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The desire for flexibility in earning money has fueled the gig economy, and this accelerated further during the pandemic – the world started to take remote working more seriously as part of the future-of-work. For some professionals, participating in the gig economy can be considered a side hustle. For some, flexible working or income arrangements are becoming the norm. In Southeast Asia, more than half of the workforce is considered to be in the informal sector. According to the Asian Development Bank, for instance, 94 percent of workers in Cambodia come from the informal sector. Myanmar has 80 percent, while…
In short: Some regional South Australian children have found creative ways to make money.These include selling homemade lemonade, horse poo, and watercolour greeting cards.What’s next? A university professor says it’s important for children to learn about money and finances as early as possible to help them later in life.Charlie’s dream is to buy a fishing boat. “A blue one,” said the six-year-old from Tanunda, in South Australia’s Barossa region.”So I can catch some fish in Whyall — tuna, salmon, mackerels and some marlins.”A few months ago, his parents, Luke and Sam Varcin, told him they wouldn’t be able to fund it.Shortly after, the…
New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 11, 2023 18:55 IST Bengaluru, known for its vibrant blend of tradition and modernity, recently witnessed a street vendor elevating the art of salesmanship to a whole new level. Shared on X by user @vishnubogi, a snapshot captured the essence of Bengaluru’s unique business acumen, featuring a peanut vendor with a strategic and quirky approach.At his makeshift stall, the vendor prominently displayed two intriguing posters. The first poster showcased a quote from investment guru Warren Buffet: “Rule 1: Never lose a customer, Rule 2: Don’t forget rule No.1.” Unconventional for a street vendor, this quote set the…
By Ollie Cooper, Money teamEstate agent fees are one of the big expenses in selling a house – but rule changes and the rise of private sale websites have made it more common for people to go it alone.But how easy is it – and what do you need to know? We spoke to industry experts to find out.Firstly, what do estate agents do for their money?An estate agent will typically charge in the range of 1%-3.5% of the sale price. That means for the average house price (£284,691 from December) you could pay anywhere from £2,846 to £9,964 in commission…
Actress Seo Ye Ji, also known as Seo Yea Ji, recently delighted fans with a rare update on social media. Following her acting comeback in 2022 K-Drama ‘Eve’, Seo Ye Ji had remained mostly out of the public eye due to a series of scandals. She faced accusations of school bullying, gaslighting former partner and fellow actor Kim Jung Hyun, and allegedly abusing and threatening production staff. Since then, Seo Ye Ji has kept a low profile, with few public appearances and no new casting news. In a surprising move, Seo Ye Ji opened a new Instagram account, @yeyeji_seo, a…
PS:Dunya NewsIn the wake of Pakistan’s economic challenges and job scarcity, freelancing has emerged as a beacon of hope for the nation’s youth. In a digital age where traditional employment models are evolving, freelancing offers unprecedented opportunities for individuals to work remotely tapping into a global marketplace for diverse projects and clients. However, amidst the promise of financial independence and professional autonomy, Pakistan’s freelancing landscape is not without its challenges.The meteoric rise of freelancing in Pakistan mirrors global trends with platforms like Upwork and Fiverr providing a lifeline for many amidst economic uncertainty. For tech-savvy individuals, freelancing represents a departure…
Yuri Molchan Layer-2 solution Shibarium sees massive decline in transaction flow Read U.TODAY on Google News While the Shiba Inu developer team continues to work and add important upgrades to the Layer-2 blockchain, Shibarium keeps seeing a drastic plunge in transaction activity — it has been going for almost a month already.This has coincided with a plunge in the SHIB burn rate as this metric found itself in the red today.Shibarium faces enormous activity plungeAccording to data publicly shared by the Shibariumscan explorer, the Layer-2 blockchain of the popular meme cryptocurrency Shiba Inu, Shibarium, continues to lack transaction activity. For…
Eight businesses gave their final pitch before a panel of judges at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth as part of the Fort Worth Business Plan Competition May 9. The Fort Worth Business Plan Competition is an annual celebration of the city’s entrepreneurs and small businesses. This was the 13th year for the program. Twenty businesses completed six weeks of business development training and coaching before applying those skills to their own written plans. After the plans were judged, the top eight finalists each made a three-minute pitch to the judges, followed by a two-minute round of questions and…