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16 benefits of biking to work

Between 2000-2013, commuting via bicycle increased by 62 percent. The biggest increases were found in bicycle-friendly communities, which saw commuting rise by 105 percent. Although this is a good trend, it would be great to see even more people using bicycles to get to work. There are so many benefits to bike riding. To take […]
18 organizations win at Detroit Creator Awards

A total of 18 organizations—ranging from a group that sponsors theater productions in a women’s prison to a company that markets vintage athletic shoes—were among the winners at WeWork’s Creator Awards, held last week in Detroit. There were three categories of Creator Awards, including the Incubate Award for great ideas or specific projects that need […]
In Detroit, ‘not-just-for-profit’ companies win big at Creator Awards

Garret Koehler and his business partners were about two weeks away from having to come up with a $70,000 payment on the building housing their recording studio Assemble Sound. And they had no idea how they’d manage to find the money. It wasn’t just any building—it was a historic church dating from 1872 that anchors Detroit’s […]
Red Nose Day uses comic relief to raise awareness about child poverty

Meagan Kirkpatrick wasn’t seeing things. That really was a giant red nose she saw on her way to work the other morning. It was one of the many ways people are raising awareness about Red Nose Day, which is working to end child poverty. On Thursday, May 25, there will be thousands of other noses—most […]
How to write an email to an investor

Use these email tips to constructively communicate with investors
Conference room design ideas for your startup

If you spend enough time traveling for business, you’ll eventually realize that conference rooms come in all shapes and sizes. Some of the best conference rooms make you wonder why you would ever get on the plane to go home. Some of the worst force you to wonder what wrong turn led you to an […]
How to prepare for a phone interview

Depending who you ask, some people love phone interviews while others think they’re more stressful than in-person ones. If you’ve had a bad experience with phone interviews, then you could be in the latter category. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to improve your phone interview experience and increase your chances of […]
Phone interview tips to help you land the dream job

Many employers are turning to phone interviews to vet candidates before bringing them in for an in-person meeting. This allows them to interview several candidates within a few hours and then choose the best options. Phone interviews are also useful for interviewing candidates from different cities or states because it’s cheaper and faster for both […]
Host a corporate scavenger hunt

Finding ways to motivate and build up your team can pose a challenge. In the past, many team-building activities focused on physical challenges, such as obstacle courses and building items together. While these activities might seem successful for a small group of your team members, some might feel uncomfortable or unable to participate in hard […]
What to know when moving cities for a job

When you’re thinking about moving for work, there are a number of things to consider. Relocating is a big decision that will affect many areas of your life in addition to your atmosphere at work. If you have a family that will move with you, their lives will change drastically as well. With the right […]