Category: Tools and Information

Smartphones and computers are now exempt from Trump’s latest tariffs | CNN Business

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Electronics imported to the United States will be exempt from President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, according to a US Customs and Border Protection notice posted late Friday.

Smartphones, computer monitors and various electronic parts are among the exempted products. The exemption applies to products entering the United States or removed from warehouses as early as April 5, according to the notice. The exemption, which comes after the Trump administration on Wednesday imposed a minimum tariff rate of 145% on Chinese goods imported to the United States, does not include the 20% tariff on Chinese goods for the country’s role in the fentanyl trade. The tariff exemption would have a major impact on tech giants like Apple, which make iPhones and other products in China.

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Career Risks Worth Taking | businessnewsdaily.com

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Taking a leap of faith is risky, especially with something as important as your career. But some risks are worth taking. If you play your cards right, you could achieve more than you ever thought possible. Although a career risk may not be easy, here are four that are often worth taking.

4 career risks worth taking

If you’re thinking about making any one of these big career moves, it could be well worth the risk.

1. Choosing a job based on culture rather than salary

When choosing between two jobs, you might be tempted to take the one accompanied by the higher salary. Although you want a job that pays enough to cover your expenses, money isn’t always the most important aspect of a job, and you shouldn’t accept a role based on salary alone. A higher salary often comes with higher demands, and that doesn’t always equate to a good working experience.

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Should You Send a Late Account to Collections? | Business News Daily

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The decision to send someone to collections is one that should be given serious consideration. Federal law governs how you and the collection agencies you hire can and cannot attempt to collect a debt.

In this guide, we explain the rules you should follow to keep your business out of hot water when pursuing unpaid debts, and we walk you through how to send someone to collections while complying with the law.

What does it mean to send someone to collections?

To send someone to collections means to hire a collection agency to recover the person’s unpaid debt to you. If you’re trying to reach a nonpaying client or customer yourself through your usual communication channels, or you’ve sent a client several letters stating their account is past due, doesn’t mean that’s sending them to collections.

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How to Use a Planner Effectively | LifeHack

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For many of us, the chaos of modern life feels like a treadmill set at an impossible pace….

You’re racing through your day, juggling a dozen tasks at once. Deadlines are breathing down your neck, and you’re constantly reacting to the urgent rather than focusing on what’s truly important. Sounds familiar?

But what if there was a way out?

A planner. It’s not just another fancy notebook. It’s a tool that promises a way out of the tumult.

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How to Deal with Competing Priorities Effectively | LifeHack

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In the bustling landscape of today’s work environment, where demands are like tectonic plates — constantly shifting and overlapping — mastering the art of managing competing priorities is an essential skill to have.

Think of the remote worker, whose living room doubles as an office and a classroom for their kids, or the freelance designer, juggling the visions of multiple clients, all of whom consider their project to be the utmost priority. Or perhaps the small business owner, who must balance the books, manage staff, and innovate, all while keeping customers delighted….

These scenarios are not exceptions; they’re our new daily realities, and they can resonate like a steady drumbeat of stress in the minds of many.

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In Colorado, gas could soon come with a warning label | Fast Company

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The Centennial State may become first in the nation to require retailers to warn consumers that burning fossil fuels “releases air pollutants and greenhouse gases, known by the state of Colorado to be linked to significant health impacts and global heating.”

The warning is the linchpin of a bill—HB25-1277—that narrowly passed the state House on April 2 and is scheduled to be heard in the Senate’s Transportation & Energy Committee this week. Its Democratic sponsors say the bill will raise awareness among consumers that combusting gas in their vehicles creates pollutants that harm their health and trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to more intense and extreme weather, wildfires, and drought.

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The Top 10 Rock & Roll Bands of All Time According to AI | AllBusiness.com

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Rock and roll isn’t just music—it’s been the soundtrack to our lives for generations. Since bursting onto the scene in the fifties, it’s given us those electric guitar riffs that make your hair stand on end, those rebellious lyrics that speak to something deep inside us, and melodies that stick in your head for decades.

When we think about the greatest rock bands, we’re not just thinking about musicians. These are the cultural icons who made us see the world differently. They captured what was happening around them—the good, the bad, the uncomfortable—and turned it into something we could feel in our bones. Their influence spilled over into everything—how we dressed, what we believed in, even how we saw politics.

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How Does Entity Type Affect the Sale of a Business? | AllBusiness.com

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Many moving parts exist when selling a business and transferring its ownership. With lots of details to wrap up before the company’s new owner can take over, the process can seem overwhelming. The steps involved in legally handing over a company to someone else can vary depending on the type of business entity, where the business is located (rules vary by state), and other factors. In this article, I’ll touch on some of the nuances of business structure and then provide a handy checklist of common tasks to tackle when selling a company.

What Happens to Your Business Structure in a Sale?

Sole Proprietorship

Because a sole proprietorship is not a registered business entity and has no legal or tax separation between the business and its owner, the company’s assets may be sold, but not the business itself. Any remaining debts or liabilities cannot be passed on to the new owner. When a sole proprietor ceases doing business, there is no legal business entity to dissolve. However, the business owner must take care of other things to close the business and wrap up its affairs, such as canceling licenses, permits, or DBAs.

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Comcast RISE to Award $3 Million in Support to Small Businesses in Grand Rapids and Muskegon

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Comcast announced Thursday that 100 small businesses in Grand Rapids, Muskegon, and surrounding communities will receive comprehensive grant packages through the Comcast RISE program. The initiative is part of a broader $3 million national effort aimed at supporting 500 small businesses across five U.S. regions.

The grant packages will include a $5,000 monetary grant, a full technology makeover, professionally produced marketing assets, media exposure, access to educational resources, and business coaching sessions. Applications will open May 1 and close May 31, with interested businesses directed to apply at http://www.ComcastRISE.com. “Small business owners in Grand Rapids and Musk

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Microsoft confirms Classic Outlook typing issue causing CPU spikes | Digital Trends

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In a post on Microsoft’s Support blog, the company warns that typing in a recent version of classic Outlook can lead to high CPU usage. The issue could cause CPU usage to spike by up to 50%, and the company recommends switching to the Microsoft 365 Apps update channel as a temporary workaround.

The problems occur when composing an email in Version 2406 (Build 17726.20126) on the Current Channel, Monthly Enterprise Channel, or Insider Channels. Affected users report CPU usage increases between 20% and 50%, which can also raise power consumption. Microsoft says the Outlook team is investigating and will provide further updates as they become available.

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