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Alternative Income
This article is about investing, which loosely means spending money on something with the expectation that it will one day be worth more money than what you put into it, thus creating a profit for you. No two investments are the same. Some investments require very little work while some require much more. However, almost all investments require one thing, capital. There are a few exceptions, but overall if you want to start investing, you are going to need some initial funds to get started. This can be hard to do when you are in college and already trying to balance paying bills with paying for your education.
By Logan Baker8 years ago in Journal
Starting an Online Magazine
At the beginning of 2016, I decided I wanted to create an online literary magazine. While taking a course about poetry with an emphasis on publishing and literary magazines, I was quickly inspired to create my own magazine and involve my peers in the process. I also soon realized that this would take A LOT of time, effort, money, and at least a few people. Thankfully, with the help of my husband and the few people who have stuck with the magazine and what it stands for, Independent Noise is still up and running. If you are interested in joining a literary magazine or starting your own, here are some starting tips.
By Elanda-Isabella Atencio8 years ago in Journal
I Hate My Job, and Other Complaints
Over the Christmas period I spoke to a lot of friends who were deeply unsatisfied in their careers, and now that we have moved into the New Year, I am speaking to friends who are frustrated and need a change, for their own sanity more than anything.
By Luke McMillan8 years ago in Journal
Fashioning Business Ethics
Ethical Management and marketing techniques, within both fashion houses and high street retailers, have become a massive part of a brands identity, with some brand’s even establishing this concept of "fair fashion" as the center of their entire brand identity.
By Naomi Bennett8 years ago in Journal
Writing Your First Online Piece
For many people, writing something and putting it online for people to see and read is a very daunting prospect. The thought of either someone reading your words and hating them, or worse, nobody reading them at all, is usually one of the main fears. However, my main thing to remember is that there are so many people who read tabloid crap every single day about boring things...so I’m sure there is at least someone out there who will read what you have to say.
By Jessica Jayne8 years ago in Journal
My First Day in Hell #RetailTales
Like a lot of young adults, my first real job was in retail. I had a summer job a couple of years prior at my parents' workplace, but this was the first one I had applied for myself and wasn't handed to me on a plate. Before we dig into it, this is a true story.
By Peter Ellis8 years ago in Journal
Coding, Marketing, and Why You Should Blur the Line Between the Two
Marketing now isn't what marketing was in 2005. It probably won't be what it is in 2025, either. Marketing is constantly changing. Where it was once a career based on creative skills, now it is one that requires a delicate balance of creativity, analytics, and the application of real solutions. It's a dynamic field, with lots of opportunity for growth and success. There is always something new to learn and master if you have the desire, time, and energy!
By Sarah Katherine8 years ago in Journal
Hospitality
More often than not, I feel like people who work in hospitality deserve medals. Not only because of the physical demands of ten-hour shifts but also the surprisingly high concentration of assholes in this industry. This excerpt comes from the resignation email I sent to a well-known, London-based, Australian brasserie that is supposed to be an ethical and laid back place. Right.
By Angeliki Kitrini8 years ago in Journal
