Heroic Food is an opportunity to train veterans for employment that is surprisingly congruous with their past experiences, while also helping to solve America’s farming crisis. With six times more farmers over the age of 65 than farmers 34 and under (according to a study by the National Young Farmers’ Coalition), the United States is facing a dangerous situation for the future of our […]
Re-Integration For Veterans
Changing Business Needs: Your Organisational Checklist
If your business has been up and running for a while, you’ll have noticed that some aspects of managing it have changed beyond recognition. The processes you historically followed have become inefficient, and staying on top of the administrative work is close to impossible. So, what should you do to keep up with your changing business needs? Here’s an organisational […]
Integrated Agricultural City Cooperation
Egypt and the Korea-Arab Society (KAS) signed Tuesday a cooperation protocol to build a $10 billion integrated agricultural city in the North African country. The city will be stretched over an area of 300,000 feddans in the southeast part of the Qattara Depression, north west of Egypt, said Prime Minister Sherif Ismail speaking at a press conference following the signing […]
Nest Piggy Bank
Introducing our latest OTHR exclusive preview: a clever play on the piggy bank by returning designer Lance McGregor. Nest redefines this classic typology, in 3D printed porcelain and steel. The idea for Nest came about from designer Lance McGregor’s experience collecting coins as a kid—he loved the idea of ‘breaking the piggy bank’ to see what rewards lie within. Nest […]
Top Tips for Cutting Costs Across Your SME
If you’re building a business, no doubt you’ll have heard the horror stories. According to some studies, only 20% of SMEs survive beyond their first year of operation, which is a daunting prospect when you’re pouring so much time, energy and money into building it. So, if you want your business to be one that people read about as a […]
Cyber Security Risks Facing Your Business
The Internet of Things (IoT) is on the rise, as technology will never cease to amaze us. There’s everything from smart thermostats, to smart pet feeders. However, hackers and cyber attacks have become a major concern in recent years, and it is important to ensure we remain protected against these. Here are the Top Security Trends for this year, take […]
What Customer Service Software Can Really Do For Your Business
The key to generating revenue and building a reputable brand is staying in good graces with your customers and closing deals quickly. Great customer service is necessary for brand longevity, and no business owner can afford to not emphasize the importance of maintaining great customer relationships. There are dozens of studies and surveys that demonstrate the importance of staying in […]
CPR Device On The Move
The Autopulse Resuscitation System does continuous CPR on the move. It’s designed to support manual CPR rather than replace it. The machine is portable, battery-operated, and compresses the chest without stopping. It’s intended to reduce the impact of rescuer fatigue. The whole kit with batteries costs £9,000. This automated CPR device keeps pumping even when patients are being transported [BusinessInsider]
The Importance of Using Quality Photos for Your Business
Pictures are More Effective than Words in Business Reading a sentence involves at least three stages of conceptualization, which are reading, understanding and visualizing. On the other hand, a picture takes the viewer instantly into the visualization stage. It’s infinitely faster, more efficient and a direct way to get your message through to your consumers. For example, how likely are […]
Green Tea Compounds to Power Devices
Scientists have used green tea compounds to develop a new flexible and compact rechargeable energy storage device which may power more comfortable wearable electronics such as heart rate monitors. The most prominent versions of wearable electronics are sold In the form of watches or sports bands. More comfortable products could become available in softer materials made in part with an […]