Initial public offerings, or IPOs, are a truly significant benchmark in the life of a company. IPOs are the means by which a company transitions from a private status to a public one, thus enabling it to sell stocks and shares. Doing so translates into the company acquiring increased funds and liquidity: in other words,… Read more »
When the FBI arrested Silk Road founder and operator Ross Ulbricht, the online marketplace for illegal drugs had already hosted exchanges worth $1.2 billion, according to The Washington Post. Considered one of the darkest corners of the internet, Silk Road and its successor, Silk Road 2.0, showcase how present the black market remains in society…. Read more »
The underground economy, or black market, encompasses all off-the-books or unlicensed activities that make money. It’s a shadow economy of informal transactions that go untaxed. Law enforcement and security professionals play an important role in fighting the crime and illegal activity occurring in the underground economy. What Is the Black Market? According to Investopedia, black… Read more »
The amount of information that companies must keep secure is increasing. As a result of technological advances, companies are constantly gaining more data about their clients and customers. They must ensure that data security and privacy remain a priority to protect against costly breaches. Origin of Data Security Threats The truth is that most data… Read more »
Web design trends are constantly changing. Web designers strive to provide an optimal user experience through a variety of techniques. These six web design trends are examples of the latest best practices. Quicker Navigation, Simpler Websites One-fourth of users abandon a website after four seconds of loading time, according to Kissmetrics. To avoid users leaving… Read more »
Adult enrollment in higher education grew by more than 50 percent between 1991 and 2011, according to U.S. News & World Report. This trend shows that today’s educators and corporate trainers must adapt to the different needs, learning styles and challenges presented by teaching adult students. By understanding adult students, you can become a better… Read more »
Since its inception, the internet has been praised as an inclusive place. Unfortunately, many websites are inaccessible to people with disabilities, making it difficult to find information online. However, web accessibility for people with disabilities is becoming a greater priority, both in the government and private sector. What Is Web Accessibility? The World Wide Web Consortium’s… Read more »
Today’s workplace encompasses diverse populations of adult learners. As the population of adult learners grows, so does the need for trained and effective adult education professionals who understand the difference between pedagogy vs. andragogy. Because people learn differently at different ages, pedagogy is not a one-size-fits-all approach. In fact, andragogy is a term that refers to… Read more »
In many ways, public relations is a natural extension of politics. The way the general public perceives political candidates goes a long way toward how they will vote. But controlling public perception is easier said than done. That’s why political campaigns have extensive personnel dedicated to ensuring a candidate appears in the best light possible,… Read more »
With the presidential election in full swing, Americans are focused on deciding who will get their vote. Certainly, the issues remain an important part of political campaigns. However, a candidate’s image also plays a significant role. Voters must be able to envision a candidate as president of the United States. That is where political marketing… Read more »
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