success of your business so you can expand into a major corporation like Black Tie Moving Here are some tips on how you can cut costs as a small business owner.

Review your business expenses and cut out anything that is unnecessary

The first step to cutting unnecessary business expenses is reviewing what you’re spending your money on. Take a close look at your past invoices and compare them to your budget. Are there any areas where you’re spending more than you had planned? If so, see if there are any cheaper alternatives. For example, if you’re spending a lot on office supplies, see if you can buy in bulk or find a cheaper supplier. Once you’ve identified areas where you can save, make a plan to cut those expenses.