Pilots Use This Checklist to Analyze and Reduce Flight Risks. Here’s How It Can Help Entrepreneurs, Too. | Entrepreneur

October 19, 2022October 17, 2022 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Checklists are a hallmark of organized and successful people. Checklists characterized by mnemonic reminders often are ones that people remember and actually use daily. In aviation, the PAVE checklist serves as one of the fundamental tools that pilots use to analyze and reduce risk.

“P” stands for the pilot. “A” stands for the aircraft. “V” stands for the “enVironment.” “E” stands for external pressures. Before each take-off, pilots must run down the PAVE checklist and honestly assess: Am I fit to fly? Is my aircraft fit to fly? The PAVE checklist literally keeps millions of passengers safe every day in the air. By using this same checklist, successful entrepreneurs can also manage and overcome approaching hazards for their own businesses.

Although entrepreneurs captain vehicles of different kinds, they share many of the same responsibilities as pilots. Companies are constantly changing, the entrepreneurial landscape is vast, and markets are fickle. An entrepreneur’s top priority is to spot potential hazards before they snowball out of control.

NASA will attempt a moon launch in November. So will someone else. | Mashable

October 19, 2022October 17, 2022 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

November could be a hectic month for launches to the moon.

Yes, that’s “launches,” plural.

If there were any skepticism on whether the world has entered a new space race, the dueling lunar-bound liftoffs coming next month could be the smoking gun. After NASA waived-off two launch attempts in late August and early September — followed by a delay courtesy of Hurricane Ian — the U.S. space agency will try again to send up its first Artemis mission on Nov. 14, with backup dates of Nov. 16 and 19.

What to do with your old phones, gadgets and other e-waste | CNN Business

October 18, 2022October 16, 2022 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

In the past two months, Apple, Google and Samsung have all unveiled their newest smartphones and other devices with the goal of getting consumers to upgrade ahead of the holidays. But in the process, these and other companies may also be adding to a growing problem: electronic waste.

The limited lifespan of many tech gadgets combined with few options to fix older devices, have caused the issue of e-waste to surge over the years. United Nation’s data indicates the world generated a staggering 53.6 million metric tons of e-waste in 2019, and only 17.4% of that was recycled.

Friday marks International E-Waste Day, an annual opportunity to reflect on the impacts of electronic waste and do more to repair or recycle them. The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEE) Forum, a Brussels-based nonprofit that has spearheaded the occasion since 2018, said the focus this year is on taking action with the small bits of e-waste many people may unintentionally hoard, including your old cell phone, headphones, remote controls and computer mouse.

Does vitamin C help with colds? | Live Science

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Does vitamin C help with colds? We know that vitamin C, or ascorbic acid as it’s also known, is necessary for the proper functioning of our immune system. So it makes sense that many of us take to popping this supplement when we feel under the weather, or as a preventative method when the weather gets cooler. But is there any evidence that it actually works?

The theory that vitamin C protects us against seasonal sniffles is relatively new, with Nobel prize winner Linus Pauling popularizing it in the early 70s. At the same time, he did not have any hard evidence to support his claim. In the following decades, many scientists tried to determine the exact effect of vitamin C on common colds, but their findings were mostly disappointing. And what’s more, recent studies have produced mixed results. So the answer to the question ‘does vitamin C help with colds?’ may not be straightforward.

So should you supplement vitamin C? Here, we look into the latest research to help you decide whether it’s worth your buck. However, it is best to consult your doctor before you make any changes to your dietary routine.

Best iPhone Apps to Manage Business Contacts | Business News Daily

October 17, 2022October 16, 2022 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Struggling to stay organized with all of your business contacts? These mobile apps for the iPhone can help.

Downloading an iPhone contact app can give you access to a wide range of helpful networking features, including the ability to scan business cards and fill in contact profiles with information from the web.
Many iPhone contact apps allow you to sync contacts across your favorite apps.
You can also use some contacts management apps to block spam calls and show caller ID.
This article is for business professionals looking for an iPhone app that can keep contacts organized and up to date.

Powerful Daily Routine Examples for a Healthier Life | Lifehack

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Big or small, healthy or unhealthy, our habits combine to form routines that play out every day for us. Most of this is done without us even having to think. That’s why, even though we understand the importance of having good habits, sometimes it’s tough to stick to a healthy daily routine.

Today, you’ll learn more about why setting a routine can be challenging. By understanding the root causes of your behaviors, you’ll learn how to make changes and stick with them. You’ll also discover some positive daily routines that can lead you to a healthier and happier life.

Finding and adopting the right daily routine will re-energize you and help you regain wasted time. Your mind and body will thank you for the decreased anxiety and extra care you’ve given them. Here’s to a healthier, calmer, and higher-achieving you.

Effective Networking Isn’t As Hard As You Think: How to Make Valuable Connections | All Business

October 13, 2022October 12, 2022 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Networking can get a bad rap, with the word bringing back the horror of having to make small talk at awkward events. However, at its core, effective networking is simply a case of identifying and forming mutually beneficial relationships.

Some aspects of networking are specific to investors, whereas others are particularly relevant to entrepreneurs and business founders. However, the two groups share one thing in common: they need each other to thrive. They are (or should be) looking for that new relationship that kick-starts the business or opens the door to a fantastic new investment opportunity.

Yes, it’s a cliché, but only because it’s true: investors don’t invest in products, they invest in people.

How to Sell Your Company for More | Small Business Trends

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Many small business owners’ dreams are to sell their company for a lot of money. What can you do today to make the likelihood of that happening and hit the payday that you want?

On The Small Business Radio this week, I talked to John Vitti, who is a serial entrepreneur who after successfully launching and exiting three companies (at the multimillion dollar level) within the consumer space, is now the CEO of his newest venture called VersusGame, an entertainment prediction-based gaming app that puts trending topics about celebrities, pop culture and sports a classic “this” versus “that” competition. Since its launch in 2019, VersusGame has grown significantly, with millions in cash prizes to millions of players.

John hopes when people start a business their reason isn’t just to sell it because this may not align with helping their customers. But he adds “if you are successful and create value, someone will buy it.”

4 Myths About In-Person Work, Dispelled | Harvard Business Review

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Employee engagement has reached frightening lows in just about every industry, which understandably has leaders deeply worried and looking for answers to see them through the Great Reshuffle. All of this trouble started, so the logic often goes, when the pandemic forced many into remote work and we stopped being together. Surely bringing people back to working side by side and returning to in-person gatherings like learning events is the magical solution. Right?

Not quite. For starters, surveys consistently show that people are looking for more flexibility and choice about where they work, not less. The ability to work remotely has become more valued than ever before, and that’s not going away, particularly given that these trends are significantly stronger among younger workers.

Should Your Business Offer Customized Products? | Business

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As customer data becomes widely available, many companies are customizing products.

Branding and marketing have shifted away from mass-market appeal as today’s customers seek increasingly individualized experiences. The way to earn and keep loyal customers is no longer to create one thing everyone wants; it’s to provide thoughtfully tailored products and services to each individual.

Customers are much more likely to share a customized product ⁠– whether it is a bottle of soda with their name on it or vitamins tailored to their specific needs ⁠– with their friends or on social media. Even the method of customization has shifted away from such things as monogrammed luggage to products that actually benefit the customer.