Risk of Deportation for Migrant Workers in Californian Cannabis Industry


The first states in the U.S., where the use of cannabis for recreational purposes was legalized in 2012, are Colorado and Washington. Subsequently, Washington DC and nine other states also followed a similar trend.

In any case, a San Francisco immigration clinic that disperses warnings to Californian marijuana producers and dispensers, where individual use by grownups has been deemed legal since 2016, has a sign with the headline:

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Global Prosperity Index: Asia Pacific Levels Up in the Business Environment Rank


Each year, a privately funded think tank based in London known as The Legatum Institute releases the Legatum Prosperity Index which takes into account different variables that are analyzed through 149 countries. According to the index, Asia Pacific has been the fastest growing region over the past decade. Except for Safety & Security, which remained at the same level, all the other pillars in this region have significantly improved.

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126 Expert Tips on Starting a Restaurant Business


Starting a small business is challenging for anyone. Starting a restaurant poses even more challenge due to number of nuances involved as well as government laws and regulations. The investment required to open a decent restaurant is not insignificant either. That is why it is important to thoroughly do your homework before putting that money on the table. I have come across excellent article that has collected tips from experts in restaurant business and would love to share with you with the hope that you can benefit by avoiding undue risk and increasing your probability of success. Enjoy!

Infographic: 17 Effective Ways for Entrepreneurs to Tackle the Clock


Competitive intelligence is crucial to stay ahead of the curve. As an entrepreneur, you need to deal with heavy workload. Without a proper planning, it’s impossible to meet the deadline. So, how can you manage time efficiently?

Basically, it starts with having an enthusiastic approach. Positivity can be the best driving force of your business success. Set a realistic goal and take necessary measures to drive your business growth. Utilise your 24/7 methodically to perform tasks in a timely manner. Start earlier and plan your day before doing anything else. Check your To-do list and proceed accordingly. Instead of being worried about your task list, learn how to prioritise according to the urgency. This lets you accomplish things in a sequential pattern. It’s good to focus on the task at hand. By doing so, things can be executed more accurately without any delay.

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Why Small Businesses Need to Include Blogging in Their Marketing Strategy


While there are a number of ways to improve your small business’ marketing strategy, blogging needs to be a priority. We recently conducted a survey where we found a number of small businesses don’t have a blog. It can take time, but it’s a valuable tool.

By sharing your thoughts on industry news and other helpful topics, you’re able to bring value to your customers. So let’s break down how to make that happen.

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How Technology is Changing the Future of Office Furniture

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Technology has been changing the way we work for quite some time now, and shows no signs of stopping. Most innovations have hitherto been confined to the functional aspects of office furniture, like increasing physical well-being using ergonomic office chairs and adjustable height workstations. But more recently, many new advances have started to allow the integration of cutting edge tech in the workplace. Whether it’s virtual reality meetings or software that promotes team efficiency, it’s worth exploring how integrated technology might change the reality of the twenty-first century workplace.

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6 Qualities Required to Make People Trust You

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If you are an entrepreneur or business person involved in making and closing deals, one of the best things you can do is to build trust. Anyone in business values trust – the trust you have in your associates, the trust your associates have in you. Trust is essential to every deal, every agreement, and yet it is very hard to earn. Too many people have been let down or deceived in the past and so they hold back from others, and from many mutually beneficial opportunities.

How can you earn more trust so that you can do better business?

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