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Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy is based on his tremendous role as a Civil Rights activist in America, but but is greatly overlooked is his business acumen - most notably his ability as a salesman. (Inc.)

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If you try to get a job in 2018 and fail, it can still be beneficial. What you learn from the job search experience most likely will lead to a better job later. Here are four way that might help you get a better job in 2018. (CNN Money)

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A CNBC survey has revealed that the recent cuts in corporate taxes have not had a meaningful impact on American companies' plans to increase their investments or give workers a pay increase. (CNBC)

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Redbooth conducted a survey and found that January is our least productive month. We complete just 7.2% of our yearly tasks (it should be 8.33% if you do the math). So here are four things you can do to boost your productivity or take advantage of the downtime. (Fast Company)

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The number of American employees who work remotely continues to grow, which will force employers to continue to evolve in their policies and strategies concerning remote workers. One thing is clear: employees want to feel connected to one another. And finding ways to make remote workers feel included in the office environment is critical. (Harvard Business Review)

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The dictionary defines inclusion as "the act of including; the state of being included." But what does that really mean when it comes to ensuring workplace inclusion? Startup Institutute COO Peggy Yu has a few tips on what inclusion looks like and how companies can build it. (Forbes)

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While the Chinese government is reporting that the country's economy grew this past year for the first time in seven years, many are questioning whether that's the reality. Financial experts outside of China say their numbers have revealed weaker results than reported. (The New York Times)

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The Trump administration’s missteps have helped to put H.B.C.U.s in the national spotlight — revealing a national lack of understanding of these schools’ history, exposing the difficult position that H.B.C.U. administrators find themselves in, and highlighting the moral leadership exhibited by H.B.C.U. students, according to Emmy and Peabody award-winning director and producer Stanley Nelson. (The New York Times)

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Employers are recognizing employee development as an innovative way to attract and retain quality talent and overcome skill gaps. They have also noticed the impact this investment can have on a business’ bottom line. (NewsOK)

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According to according to the world’s top business school deans, robots will find a place into MBA assignments and change the way we learn online, (Business Because)

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As an entrepreneur, it's important to know the difference between good debt and bad debt. Bad debt doesn't allow you to leverage when growing your business. It's money that isn't working for you in any productive way. Here are three primary reasons entrepreneurs get into bad debt: (Entrepreneur)

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Since its inception in 2014, Let’s Buy Black has been a movement of individuals seeking to encourage Black people to spend money in black communities. Earlier this month, Let’s Buy Black announced it’s 1 Million Dollar capitalization pool initiative. Selected entrepreneurs with potential are getting a 3 to 6-month direct growth implementation. The mission is to scale qualified microbusinesses to the enterprise level. For the businesses and the individuals in surrounding communities, this means job creation, professional development, community stabilization, and the start of economic power bases. (Black Star News)

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With the unemployment rate at 4.1 percent, the American economy is once again a competitive place for workers - the most since the late 1990s and early 2000s. For some that had once been unemployable, like those with a criminal past, this is good news. The tightening labor market means companies are now having to consider workers they might once have turned away. (The New York Times)

Visit https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/13/business/economy/labor-market-inmates.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fbusiness-economy&action=click&contentCollection=economy&region=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=7&pgtype=sectionfr to view the full article online.

There are many things you can do to help save money, but sometimes it may require you to give up some things you've grown accustomed to. Here are six things you can cut out that can help. (USA TODAY)

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A recent survey has revealed that only 39 percent of Americans say they are able to pay for a $1,000 unplanned expense - and indication that Americans continue to struggle to save. (CNN Money)

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Apple is planning to take advantage of an opportunity provided by the new tax law. Congress implemented a one-time "repatriation" tax to encourage companies to bring funds earned overseas back to the U.S. without being taxed. Apple announced this week it will do just that - to the tune of approximately $38 billion. (Forbes)

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2018/01/17/apple-says-it-will-bring-cash-back-to-us-pay-38-billion-in-repatriation-tax/#60ce7c172222 to view the full article online.

From more than 238 applicants, Amazon has revealed 20 cities that could be the location of its second North American headquarters. The candidates will move to the next round of Amazon's selection process. Amazon is expected to make a final decision on the site of its new headquarters this year. (Business Because)

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