August 27, 2024 Dollar General and Kroger charge shoppers for this service that other stores offer free In some communities, ‘cash back’ is the only way to access funds. But a new government report says many dollar stores are charging extra fees for it—and profiting. BY Sarah Bregel There’s no quicker way to get cash than … Continue reading Dollar General and Kroger charge shoppers for this service that other stores offer free
EU could soon charge Meta over ‘pay or consent’ model Sophie Atkinson Tech Journalist The European Union is set to charge Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, with breaking its landmark Digital Markets Act. The Financial Times on Monday (July 1) citeds people with direct knowledge of the matter with preliminary findings … Continue reading EU could soon charge Meta over ‘pay or consent’ model
By Scott Nover October 19, 2023 There’s a truism in tech that goes something like “If you’re not paying for the product, you are the product.” It’s a tired phrase, but until advertising ceases to be the economic engine of the internet, we’re stuck with it. Digital ads have made technology companies like Alphabet, … Continue reading Meta’s plan to charge users for Facebook access is a big “FU” to the E.U.
CWA files unfair labor practice charge against eBay’s trading card subsidiary Kris Holt @krisholt The Communications Workers of America (CWA) has filed an unfair labor practice charge against eBay-owned TCGplayer on behalf of workers at the trading card marketplace. The organization says TCGplayer supervisors and managers, including founder and CEO Chedy Hampson, illegally surveilled … Continue reading CWA files unfair labor practice charge against eBay’s trading card subsidiary
Stefan Palios January 13, 2021 As we jump into the new year – and more people jump into freelancing – there are a lot of questions. One big one: should freelancers charge late fees? I’ve been freelancing for half a decade now, and have struggled with this question from day one. In this article, I’m … Continue reading Why All Freelancers Should Charge Late Fees In Their Contracts
Veronica Krieg — April 21, 2020 I’m sitting in my guest-room-turned-office in week four (or is it five?) of our nationwide push to keep people home and communities safe. While the days blend together and my routine begs for a shakeup, work continues. But for those of us lucky enough to have the option for … Continue reading 5 Time Management & Productivity Techniques to Charge through Challenges and Keep your Work From Home Call Center Operating at its Peak
Albert Costill — February 12, 2020 Working freelance is a liberating and rewarding experience. That’s because of the perks like having the ability to work where and when we want. However, freelancers also struggle with motivation throughout their careers. Unlike a traditional job, they don’t have to be at work at a certain time. They … Continue reading How to Take Charge of Your Freelance Business to Stay Motivated
Choncé Maddox — September 9, 2019 — September 9, 2019 We all get faced with extra fees and up-charges at one time or another. One of the most common extra fees that I really don’t like it the ‘convenience’ fee since I never really understand what it’s for. When you freelance or run a small … Continue reading When You Should Charge Clients Extra Fees
Taylor Gordon — June 17, 2019 — June 17, 2019 cloudhoreca / Pixabay The age-old debate—should you charge by the hour or per project? I’ve preached charging per project for the last several years because I started my career charging hourly and got severely underpaid. When charging per project, you can increase your fee based … Continue reading Should You Charge and Invoice by the Hour?
Ellie Batchiyska — January 9, 2019 Follow @ElitzaBee — January 9, 2019 Management. What we all strive for in some form or another. We desire to be promoted within our companies, to form and manage our own businesses, to have control over household activities. Whether it’s managing children, finances, or a staff, it’s a notorious … Continue reading To Lead & To Mislead: Common Misconceptions About Being in Charge
