Self-driving cars are a shared ambition among Google, Tesla, Apple, Uber and Lyft, among other automotive, tech and ridesharing companies. For Uber and Lyft specifically, it’s a matter of cutting costs. However, fiscal expediency is not the main benefit of this emerging technology. Roughly 94 percent of traffic accidents are caused by human error, and to many, autonomous vehicles (AVs) seem to be our only path toward lessening related fatalities. In addition, driverless cars have other benefits, such as lower fuel consumption, lower CO2 emissions and a reduction in congestion. Here are the main ways they stand to change our lives and carve out a lane in the consumer marketplace, as well as the challenges this fledgling sector will need to overcome.
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5 Ways to Regain Control of Your Personal Finances | Getentrepreneurial.com
Few things feel worse than not having a secure financial life. But this isn’t an uncommon phenomenon. Only about 30 percent of people in the United States are in a situation that’s considered “financially healthy.” If you’re in the majority, you probably want to have more security in your life. Here are five ways to regain control of your personal finances.
Trollaby Lets You Sleep In Comfort On Airport Floors | CoolBusinessIdeas.com
If you’re much of a world traveller, then you’ve probably experienced it – a several-hour airport layover during which you’d like to get some sleep, but without going off to a hotel. That’s where the Trollaby is intended to come in, as it serves as a sort of bag-connected airport-floor tent.
Invented by Austrian entrepreneur Marc Brugger, the Trollaby takes its name from the words “trolley” (as in a wheeled carry-on suitcase) and “lullaby.” When not in use, it packs down into a flat rectangular bag that’s about the size of a laptop computer.
IKEA creates easily packable furniture for urban nomads | New Atlas
Following the release of its Rognan robotic furniture, IKEA has kept true to its word in exploring flexible solutions for modern urban living.
The Swedish furniture company has revealed a new line of furniture dubbed Råvaror that will include a collection of everyday furniture pieces that are specifically designed for small spaces, with the added bonus of being easily dismantled, packed, moved and re-assembled.
5G review: I tried 5G. It will change your life — if you can find it | CNN
Self-driving cars. Robotic surgeries. Toothbrushes that detect when you’re sick.
This is the future 5G technology promises in less than a decade’s time; internet connections so fast they’ll support an entirely new way of life.
But for now, I’m standing on an avenue in downtown Chicago waving my Samsung Galaxy 5G smartphone around to find coverage that’s not blocked by the tree to my left.
Successful Spinoff Startup Strategies | Business News Daily
Tyler Stauss’ startup idea – to create an online index of promo codes – did not fall from the sky or come to him in a dream. “I started my career at a startup called SurfMyAds.com,” he said. “After a year there, I started a company in the same space called GoPromoCodes.com.” Ten years later, Stauss is still running the website.
“I don’t think I could have done it without working for the first company,” Stauss said.
Why You Should Master the Art of Saying No | Lifehack
Yes or no?
The choice between these two could not be greater, but — despite what you might have been taught — no is just as important as yes.
Let me explain.
It’s a common misunderstanding that successful people say “yes” to everything. In fact, when we do this, our performance suffers, making it impossible for us to keep on top of everything. In the end, we let everyone down — especially ourselves.
Natural Disaster Protection: 5 Ways to Prepare Your Business | AllBusiness.com
Many small businesses protect themselves by incorporating. However, companies should also understand how to protect themselves from natural disasters. Forces of nature, like major hurricanes and earthquakes, can have a deadly impact on a small company. It could take weeks, months, and potentially even years for a small business to get back up and running again after a natural disaster.
My company is based in California. We’ve been through earth-rattling quakes and massive wildfires—all within the span of the last year. Luckily, we have been fortunate enough to stay safe, thanks to careful planning and communication.
No matter what your startup may face, here are five simple ways you can prepare your business before, during, and after a natural disaster.
What is Holistic Marketing and Should Your Small Business Use It? | Small Business Trends
Holistic marketing refers to a marketing strategy that considers the whole of a business. And all the different marketing channels as a system. Under a this approach, a business with different departments comes together. As a result, departments collaborate in interconnected marketing activities.
Holistic marketing creates a united and positive business image. So it encourages customers to purchase a business’s products or services rather than going to a competitor.
Do you own a small business or are you thinking about starting one. Then this strategy can increase efficiency and provide opportunities for growth.
Take a look what holistic marketing is. And decide whether your small business should use it.
What is Operational Transparency | Management Consulting Connection
Operational transparency is exactly what it sounds like. Showing the customer how hard you are working for them. Think of a restaurant with an open kitchen format so you can see the food being made. Think of Amazon that let’s you track the progress of your package. Think of your landscaper who leaves a note on your door, that indeed, he did cut the lawn today. In a world where we’ve been accustomed to friction-less transactions (read: everything is easy and available), it’s often helpful to remind customers of the work involved. Yo, this ain’t easy. . .
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