Category: economy

Microsoft is offering low-cost certifications to job seekers

Post author By Randall
Post date June 30, 2020
Categories In certifications, coronavirus, covid-19, digital skills, economy, education, gear, github, job seekers, linkedin learning, Microsoft, microsoft certifications, News, Tech, training

[ad_1] Microsoft believes that one of the best ways to help the economy rebound and reduce the staggering rate of unemployment is to help workers learn new digital skills. Today, it announced an initiative designed to train 25 million people worldwide by the end of the year. The initiative will blend new and existing resources […]

It’s hard to make real money selling virtual goods

Post author By Randall
Post date May 29, 2020
Categories In animal crossing, animal crossing new horizons, diablo ii, ebay, economy, etsy, feature, Gaming, Nintendo, sales, Tech, video game

[ad_1] If you’re unfamiliar, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a sim game for the Nintendo Switch in which you build a life for yourself in a community of adorable, anthropomorphic animals. You grow crops and hunt for livestock, craft tools and furniture while working to improve your island home. The more well-developed your community, the […]

Tipping point: The gig economy hits delivery drivers in their wallets

Post author By Randall
Post date October 31, 2019
Categories In business, cornell university, doordash, economy, gear, gig economy, grubhub, michael lynn, nber, Tech, tipping, tips, tomorrow, ubereats

[ad_1] The US Bureau of Labor Statistics defines those providing their labor in the gig economy as “independent workers.” Their jobs range from day labor, seasonal workers, substitute teachers, or “Intermediate contractors who are self-employed but connect with clients through an online marketplace or other intermediary, which include drivers hired via peer-to-peer ridesharing apps.” Virtually […]

NASA opens the International Space Station to commercial ventures

Post author By Randall
Post date June 7, 2019
Categories In business, commercial, commercialization, economy, international space station, iss, manufacturing, Nasa, nasdaq, orbit, Space, Tech, tomorrow

[ad_1] “Providing expanded opportunities at the International Space Station to manufacture, market and promote commercial products and services will help catalyze and expand space exploration markets for many businesses,” the agency said. Private astronauts will be granted missions of up to 30 days to work on commercial projects, and we might see products manufactured in […]