Every day I read another poll that says something or other. Now, the last election showed that pollsters (or at least the media) can outright lie about the results, but even if pollsters were honest (stop laughing!) about the results of their polls, they can still be dishonest about what they are doing. “Three out […] … learn more→
College/Uni is not Higher Ed
5 proven steps to build an email list from scratch
The world of digital marketing is large and still growing steadily. It seems like every year a new channel opens or a new method is introduced—and the meta is shifted again and again. With the availability of blogs, websites, apps, social media platforms and so on, it can feel overwhelming for a new entrepreneur to […] … learn more→
Awesome cover letter examples to give you an inspiration boost
Job searches are a not a walk in the park, and writing custom cover letters for each posting doesn’t make that walk any easier. Every job is different, embodies a unique culture, and requires different tasks. As an applicant, it’s your job to convey to the hiring manager (through a competent cover letter) that you’re […] … learn more→
Tips for international students studying in Malaysia
There are many things to be kept in mind if you are planning to study in Malaysia as an international student. It is obvious that you might be nervous while moving out from your hometown to Malaysia to study but remember that everything blends in and you’ll soon feel good about enjoying your time studying […] … learn more→
Why just having a website isn’t enough anymore
As a small business owner, you’re probably aware by this point that you need a website to succeed and build your business. Sure, there are a few businesses out there who can get by without them, like successful independent restaurants that thrive on word-of-mouth, but these tend to be the exceptions, rather than the rule. […] … learn more→
The rise of cybercrime: What you need to know
Did you know that a simple error in awareness can lose you or your organization anywhere from hundreds to millions of dollars? More importantly, do you know how to effectively protect your network infrastructure from a multitude of attacks? Don’t worry. You’re in the right place. Keep reading to discover a number of statistics and […] … learn more→
Your thesis is the map, not the journey
I can’t say how useful having a hypothesis is in shaping your writing and research. It helps you to shape your research proposal, your research plan, your first draft. It may be that your hypothesis is wrong, that’s fine. It’s easier to fix a wrong hypothesis than to introduce an argument into a draft that […] … learn more→
Ways to save money on routine office expenses
Saving money around the office is important for a business’s health. But with so many other priorities demanding your time and attention, it can be difficult to find the time to look for and secure savings. If routinely look for savings opportunities isn’t part of your business strategy, here are some ways to make it […] … learn more→
The UK student finance system needs shaking up – for the sake of poorer students
Students from the poorest households in England now graduate with the highest levels of debt. On average the poorest 40% of students owe around £57,000 after three years of study, compared with an average of £43,000 for students from the richest third of families. This outcome is due to the way the student finance system is currently set […] … learn more→
Fix for borrowers with loan discharges comes up short in tax reform
For all the tax reform provisions that will take away benefits from borrowers and colleges, there’s one important addition in the House legislation–excluded from the Senate’s version of tax reform that was published over the weekend–that will help vulnerable students and their families: making student loan discharges due to death or disability nontaxable income. Currently, […] … learn more→